80th Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference

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Dear Colleagues

We (the board members of the Pittsburgh Diffraction Society) are pleased to announce the availability of travel awards to attend the 80^th Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference. The Conference will be held at the Society’s ancestral home, in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 15, 2023 â€" October 17, 2023.

The awards are aimed at students, postdoctoral fellows as well as (non-faculty) staff scientists. Applications from minorities underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged. Details can be found here as well as attached.

The conference program includes

·        A historic overview on the Pittsburgh Diffraction Society

·        Scientific Sessions covering the Latest Development at Light Sources, High-pressure Applications, Structure-based drug design, Synergy of Computation and Crystallography, Crystallography and Cryo-EM, Structure property relationships in Quantum and Layered Materials, and many more!

·        A Young Investigator Platform showcasing achievements of students and postdocs

·        Student posters are eligible for the Chung Soo Yoo Award, which carries a $400 cash prize, related to materials and biological research, respectively

·        Fun social activities and Vendor Shows!

·        A Phenix Workshop prior to the conference (Oct 14, 2023, limited availability!)

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For the entire program, the venue and more details, and to register, please visit the conference web page.