[Cuga] First circular: Gordon conference on Photo-nuclear Reactions (August 2018)- a message from Julie Roche

[Lorelei Carlson]

*Join us at the 2018 Gordon Conference on Photonuclear Reactions: From 
Quarks to Nuclei *

August 5-10, 2018  at the Holderness School, Holderness, NH
Program and application: 
https://www.grc.org/photonuclear-reactions-conference/2018/

​Photonuclear Reactions is a forum for the presentation and discussion 
of the most recent and exciting results in a wide range of subatomic 
physics topics. Since 1959, the Photonuclear Gordon Research Conference 
has been a preeminent meeting for the discussion of new ideas and 
results, even at the preliminary stage, providing ample and unique 
opportunities for young scientists and leading researchers to interact 
in the most scientifically stimulating environment. Senior researchers 
and younger colleagues are housed on campus at the Holderness School, 
and can meet in an informal, yet rigorous atmosphere. Participation from 
students and junior researchers is particularly encouraged.

Topics for the 2018 conference are:  Nucleons in Nuclei, QCD for 
Neutrino Physics, Movement of Partons in the proton, Innovative Tools 
for the Study of Hadrons, Hadron Spectrum and QCD, Imaging the Proton in 
3D, Long Range Structure of Hadrons and Origin of the Proton Mass.

The conference is structured around invited morning and evening talks, 
and  poster sessions. The afternoons are left on purpose free to promote 
discussions, exchange of new ideas, and connections among colleagues, 
while enjoying the many outdoor activities offered by the area.

*Poster competition*
A two-day poster competition will be organized at the beginning of the 
conference, and the best theory poster and experimental poster 
presenters will be rewarded with the chance to present their research in 
a short talk during the conference. The posters will remain on display 
throughout the conference to promote extended and in-depth discussions.

*​Frontiers & Careers​*
A workshop on "Frontiers & Careers" for graduate students and junior 
postdocs is being independently organized just before and not far away 
from this Gordon conference.  This workshop is a great opportunity for 
young scientists to discuss career options and pathways both in Academia 
& Research and outside. It is possible to meet and connect with fellow 
young scientists beforehand, and then enjoy the Gordon conference 
together. We strongly encourage our junior attendees to also consider 
participating in the Frontiers & Careers workshop. More information on 
this workshop will be available later, for now one can get more 
information by  emailing "frontiersandcareers at gmail.com".

*Conference Fees​*
​Single Room ($890- TBC) and Shared Room ($835- TBC) fees cover the cost 
of registration, meals and rooming for Conference participants. Off-Site 
fees ($700- TBC) cover the cost of registration and meals only. It is 
possible to be accompanied by one or more guests for an additional fee. 
If you register at the Off-Site rate, it is anticipated that you will 
eat meals on-site with the other conferees. See 
http://www.grc.org/regpay.aspx for more information

*Family support*
The Holderness School campus is quite family friendly, with a 
possibility of accommodation in a separate dormitory. Please contact us 
if you wish to be accompanied by your children and family, and we will 
do our best to accommodate your needs.

*​Financial Support*
Limited but substantial support is available to help defray the 
registration or travel costs, with priority given to students and 
postdocs.  Please inquire with the conference Chairs about this 
opportunity. Other funding opportunities include:

  * the Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowships (follow the
    instructions provided in the link)
  * the Nature Travel Grants for participants from developing countries
    (contact the Chair persons to be nominated)
  * the Predominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Fund (contact the
    Chair persons to be nominated)
  * the APS Forum on Graduate Student Affairs Travel Awards (apply directly)
  * JSA Travel Fund for Extra Child Care (apply directly)


*Applications*
​Please ​ ​visit 
https://www.grc.org/photonuclear-reactions-conference/2018/ to see the 
program and apply for an invitation to attend this conference. The 
deadline for applications is July 8th, 2018.

We look forward to seeing you in Holderness!

     Best regards,

Julie Roche (Chair) ,  Huey-Wen Lin,  and Nicole d’Hose​ (Vice Chairs)
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