Student Paper Competition
A student paper competition will take place at NOISE-CON 2007. Up to five outstanding student paper awards of up to $1000 each will be awarded. Additionally, winners will receive a CD containing PDF versions of volumes 1-48 of the Noise Control Engineering Journal. Papers will be judged on quality of both the written submission as well as the oral presentation at NOISE-CON 2007. Full competition rules and a competition entry form are available for download at www.inceusa.org/nc07/links/StudentFormNC07.doc
Student Luncheon Presentations
A student lunch presentation is scheduled for Monday, Oct 22 at NOISE-CON 2007 to give students a chance to meet some of the more senior members of INCE. Mandy Kachur of Acoustics by Design, INCE Vice-President of Public Relations, will present on careers in noise control. There will be an informal panel discussion of people from industry, academia and consulting that will be available during the lunch for audience questions and discussion. Pizza will be provided courtesy of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC).
Student Mixer
There will also be a student mixer that will give students an opportunity to meet with other students as well as to meet with members of industry and academia. This event provides opportunities for students to find out about job opportunities, additional education, and to begin developing a network of contacts to help launch their future careers. The mixer will be on Tuesday at lunchtime. Refreshments (pizza again) will be provided courtesy of INCE.
