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November 1998 the American Physical Society Volume 7, No Centennial Meeting A P S N E W S Alert NOVEMBER 1998 THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY VOLUME 7, NO. 10 II APS News [Try the enhanced APS News-online: [http://www.aps.org/apsnews] APS Centennial 44 March 20-26, 1999 Months to Go www.aps.org/centennial APS Establishes Travel Grants for Student Centennial Attendance he APS is sponsoring a matching travel made by APS staff physicists in early Janu- T grant program to encourage the ary. participation of physics undergraduate and Selected students will have their regis- first-year graduate students in the APS tration fee waved, and be able to attend Centennial Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, March the numerous special Centennial events. 20-26, 1999. Approximately 850 physics These include the Nobel Discoveries re- departments throughout the nation were ception and exhibit; special Centennial notified of the availability of the $250 symposia, including talks by more than 20 matching grants to support the travel and Nobel Laureates; plenary sessions devoted subsistence of students selected to attend to general interest lectures on a wide vari- the APS Centennial. Proposals to help support ety of topics; international round tables; a the student travel program from the special student luncheon; and the “Phys- Department of Energy and the National ics Festival,” featuring physics-related Science Foundation are under review. photography and art exhibits, as well as “The APS envisions a Centennial celebra- physics demonstrations. In addition, the tion that will seek out and include talented numerous college and university reunions students,” said APS Director of International being organized will provide an opportu- Scientific Affairs Irving Lerch about the ratio- nity for students to meet and speak with nale behind the program. “Our objective is members of the physics community of to give the next generation of physicists an which they may one day be a part. At the Photo courtsey of Georgia World Congress Center appreciation of what has made the past cen- meeting’s conclusion, students will be en- Centennial Meeting to be held in the Georgia World Congress Center tury so vital to the intellectual and economic couraged to provide brief reports assessing “It will be an opportunity for career de- The deadline for receipt of nominations development of modern industrial society.” their experiences for presentation to their velopment, mentoring, and networking for the APS Centennial Matching Travel Grant Departments are encouraged to support as departments and for possible coverage of that they might not otherwise have at this Program is December 10, 1998. For more many students as possible. Even though there the event in APS News. stage in their education. And hopefully this information and nomination requirements, will be several hundred travel grants avail- “We hope this meeting will provide stu- program will encourage wide participation see the announcement on page 7, or con- able, the APS will only be able to support a dents with an occasion to explore their among physics departments nationwide tact Erika Ridgway, APS Headquarters, One limited percentage of the students expected chosen field of study in an environment who may wish to fully support more stu- Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740; to apply. Final selection of students will be beyond the usual classroom,” said Lerch. dents on their own.” 301-209-3269; [email protected]. Inside Topical Symposia Arranged for Centennial Meeting CENTENNIAL n addition to the invited plenary talks Historical Factal .......................................... 3 I to be featured at the APS Centennial The 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Augustus Rowland, a principal founder and first Meeting in Atlanta, individual APS APS Ephemera Wanted! president of the American Physical Society in 1899. divisions, topical groups and forums To help tell the history of the APS at the upcoming Centennial, the exhibit A Century of Physics ................................. 3 have organized a series of special planning group asks members to ply their memories, go through their files and 1965 - 1975: Closing the Circle scientific symposia intended for all look into the back of drawers for APS-related ephemera. We are particularly Prominent Physicists CD-ROM ................ 3 attendees and covering nearly every interested in graphic items or objects that would not be in the Societys archives, The APS has developed a collection of portraits of subfield of physics. An alphabetical such as personal photographs, old banquet tickets, handouts from APS meetings 20th Century physicists, compiled on CD-ROM, to be available for purchase at the APS centenary. listing of the various symposia, along during the Vietnam war era, buttons (such as those urging relocation of the 1970 with a brief description of each and the annual meeting in Chicago), and the like. If you have treasures of this kind that you NEWS sponsoring unit, can be found below. would be willing to lend or donate, please contact Amy Halsted by mail, phone Leo Szilard Lectureship Award is For a preliminary list of scheduled (301) 209-3266 or email [email protected]. Funded ......................................................... 2 The APS has received nearly $70,000 to endow invited speakers for each session, a Leo Szilard Lectureship Award, intended to check the special Centennial Meeting APS Centurions provide exposure for physicists who have program booklet mailed to all APS We would also like to identify and recognize the oldest living APS members, applied their science for the benefit of society. members in October, or access the APS those born in 1899 (Centennial centurions), and members belonging to the Physicists To Be Honored at November Meetings ...................................................... 2 Centennial Meeting Web site at http:/ APS the longest. These members will be our guests at the black-tie optional Eight physicists will be honored for their work in /www.aps.org/centennnial. Fernbank Museum Gala at the Centennial Meeting. Let us know if you can fluid dynamics and plasma physics in November. Applications of Lasers and help identify these hardy members. In Brief .......................................................... 5 New Physics (DLS) Lasers with pre- Ouellette wins writing award; two APS mem- cise frequency, directionality, high bers run for Congress; National Science Board Atomic Clocks in Science and The Atomic Nucleus: A 20th Cen- appointees. intensity or short-pulse duration have Technology (DAMOP, GPMFC) The tury Journey into the Microcosm of Physical Review Focus .............................. 5 many technological and research development of the atomic clock has led Matter (DNP) This symposium de- A sampling of the new APS electronic journal. uses. Here are some far-reaching to important advances in a surprisingly scribes the exploration and the evolution Senior Membership .................................... 5 new applications in science and wide range of fields in science and tech- of our understanding of the atomic Do you qualify? medicine. nology. Continued on page 6 APS Regional Sections Hold Fall Meetings ....................................................... 6 Five APS geographical sections held their annual fall meetings throughout the nation during the month of October. CRITICAL CENTENNIAL MEETING DEADLINES OPINION ABSTRACTS Inside Beltway ............................................. 4 Under the Gun Usual March Program Topics 11/13/98 Early Registration Deadline 1/15/99 Letters .......................................................... 4 (Including CCP 99) (To be eligible for the lowest registration fees) Fletcher, Felton, Lubell Usual April Program Topics 12/04/98 Housing Deadline 2/20/99 Zero Gravity ................................................. 5 Computer Adages (Including Sherwood) Announcements ......................................... 7 See Enclosed APS Meeting Announcements for complete Centennial Meeting The Back Page ............................................ 8 Abstract and Registration Information Congressman Vernon Ehlers talks about his new science policy report: Unlocking Our Future. APS News November 1998 Leo Szilard Lectureship Award is Endowed he APS has received nearly $70,000 eligible, and nominations are active for three lent their insights to the discussion of such T for the purpose of endowing a Leo Szilard years. issues as the safety of nuclear power, the Lectureship Award, intended to provide ex- According to William Colglazier Jr., Chair antiballistic missile treaty and Star Wars,” said posure for physicists who have applied their of the APS Forum on Physics and Society, David Hafemeister, 1996 recipient of the science for the benefit of society. Starting the rationale for the lectureship is to increase Szilard Award and a former Chair of FPS. “But with the APS Centennial Meeting this March, the visibility of physicists working for the pub- physicists involved in public service seem to the recipient of this lic good and thereby to provide positive role be less visible today, so that younger physi- lectureship (formerly models. Public policy issues increasingly in- cists have fewer positive examples to follow.” the unfunded Leo volve a scientific or technical component: In At the same time, he added, young PhDs Szilard Award) will re- addition to questions of energy use and are under great pressure to get and keep a ceive a $1000 nuclear weapons, citizens are now asked to job, and they are often shown only traditional honorarium and evaluate
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