The 2015 RapiData Course on Data Collection and Structure Solution will take place at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) from May 3-8 2015. The aim of the course is to educate and train scientists in data collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will comprise hands-on experiments at the SSRL beamlines, software tutorials, and lectures on sample preparation, data collection and reduction, phasing and complementary methods. For a more complete description of the course goals and format see
http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/conferences/rapidata-2015/about.html The deadline for applications is February 23rd 2015. To apply follow this link: http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/conferences/rapidata-2015/apply.php Several scholarships are available from the International Union of Crystallography to cover partial travel and subsistence for Latin-American students, postdocs and junior faculty. Additional funds may be also be awarded to other participants (no restrictions) on a per need basis. Interested participants should apply for the course, and contact the organizers, enclosing a letter of recommendation from their supervisor. The Organizing Committee of RapiData2015 shall observe the basic policy of non-discrimination and affirms the right and freedom of scientists to associate in international scientific activity without regard to such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship, language, political stance, gender, sex or age, in accordance with the Statutes of the International Council for Science. At this course no barriers will exist which would prevent the participation of bona fide scientists. Ana Gonzalez and Clyde Smith -- ------------------------------------------- Ana Gonzalez <a...@slac.stanford.edu> Staff Scientist Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource 2575 Sand Hill Road, MS 99 Menlo Park CA 94025 Phone: (650) 926 8682 Fax: (650) 926 3292 -------------------------------------------