Getting Ready for APPAM: A Webinar Hosted by the Super Mentors
Thursday, October 29 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
Heading to the APPAM Fall Research Conference and not sure where to start? Whether it’s your first conference or your fifth, a little preparation can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and walking away with real connections, new ideas, and momentum for your work.
Join the Super Mentors for a practical, welcoming conversation about how to make the most of APPAM. We’ll share best practices and insider tips drawn from our own experiences, and we’ll leave plenty of time for your questions.
In this session, we’ll discuss:
- Tips for networking, from starting conversations to following up afterward
- How to connect with mentors, potential collaborators, and future employers or hiring committees
- Making the most of receptions, social events, and informal moments between sessions
- Pacing yourself and managing your time, energy, and logistics during a packed few days
- Strategies for presenting your research, whether you’re a panelist, poster presenter, or discussant
Who should attend:Graduate students, early-career researchers, practitioners, and anyone attending APPAM for the first time or looking to get more out of the experience. All career stages are welcome.Come ready to ask questions, swap stories, and leave with a game plan for the conference.
Jason Coupet
Georgia State University, Andrew Young School for Policy Studies
Matthew Stagner
NORC at the University of Chicago
Quentin Riser
University of Wisconsin, Madison, School of Human Ecology
Shelly Ver Ploeg
National Center for Food & Agricultural Policy