Student Experience at AP-S/URSI 2018

Students are the future! Each year the Steering Committee strives to provide a program that encourages the professional growth of its future leaders. Student opportunities at AP-S/URSI 2018 include: the Young Professionals’ Dinner Cruise, volunteer opportunities, and student competitions.

Young Professionals’ Dinner Cruise:

The Young Professionals’ Beach Blast on Tuesday, July 10 onboard the Spirit of Boston, for an evening of incredible harbor views, live and DJ entertainment, and a full buffet dinner. A cash bar will be available.

For more information on IEEE Young Professionals Program activities, benefits and career resources, please visit their webpage.

Student Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers aid in the efficient operation of a conference by being available to assist when a need arises. AP-S/URSI 2018 needs student volunteers for a variety of activities.

Volunteers will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Please select the number of shifts to fulfill the amount of time required. Please click the link below for more information on tasks, benefits, and sign-up. And if you are in Boston “pre-symposium,” please add some time on Saturday afternoon to assist with collating the symposium kits.

Student Competitions:

Each year the AP-S/URSI symposium holds a student paper competition and a student design competition. Please be sure to support your fellow students on Tuesday, July 11 by visiting the Coronado Foyer on the Fourth Level of the Harbor Tower for both the Student Poster Competition and the Student Design Competition. Here is the information regarding the finalists for each competition:
Student Design Contest
Student Paper Competition