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Large conferences like TAM are very expensive to produce, and as a result registration fees may be unaffordable for some, especially students. While JREF offers a discounted registration to students and JREF members (below JREF’s actual costs, in some cases), some people may still not be able to afford to attend.
We are happy to announce that due to several generous individuals who have partnered with the JREF to organize various grant programs to help those who need financial assistance to attend The Amaz!ng Meeting 2013, dozens of people will be able to come to TAM this year who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend. These grants apply directly to the TAM registration fee in order to cover full registration. The grants do not cover airfare, hotel, or other expenses, inlcuding additional add-on events at TAM.
Here is information about how support this year’s grant programs, as well as how to apply:
Contribute to the the TAM 2013 Educator Grant Fund TAM Educator Grants. The Amazing Meeting is a great place for educators to meet and network with other educators, get educational resources (including printed copies of the JREF’s education modules for classroom use), pick up tips, and be inspired. Help us inspire and engergize educators who want to bring more skepticism and critical thinking into their classroom, by covering all or part of the registration fee for teachers who otherwise would not be able to come to TAM.
More information on TAM Educator Grants and how to apply can be found here ≫
Contribute to the the TAM 2013 JREF Forum Grant Fund JREF Forum Grants. This longstanding grant program is the result of a grassroots effort by several caring members of the JREF Forum online community who didn’t want money to be a barrier to those who are passionate about the mission of the JREF. More information on applying can be found on the JREF Forum.
More information on JREF Forum Grants and how to apply can be found here ≫
TAM 2013 Rising Star Grant. The Rising Star Grant aims to send young adults, ages 18-30, to the Amaz!ng Meeting 2013. The goal of the grant is to find young individuals who have an interest in skepticism and have the potential to contribute new talent to skeptical communities. Grant winners should demonstrate outstanding work in their field and/or talents valuable to the promotion of scientific skepticism.
More information on Rising Star Grants and how to apply can be found here ≫
We’ve heard from countless people what a life changing experience attending TAM can be. Your support of the the JREF Forum Grant program or the Educator Grant program will help give that experience to those who could not otherwise afford to attend. Please support these important efforts today, and see you at TAM 2013!
Like other large conferences, TAM is very expensive to produce and as a small nonprofit the JREF needs your help. We are currently seeking volunteers for TAM 2013 to help support the event and keep event staffing costs and other overhead down.
JREF greatly appreciates your volunteer participation, but unfortunately cannot fund any part of your travel, lodging, or conference registration. Volunteers will receive special volunteer t-shirts as well as be treated to a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
Sign up to Volunteer Thank you for helping make TAM 2013 happen and supporting the JREF’s important work! Questions can be sent to TAM@randi.org.
Following our now ten year tradition, the James Randi Educational Foundation will once again invite proposals for short (15 minute) presentations on the Sunday morning of The Amazing Meeting in July.
The Sunday Morning Papers session of TAM was established to recognize new voices and ideas and shine on them the spotlight of the TAM community. If you have had success in communicating rational skepticism, teaching critical thinking, combating pseudoscience, or furthering the mission of JREF in some new and significant way, we want to hear from you!
Anyone may submit a request to present a paper. If your proposal is accepted you will be allotted 10 to 15 minutes for your presentation and an additional 5 minutes for questions and comments from the audience. Invitations to present will be giving to approximately six proposals. If your proposal is selected for further consideration, a written article and draft of your presentation slides will be required for final consideration. Please see the process of selection schedule below for further details.
Download the TAM 2013 proposal form here:
Relevant topics for papers include (but are not limited to):
Analysis of questionable claims, rational examination of claimed paranormal phenomena, ideas in critical thinking education, psychology of belief, or any of the usual topics found in Mr. Randi’s commentaries or that concern the JREF mission.
You can view a list of previous paper presentation here ≫
Please submit your completed proposal form to:
Prof. Ray Hall
Department of Physics
California State University, Fresno
2345 E. San Ramon Ave. M/S MH 037
Fresno, CA 93740-8031
Fax: (559) 278-7747
Email: rhall@csufresno.edu
Selection process schedule:
- Deadline for proposal submission: May 15, 2013
- Initial selection completed, request for further documentation: May 20, 2013
- Deadline for written article and draft presentation: June 1, 2013
- Final selection completed, invitations sent out: June 10, 2013
If your proposal makes it through the initial selection, we will request from you a written paper and a draft of your power point slides (if any). The submitted paper should be at the level of a magazine article (like that of Skeptic Magazine or Skeptical Inquirer) or a journal article appropriate for your professional discipline.
The Amaz!ng Meeting offers exhibit space to sell products and to distribute information about allied organizations to the largest conference of skeptics in the world. The conference schedule will allow plenty of time for attendees to patronize the exhibit tables.
Exhibit Dates: 4 days. Exhibitors can display during any or all of the following times.
- July 11: 8:00 am 11:00 pm
- July 12: 7:00 am 11:00 pm
- July 13: 7:00 am 11:00 pm
- July 14: 7:00 am 9:00 pm
Exhibit Facility:
South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89183
Exhibit Location: Hallways between main conference hall and breakout/meal halls.
Attendee Demographics: Well over 1,000 people attend The Amaz!ng Meeting each year from all areas in the United States and from Australia, the UK and Canada and a number of other countries. Demographically, most attendees hold at least a four-year college degree with household incomes above the U.S. national average and most are married with no children. The majority of attendees are self-identified skeptics.
Exhibit Space Available: Approximately 20 tables with black coverall. Tables will be positioned in the hallways along the perimeter walls. This location is exposed to all foot traffic to and from all meal functions, AM and PM Breaks, workshops and the main Grand Ballroom program. Because the location of the exhibition space is intended to increase exposure to attendee foot traffic, exhibitors are unable to view the main program without leaving their exhibitor table.
Resource tables will be available to accommodate approximately 500 brochures or other promotional literature. Resource tables will utilize half a full table only.
Space Assignment: Space assignment will be assigned by the JREF on a first-come, first-served basis. Some spaces may be reserved in advance by conference sponsors. Once a space is assigned the exhibitor retains that space for the duration of the conference.
Facility Information: Ceiling height is 27’ in exhibit area. Floor is carpeted.
Exhibit Fees
- Resource Table (half table) $1,000.00 (for 4 days)
- Merchandise Table Top Display $1,200.00 (for 4 days)
The exhibitor fee includes skirted table top display, card identifying name of vendor or organization, and excellent placement near all workshops, meals and main program hall for full conference attendee exposure. Electricity is limited.
Conference registration: All table staff and volunteers must have a conference badge/registration. The merchandise table fee includes conference registration for up to two people. The resource table fee includes one registration. Any additional registrations must be paid seperately at the standard registration rate. Standard workshop and evening show prices apply.
Discounted advertisement rates: Discounted advertisement rates are available for exhibitors and allied organizations who wish to publish an advertisement in the full-color TAM printed program. This program is distributed to all attendees.
- Quarter Page: $400
- Half Page: $800
- Full Page: $1,200
Please use the contact form below or email TAM@randi.org to register as an exhibitor. You can call us directly at (213) 293-3092.
* Prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone. Disruptive individuals will be asked to leave.
The Amaz!ng Meeting (TAM) is the leading conference focused on scientific skepticism and is organized by the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF).
Like other large conferences, TAM is very expensive to produce and as a small nonprofit the JREF needs your help. We are currently seeking sponsors for TAM 2013 to help support the event and would be happy to work with you to design a sponsorship package showcase your company or product to the TAM community.
Well over 1,000 people attend The Amaz!ng Meeting each year from all areas in the United States and from Australia, the UK and Canada and a number of other countries. Demographically, most attendees hold at least a four-year college degree with household incomes above the U.S. national average and most are married with no children. The majority of attendees are self-identified skeptics.
Videos of TAM educational sessions are also put online where they have received millions of views, providing a sizable indirect viewing audience.
Becoming a TAM sponsor sends a powerful message to our attendees, our indirect online viewing audience, and others that you support science, skepticism, and critical thinking.
Please view some of the following sponsorship options and contact our sponsorship coordinator below for more information or to help design a package to meet you goals.
And thank you in helping make TAM 2013 happen and supporting the JREF’s important work!
Presenting Sponsors
- Branding on all TAM 2013 videos posted online after the conference. “Presented by” with company branding will appear before talk begins.
- Branding on TAM 2013 stage and other signage. ”Presented by” with company branding will appear on stage banners on either side of the TAM stage and on other signage throughout the conference area.
- Branding on TAM 2013 souvenir t-shirt. “Presented by” with company branding will appear on TAM 2013 souvenir t-shirts.
- Branding on TAM 2013 souvenir program. Full page “Presented by” advertisement on inside cover of the printed souvenir program.
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor from the podium during the conference, in the souvenir program, on the TAM website, and in TAM related email alerts sent by the JREF before the conference.
- Opportunity to for attendees to receive company-provided promotional items with their conference registration materials.
Official Sponsors
- Branding on conference signage. Company branding with “Official Sponsor of TAM 2013″ or “the official [item] of TAM 2013″ throughout the conference area.
- Branding on TAM 2013 souvenir program. Full page “Official Sponsor” advertisement in souvenir program.
- Recognition as Official Sponsor from the podium during the conference, in the souvenir program, on the TAM website, and in TAM related email alerts sent by the JREF before the conference.
- Opportunity to for attendees to receive company-provided promotional items with their conference registration materials.
Other Sponsorship Options
Other sponsorship options include a large exhibit space with priority placement, complementary registrations, discounted registrations, VIP seating, invitation to VIP speakers reception and luncheon.
We can also work with you to develop individualized ways to showcase you or your organization to TAM attendees and our extended online audience.
Please use the contact form below or email TAM@randi.org to register as an exhibitor. You can call us directly at (213) 293-3092.
You can reach us using the form below or by emailing TAM@randi.org. You can also call us directly at (213) 293-3092 during regular business hours, Pacific time. Our mailing address is:
James Randi Educational Foundation
7095 Hollywood Blvd. No. 1170
Los Angeles, CA 90028.