Student Center

Networking. Career Resources. Education.

Whether you are looking for career advice, mentoring, top-tier educational sessions, information about best practices, networking or social opportunities with other students. ACSM's Annual Meeting is THE PLACE to be to connect with thousands of your peers in exercise science and sports medicine.

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Student Lounge

Hynes Convention Center

The ACSM Student Lounge is the hub of student engagement activities and career development opportunities. Relax & interact with fellow students. Access career development opportunities and information by connecting with experts working in a variety of fields. Connect with potential employers through the ACSM Career Center, have your LinkedIn profile or CV reviewed, and make dinner plans with others via the dinner sign-ups. Light refreshments will be provided.

Student Headers - Colloquium

Student & Early Career Preconference

Tuesday, May 28 | 3 - 5 p.m.
Hynes Convention Center
Topic: Mastering Grant Writing as an Early Career Scientist

Speakers:
Anna Gault Galjan, AM.APMP
Linda Pescatello, Ph.D., FACSM
Lanay Mudd, Ph.D., FACSM

Registration available via the Annual Meeting registration form. Complimentary to attend.

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President Cup

President's Cup Competition

Wednesday, May 29 | 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Sheraton Boston, Room TBA

The ACSM President’s Cup competition provides an opportunity for students to display their research and compete against some of the top student researchers across the country. Competitors will present their work via a 5-minute talk followed by a Q&A with the judges. All meeting attendees are invited to support these promising researchers.

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2024 Annual Student Bowl

Wednesday, May 29 | 7:30 p.m.
Sheraton Boston, Room TBA

Undergraduate teams from ACSM’s Regional Chapters face off in a Jeopardy-style competition showcasing their sports medicine and exercise knowledge. Only one regional chapter will be crowned champion.

For more information about a regional bowl event near you, contact your local ACSM Regional Chapter. Visit the ACSM website for a list of Regional Chapters and contact information.

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Student Supplemental Activities

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ACSM Student
Volunteer Program

ACSM offers students the opportunity to get involved, support the event, and reduce their registration fees through the student volunteer program. Students completing a full volunteer shift will receive a 50% refund of their registration fees.

ACSM depends on volunteers to help with important aspects of the conference. This includes the registration area, session monitoring, help desk, logistics, and more.

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ACSM Annual Meeting Student Buddy Program

Will this be your first ACSM Annual Meeting? Or maybe you’re attending alone? Participating in the ACSM Annual Meeting Student Buddy Program is a great way to navigate a large conference and expand your network. This program is designed to make conference attendance more approachable by pairing you with someone who shares your professional interests.

When possible, first time attendees will be paired with someone familiar with the meeting. Experienced attendees are encouraged to participate and share their meeting knowledge. Pairings will be made based on availability until the start of the conference. Participants are expected to be current students and/or recent graduates. Registration required by May 17. Participants will be provided with buddy info by May 21.