Saturday, and 152 handshakes

Saturday was a day of many handshakes and greetings—meeting folks at registration, exhibit and poster set-up, 1st timer’s orientation, and various committee meetings.

I started the day with an APS Foundation meeting, which included a discussion of funds available for JANE, Melhus, and future APS Foundation Student Travel Awards. . . Here is a shot of some of the members of the APS Foundation hard at work:

New meeting participants took part in a "speed-greeting" approach at the 1st Timer's orientation, where everyone shuffled around the room shaking hands and introducing themselves. . . Here is a shot of some of the members at the orientation:

There were lots of great activities happening at the committee meetings. We elected a new chair and vice-chair for 2006 at the Graduate Student Committee meeting, and generated some great ideas for symposia for 2006. Thanks to members of APS Council, the format for the committee system has been changed. Anyone can be a member of ANY committee, and you can be a member of as many committees as you'd like...

More as things progress. A shower and a quick breakfast awaits...
Cheers,
David