Mason Porter points out this opportunity from the national organization Sigma Xi:
GRANTS-IN-AID OF RESEARCH DEADLINE - Awarding research support to undergraduate and graduate students for 80 years. Most grants range from a few
hundred dollars to $1,000. Vision related or astronomy related research projects may be awarded up to $2,500.
Students apply online:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2003.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY - 2003 Student Research Conference to be held in Los Angeles November 14 and 15. Students present research,
attend workshops and lectures by leading scientists and network with graduate school and employment recruiters. Information and Registration:
http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/student/index.shtml
GRADUATE STUDENTS and DOCTORAL - Special Opportunity for participation at the Student Conference. More Info at:
http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/student/phd.shtml
COLLABORATE. COMMUNICATE. WITHOUT BOUNDARIES. - Sigma Xi's 2003 Forum, "Science & Engineering: Keys to International Understanding," will be
held November 12-13 in Los Angeles in conjunction with the Society's Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference. Spearheaded by Sigma Xi
President Peter Raven, this meeting will focus on scientific and engineering communication and collaboration as an enabler for international
understanding. See http://sigmaxi.org/meetings/forum/upcoming.shtml for the latest program information and online registration. Early
registration ends October 16, so register today!