student awards
Robert L. Snyder Student Attendance AwardDeadline: 3 June 2024
In pursuing its dynamic commitment to the education of the scientific community, the International Centre for Diffraction Data is offering limited travel support to help students attend the 2024 Denver X-ray Conference.
Grants are awarded in the amount of $1,000 USD for recipients living within the USA and Canada, and $1,500 USD for those living outside of the USA and Canada. Winners’ registration fees to the conference will be waived. Students are required to participate in the technical program by submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation. Winners must also be able to attend the Plenary session of the conference on Wednesday morning for the announcement of the award.
Please complete a Robert L. Snyder Student Attendance Award Application to apply. Submit the completed application form, a copy of your abstract, a supporting letter from your research advisor, and a photo to be used during the conference. Email complete application to Elizabeth Dempsey – dempsey@icdd.com by 3 June 2024.
Jerome B. Cohen Student AwardDeadline: 3 June 2024
This award was instituted in the name of Professor Jerome B. Cohen, one of the leaders in the field of X-ray analysis, and in the training of students in this art. The award is intended to recognize the outstanding achievements of student research in this field. All students, graduate or undergraduate, who are working in the field of X-ray analysis, can submit a technical paper describing their work. The winner will be selected by a committee of researchers in the field, and notified one week before the conference. The award for the year 2024 will be in the amount of $1,000, and the winner’s registration fee to the conference will be waived.
Papers must be submitted electronically, as an email attachment, created in Microsoft® Word. Please email the file to Stephanie Jennings at: sjennings@icdd.com; Phone: 610-325-9814.
STUDENT E-POSTER AWARD
The Best Student Poster Award will be named at the end of the XRD and XRF poster sessions. Student presenters will be awarded a ribbon during the Poster session, and all co-authors will be emailed an award certificate post conference.
DXC Student VolunteerDeadline: 21 June 2024
DXC Students, help us out by volunteering to work at least one half-day workshop and one half-day session at the conference, and we’ll help you out by waiving the cost of your registration! See how the meeting works behind the scenes, and fill a vital role that helps to make the meeting run smoothly for everyone. All volunteers will also be entered to win one of two $50 UberEats gift cards. There is only sixteen spots available, so apply today!
STUDENT ROOMSDeadline: 21 June 2024
There are a limited number of discounted hotel rooms being offered to students. To qualify for a student room, a Student Room Authorization Form and Student Identification must be received by 21 June 2024. Assignments will be made on a first come – first serve basis. Student rooms are shared – each room will be equipped with two queen beds to accommodate two persons. The discounted room rate is $149/day – $74.50 per person (plus 12.5% tax), and is available Friday, 2 August – Saturday, 10 August. Group rate applicable 3 days prior & post based on availability. Please complete a Student Room Authorization Form below to apply.
student registration
Discounted registration fees are offered to students with valid Student Identification. Please fill out the Registration Form and then email, fax, or mail the form, along with a copy of your student ID, to ICDD’s Conference Services Department:
- Email: dxc@icdd.com
- Fax: +610-325-9823
- Mail: 12 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA.
Please note: Students are required to include identification with their registration. If using the online registration system, please send a copy of your ID to Stephanie Jennings upon registration.
If you are participating in the DXC Program with an oral or poster presentation, consider applying for the Robert L. Snyder Student Attendance Award, your registration fee could be waived. Interested in volunteering for the conference? Your registration fee could be waived.
DXC Affiliates Career Development WorkshopAll Early Career Researchers Welcome!
Monday, 5 August 2024 | Location and Time TBD
Get ready for an exhilarating experience like no other! ICDD proudly presents the highly anticipated event of the year: the Early Career Researchers (ECR) workshop at DXC! Brace yourself for an action-packed session that will take your career to new heights! Lunch will be included.
Picture this: ECRs from all corners of the globe converging in one place, igniting a blaze of innovation and collaboration. The energy in the room will be palpable as you connect with like-minded individuals, forge new alliances, and unlock the full potential of your transferrable skills. This workshop is a golden opportunity that will shape your future in ways you never thought possible.
If you would like to participate, please click the button below to email Elizabeth Dempsey by 26 July 2024.