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<div>FIRST CIRCULAR</div>
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<b>Frontiers and Careers in Photonuclear Physics<br>
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA<br>
August 7-9, 2014</b><br>
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:<br>
Chair: Nicholas Zachariou (<a href="mailto:nicholas@jlab.org">nicholas@jlab.org</a>)
University of South Carolina<br>
European Chair: Wim Cosyn (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:wim.cosyn@ugent.be">wim.cosyn@ugent.be</a>) Gent University<br>
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DESCRIPTION:<br>
The conference aims to bring together nuclear and particle physics
Ph.D. students and post-docs to discuss research and career
perspectives in a friendly environment. The participants will be
given a chance to present their research during oral presentation
sessions. There will also be panel discussions with leading experts,
focusing on how to effectively build out a career in the field, The
goal is to address important aspects of a young scientist’s career
beyond research, such as creating an effective curriculum vitae and
effectively interviewing for positions. The meeting will
introduce young researchers to some of their peers from different
parts of the world and provide them with information, opportunities,
and guidance on prospective career paths.<br>
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The conference is modeled on the recent successful program of Gordon
Research Seminars associated with Gordon Research Conferences, but
it is independent of the Gordon Research Conferences organization.
The conference does immediately precede the Gordon Research
Conference (GRC) on Photonuclear Reactions and aims to
increase attendance and involvement of young scientists in the GRC.<br>
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FORMAT AND SCHEDULE:
<div>The Conference starts on Thursday, August 7, 2014 with a
reception at 6 PM followed by talks. The program on Friday August
8 will follow a format similar to the GRC, having a 3-hour morning
and 3-hour after dinner plenary sessions. The afternoon is free
for participants to either take part in planned excursions or to
engage in their own activities. The conference will end on
Saturday, August 9 after a morning session and early afternoon
panel discussion.<br>
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KEY DATE:
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<div> Registration Deadline June 30, 2014<br>
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REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE FEE:
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<div> The Conference Registration fee has not been set yet. The fee
will include room and board at the MIT from Thursday August 7 to
Saturday, August 9, 2014. A reduced registration fee is possible
for those staying off site. 2013 rates for rooms at MIT
were $65/Single-occupancy room and $44/double-occupancy room per
person.<br>
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
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<div> We anticipate having resources that will support participants
attending our seminar and the GRC. Please email the organizers if
you need financial assistance.<br>
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LOCATION:
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<div>The conference will take place at MIT. The plenary sessions and
panel discussions will be held in the Kolker Room and attendees
will be rooming at the MIT dorms.<br>
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WEBSITE:
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<div> Info about the conference will
be posted at: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.physics.sc.edu/~frontiers2014/">http://www.physics.sc.edu/~frontiers2014/</a><br>
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Please check back for updates on deadlines and updates.<br>
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OTHER INFO:
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Participants who will be attending the GRC will need to make their
own accommodation plans for Saturday night. GRC participants can get
discounted rates from two hotels in the Boston area.<br>
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More info can be found at: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.grc.org/sites.aspx?id=2">http://www.grc.org/sites.aspx?id=2</a><br>
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More options for Saturday August 9 accommodations and suggestions
will be posted at our website.<br>
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The Gordon Research Conferences offers bus transportation (for a
fee) from Boston Logan Airport to the Photonuclear Reactions GRC in
Holderness, NH on Sunday, August 10.
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