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Don’t Miss the Student and Young Professional Programs A&WMA’s 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Navigating Environmental Crossroads June 24-27th, 2014 Long Beach, CA ace2014.awma.org
at A&WMA’s 2014 Annual Conference Join A&WMA in sunny Long Beach, CA, for its 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition. A&WMA’s staff and local host committee have planned a spectacular conference that you won’t want to miss! The 2014 Student and Young Professional Programs offer a mix of academic competition, career development, networking, and fun social events. This premier environmental conference is a great opportunity for students and young professionals to get the latest technical information, present and publish work, and have their voices heard by academicians, government, and industry leaders. Following is a preview of some of this year’s planned events.
Students Student Welcome Reception Students participating in the Student Paper, Student Poster Competition, and the Environmental Challenge International (ECi) are invited to meet and network with fellow students from around the world. Poster setup guidelines and ECi rules will be reviewed. Academic Career Preparation Workshop Students interested in pursuing jobs in academia are invited to learn about the academic job search process and how to prepare for an academic job. This is also an opportunity to meet with university representatives. Student Poster Competition Visit the exhibit hall to watch as students present their posters to the judges during this year’s Student Poster Competition. ECi Poster Judging Students will have the opportunity to step into the role of an environmental professional and win big! The Environmental Challenge International (ECi) is a student team competition to prepare and present an optimal solution to a complex “true to life” environmental problem. Join the ECi teams as they present their posters to the judges. AAEES-AEESP-A&WMA Meet and Greet Lecture and Breakfast All academicians are welcome to this great opportunity to network with colleagues and enjoy a continental breakfast. ECi Final Presentations Watch the teams present their ECi problem solutions. Students must incorporate the “tweak,” which is given prior to the conference, into their final presentations (for more about ECi, see “ECi: Bridging
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A&WMA Buyers Guide Tap into the incredible network of the Air & Waste Management Association with the A&WMA Buyers Guide. Powered by MultiView, the Guide is the premier search tool for environmental professionals. Find the suppliers you need, within the network of the association you trust. Start your search today at awma.org.
the Gap from Academia to the Working World” on page 36). Student Awards Ceremony and Reception This reception and ceremony will honor exceptional students who have received scholarships, poster awards, platform paper awards, thesis and dissertation awards, and ECi awards. The Exceptional Education Award will also be awarded at this reception. Student Chapters Exchange Join your fellow students, Education Council representatives, and A&WMA staff for the Student Chapter Exchange to network and exchange ideas about A&WMA’s Student Chapters.
STUDENT/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL JOINT EVENTS
Speed Networking Young professionals (and others) are invited to engage students in a fast paced networking exercise. Answer questions, provide perspectives, and help students get the inside track on what it’s like being a practicing professional. Young Professional/Student Networking Reception All attendees are invited to network with young professionals, students, and A&WMA leadership over appetizers and drinks at the Yard House, a casual eatery that overlooks Long Beach’s gorgeous Rainbow Harbor. Dates and times for these and other events are available online. To learn more and to register for the conference, go to http://ace2014.awma.org. em
Young Professional Mentor Breakfast Join your fellow young professionals and recent graduates for the opportunity to network and be mentored by a veteran environmental professional. awma.org
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Don’t Miss the Student and Young Professional Programs A&WMA’s 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Navigating Environmental Crossroads June 24-27th, 2014 Long Beach, CA ace2014.awma.org
at A&WMA’s 2014 Annual Conference Join A&WMA in sunny Long Beach, CA, for its 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition. A&WMA’s staff and local host committee have planned a spectacular conference that you won’t want to miss! The 2014 Student and Young Professional Programs offer a mix of academic competition, career development, networking, and fun social events. This premier environmental conference is a great opportunity for students and young professionals to get the latest technical information, present and publish work, and have their voices heard by academicians, government, and industry leaders. Following is a preview of some of this year’s planned events.
Students Student Welcome Reception Students participating in the Student Paper, Student Poster Competition, and the Environmental Challenge International (ECi) are invited to meet and network with fellow students from around the world. Poster setup guidelines and ECi rules will be reviewed. Academic Career Preparation Workshop Students interested in pursuing jobs in academia are invited to learn about the academic job search process and how to prepare for an academic job. This is also an opportunity to meet with university representatives. Student Poster Competition Visit the exhibit hall to watch as students present their posters to the judges during this year’s Student Poster Competition. ECi Poster Judging Students will have the opportunity to step into the role of an environmental professional and win big! The Environmental Challenge International (ECi) is a student team competition to prepare and present an optimal solution to a complex “true to life” environmental problem. Join the ECi teams as they present their posters to the judges. AAEES-AEESP-A&WMA Meet and Greet Lecture and Breakfast All academicians are welcome to this great opportunity to network with colleagues and enjoy a continental breakfast. ECi Final Presentations Watch the teams present their ECi problem solutions. Students must incorporate the “tweak,” which is given prior to the conference, into their final presentations (for more about ECi, see “ECi: Bridging
34 em march 2014
Copyright 2014 Air & Waste Management Association
awma.org
A&WMA Buyers Guide Tap into the incredible network of the Air & Waste Management Association with the A&WMA Buyers Guide. Powered by MultiView, the Guide is the premier search tool for environmental professionals. Find the suppliers you need, within the network of the association you trust. Start your search today at awma.org.
the Gap from Academia to the Working World” on page 36). Student Awards Ceremony and Reception This reception and ceremony will honor exceptional students who have received scholarships, poster awards, platform paper awards, thesis and dissertation awards, and ECi awards. The Exceptional Education Award will also be awarded at this reception. Student Chapters Exchange Join your fellow students, Education Council representatives, and A&WMA staff for the Student Chapter Exchange to network and exchange ideas about A&WMA’s Student Chapters.
STUDENT/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL JOINT EVENTS
Speed Networking Young professionals (and others) are invited to engage students in a fast paced networking exercise. Answer questions, provide perspectives, and help students get the inside track on what it’s like being a practicing professional. Young Professional/Student Networking Reception All attendees are invited to network with young professionals, students, and A&WMA leadership over appetizers and drinks at the Yard House, a casual eatery that overlooks Long Beach’s gorgeous Rainbow Harbor. Dates and times for these and other events are available online. To learn more and to register for the conference, go to http://ace2014.awma.org. em
Young Professional Mentor Breakfast Join your fellow young professionals and recent graduates for the opportunity to network and be mentored by a veteran environmental professional. awma.org
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