The IAFSM Young Professionals Committee (Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management) is offering opportunities for students interested in floodplain management and related topics to attend the upcoming IAFSM Annual Conference on March 11-12th in Champaign, IL.
The Young Professionals Group is offering several student scholarships to cover conference fees and hotel stays. As the field of floodplain management is quite interdisciplinary, successful scholarship applicants may come from any of the following degree paths:
Civil Engineering - Agricultural & Biological Engineering - Climatology - Ecology - Environmental Sciences - Emergency Response Management - Floodplain Management - GIS Technologies & Mapping - Hydrology - Public Policy - Political Sciences - Urban Planning - Wetland Science.
The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate interest in stormwater, floodplain management, or related topics. More information about the scholarship can be found in the attached flyer, or through the link to the short application form provided below. The deadline for applying is February 8th, 2025. Decision notifications will be provided to all applicants by February 18th, 2025.
Link to apply to conference scholarship: https://tinyurl.com/iafsmstudents2026
Students who wish to guarantee their place at the conference can register directly on the website (illinoisfloods.org) at a discounted student rate. Winning students who previously registered will be reimbursed. Registration is not required to apply for the scholarship, and registration status will not be considered during winner selection.
Please contact Alana Rosenbaum, the Young Professionals Chair, at arosenbaum@baxterwoodman.com with questions about this scholarship or IAFSM Young Professionals.
About IAFSM: IAFSM is the local chapter of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). IAFSM is a diverse professional society made up of engineers, scientists, and floodplain professionals who promote safe floodplain management, flood infrastructure, and flood policy. IAFSM strives to promote interest in floodplain and stormwater management; facilitate cooperation among various local, federal, and state agencies; and encourage innovative and effective approaches to managing floodplain and stormwater systems. For more information, visit our website www.illinoisfloods.org.