Michigan Tech has been invited to attend a NIST PREP Program symposium in Gaithersburg, MD, from October 3-6, 2023. A list of students who are interested in attending is being compiled.
Students will have opportunities to showcase their research during the event, which will provide a platform to connect with NIST scientists for possible support by the PREP Program, in addition to opening the potential for other grants beyond NIST PREP.
Limited funds are available to support students in attending the symposium.
If you would like to attend all or some of the symposium, please provide to Vinh Nguyen (vinhn@mtu.edu) the following information by September 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. EST so that the PREP team can review can availability of funds.
- Faculty Name and Citizenship
- Name of Students Attending and Citizenship
- Overview of the research projects your students will be showcasing
Note that the citizenship information is just for visitor permissions; international students are allowed to be PREP students.
Event Details: NIST PREP Symposium
Date: October 3 – 6, 2023
Time: 9 am-12pm (lab tours 1:30-2:30) ET
Venue: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, MD. [Building 101 Green Auditorium]
The symposium serves as an excellent opportunity for universities to engage with our renowned scientists, explore groundbreaking research initiatives, and deepen connections within the academic community. We firmly believe that by bringing together exceptional minds from both academia and NIST, we can collectively address critical challenges and advance scientific progress.
At this symposium, we ask that you bring a selection of faculty and students who have been diligently conducting research that aligns with the mission and focus areas of NIST. We would love for them to showcase their exceptional work during the event, providing a platform to share their findings, insights, and methodologies with our scientists and other attendees.
By actively participating in this symposium, your students will not only gain valuable exposure to the expertise and research conducted at NIST but will also have the opportunity to network with our scientists and researchers from various disciplines. This collaboration will undoubtedly contribute to their personal and professional growth, fostering a spirit of innovation and excellence.