Division on Dynamical Astronomy

Student Stipend Program

Students are invited to participate in the

30^th Meeting of the DDA
Estes Park, Colorado
April 28 - May 1, 1999
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 1999 DDA meeting in Estes Park, Colorado.

The competition is open to all full or part-time 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 Dynamics
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:

Dr. Carol Williams
Univ. of South Florida
Mathematics Dept.
Physics 114
4202 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620-5700
email: cw@math.usf.edu

Electronic submissions are preferred, but regular mail is acceptable. Submissions must be either postmarked or e-mailed by February 1, 1999. The recipients will be notified by March 1. The stipends will be awarded at the meeting. The 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 will be responsible for making their own arrangements for travel, lodging, etc.

DDA Secretary