Students &
Early Career Scientists

What's in it for You!

Gaining Experience

Attend sessions and participate in discussions and poster sessions to enhance your skills and showcase your work. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay connected. The 11th International IPM Symposium is the place where innovation meets collaboration.

Building Relationships

Engage with experts, exchange ideas, and collaborate with professionals from diverse disciplines. Expand your knowledge, gain fresh perspectives, and potentially spark new research directions. Gain valuable networking opportunities that can lead to partnerships, funding opportunities, and career advancement.

Increasing Subject Knowledge

Immerse yourself in the forefront of innovation and discovery. Whether you are a seasoned researcher, early-career scientist, or student, enjoy access to cutting-edge research, new methodologies, and emerging trends in your field.

Mentor Meet & Greet

Join a group of seasoned IPM professionals representing private industry, universities, and non-governmental organizations during the Exploring Alternate IPM Careers Meet and Greet Session to explore the variety of career paths available within the world of Integrated Pest Management.

Tuesday, March 4 – 3:00 p.m.  |  Sunset 4
Wednesday, March 5 – 1:15 p.m.   |   Sunset 5

Travel Grant Update

Those who have submitted applications for a financial travel award will be notified by the end of November or sooner. The availability of any funds cannot be guaranteed until grant funding is confirmed. Applicants must not incur expenditures until they receive notification of an award specific to them.

Get Involved

The 11th International IPM Symposium offers several opportunities for students and early career scientists to get more involved. Step up and submit your research and ideas to a global IPM audience.

Student Competition Presentations

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit presentations. Recognition Certificates will be awarded, and names posted on the archived event website.

Student Poster & Infographics Competition

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit posters. Recognition Certificates will be awarded, and names posted on the archived event website.

Student Poster & Infographics Competition

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit posters. Recognition Certificates will be awarded, and names posted on the archived event website.

Early Career Presentations

Early career scientists can submit an individual presentation request for consideration. A limited number of invited presentations will receive letters of invitation and names posted on the archived event website.

Session Facilitator Volunteers

Session facilitators will be asked to attend one or two sessions during which they will count attendees, assist presenters loading files and help moderate sessions. Please note your interest on your registration form and we will be in touch. Session facilitators will receive Certificates of Thanks and names posted on the archived event website.

Mentorship Meetup Breakfast

Open to all students and early career scientists (in the first 3 years of employment at time of registration).

Registration is required and is limited by available funds and number of applicants.

Come meet fellow IPM enthusiasts with greater, less, or different experience. This is an informal breakfast you are encouraged to ask candid questions about careers in IPM. Mentors and mentees will bring unique experiences to the meetup and our goal is to promote positive discussions across a variety of topics.