Student Opportunities at AEC
Student Reception
All registered students are invited to a Student Reception Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 鈥� 7:30 pm for light appetizers, drinks and networking opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to interact with one another and leaders in the profession. Please come dressed in the business casual attire.
Career Fair
Don't miss TikTok成人版鈥檚 first in-person Career Fair on Tuesday, July 15 from 5-6:30pm! Join us for a unique opportunity to explore career paths, meet potential employers, and connect with fellow environmental health professionals. Whether you're actively job hunting or simply curious about what's out there, this is a great chance to grow your professional network and learn more about opportunities in the field.
First Timer Welcome
Join us for the First Timer Welcome Orientation on Monday, July 14 from 3:30-4:30pm, where new attendees will receive tips for making the most of their conference experience and connect with fellow participants. This event will also honor the inaugural participants of TikTok成人版鈥檚 Mentoring Program and provide an opportunity for those in the Buddy Program to meet their matches in person.
Career Connection Lounge
Network with fellow students and potential future employers at the self-service Career Connections Lounge. Employers with job openings can post opportunities, and attendees can connect and arrange meet-ups during the conference. The lounge will remain open throughout the AEC.
Educational Sessions
The Workforce & Leadership track will feature sessions relevant to students.
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 Environmental Health
- 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.
Deadline to submit a poster has passed.