Conference Support for 2016 North American Power Symposium, Denver, Colorado, September 18 - 20, 2016

这项提案要求提供资金，以补贴美国大学生参加2016年北美大国研讨会(NAP)的与学生相关的旅行费用。2016年NAPS将由科罗拉多州丹佛市的丹佛大学主办，时间为2016年9月18日至9月20日。NAPS是一个非营利性活动，得到了电气和电子工程师协会(IEEE)的技术赞助，主要面向学生观众。传统上，NAPS中的绝大多数论文都是由学生提交的。NAPS过去得到了国家科学基金会的支持，这对学生的参与产生了积极的影响。根据往年的出席率趋势，预计透过这项津贴提供的资助，亦可大幅增加今年参加学前适应计划的学生人数。除了为学生提供补贴住宿外，组织者还努力促进和鼓励学生参与，包括一个全面的学生项目，参观附近的景点，以及有奖的学生论文比赛。此外，将采取措施鼓励妇女和代表不足的少数群体参与国家行动方案。

This proposal requests funding to subsidize student-related travel expenses incurred by US university students attending the 2016 edition of the annual North American Power Symposium (NAPS). NAPS 2016 will be hosted by the University of Denver in Denver, CO, from September 18 to September 20, 2016. NAPS is a nonprofit event with technical sponsorship from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is aimed primarily at a student audience. Traditionally, the overwhelming majority of papers in NAPS are presented by students. NAPS has been supported by the National Science Foundation in the past, which has positively influenced student participation. Based on the attendance trend from previous years, it is anticipated that the subsidy provided through this grant can significantly increase the number of students participating in NAPS in this year as well. In addition to providing subsidized accommodation for students, the organizers' efforts to foster and encourage student participation include a comprehensive student program, tours of nearby attractions, and a student paper competition with awards. Moreover, measures will be taken to encourage participation of women and underrepresented minorities in NAPS.