Conferences

Conferences

Conference Suggestions

Some relevant conferences are listed below:
  • AIChE Annual Meeting
  • This is always a good choice to consider since it brings the ChemE community together, although it is not topic-specific.
  • Gordon Research Seminars/Conferences
  • This is a great, immersive way to partake in a conference on a particular topic of interest. Don't forget to register for both the GRS and the GRC for a given symposium.
  • MRS Fall or MRS Spring Meeting
  • The topics in the MRS sessions are often quite specific, so it can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on your interests.
  • ACS Fall or ACS Spring Meeting
  • The meeting is huge. On the plus side, there is always an interesting talk going. On the downside, it can be a bit hectic to navigate, and the turnout for each talk is often relatively low.
  • FOMMS
  • This is a nice conference for computational modeling folks within our research field.
  • CECAM Workshops
  • Topical workshops on various simulation topics in chemistry and materials.
If there is ever somebody you want me to introduce you to at a conference, I'm happy to do so!

Funding

It is strongly recommended to apply for conference funding support if possible. Several opportunities are included below:
  • Princeton-sponsored funds
  •  SEAS travel funds  (Graduate Students)
  •  Scholwalter Funding  (SAFE — Graduate Students)
  • ACS Meeting
  •  Merck research award 
  •  ACS CATL travel grant 
  •  ACS DIC travel grant 
  •  ACS Bridge Travel Award for Graduate Students 
  •  ACS Ciba travel grant in green chemistry 
  •  ACS Joseph Breen memorial fellowship 
  • AIChE Meeting
  •  AIChE CRE travel award 

How to format a Concur expense report:
  • Follow this  general format 
  • Business Purpose: Your Last Name, Your PI’s initial, name of conference or event, Reason for expense (lunch, dinner, Airfare to, train from etc)
  • Must include pdf of receipt for each purchase & pdf of signed expense report by PI
  • Chartstring is broken up and listed in the relevant drop downs, I also put the whole thing in the comments just in case.