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The IAEM-USA Student Region Program at Orlando (USRP@ORL) is a series of general and exclusive events, opportunities and resources designed specifically for students attending the IAEM-USA Annual Conference in Orlando. The events focus on providing unique opportunities to students in professional development, networking, social engagements, academics, job/ internship placement and much more.
The IAEM-USA 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:
- - a forum for current trends and topics, latest tools and technology
- - a place for all levels of government, private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas
- - more than 1500 participants
- - EMEX 2009 showcases technologies, products and services
First-Time Attendees:
Special Presentation Here
FREE REGISTRATION & VOLUNTEERING
The normal cost of the registration is $200 for IAEM Students. Students who are not members may join IAEM for $30 prior to registration to receive the discount rate. To become a student member of IAEM, click here and then register for the conference here.
IAEM will waive the $200 registration fee for students who volunteer for a minimum of eight (8) hours at the conference. Volunteer applications are due by Sept. 18, 2009. For more information about volunteering or to apply to be a volunteer, visit the IAEM-USA 2009 Conference Volunteers Page. Once you have been accepted as a volunteer, or if you would like to register without volunteering, click here.
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(12 Sept 2009)
Through the generosity of the IAEM Councils and USA Regions, stipends of up to $100 are being offered to select student attendees of the IAEM-USA Annual Conference in Orlando. The stipend may be used towards registration, transportation, housing or other conference related expenses.
Students should e-mail their interest to be considered for the stipend lottery, along with their complete contact information as well as the university they are attending, to IAEM Membership Director Sharon Kelly at info@iaem.com no later than Sept. 11, 2009. Notifications will be sent via email by the end of September.
Those students who are chosen will be required to provide proof of current enrollment in an emergency management or related higher education program and attend a brief meeting during the conference in order to receive their funds.
IAEM-USA SR DISCOUNT HOTEL
IAEM-USA SR has secured discount rooms for students at the nearby Days Inn Convention Center.
- : $69.00/night + tax single or double occupancy
(high speed Internet in guest rooms is included in the room rate)
- : Call 407-352-8700 and reference "IAEM Annual Conference" to secure the $69.00 single/double rate.
- : Oct. 11, 2009
- : The hotel is located 2 blocks from the Rosen Centre Hotel (IAEM Headquarters Hotel). The Days Inn is within walking distance of a variety of fast food and other dining options, and the I-Drive (International Drive) Trolley has a stop one block from the hotel.
TRANSPORTATION
IAEM-USA SR makes no recommendation on how to get to Orlando. If you live nearby, consider carpooling with other students in the area. Here are a few links for other low-cost transportation options:
IAEM-USA SR ANNUAL ACADEMIC POSTER COMPETITION
11/2 – 11/4 @ Daily
Competition open to all IAEM Student attendees
Poster viewing open to all conference attendees
EMEX Hall – Free
The IAEM-USA Annual Conference provides an opportunity for IAEM Student Members to showcase their academic work by entering the IAEM-USA SR Student Poster Competition.
Any IAEM Student Member may submit a research poster for consideration; non-members may submit their work by joining IAEM prior to entering (click here to join IAEM). There are separate categories for undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate students, with monetary prizes for the winners.
Abstracts are due Oct. 19, 2009, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, with the final poster due at the IAEM Conference in Orlando.
Informational Conference Calls: Anyone wishing to participate in the academic poster competition is encouraged to attend one of the following informational conference calls.
- July 20, 2009 - 12:00 noon ET
- July 27, 2009 - 7:00 pm ET
Call-In Information:
- Toll Free Access Number: 1-877-643-6951
- Canadian Access Number: 1-877-722-6536
- International Access Number: 1-302-607-2017
- Skype: 1-877-643-6951
- Participant Passcode: 21082304#
Anyone with additional questions can email Paul Gorczyca, IAEM-USA Student Region First Vice President at Gork315@gmail.com.
IAEM-USA SR JOB BOARD
GREEN FLAG NETWORKING FOR JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
11/2 – 11/4 @ Daily
Open to all student conference attendees
EMEX Hall – Free
The IAEM-USA SR 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 labeled “IAEM-SC” 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 next to the poster competition, 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.
IAEM-USA SR CAUCUS WORKSHOPS
11/1 @ 3:30-5:00pm
Open to all conference attendees
Location:
Convention Center, Room W303 A-B – Free
Presentation by an IAEM CEM® Commissioner on preparing and applying for both your Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM®) and Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) Certificate.
Speakers:
- Guy Corriveau, CEM® Commissioner
A panel discussion by emergency managers in both the public and private sectors on the items most missing from new emergency managers in the field. The discussion will also include how to be better prepared to enter the field.
Speakers:
- Pam L'Heureux (Small to Medium EM Agency) - currently works as the Director at the Waterboro EMA, Maine
- Ed Gabriel (Private Sector) - currently Director, Global Crisis Management and Business Continuity at The Walt Disney Corporation
- Jeff Jellets (Non Profit) - currently Territorial Disaster Coordinator at The Salvation Army
- Doug Bass - formerly of Fairfax, VA EM and former Director of Emergency Management for Maimi-Dade County; currently Emergency Ops. & Security Manager for the South Florida Water Management District
- Stephen Krill (Consultant / Gov't Contractor) - currently Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
ORANGE COUNTY EMA/EOC TOUR & DINNER
11/1 @ 6:00pm – 10:00pm
RSVP Required – Sign up online during registration (click here)
Open to student conference attendees only – limited seats
Bus departs from the Rosen Center Hotel Parking Lot – $15 (includes dinner)
This event will take you by chartered bus to dinner in Orlando before heading to the Orange County Emergency Management Office. Once there, our local host will offer a guided tour of the facility highlighting the full spectrum of what takes place in a large-scale emergency management office that deals with large numbers of tourists as well as residents. At the end of the tour will be an opportunity for a question and answer session. “AFTER HOURS”: IAEM-USA SR STUDENT HOSPITALITY SUITE
11/1 – 11/3 @ 9:00pm – 12am
Open to all student conference attendees
Suite #1856; Rosen Center Hotel – Free
Time to relax! IAEM-USA SR will be hosting a nightly (Sunday-Tuesday) 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!
Each night will feature a different theme to provide additional opportunities for students:
- – IAEM USA & Global Board Members
- – Business & Government Community
- – Educational (undergrad, grad, & post grad) Community
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CAREER WORKSHOP
11/2 @ TBA
RSVP Required – Sign up online during registration (click here)
Open to all conference attendees – limited seats
Location TBA – Free
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.
FUTURE LEADERS IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RECEPTION
11/2 @ 8pm – 9:30pm
RSVP Required – Sign up online during registration (click here)
Open to student conference attendees & EM professionals
Location TBA – Free
The highlight student event of the conference is the “Future Leaders in Emergency Management Reception.” The event is an opportunity for students to connect with EM professionals 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).
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the IAEM-USA SR Conference Committee Chair Brian Silva at
brian.silva@the360c.com.
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