Information for Students
Whether you're studying at the graduate level or just beginning your education, we're excited to welcome all students to #2025APPAM! Check out the information and resources below to make the most of your conference visit. Look for APPAM Student Ambassadors to answer your questions and help you navigate the conference.
Wednesday, November 12
First Timers Session
5:00 to 6:00pm
Hyatt Regency, 511 - Quinault Ballroom
Thursday, November 13
Membership & Awards Lunch: The Future of the U.S. Department of Education: Reform, Reinvention, or Retrenchment? (RSVP required)
12:00 to 1:30pm
Hyatt Regency, 510 - Elwha Ballroom
Presidential Address & Awards: Going Local: The Value of Research on Local Government Policies and Programs
5:00 to 6:30pm
Hyatt Regency, 510 - Elwha Ballroom
Friday, November 14
Career & PhD Program Fair
1:00 to 3:00pm
Hyatt Regency, 510 - Elwha Ballroom
Student Seminar (RSVP required)
3:30 to 5:00pm
Hyatt Regency, 511 - Quinault Ballroom
PD Session 1: Managing Co-authorship
8:30 to 10:00am
Hyatt Regency, 602 - Nooksack
Student Mixer
6:30 to 7:30pm,
Grand Hyatt, Leonesa 2
Speed Mentoring (Invite only)
7:00 to 8:00pm
Grand Hyatt, Princess Ballroom
Saturday, November 15
PD Session 2: How to be a Good Reviewer
10:15 to 11:45am
Hyatt Regency, 602 - Nooksack
There are many exciting events and offerings at #2024APPAM, such as exhibits, a headshot lounge, special meet-and-greets and networking events, APPAM Communities, poster events, and receptions! Check out the Online Program and the conference mobile app to plan your schedule and make the most of your conference experience!
Friday, November 14
3:30 to 5:00pm
Hyatt Regency, 511 - Quinault Ballroom
Undergraduate and Master's students are invited to join us for an afternoon of programming. This seminar will kick off with a one-hour career panel over lunch, a break for the Career & PhD Program Fair, and then two hours of table discussions and resume review. All Undergraduate and Master's students are invited to attend, but lunch space is limited, and a separate RSVP is required.
Check the Online Program for the most up-to-date speakers and availability.
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The Student Hub is a popular lounge area for students to recharge between sessions and get to know each other. Student Ambassadors will host two exclusive Ignite chats daily, addressing popular topics for students at all levels - we will announce those topics soon. The lounge is located on the 6th-floor mezzanine.
Thursday, November 13
Student Hub
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, November 14
Student Hub
8:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday, November 15
Student Hub
8:00am - 12:00pm
The APPAM Annual Fall Research Conference can be an overwhelming experience, particularly for first-time attendees and students who may not know how to make the most of their conference experience and the opportunities it offers. Our Student Ambassadors are here to make the annual meeting more approachable and provide conference attendees with a positive and welcoming experience.
Ambassadors are active student members who are highly knowledgeable about the association. They are willing to commit to volunteering: serving as panel chairs, ignite session hosts, assisting conference attendees, and serving and supporting the conference where needed.
Look out for Student Ambassadors at #2025APPAM!
For complete information on the conference theme, schedule at a glance, and more, click here.
For complete information on conference registration, travel, and hotels, click here.
Whether you’re attending, speaking, sponsoring, or supporting #2025APPAM, we have the resources you need! View the official Social Media Toolkit for tips on how to share conference updates and connect with speakers, attendees, sponsors, and our community before, during, and even after the event.
Before #2025APPAM, contact [email protected]. At the conference, stop by APPAM Central in the Exhibit Hall, located in the Regency Ballroom.