2024 South Dakota Student Water Conference
Empowering the Next Generation Water Workforce
A Conference Exclusive for the Students
What's in there for students?
- Develop Skills, like Science Communication, Oral and Poster Presentation.
- Compete and Win in Student Competitions.
- Learn, Share and Grow Your Science.
- Networking Opportunities with Peers, Academicians, State and Federal Agencies Scientists, and more.
- Travel grants available to offset the cost of attending the conference.
Event Highlight
Alan R. Bender Memorial Lecture
Dr. Amy L. Kaleita
Department Chair and Professor, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Water Science Communication Workshop
Dr. Rhea Waldman
Executive Director, SD Discovery Center, Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Schedule
Venue - University Student Union,
South Dakota State University
Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
7:30-8 a.m. | Registration | University Student Union, |
8-8:15 a.m. | Welcome Remarks | University Student Union, |
8:15-9:30 a.m. | Tips and Tricks - Science Communication for Students in Water Resources Dr. Rhea Waldman, Executive Director, South Dakota Discovery Center, 805 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501 Take a break from day-to-day lab work and classes and dive into hands-on Science Communication. Learn how to engage diverse audiences and inspire the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. This interactive workshop focuses on expanding your communication skills and developing strategies to promote an appreciation and understanding of your research and the impact it has on people’s lives. Water you waiting for? | University Student Union, |
9:30-10 a.m. | Break and Coffee Social | University Student Union, |
10-11:50 a.m. | Oral Sessions I and II | University Student Union, |
noon-1 p.m. | Lunch and Professional Development Skills Playing to our strengths: What we focus on grows - Speaker – Kellie Ecker Kolb | University Student Union, |
1:15-2:15 p.m. | Speed Networking | University Student Union, |
2:30-4:30 p.m. | Poster Session | University Student Union, |
4:30-5 p.m. | Tour of Raven Precision Agriculture Center | |
5-5:30 p.m. | Evening Social and hors d' oeuvres | University Student Union, |
5:30-6:15 p.m. | 2024 Alan R. Bender Memorial Lecture Dr. Amy Kaleita, Professor and Department Chair, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Don’t Be Discouraged by Small Outcomes | University Student Union, |
6:15-6:30 p.m. | Awards/Closing/Group Photo/Vote of Thanks | University Student Union, |
6:30 p.m. | Adjourn | |