Student and Post-doc Programs

Highlights:

• Generous Travel, Lodging and Meals support
• Technical / Career and Leadership Presentation Opportunities
• UKC YG Fellows Program for Outstanding Graduate Students and Postdoctoral fellows

Application Steps

1. Submit an abstract via
   Paper Submission page (Click Here)
2. Send a PDF of your resume to:
   a. Subject Line: UKC 2012 Support Resume [First Name] [Last Name]
   b. To: yg@ksea.org
3. Fill out the Student and Postdoc Support Application (click here)
4. (Optional) Apply to the YG Fellows Program for Extra Networking (click here)

We are accepting applications until May 31st, and will provide support at space allows. Details of the programs are given below.

Program Information

Thank you for your interest in UKC 2012! This year, we are improving our student programs by offering more programs for undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows:

1. Special Workshop from NSF on how to get funding
2. Mentoring events
3. Networking events
4. More than 50 companies for recruiting
5. Presentation opportunities

Support for Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

This year, we are proud to offer generous support for selected student and post-doc applicants who are will present at UKC:

• Free registration
• Lodging: Friday Night
• Meals: Friday Lunch, Saturday Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
• Travel stipend:
  
  • $0: < 100 miles
  • $30: 100 - 149 miles
  • $100: 150 - 499 miles
  • $150: 500 - 999 miles
  • $200: 1000 - 1499 miles
  • $250: 1500 - 1999 miles
  • $300: 2000+ miles

Students and Post-Docs may apply via the technical tracks, or through the career and leadership track, where they can share their leadership opportunities and experiences. Information on the technical tracks can be found here. Career and leadership presentations are a chance for students to highlight leadership positions they have held in school, or their experiences with different careers. For example, past presentations have covered:

• YG Student Group Activities
• Travel Experiences
• Issues related to school

As an example, look at the sample Career Abstract (Click to download), and Leadership Abstract (click here to download). We encourage you to apply via the 3 steps below

1. Submit an abstract via
   Paper Submission page (Click Here)
2. Send a PDF of your resume to:
   a. Subject Line: UKC 2012 Support Resume [First Name] [Last Name]
   b. To: yg@ksea.org
3. Fill out the Student and Postdoc Support Application (click here)

Please send questions to ygcommittee@gmail.com
You will receive a decision by June 5th.

UKC YG Fellows Program

Outstanding graduate student and post-doctoral participants that are especially interested in networking opportunities should also apply to the YG Fellows Program. This is a networking program built on top of UKC, with the goal of emphasize networking between participants and KSEA, and between the members in the program, by utilizing

• Short workshops on improving networking, mentoring and communication skills
• A tailored networking session designed to connect participants with the leaders in KSEA
• A session where the YG fellows serve as panelists to the younger members of KSEA
• Providing increased access into the UKC by providing access to UKC organizers

This program is open to Young Professionals, Graduate Students, Post-Docs, and Faculty. Undergraduate students are not eligible for this program. To apply for the YG Fellows program, please:

1. Follow the steps for the Student and Postdoctoral Fellow support above
2. Fill out the YG Fellows application form (click here)

Please send questions to ygcommittee@gmail.com
Applications will be accepted until May 31st.