Student Participation

Students are encouraged to attend the Symposium and will find their participation valuable to their career development. In addition to the technical information gained by attending presentations and visiting exhibits, students will be able to meet and talk with environmental professionals representing a wide range of work experience and employers.

Reduced Registration Rate. The student registration rate is approximately half the university rate and provides full access to all technical sessions, exhibits and meals. Full-time students are eligible; documentation of current enrollment is required.

Student Poster Competition

Students with abstracts accepted for the technical program as poster presentations will be given the opportunity to participate in a poster competition. Posters will be judged by a panel of experts and the winner will receive a prize. Student registrants will be contacted by the Symposium Office to opt-in to participate after the technical program is finalized.

Reverse Job Fair

A reverse job fair will be held during the Tuesday and Wednesday evening poster receptions for students and young professionals interested in internship and job opportunities. Sponsors and Exhibitors will be encouraged to visit and discuss available opportunities at their companies.

Career KickStarter

(Mentor and Mentee Preregistration Required--CLOSED)


The Career Kickstarter, organized and hosted by Clemson University alumni, is a program designed to foster networking and mentorship within the environmental sector. 

All participation is voluntary and there is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required to match mentors and mentees. A target of 20-30 professionals is desired for successful implementation.

New professionals will be matched with an experienced professional in a mentorship relationship, which both mentee and mentor are committed to sustaining for 1 year. 

Mentors provide guidance and constructive criticism to students, actively engage their professional network to strengthen the student’s, educate the student on the ins-and-outs of their own profession, have regular meetings to ensure the students goals are being met, and most importantly, provide encouragement.

 


Student Events Sponsor

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