Student Opportunities at AEC
Student Reception
All registered students are invited to a Student Reception Tuesday, July 15 6:30 – 8:30 pm for light appetizers, drinks and networking opportunities. Come share your insights (and business card) with environmental health students at this casual event.
Educational Sessions
The Workforce & Leadership track will feature sessions relevant to students, including poster presentation winners from the Student Research Competition.
Poster Submissions
Students are encouraged to present their research as a poster at the 2025 AEC in Phoenix or virtually. Students will have the opportunity to present their poster in-person, virtually, or both. We are seeking posters in the following topic areas:
- Climate & Health
- Data & Technology
- Emergency Readiness, Recovery & Resilience
- Focused Populations
- Food Safety
- General ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
- Healthy Communities
- Infectious & Vector-borne Diseases
- Water Quality
- Workforce & Leadership
Posters presented in-person will be displayed in the Poster Hall, located within the Exhibit Hall, on Monday, July 14, and Tuesday, July 15. Poster presenters are encouraged to participate in the Poster Hall on the evening of July 14, by networking with attendees during the Exhibition Grand Opening Reception.
Students will also have the opportunity to display their posters virtually. The Virtual Poster Hall will be open Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17, on the AEC conference platform and app. There is no presentation component for virtual posters.
The portal to submit a student poster will open in February 2025.
Additional Opportunities
- Learn more about scholarship opportunities
- Learn more about internship opportunities