Graduate Student Leadership Conference (applications for 2022 are open!)

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The ACS Graduate Student Committee will host the Graduate Student Leadership Conference in conjunction with the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting. This conference provides professional and leadership development to graduate students, and will include sessions on networking, professional etiquette, leadership, and oral and written communication.

The conference begins on Saturday with skills building and networking, and continues on Sunday with leadership sessions that will lay the foundation for your week. It then moves into a design-your-own experience that allows you to get the most out of the leadership conference while still getting the most out of your week at the Annual Meeting. 

Apply for Travel Grants!

ASA Awards | CSSA Awards | SSSA Awards

Graduate Student Travel Grant (For ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members)- Developed by graduate students for graduate students. These funds will be awarded to a select number of qualified students who plan to present research at the 2022 meeting in Baltimore and need additional financial assistance to attend the Annual Meeting.

Henry Lin Travel Grant (for SSSA Members) – This travel grant provides financial support to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, who fit within the broad area of soil science.

Hans Jenny Soil Field Trip Award (For SSSA Members) -encourages student participation in field trips/tours offered at the Annual Meeting by subsidizing their participation and/or providing travel scholarships.

Caregiver’s Travel Award – Travel grants will support attendees who face challenges in attending the meeting, for annual meeting-related caregiving expenses.

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Graduate Student Program


GRADUATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The ACS Graduate Student Committee will host the Graduate Student Leadership Conference in conjunction with the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting. This conference provides professional and leadership development to graduate students, and will include sessions on networking, professional etiquette, leadership, and oral and written communication.

The conference begins on Saturday with skills building and networking, and continues on Sunday with leadership sessions that will lay the foundation for your week. It then moves into a design-your-own experience that allows you to get the most out of the leadership conference while still getting the most out of your week at the Annual Meeting. 

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 WILL OPEN IN SPRING | ASA Awards | CSSA Awards | SSSA Awards


Annual Meeting Sessions

The 2022 Graduate Student Committee presented the following sessions for all grad students at the 2022 Annual Meeting - it was a great line-up of valuable sessions! More information on 2023 sessions to come. 


Graduate Student Program Sessions

  • Graduate Student Social (Sunday evening)
  • Spark Creativity Through Research Videos
  • Networking Session with Members in Industry, Academia, and Government
  • How to Ace the Interview


Early Career Sessions

  • Manuscript Writing and Publishing 
  • Managing People Successfully 
  • Expanding Opportunities to Diverse Career Paths
  • International Career Strategies and Resources


Publication Sessions for Graduate Students


Society-Wide 2022 Competition Information 

Note: The 2023 competition format is under review for updates. More information coming soon. 
  • Read all about the updated Society-Wide competitions here.
  • View sample judging forms:  ORAL | POSTER
  • The 2022 Society-Wide competition is taking place virtually the week after the Annual Meeting. 

 

Contact:
    Brigid Moran
   
Manager of Student and Early Career Programs
    608-268-4949
    Send Message

 

Explore Graduate Student Sessions - Coming Soon!
  • Graduate Student Networking - Building Professional Relations Workshop
  • Career Path Opportunities for Students, Post-Docs, and Early Career Members
  • Science Policy Graduate Student Luncheon
  • Finding a Common Language for Science Workshop
  • and MORE...

 

Other Opportunities

  • Cheer on friends and colleagues at the Graduate Student Competitions
  • Special Sessions for Early Career Professionals - valuable for grad students too!
  • Workshops
  • Keynotes and Lectureships
  • Closing Party
  • Questions? Connect with us at Send Message.
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