24th Annual Student Conference

Sponsored By
Lockheed Martin

Abstract Information

Abstracts are closed! The deadline was 19 September 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Abstract Fee and Author Instructions
All presenters must also register for the meeting.

Diverse Backgrounds, Unified Futures: Charting Our Collective Course

The 24th Annual Student Conference will take place 11-12 January 2025, the weekend before the main AMS annual meeting. The Student Conference provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to broaden their horizons, cultivate new skills, hear from leaders in the weather, water, and climate enterprise, and network with fellow students and professionals.  Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in workshops to help with their professional development as well as attend the Graduate School and Career Fair to help with planning the next step in their career.  Students also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by presenting their work at the Student Conference Poster Session.  The full program will be available in October 2024 and it is our intention to offer both in-person and virtual participation options at this time.     

The 2025 AMS Student Conference is excited to hold a student poster contest at the AMS Student Conference poster session on Sunday, 12 January 2025! 

The Student Conference is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who is an active AMS Student Member or Member–Graduate Student. Apply for/renew membership here if necessary before registering. Student Conference registration is separate from AMS Annual Meeting registration. 

 

Registration Information 

Registration rates for the 24th Annual AMS Student Conference are posted below and registration will open in late October 2024. 

The Student Conference is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who is an active AMS Student Member or Member–Graduate Student. Apply for/renew membership here if necessary before registering. Student Conference registration is not included in the AMS Annual Meeting registration fee, but the ticket can be found within the Annual Meeting registration platform. If you would like to attend the AMS Annual Meeting (Mon–Thurs) as well, please visit the main page for more information.

The registration rate is $70 through 4 December 2024. The registration rate is $90 after 4 December.

Call for Papers

Abstract submissions will be open from June - September 2024.  All students presenting at the Student Conference will be assigned a poster presentation.  There is no cost to submit an abstract to the student conference.  Students are able to submit the same abstract for both the Student Conference and for the AMS Annual Meeting. Please note the same title cannot be submitted twice. To submit the abstract to the Student Conference and a participating conference/ symposia, please modify the title.  Presenters must be an AMS Student Member for 2025 and will also need to register for the Student Conference.  Registration for the conference will open in October 2024.   

 The Student Conference solicits abstracts in the following topics:

  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Applied Meteorology and Climatology
  • Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosols, and Air Quality
  • Aviation
  • Boundary Layer Meteorology
  • Climate
  • Communication and Social Science
  • Data Assimilation and Numerical Weather Prediction
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Extreme Weather Events
  • Fire Weather
  • GIS
  • Hydrometeorology and Flooding
  • Lightning
  • Mesoscale Meteorology
  • Mountain Meteorology
  • Observations and Instrumentation
  • Operational and Local Meteorology
  • Polar Meteorology
  • Radar Meteorology
  • Space Weather
  • Synoptic Meteorology
  • Tropical Meteorology
  • Winter Weather

Questions regarding the poster session can be directed to the poster session chairs Laura Shedd ([email protected]) and Matthew Hamel ([email protected]). 

Student Award Opportunities

AMS offers financial assistance for students to attend the annual meeting in the form of Student Travel Grants and the Student Assistant Program.  Applications for these programs are typically due in early October.  More information on these opportunities can be found on the AMS Annual Meeting Page. 

Student Presentation Awards

If you are attending and/or presenting at a conference or symposium during the Annual Meeting, students are also encouraged to check the Student Awards Opportunities page for additional travel and presentation award opportunities.   

The 24th Annual Student Conference is proud to provide outstanding student presentation awards at the AMS 105th Annual Meeting. Monetary awards of up to $100 will be distributed for poster presentations in addition to a PDF certificate from AMS. Students must be enrolled at a college or university at the time of submission and must be the lead author or presenter of the work. Submitters should indicate their eligibility for student awards when submitting their abstracts. Award recipients will be informed of the committee's decision by mid-February 2025.

All presenters are encouraged to submit supplementary materials such as poster image, slides, extended abstract, etc. for posting in the online program and mobile app. This is a requirement for those who wish to participate in the Student Conference Poster Competition. The Student Conference Poster Competition rubric can be found here.

Please be aware of the deadlines associated with the Student Conference Poster Competition:

  • Confirm your intent to participate by 11:59 PM Eastern on 15 November 2024 (see above)
  • Upload a PDF of your poster by 11:59 PM Eastern on 20th December 2024

Please note to be eligible to present at and attend the Student Conference, you must be registered for the AMS Student Conference and active AMS Student Members (or Member, Graduate Student) for 2025.

Conference Contacts

For additional information, please contact the program chairs: Melissa Piper ([email protected]), Laura Shedd ([email protected]), and Matthew Hamel ([email protected]).