Monday, October 22

Student Poster Session

A STUDENT POSTER SESSION is planned for Dredging 2012, and is open to all graduate and undergraduate university students. The subjects must be the same as the general dredging topics listed below for the conference:

Abstract Topics

Overarching Theme of the Conference: 40 Years of Dredging and Environmental Innovation

• State of Engineering Practice
• Dredging Contracting and Management Innovations
• Environmental Dredging (Remediation/Restoration)
• Safety
• Current Engineering Dredging Research
• Integrating Dredging and Dredged Material Reuse with Environmental Restoration
• Working with Nature
• Site Characterization and Survey
• Sediment Resuspension / Residuals
• Sustainable Sediment Management
• Dredged Material Management
• Ports / Navigation - Case Studies (Coastal/Inland)
• Regulatory Challenges and Solutions

Please submit abstracts to dredging@pianc.us by May 15, 2012 and the selection will be completed by June 1, 2012. Successful authors will be asked to bring their posters to the Dredging Conference for setup beginning on Monday afternoon (October 22), and will have a time scheduled during Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (October 23 - 25, 2012) to explain their posters to attendees.

Please note: Papers are not required!

Young Professionals Reception & Happy Hour

A pre-reception is planned from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday evening, October 22, 2012, at the conference hotel (Shoreline Room, poolside at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina); all Young Professionals (YPs) are invited. PIANC defines YPs as "40 and under." This networking event is free and is a great way to kick-off the conference. You'll have the opportunity to meet other young professionals and become familiar with current work that is being done in the field.

All young professionals are also invited to join us for a HAPPY HOUR on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at a bar in the Gas Lamp Quarter (exact location to be announced); shuttle service will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at either or both of these networking events!

Student Travel Scholarships

Travel support is available for any students wishing to attend the Dredging 2012 Conference. Please email dredging@pianc.us for information and to apply. Travel funds are sponsored by COPRI/ASCE and PIANC USA, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline to request support is September 21, 2012.

Professional Development Hours will be available for the conference.

Additional activities for Young Professionals will be announced as they are finalized.