A Proposal for the Expansion of DPOLY.ppt

A Proposal for the Expansion of DPOLY Motivation: Increase the breadth of Divisional focus to include soft matter materials research that has overlap in interests yet is not polymeric. What would change: * Our name (Division of Polymer and Soft Matter Physics) and our acronym (DPOSM); * Regular sorting categories expanded; * Membership increase anticipated at 20% ± 5%; * Broader range of Short Course topics What would not change: * Our prizes and awards; * Retain our current regular sorting categories; * Commensurate numbers of Fellows, meeting rooms at APS; * Co-sponsoring sessions with other Divisions (e.g. DBP). Our Major Prizes and Awards Polymer Physics Prize To recognize outstanding accomplishment and excellence of contributions in polymer physics research. John H. Dillon Medal To recognize outstanding research accomplishments by young polymer physicists who have demonstrated exceptional research promise early in their careers. Frank J. Padden Jr. Award The Frank J. Padden, Jr. Award, consisting of a certificate and appropriate recognition, honors a graduate student for Excellence in Polymer Physics Research. Timeline: * Presentation and discussion at Business Meeting (30 minutes); * These slides summary of Business Meeting remarks will be posted on our website as soon as possible; * Vote on proposal to APS Council in early April; * If 2/3 of membership who choose to vote approves then proposal to APS Divisional Council; * APS Council vote in early November; * Subsequent final vote by DPOLY membership; 2/3 of membership who choose to vote needed (Bylaws). DPOLY The Division of Polymer Physics focuses on the physics of natural and synthetic macromolecular substances. DPOSM The Division of Polymer and Soft Matter Physics focuses on the physics of natural and synthetic macromolecular substances, as well as on areas in soft matter physics that involve materials: glasses, colloids, emulsions, foams, liquid crystals, gels, other ne