Conference for Graduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics 2024

Connect with other graduate women and gender minorities in physics

Join us in Washington, D.C, to form new connections, recieve traning, and transform the culture of physics:

• When: August 19 - 20, 2024
• Where: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington, D.C.

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About the conference

Attend the Conference for Graduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics to position yourself as a next-generation leader:

• Build relationships to supercharge future research and collaborations
• Receive mentor, leadership, and professional development training
• Become a positive change agent in the community to transform culture

Program

Participate in interactive sessions and workshops related to cultivating authentic leadership, responding to unethical behavior, developing confidence and presence, mental health, and more. Session details forthcoming.

Eligibility

The focus of this conference will be on the experiences of graduate/postdoc women and gender minorities. We encourage participation of cisgender women, gender non-binary individuals, and transgender individuals. Please note that the APS Gender Inclusive Community Graduate Conference is open to only those who currently reside in the U.S.

Not eligible? Please share this event with colleagues who can benefit.

Most Costs Are Covered

APS is invested in your future success:

• All meals during the conference will be provided.
• APS will make/pay for reservations for accepted applicants at the Grand Hyatt Washington for two nights.
• APS will reimburse up to $1000 for all reasonable travel expenses including economy airfare, ground transportation, and meals incurred during travel.

Accepted applicants are only responsible to pay the $45 registration fee.

Venue

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

All sessions will be at the Grand Hyatt Washington, in downtown Washington, D.C., just blocks away from the National Mall. Immerse yourself in the historic sights and world-class dining in the nation's capital during your visit. The Grand Hyatt Washington provides exceptional comfort and service, plus optimal convenience with a direct connection to the Metro Center station across the street. APS will provide all accepted applicants with additional hotel details.

Key Dates

• May 24 - Applications close
• Mid-June - Acceptance emails
• June 17 - Registration opens
• July 26 - Registration closes
• August 19-20 - Event dates

How to Participate

Submit your application by May 24. Eligible applicants will be notified and invited to register in early June for their acceptance to the program. At that point, each accepted applicant will need to submit their registration with a non-refundable $45 fee to cover administrative costs of the program.

Contact

Email the APS Gender Inclusive Physics Community team with any questions.