SNAME: 2005 SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo (SMTC&E) and Ship Production Symposium

Organized by the SNAME Student Steering Committee

All events held at the George R. Brown Convention Center

The Student Program of the SMTC&E is designed to expose students to all that SNAME has to offer. In addition to all of the regular events of the conference and expo, students are invited to attend events that have been designed by students for students.

The events include:

Looking for a job or just curious about what the industry has to offer? The Student Job Fair is open to all students attending the SMTC&E. In previous years, a wide range of companies have attended, looking for young and capable engineers. Be sure to bring plenty of copies of your resumé.

If you are a company interested in participating in the Student Job Fair please contact Matthew Unger munger@mit.edu for more information.

ANNUAL BANQUET
Student Attendance Sponsored by ConocoPhillips
Ballroom of Americas (hotel)
7:15pm – 10:00pm

For the first time, SMTC&E Student Registration includes student attendance at the Annual Banquet at NO COST to you. This is all due to the generosity of ConocoPhillips, Student Program Sponsor.

Each student registrant will be provided with a ticket for a reserved seat at a designated table to ensure a networking opportunity with the leaders of the maritime industry and build relationships that will prepare you for your future career.

SNAME’s most prestigious awards will be presented at this event…….something for you to aspire to as your career advances.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy the specially selected menu……it will definitely be better than the dining hall at school!

IMPORTANT: Your seating is reserved. If you are unable to attend, please return your ticket to the On-Site Registration desk.

The Student Congress is the highlight event of the Student Program, as if features the annual Student Design Competition (SDC). The SDC offers students an opportunity to meet fellow students from around the country and around the world. It also gives them a chance to show off their skills of engineering and ingenuity. Teams of students are formed and a NAME related design problem is given. A limited amount of time and materials are given to each group, which is tasked with designing and building a vessel to best solve the posed problem. Finally, each team's design is put to the test in the SDC testing tank (really just a kiddy pool!). The winning team takes home a cash prize!

The event is well attended (standing room only for the past two years), with spectators cheering on teams from the sidelines. Be sure not to miss this great opportunity to meet others, challenge your mind, and have fun!

As another part of the SDC, students are invited to submit ideas for the competition. To find out more about entering your idea, click here.

Following the Student Congress and SDC, the Student Steering Committee (SSC) will hold its annual meeting to elect new officers, make any SSC By-law revisions, and plan the year’s student agenda.

The entire Student Program of the SMTC&E is organized and run by the SSC and its officers. However, the SSC does much more than that. The SSC is tasked with the job of promoting student participation and recognition with SNAME. As such, its officers are taking proactive steps to enhance SNAME student membership.
Click here for more information about the SSC.

The SSC is currently accepting nominations from all students interested in running for an SSC officer position. For more information, or to submit a nomination please contact Matthew Unger munger@mit.edu.

Two student paper tracks will occur alongside the conference’s professional paper tracks. Presentations will include the winners of several industry design competitions and SNAME Graduate and Undergraduate Paper awards.

STUDENT SUMMIT (by invitation)
Ballroom of Americas A (hotel)
8:30am - 12:00 noon

There are over 1,000 student members in SNAME, with new students cycling in every year. Furthermore, students represent the future of SNAME and the marine industries. As such, SNAME recognizes the importance of offering services to suit the needs of its student members.

To better address these needs, the SSC is organizing the first ever Student Summit to serve as a forum for students to meet face to face with the leadership of SNAME and discuss ways in which SNAME can enhance its value to students. All students are invited to attend this very unique event. The Student Summit is not only an outlet to speak to SNAME leaders, but another way in which students can network with industry leaders.