The Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society will provide up to two stipends of $600 each on a competitive basis to students who wish to attend the 2008 DDA meeting. Meeting registration and banquet fees are waived for the stipend winners.
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. Such research areas include, but are not limited to:
Students should apply by sending an abstract of a paper for presentation, along with a letter of recommendation from an adviser, to Stephen Levine at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. Electronic submissions in a single attachment in PDF format are strongly preferred, but paper submissions may be sent to
Dr. Stephen Levine
U.S. Naval Observatory, Flagstaff Station
10391 West Naval Observatory Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8521
The deadline for submissions is midnight EST on Monday, March 3, 2008
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 registration and banquet fees will be waived. Recipients must arrange their own travel and lodging.