Outreach & Professional Activities

Women in Plasma Physics Luncheon
Monday, November 11
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: TBA

To register check the appropriate box on the Registration Form. The cost for undergraduate students may be partially supported by DPP. Discussion on issues of interest to women in plasma physics will be encouraged at each table. The luncheon is open to all conference participants.

University Fusion Association (UFA) General Meeting
Monday, November 11
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

The UFA will hold its annual general meeting Monday night during the DPP meeting. Details and discussion topics will be announced in the DPP Chronicle distributed at the registration booth. The UFA general meeting is open to all conference participants.

Science Teachers Day Program
Tuesday, November 12
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 and workshops. DPP 2013 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 12
12:30 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 the DPP Chronicle distributed at the registration booth.

Meet the Editors Reception
Tuesday, November 12
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. Details will be announced in the DPP Chronicle.

Student Appreciation Reception
Tuesday, November 12
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Fred Skiff, 2013 DPP Chair, cordially invites all meeting participants to attend a complimentary reception in honor of the graduate, undergraduate, and high school students attending the annual meeting. All students and particularly student advisors are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. All attendees are encouraged to participate in open discussion on topics of interest to plasma physics students. Undergraduate and High School Student Poster Award recipients will be announced.

Plasma Science Christian Fellowship
Wednesday, November 13
6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m.

The Plasma Science Christian Fellowship (PSCF) is an informal affiliation of students and scientists working in plasma and fusion energy research. Formed in 2006, the PSCF seeks to provide a forum to discuss how our faith connects to our workplace experience and life as scientists. Please join us for an hour on Wednesday morning before the opening session review talk. The room location will be announced in the DPP Chronicle. Bring your own coffee and breakfast, if desired. Contact Darren Craig (darren.craig@wheaton.edu) if you have questions or need additional information. Hope to see you there.

DPP Business Meeting
Wednesday, November 13
5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Location: TBA

The business meeting will include reports of actions taken and planned by DPP on issues important to DPP membership. Fred Skiff, DPP Chair, invites all meeting participants to attend.

GPAP Business Meeting
Wednesday, November 13
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: TBA

GPAP (Topical Group in Plasma Astrophysics) will hold their annual business meeting during the DPP Meeting in Denver. The GPAP meeting is open to all meeting attendees.

Plasma Sciences Expo
Thursday, November 14
8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m./6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
and
Friday, November 15
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

DPP meeting participants are encouraged to attend the Plasma Sciences Expo on Thursday evening and spend time interacting with lively demonstrations and their presenters. Middle school and high school students from the Denver area and their science teachers will attend during the day on Thursday and Friday. The public also will attend Thursday evening. The Expo focuses on hands-on science education, engaging students, parents, educators and the general public. Students will interact with plasma physics professionals and discuss topics in energy production, fusion, astronomical phenomena, and more.