First Undergraduate Planetary Science Research Conference

Most of us in the Aptamer stream are probably biology majors and
do not think about planetary science. Here is an opportunity to explore
a different field.

The First Undergraduate Planetary Science Research Conference will be
held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm, in association
with the 2011 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC), The
Woodlands, TX.

The Conference includes:

Panels on “How to Choose the Grad School Right for You,” “Alternative
Careers in Science,” and “Women in Planetary Science;”
Poster sessions where students will present their posters to other
students and to the scientific community;
“Meeting Mentors” will pair students with a scientist for part of the
LPSC meeting, so students can learn how to engage at a scientific
conference;
Opportunity to meet other undergraduate researchers, graduate
students, and scientists.

Undergraduate students currently conducting research in planetary
sciences, astrobiology, and lunar sciences are eligible.

To apply, please go to:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/yssurc2011/
Applications are due: Close of Business, February, 1, 2011

Some travel support will be available to students who qualify.
Priority will be given to students of diverse backgrounds. Students
are encouraged to attend LPSC and the travel support includes
registration for and participation in LPSC.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Emily CoBabe-Ammann at
ecobabe@spaceeducation.org.

The YSS Undergraduate Planetary Science Research Conference is
supported by the NASA Science Mission Directorate, the NASA Lunar
Science Institute, and the NASA Astrobiology Program.