>With respect to attendance at conferences: > >just a reminder that there are state and even local conferences; usually >inexpensive, and usually willing to cut students a special deal. Also, many graduate schools have scholarships to help defray costs of attending conferneces. When shopping for a graduate school it was one of the many things I looked at. Both grad schools I attended had graduate student associations that had funds for such things. Also most conferences have options to volunteer to reduce or even eliminate the cost of conference fees. It was how I was able to attend my first AAM and there are few better ways to meet people. If it is important enough, there is always a way. These thoughts are mine and do not reflect the opinions of my employer, co-workers, employees, friends, relatives, or significant others. Matthew A. White Director of Education and Internship Coordinator Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 21230 (410)727-4808 [log in to unmask]