The Michael E. Miller Student Competition takes place at our annual East Coast Conference each October. One $1000 prize and two $500 prizes are awarded to three students who have made the best poster presentations at the conference. Presentations are judged on originality, organization, communication, research techniques, and the overall quality of the presentation.
Scholarship Details
- First Prize: $1,000
- Second and Third Prizes: $500 each
- Evaluation Factors: Originality, organization, communication, research techniques, and presentation quality
- Winners Acknowledged at the Appreciation Dinner during the conference
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to full- and part-time students (post-docs excluded)
Application Process
- Submit your abstract for participation in the competition.
- Compete in the conference with your poster presentation.
- Winners will be recognized at the Appreciation Dinner during the event.
In 2017, AEHS Foundation renamed the East Coast Conference Student Competition in memory of the former Chair of the competition, Michael E. Miller. Mike was an integral part of the Scientific Advisory Board, conference planning, and the student competition for many years. He was passionate about the competition and the next generation of environmental scientists who came to showcase their work at the conferences. His dedication to furthering science through knowledge, education, and the emerging leadership of students was his hallmark.
