In order to be eligible for SOARS support to attend conferences, you must:

• apply for financial aid through the conference (be aware that many deadlines for financial aid come early, so plan ahead)
• complete the SOARS application for conference funding (click here to download a copy-Word Doc 43 KB)
• be in good standing as a SOARS protégé
• participate in the conference as a speaker or as a presenter of a poster
• notify us that your poster or presentation has been accepted by the conference
• carefully read Protégé Travel Guidelines once you are given approval to travel

Please return you Conference Funding Request Form to the SOARS office no later than September 1, 2008.

Posters
When you design a poster for research that you conducted through SOARS be sure to include the following statement in your 'Acknowledgements' section:
"This work was performed under the auspices of the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science Program."

If there is space, then add this second sentence:
"SOARS is managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and is funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and by the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science."

Click here to access a jpeg of the SOARS logo for your poster.

Conference Attendance
Carefully read Protégé Travel Guidelines once you are given approval to travel. In addition, the deadlines for each conference are listed below. Due to the amount of time it takes for a cash advance request to go through the UCAR finance department, you cannot request a cash advance after the stated deadline. In order to ensure a reasonable airfare price, we request that you book your airline ticket through Boulder Travel by the stated deadline (usually 3 weeks in advance of a conference). If you are late in booking your tickets you will be responsible for covering any increase in airfare after the deadline (e.g. if your airfare cost $250 at the deadline, and you do not buy your ticket until a week later when the fare is $325, you must pay the $75 difference). Also, please note the deadline for mailing in your receipts and travel voucher.

Conferences
The following is a list of conferences frequently attended by protégés. This is not an exhaustive list; if you find a different conference that interests you please discuss it with Raj Pandya.

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This symposium was initiated fifteen years ago by UMET's Science Honor Program to give our students the opportunity to present their scientific research experiences.  Since 2000, we have expanded the reach of our meeting to other Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE) and other institutions in the nation with minority participation in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  This opportunity will not only serve as a forum to learn about research experiences at MIE institutions, but will also allow you to enjoy the wonders of our beautiful Borinquen scenery.  For two days you will be able to learn about science and at the same time enjoy the beauty of tropical Puerto Rico.

Request Cash Advance Deadline: September 20, 2008
Book Tickets by: September 15, 2008
Receipts Must be Postmarked by: October 15, 2008

The SACNAS National Conference provides a forum for students, faculty and professionals in science and education to share research, address the unique accomplishments and challenges of minorities in science, form networks of mentors and colleagues, and gain access to educational and career opportunities. The Society holds its national conference through mentorship, professional training, scientific presentations and cultural activities to further the achievements of all minority scientists.

Graduate Student Abstract Submittal Deadline: October 24, 2007
Undergraduate Student Abstract Submittal Deadline:
Registration Deadline: To be announced.

Request Cash Advance Deadline: 10/8/08
Book Tickets by: 10/5/08
Receipts Must be Postmarked by: 11/7/08

The AISES mission is "To substantially increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.".

Request Cash Advance Deadline: 11/17/08
Book Tickets by: 11/10/08
Receipts Must be Postmarked by: 12/19/08

The Fall Meeting provides an opportunity for researchers, teachers, students, and consultants to present and review the latest issues affecting the Earth, the planets, and their environments in space. This meeting will cover topics in all areas of Earth and space sciences.

Abstract Submittal Deadline General Conference: August 1, 2008
Abstract Submittal Deadline Student Conference: October 15, 2008
Early Registration Deadline General AMS Conference: December 3, 2008
Registration Deadline Student Conference: January 2, 2009 (note: there is no registration fee for the student conference)

** Protégés, if you wish to have SOARS fund your attendance at the General AMS conference but you are only presenting at the Student Conference you must write a brief essay and send it to Raj. This essay should describe how you will benefit from attending the General Conference and how you will make the most of the experience. This essay is due by November 28th. If you are presenting at the General Conference you do not need to write this essay. ***

Request Cash Advance Deadline: 1/4/09
Book Tickets by: 12/21/08
Receipts Must be Postmarked by: 1/29/09

The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts. AMS publishes nine atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic journals — in print and online — sponsors more than 12 conferences annually, and offers numerous programs and services.

Abstract Submittal Deadline:
Registration Deadline:

Request Cash Advance Deadline: 1/25/08
Book Tickets by: 1/11/08
Receipts Must be Postmarked by: 2/22/08

The AAAS Annual Meeting is an international science and technology extravaganza, with a range and impact that generates extensive news coverage and influences science professionals around the world.
The extraordinary intellectual smorgasbord of the AAAS Annual Meeting makes it the year’s most important gathering for the growing segment of the science and technology community interested in the interactions among disciplines and in the influence of science and technology on the human condition.