Outreach/Professional Activities
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Women in Plasma Physics LuncheonMonday, November 2 To register, please check the appropriate box on the Pre-Registration Form. The cost for the lunch is $25; women graduate and undergraduate students will pay $10 (partially supported by DPP). Informal discussion on issues of interest to women in plasma physics will be encouraged at each table. University Fusion Association (UFA) General MeetingMonday, November 2 The UFA will hold its annual general meeting Monday night during the DPP meeting in Atlanta. Details and discussion topics will be announced in August and in the DPP Chronicle. The UFA general meeting is open to all conference participants. |  |
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Science Teachers Day Program
Tuesday, November 3
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Science Teachers Day program is endorsed by the APS Office of Education and Outreach, and is sponsored jointly by DPP and DPP member/institutional contributions in support of education and outreach. The program consists of general presentations, workshops and a poster session. DPP 2009 participants are invited and encouraged to meet the local science teachers during the Education and Outreach Poster Session on Tuesday afternoon.
Town Meeting on Concerns for Junior Scientists
Tuesday, November 3
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The DPP Committee for the Concerns of Junior Scientists is pleased to announce a Town Meeting for all meeting participants. The topics of discussion and details will be announced in August.
Meet the Editors Reception
Tuesday, November 3
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Editors of journals cordially invite you to join them for conversation and refreshments. Your questions, suggestions, compliments and complaints about the journals are welcome. The Editors hope all meeting participants will join them.
Student Appreciation Reception
Tuesday, November 3
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Professor Amitava Bhattacharjee, 2009 DPP Chair, cordially invites all meeting participants to attend a complimentary reception in honor of the graduate, undergraduate, and high school students attending the 2009 annual meeting. All students and student advisors are particularly encouraged to attend. Cookies and punch will be served. All attenders are encouraged to participate in open discussion on topics of interest to plasma physics students.
DPP Business Meeting
Wednesday, November 4
5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
All annual meeting participants are invited.
Discover Plasmas Expo
Thursday, November 5
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
DPP 2009 meeting participants are encouraged to attend the Discover Plasmas Expo on Thursday evening and spend time interacting with lively demonstrations and their presenters. Middle school and high school students from the Atlanta area and their science teachers will attend during the day on Thursday and Friday. The Expo focuses on hands-on science education, engaging students, parents, teachers and the general public. Students will interact with plasma physics professionals and discuss topics in energy production, fusion, astronomical phenomena, and more.
