Event Overview
National Mentoring Community-Bridge Symposium
Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Anaheim, CA at the 2025 APS Global Physics Summit - The Joint March and April Meeting
- Location – Hilton Anaheim, room TBA
- Registration closes March 5, 2025. This event is exclusive to invites only.
Why attend?
- National Mentoring Community mentees and Bridge students:
- Be inspired by thought-provoking talks and sessions designed to energize and guide your physics journey.
- Build your network by connecting with mentors and other physics students nationwide.
- Take advantage of financial support—up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement for NMC mentees and Bridge students—so you can focus on making the most of this experience.
- NMC mentors and Bridge site leaders:
- Discover new ideas from engaging talks tailored to mentors, faculty, and students alike.
- Strengthen your mentoring relationships by connecting with mentees in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
- Expand your network and share experiences with other mentors while gaining new perspectives.
Special offer to attend the APS Global Physics Summit
Students attending the NMC-Bridge Symposium can access discounted registration for the APS Global Physics Summit:
- $50 for undergraduate students
- $100 for graduate students
Learn more about student opportunities at the APS Global Physics Summit
After registering for the Symposium, students interested in attending the APS Global Physics Summit will receive a coupon code to access the discounted registration price.
Register for the APS Global Physics Summit
Travel information
- Each Bridge student and NMC mentee attending the Symposium is eligible to receive up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement. All attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
- If you’re confident you will attend the symposium, we recommend planning your travel soon to secure the best options for flights and lodging.
- Review detailed travel information, including hotel, airport, and travel grant details. Travel grants listed on this page are only available to attendees registered for the full APS Global Physics Summit.
- NMC mentees and Bridge students should check with their departments for additional travel funding.
Process for submitting travel reimbursement:
- After the symposium, Bridge students and NMC mentees should ask for the APS Travel and Expense form, and the APS Direct Deposit form via the emails listed below:
- NMC mentee attendees should submit completed forms and relevant receipts to the National Mentoring Community team, and Bridge Program students should submit completed forms and relevant receipts to the Bridge Program team. The deadline to submit a request for reimbursement is April 18, 2025.