To encourage the participation of students and early-career researchers, limited funds are available to waive the cost of registration (Early bird rates: $500 for 5 days, $375 for 3 days). The costs of traveling to the meeting and accommodation remain the responsibility of the attendee. Registration includes breakfast and lunch for all days of the workshop, coffee breaks, receptions, a banquet dinner, and a mid-week excursion. Please fill out the form at
https://forms.office.com/r/NwW6yp5jAL
Note that an applicant needs to commit to making a presentation (oral or poster is TBD). The form will require a working title for the presentation. Optionally, the applicant can also submit a draft abstract and a list of authors with affiliations.
Review of applications will begin March 1 and decisions regarding support will begin to be made on March 15 (note new dates).
The request needs to be made and decided upon before registering. The timeline for this processing to be completed is relatively short (March 15). This will leave time to still register at the early bird rate (April 1).
Questions may be directed to the Organizing Committee at sd-2025-g@vt.edu.