USENIX greatly values students and the research in the advanced computing systems arena that is generated in colleges and universities. We strongly encourage students in the field to become members, and to contribute to and attend our conferences. Recognizing the importance of student work, USENIX has developed the following programs:

• Student memberships at reduced membership dues allow students to join the advanced computing community and receive all USENIX member benefits, including online access to all of our conference proceedings (a very useful research tool).

• University Outreach designates a faculty or staff member at a campus who represents USENIX and provides information to students about USENIX. They maintain a library of print and online USENIX publications, as well as having current conference information, Calls for Papers, and membership information available to students.

• Student Stipends provide funding for full-time students to attend USENIX events. Please take a look at this page for information on open applications for upcoming events. If your research significantly overlaps with a conference topic, or if you are presenting a paper, this is definitely the way to attend for less.

• Best Student Paper Awards are cash prizes awarded to best papers by students at USENIX conferences -- up to $500! Keep an eye out for our Calls for Papers (CFPs), and free to submit a paper!

• Special Student Fees to attend USENIX events provide low registration fees for full-time students to attend USENIX technical sessions and tutorials. The student fee's are often only 1/4 of the regular registration fees!

• The USENIX Scholars Program and Student Research Grants fund students whose work will contribute to the greater USENIX community and the advancement of computing systems. These programs, normally reviewd by a USENIX Scholastic Committee, are on hold until further notice.

• Your suggestions--USENIX seeks suggestions for special programs to sponsor, such as programming contests or workshops. If you have a good idea and are interested in organizing such an event, please contact us! Send email with your ideas to: Tara Mulligan at [email protected]