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Nanomechanics: From Cells to Solids

Frequently Asked Questions

Participants, please download a logistics sheet (14 KB pdf), and a map and list of restaurants for Pasadena, CA (1.75 MB pdf).

 

Q1 Who qualifies for NEMS3? Applicants are graduate students and post-doctoral scholars working in this field.

 

Q2 Will housing and meals be provided? Caltech will provide housing and meals at breakfast and lunch for the student participants. Dinner will not be provided.

 

Q3 Is there tuition for the 2 week summer school? Yes, there is a $500 tuition for the 2 week program.

 

Q4 What other expenses can I expect to pay? You can expect to pay for your travel to and from Caltech, and your dinner meals. In addition you may be interested in visiting the local area and Caltech. Click here for information on visiting Caltech and area.

 

Q5 How do I get to Caltech? Click here for information on travel to and from Caltech.

 

Q6 How do I supply the summer school with letters of recommendation? Please have your advisor(s) email letter(s) of recommendation to nemsss@caltech.edu. Deadline for receipt is April 15, 2007.

 

Q7 Can international students apply to NEMS3? Yes, international graduate students and postdocs may apply.

 

Q8 Can high school students apply to NEMS3? NEMS3 is not open to high school students, however, we advise such students to build a strong foundation in basic sciences including mathematics, biology, physics, and chemistry.

 

Q9 When do lectures and talks begin? Lectures begin promptly at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3 and wrap up Thursday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m.

 
   
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