Dear SNAME Students,
It’s that time of the year – time to start planning for the upcoming 2012 SNAME Annual Meeting & Expo. Following on the success of last year’s meeting in Houston, TX, the 2012 meeting will be held on October 24-26 in Providence, RI at the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC). The RICC will host all sessions, activities and the Expo. This is the 2nd year the SNAME AM has been held in Providence; the location in the heart of the city and affordable prices are just a few of the benefits!
Providence is situated on the Providence River and is home to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. The city also features several historical sites, the oldest enclosed shopping center in the U.S., and the second largest marble dome in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica.
Once again, the Student Steering Committee is organizing the Student Program, specifically tailored to SNAME Student members. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with fellow Students and industry leaders. Each year, the Student Program continues to grow and improve, and we are looking forward to this year’s exciting schedule of events.
Wednesday, October 24
- Kick off the official Program with the Student Welcome at 1:00pm
- Join a team and build your way to a cash prize at the Student Design Competition, sponsored by NETSCO.
- End the night with the Students and Young Professionals Social, sponsored by Chevron
Thursday, October 25
- Find your perfect job, internship or opportunity to further your education at the Student Job, Scholarship and Graduate School Fair. Spend one-on-one time with companies at the Personal Interview Session
- Learn from your colleagues at the Student Papers Track, sponsored by ConocoPhillips
- End the day with a free dinner at the Annual Banquet, all Students attendees courtesy of Bruce S. Rosenblatt & Associates, LLC
Friday, October 26
- Are you a natural leader? Do you want a chance to impact SNAME students worldwide? Run for a position on the SSC at the Student Congress & Elections
- See who won SNAME’s highest awards and medals, including the best Student Papers at the President’s Luncheon, sponsored by General Dynamics NASSCO
- Will your university host an Alumni Event? Help organize a reception or dinner
Saturday, October 27
- Your ideas and feedback makes a difference at the bi-annual Student Summit. Arrive early for the Student Welcome and stay late for the opportunity to discuss SNAME, Students and your membership with the SSC and executive leadership of the Society
- Spend the last day in Providence with friends, old and new at the Saturday Student Social
I hope this is getting you excited about all of the opportunities available to you as a SNAME student member at this year’s Annual Meeting. Registration is now LIVE for $100. Hotel accommodations are also available at the Westin Providence for $119 a nite. Contact Alana Anderson at alana@sname.org/ (201) 499-5066 for the student room block code.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Regards,
Mark Groden
Chair, Student Steering Committee