Division on Dynamical Astronomy

Student Stipend Program

Students are invited to participate in the

34^th Meeting of the DDA
Ithaca, New York
May 4-7, 2003
The Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society will provide up to two stipends of $400 each on a competitive basis to students who wish to attend the 2003 DDA meeting in Ithaca. Click here for the formal rules.

The competition is open to all students currently enrolled in an academic program at any college or university and doing research in the area of dynamical astronomy. This includes, but is not limited to:

Celestial and Orbital Mechanics
Satellite Geodesy
Astrometry
Stellar Systems
Galactic and Extragalactic Dynamics

Students should apply by sending a 2-3 page description summarizing the topic they wish to present at the meeting along with a short curriculum vitae and one letter of recommendation from an advisor or research collaborator to:

William I. Newman
Univ. of California Dept. of Earth & Space Science
4640 Geology Bldg.
Box 951567
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567

win@ucla.edu

Electronic submissions are preferred, but regular mail is acceptable. Submissions must be either postmarked or e-mailed by March 3, 2003. Please limit electronic submissions to ASCII text. The recipients will be notified by March 15. The stipends will be awarded at the meeting. Recipients are required to participate in the meeting, and follow the rules for registration and abstract submittal; however, their abstract, registration and banquet fees will be waived. Recipients must arrange their own travel, lodging, etc.

DDA Secretary

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