AQ Buffs
A Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder student-led air quality research symposium
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Location: SEEC Auditorium (C120), Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder East Campus
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Join us for the first AQ Buffs Air Quality Research Symposium, a student-led event designed to connect Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ graduate students conducting air quality research across various departments and programs. This symposium fosters collaboration and networking within the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ community while offering opportunities to engage with Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ-based industry, academic, and government representatives in the air quality field.
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Meeting Program
The meeting will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and will feature research talks, a poster session, a career panel, and a networking lunch, providing a platform to share your work, develop your presentation skills, and build professional connections.Ìý
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Meeting program (subject to change):
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome and introductions |
| 9:15 - 10:45 am | Platform presentations (15 min each x 6) |
| 10:45 - 11:00 amÌý | Coffee break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 pm | Panel discussion: Career Paths in Air Quality |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Networking lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:30 pmÌý | Platform presentations (15 min each x 6) |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Poster session |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | Concluding remarks, awards ceremony |
Panel discussion: Career Paths in Air Quality
We are excited to host a panel discussion with representatives from a variety of Air Quality career paths, including:
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 | Ìý (Air quality modeler at ) |
Registration
Fill out this form to register whether you plan to just attend the meeting or to submit a presentation abstract:
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Meeting Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline: Extended to March 14, 2025.
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Photo competition
The symposium will also feature an air quality-related photo competition. Submit your photos related to AQ research or AQ impacts in our registration/submission form below. Attendees will vote on the submitted photos at the symposium and the winning photo will receive a prize!
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Photo competition winners must be present at the event in order to claim their prize.
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Cost
Free to attend. Participants must register using the link above by March 14, 2025 so we can arrange catering orders. Lunch, coffee, and snacks will be served.
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Organizing committee
Environmental Engineering Graduate Students: Gabriela Cortes, , and .
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students: Annamarie Guth, , and .
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students: Annamarie Guth, , and .
Chemistry Graduate Students: Ruby Burgess and Lee Feinman.
Faculty Adviser: Marina Vance
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We are seeking committee members from other departments across campus. Please email Caroline Frischmon for more information.
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Sponsors
A big thank you to our event's sponsors:
Environmental Engineering (EVEN) Program, University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.
Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG), University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.
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Would you like to become a sponsor? Please email Gabriela Cortes for more information.