ASPIRE offers a variety of programming and activities for student attendees.
Student Career and Professional Development Day
Monday, October 13 is Student Career and Professional Development Day. Featuring helpful information and activities targeted at today's students and tomorrow's HF/E professionals, Student Career and Professional Development Day at ASPIRE provides an opportunity for students to focus on career preparation, job seeking, and transition. This special day of programming will feature interactive panels and presentations focusing on job search, transition and early career success and more. Check back soon for details.
HFES Student Forum
The Student Forum is a special track featuring talks delivered by students. These talks are those that were submitted through the regular call for paper and which have been accepted for presentation.
Third Annual Doctoral Colloquium
The Doctoral Colloquium is for PhD students who are expected to graduate within two years of the colloquium (by 2027). The colloquium will focus on obtaining and succeeding in an academic position. Tentative topics include getting an academic job, working in academia, expectations for promotion and tenure, mentoring PhD students, and work-life balance. A nominal registration fee applies and includes lunch. Nominations must be submitted by the department heads/chairs as the event will be limited to two students per department in each academic institution. Watch for the link to the nomination form on this page soon.
Student Reception
A reception just for student attendees of ASPIRE will take place on Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We will provide snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available. Attend this reception to meet others sharing your experience and expand your network.
Mentorship Luncheons
HFES is pleased to continue (through the generous sponsorship of the University of Wisconsin) mentor/mentee luncheons on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to assist students, early-career professionals and those in career transition to develop mentoring relationships with established professionals in the field. The luncheons will be held during the lunch breaks of ASPIRE at an off-site location to be determined. There is no fee to participants. Celebrating its 21st year, this luncheon series has provided mentoring opportunities for more than 1,250 HFES members. Previous participants have included some of the Society's most distinguished members, with representatives from top companies and universities. Watch for the sign up link on this page soon.
Student Lounge
Relax before and between sessions and meet other student attendees in the Student Lounge. Hours are 8:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.