Annual Meeting Preliminary Program - Full Brochure (PDF) - SME

NEW & ENCORE ACTIVITIES FOR 2013
SME Educational
Sustainability Graduate
Student Poster Contest
Sponsored by: Alpha Natural Resources
Date: February 24 - 27
Time: During Exhibit Hours
Place: Colorado Convention Center
Exhibit Hall
The purpose of the Graduate Student Poster
Contest is to recognize excellence in research
by SME graduate student members and to
encourage them to continue their pursuit of
excellence through an academic career. The
contest will provide an opportunity for the
graduate students to showcase their work in
a very visible setting and to compete for cash
prizes based on the quality of their posters and
determined by a team of judges.
The Graduate Student Poster Contest is open
to any SME member who is currently enrolled
in a graduate program at one of the mineralrelated
schools. The posters will be on display
in a designated area in the Exhibit Hall for the
duration of the exhibit. The contestants will be
required to be present at a pre-determined time
to discuss their research with interested attendees
and to answer questions posed by the judges.
Spouse/Guest Meet & Greet
Brunch
Date: Monday, February 25
Time: 11am – 1pm
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel
If you are registered in the Spouse/Guest
category, please plan on attending this exciting
encore event specifically planned for you. Meet
special guests of honor Dixie Meyer and Robert
Kogel as well as the spouses and guests of
meeting attendees while enjoying a light brunch.
Plan on attending and meeting new friends.
New Member Orientation &
Reception
Date: Monday, February 25
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Place: Colorado Convention Center
Members who joined SME in 2012 or 2013,
please plan on attending this reception to
learn about the benefits of membership while
networking with your peers. This is a great
opportunity to gather information and maximize
your SME membership experience while meeting
many of the wonderful people in the industry.
WAAIME Members and
Scholarship Recipients
Reception (Invitation Only)
Date: Monday, February 25
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel
WAAIME members and scholarship recipients
will be invited to attend this formal mixer.
Young Leaders/Rising
Professionals Social
Date: Monday, February 25
Time: 7pm – 9pm: Rising Professionals Social (Ticketed)
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel
SME Young Leaders will be hosting a reception
to gather young industry professionals together
to enjoy each others company and meet new
people.
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