(09/30/08)
SCP@KC & Conference Details | Free Registration & Volunteering Discount Hotel | Transportation
IAEM-SC Student Poster Competition | “Green Flag” Networking Workshop: Applying for Federal Jobs | BBQ & Disaster Tour
“After Hours” Hospitality Suite | EM Career Workshop
Networking Reception | Questions
SCP@KC & CONFERENCE DETAILS
The IAEM Student Council Program at Kansas City (SCP@KC), or "Scoop at KC," is a series of FREE general and exclusive events, opportunities and resources designed specifically for students attending the IAEM Annual Conference in Kansas City. The events focus on providing unique opportunities to students in professional development, networking, social engagements, academics, job/ internship placement and much more.
The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advances IAEM committee work. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas on collaborating to protect lives and property from disaster. Benefits of attendance include:
- Education and Training: A forum for current trends and topics, latest tools and technology.
- Collaboration: A place for all levels of government, private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas.
- Networking: More than 1500 participants.
- Products and Services: EMEX 2008 showcases technologies, products and services.
For complete program details, click here.
The normal cost of the registration is $200 for IAEM Students (Students who are not members may join IAEM ($25) prior to registration to receive the discount rate). To become a student member of IAEM, click here.
IAEM will waive the $200 registration fee for students who volunteer for a minimum of 8 hours at the conference. Volunteer Applications are due by Sept. 26, 2008. For more information about volunteering or to apply to be a volunteer, visit the IAEM 2008 Conference Volunteers Page.
Once you have been accepted as a volunteer, or if you would like to register without volunteering, click here.
IAEM-SC has secured discount rooms for students at the nearby Super 8 Overland Park Motel, about a 15-minute walk to the conference center. The single ($48/day) or double ($55/day)* occupancy rooms include free continental breakfast, free high speed internet, heated outdoor pool and more. To book a room (reservation is non refundable and cannot be changed) call
913-341-4440 before October 31 and make sure to reference “IAEM Conference” to get the discount rate.
Obtain information and rates for the other conference hotels.
*Note: If fewer than 30 rooms are booked before Oct. 31 by IAEM Students, or more than 2 students will be in a room, the rates will be $5 higher per day.
IAEM-SC makes no recommendation on how to get to Kansas City. If you live nearby, consider carpooling with other students in the area. Here are a few links for other low-cost transportation options:
11/17 – 11/19 @ Daily
Competition open to all IAEM-SC attendees
Poster viewing open to all conference attendees
EMEX Hall - Free
The IAEM Annual Conference provides an opportunity for IAEM Student Members to showcase their academic work by entering the IAEM Student Poster Competition. Any IAEM Student Member may submit a research poster for consideration. There are separate categories for undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate students with monetary prizes for the winners. Abstracts are due Oct. 15, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, with the final poster due at the IAEM Conference in Kansas City. Get complete details here.
For resources on creating an academic poster, click here.
11/17 – 11/19 @ Daily
Open to all student conference attendees
EMEX Hall – Free
The IAEM-SC has worked hard to recruit organizations to the conference that are looking to offer employment or internships, especially to students. Within the EMEX Hall, all organizations that are offering jobs, internships, or are collecting resumes for future opportunities will have a GREEN FLAG placed at their EMEX Booth. Students can then contact representatives at those booths directly.
In addition, a job and internship board will be set up within the EMEX Hall where any member of IAEM may post job or internship opportunities. Students can access that board and make contact with the individual or organization at the conference.
Students are highly encouraged to bring business cards (for free business cards, go to www.vistaprint.com) and copies of their resume to distribute.
11/16 @ 4pm-5pm
Open to all conference attendees - FREE
Location:
Cottonwood 3, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
Mr. Joseph Marcec will present on how to apply for jobs within the U.S. Federal Government, including FEMA, DHS, CDC and other agencies. He also will discuss where and how to search for jobs, how to write effective KSA's (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities), resume tips, and insider information for landing your dream job!
11/16 @ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
RSVP Required - Limited space
Open to student conference attendees only
Location:
Bus departs from the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel Parking Lot - $10
IAEM-SC and the IAEM-University of Central Missouri Student Chapter (IAEM-UCM) invite fellow students to join us for a Kansas City BBQ Dinner and Disaster Tour! Our night begins at the locals’ favorite BBQ restaurant. After dinner, rider a charter bus to experience a unique narrated “disaster tour” of Kansas City designed by our colleagues at IAEM-UCM. Hear about famous disaster events, including the 1951 flood, the Hyatt skywalk collapse and the Kemper Arena roof collapse, as well as a tour of the local EOC.* Meet fellow students, network and have fun on your first night in Kansas City!
RSVP required. After registering for the conference, RSVP by emailing your name, school and conference registration confirmation to bsilva05@gmail.com.
*Route may change
11/16 – 11/18 @ 9:30pm-12am
Open to all student conference attendees
Room TBA; Sheraton Overland Park Hotel – Free
Time to relax! IAEM-SC will be hosting a nightly (Sun-Tues) hospitality suite where all students can gather at the end of the day to relax, socialize and hang out. Come meet your fellow students from around the world!
11/17 @ 2pm-6pm
RSVP Required – Limited Space
Open to all conference attendees
Location:
Leatherwood 1, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
So what jobs are available in emergency management. and how can I make myself more competitive in the job market? Students enrolled in emergency management degree programs, as well as people looking at changing careers, are asking these questions more frequently, and this year’s Emergency Management Career Workshop will explore these questions. Members of IAEM who are at different points along their career paths will share their experiences. There will also be information on résumé writing and interview skills, which are a critical first step when applying for a job. The presentations will be followed up with opportunities to have your résumé reviewed and critiqued as well as the option to participate in one-on-one mock interviews.
RSVP for the EM Career Workshop as part of your conference registration. Register for the conference here.
11/17 @ 8pm-9:30pm
RSVP Required - Limited space
Open to student conference attendees only
Location: Leatherwood 3, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
Monday night will feature the highlight student event of the conference: the IAEM-SC Networking Reception. The event will be an opportunity for students to connect with IAEM members as well as EMEX vendors who have specifically indicated they are interested in hiring or offering internships to students in the emergency management and related fields.
Because the event will be a professional opportunity to network, business casual attire is required. In addition, all students are required to bring business cards to attend (for free business cards, go to www.vistaprint.com).
RSVP required. After registering for the conference, RSVP by emailing your name, school and conference registration confirmation to bsilva05@gmail.com.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact IAEM-SC President Brian Silva at bsilva05@gmail.com.
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