Many opportunities for students to participate in Tapia conference

released April 19, 2005

The 2005 Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, to be held Oct. 19-22 in Albuquerque under the theme "A Diversity of Scholars—a Tapestry of Discovery," offers a number of opportunities for students to participate.

Scholarships
Scholarships to cover travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and conference registration, are being provided to assure the attendance of those who would otherwise be unable to attend and ensure diversity in conference attendance. In awarding scholarships, preference will be given to students and mentors (from academia, industry, or government) who present posters, papers, and panels.

The deadline for applying for scholarships is May 6. Application information can be found at http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Conferences/Tapia2005/scholarships.html. Questions should be sent to Stephenie McLean (mclean@tacc.utexas.edu).

Posters and Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) Submissions
Students are encouraged to submit abstracts of no more than 150 words for posters focusing on late-breaking research results. BoF proposals should include an abstract on the topic, the expected audience, and a brief summary of the qualifications of the organizer. Abstracts and proposals should be submitted by May 6.

Doctoral Consortium Submissions
The Doctoral Consortium provides an opportunity for Ph.D. students to present, discuss, and explore their research interests and career objectives with a panel of established researchers. Application packages should be submitted no later than May 6. More information can be found at http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Conferences/Tapia2005/cfp.html.

For more information about the Tapia 2005 conference, visit http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Conferences/Tapia2005/.

 

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