Student participation is an integral part of the GCMAS annual meeting. We enthusiastically invite students and postdoctoral trainees to take advantage of the following opportunities.
Student Symposium
On Wednesday 3/18, the GCMAS will host its fourth annual Student Symposium. The symposium will focus on addressing topics directly affecting graduate students, post-docs, and trainees.
As was the format last year, the symposium will consist of stations set up for round table discussion. Moderators at each table will be experienced mentors familiar with the topic being explored. These mentors will begin with a very short presentation to highlight important points, then attendees will be invited to ask any questions. The emphasis will be on discussion and the sharing of experience and advice. This will also be a time to get to know other students in GCMAS.
While not required, please RSVP for this exciting symposium while completing your conference registration so that we can have an estimate of the attendance.
Click here to find a complete listing of moderators and topics.
Student Mentorship Program
Since 2009, the GCMAS Education Committee has organized a mentorship program in which student mentees are matched with a volunteer mentor based on mutual research interests and the student’s desired career path. The goal of this program is to facilitate dialog among students and professionals in a supportive manner, where knowledge, skills, and experiences are shared, and where networking relationships are cultivated. Typically, mentors and mentees meet over lunch or during a scheduled break at the annual meeting. Individuals who would like to participate in this program at the 2015 Meeting are encouraged to contact Student Representative Rachel Lenhart (rlenhart@wisc.edu) with the following information by January 26, 2015:
• Name and institution
• Preferred contact information (mailing address, email address, phone, etc.)
• Are you a potential mentor, or mentee?
• What are your primary research interests? (brief summary)
• What is your current role, and what are your professional goals?
The GCMAS Education Council will attempt to match each mentee with an appropriate mentor. Notification of mentor/mentee matches will be sent in February 2015. Following notification, it is the mentee’s responsibility to contact his/her assigned mentor. More details on the Student Mentorship Program will be sent to students who register for the conference.
Student Travel Scholarship Program
Travel Scholarships will again be available to student members of GCMAS who present their research at the annual meeting. This program is made possible through the generosity of the GCMAS membership and our sponsors. Applications will be reviewed by the GCMAS Education Council. Recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated potential to advance scientific knowledge, technical capabilities, and/or clinical practice in the field of human movement.
To apply for a 2015 Travel Scholarship, please download and submit the Student Travel Scholarship Application. The deadline for submission is December 19, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST.
Questions regarding the Student Travel Scholarship Application should be directed to Adam Rozumalski (GCMAS Education Council Chair; arozumalski@gillettechildrens.com).
Kevin Granata Young Investigator Award
The Kevin Granata Young Investigator Award is given to the student or postdoctoral trainee who gives the most outstanding oral presentation at the 2015 Meeting (as judged by the Awards Council). This award for young investigators includes with a certificate and travel funds to be used by the recipient to attend the following year’s meeting. All students and postdoctoral trainees who are members of GCMAS are eligible, and will be automatically considered for this award based on their participation at the 2015 Meeting.
Student Membership in GCMAS
The annual fee for Student and Trainee membership in GCMAS is $10. Students must be members of GCMAS to be considered for the Travel Scholarship Program and the Kevin Granata Young Investigator Award. Members receive society newsletters, discounted registration fees, and reduced subscription rates to Gait & Posture. Student members also have access to the student section of the GCMAS website, which contains information about graduate programs and tips for career development. Additional information on student membership is available at www.gcmas.org/membership. Membership signup is also available on this website at the time of conference registration.
Student Roommate Finder
Students that are interested in locating a roommate to share a hotel room should contact Rachel Lenhart (GCMAS Student Representative; rlenhart@wisc.edu) before December 19, 2014. Please provide the following information:
• Your name and gender
• Email address and phone number
• Planned arrival date and departure dates in Portland
• Roommate preferences:
• Contact information for a faculty advisor who can serve as a personal reference.
In January, we will provide you with a list of potential roommates. Once you have received information regarding potential roommates, it will be your responsibility to establish contact and make hotel arrangements.
PLEASE NOTE: The Student Roommate Finder service is provided by GCMAS as a service to students and trainees attending the annual conference. GCMAS assumes no responsibility for communications which arise from this service. GCMAS also assumes no financial responsibility for any arrangements made through this service. GCMAS cannot verify the accuracy of any contact information acquired through this service, and takes no responsibility for screening or matching prospective roommates. GCMAS encourages you to make arrangements with conference attendees you know personally, or whose identities can be verified by third parties.
Updates on Facebook and Twitter
Updates on the 2015 conference and activities in Portland will be posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/gcmas) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/gcmas). Follow along!
Student Symposium
On Wednesday 3/18, the GCMAS will host its fourth annual Student Symposium. The symposium will focus on addressing topics directly affecting graduate students, post-docs, and trainees.
As was the format last year, the symposium will consist of stations set up for round table discussion. Moderators at each table will be experienced mentors familiar with the topic being explored. These mentors will begin with a very short presentation to highlight important points, then attendees will be invited to ask any questions. The emphasis will be on discussion and the sharing of experience and advice. This will also be a time to get to know other students in GCMAS.
While not required, please RSVP for this exciting symposium while completing your conference registration so that we can have an estimate of the attendance.
Click here to find a complete listing of moderators and topics.
Student Mentorship Program
Since 2009, the GCMAS Education Committee has organized a mentorship program in which student mentees are matched with a volunteer mentor based on mutual research interests and the student’s desired career path. The goal of this program is to facilitate dialog among students and professionals in a supportive manner, where knowledge, skills, and experiences are shared, and where networking relationships are cultivated. Typically, mentors and mentees meet over lunch or during a scheduled break at the annual meeting. Individuals who would like to participate in this program at the 2015 Meeting are encouraged to contact Student Representative Rachel Lenhart (rlenhart@wisc.edu) with the following information by January 26, 2015:
• Name and institution
• Preferred contact information (mailing address, email address, phone, etc.)
• Are you a potential mentor, or mentee?
• What are your primary research interests? (brief summary)
• What is your current role, and what are your professional goals?
The GCMAS Education Council will attempt to match each mentee with an appropriate mentor. Notification of mentor/mentee matches will be sent in February 2015. Following notification, it is the mentee’s responsibility to contact his/her assigned mentor. More details on the Student Mentorship Program will be sent to students who register for the conference.
Student Travel Scholarship Program
Travel Scholarships will again be available to student members of GCMAS who present their research at the annual meeting. This program is made possible through the generosity of the GCMAS membership and our sponsors. Applications will be reviewed by the GCMAS Education Council. Recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated potential to advance scientific knowledge, technical capabilities, and/or clinical practice in the field of human movement.
To apply for a 2015 Travel Scholarship, please download and submit the Student Travel Scholarship Application. The deadline for submission is December 19, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST.
Questions regarding the Student Travel Scholarship Application should be directed to Adam Rozumalski (GCMAS Education Council Chair; arozumalski@gillettechildrens.com).
Kevin Granata Young Investigator Award
The Kevin Granata Young Investigator Award is given to the student or postdoctoral trainee who gives the most outstanding oral presentation at the 2015 Meeting (as judged by the Awards Council). This award for young investigators includes with a certificate and travel funds to be used by the recipient to attend the following year’s meeting. All students and postdoctoral trainees who are members of GCMAS are eligible, and will be automatically considered for this award based on their participation at the 2015 Meeting.
Student Membership in GCMAS
The annual fee for Student and Trainee membership in GCMAS is $10. Students must be members of GCMAS to be considered for the Travel Scholarship Program and the Kevin Granata Young Investigator Award. Members receive society newsletters, discounted registration fees, and reduced subscription rates to Gait & Posture. Student members also have access to the student section of the GCMAS website, which contains information about graduate programs and tips for career development. Additional information on student membership is available at www.gcmas.org/membership. Membership signup is also available on this website at the time of conference registration.
Student Roommate Finder
Students that are interested in locating a roommate to share a hotel room should contact Rachel Lenhart (GCMAS Student Representative; rlenhart@wisc.edu) before December 19, 2014. Please provide the following information:
• Your name and gender
• Email address and phone number
• Planned arrival date and departure dates in Portland
• Roommate preferences:
• Contact information for a faculty advisor who can serve as a personal reference.
In January, we will provide you with a list of potential roommates. Once you have received information regarding potential roommates, it will be your responsibility to establish contact and make hotel arrangements.
PLEASE NOTE: The Student Roommate Finder service is provided by GCMAS as a service to students and trainees attending the annual conference. GCMAS assumes no responsibility for communications which arise from this service. GCMAS also assumes no financial responsibility for any arrangements made through this service. GCMAS cannot verify the accuracy of any contact information acquired through this service, and takes no responsibility for screening or matching prospective roommates. GCMAS encourages you to make arrangements with conference attendees you know personally, or whose identities can be verified by third parties.
Updates on Facebook and Twitter
Updates on the 2015 conference and activities in Portland will be posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/gcmas) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/gcmas). Follow along!
