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CAST Student Innovation Conference
For the first time, CAST is introducing the Student Innovation Conference, which will run concurrently with the CAST Annual Meeting on November 19-20. This platform allows students to present their research through posters, oral presentations, and interactive sessions.
The Student Innovation Conference is a fantastic opportunity for young scholars to gain visibility, receive feedback from experts, and network with industry professionals. Highlights of the event include live sessions, student scholarship presentations, and a reception to celebrate achievements and foster collaboration.
In addition to the conference activities, attendees can tour the University of Florida’s Gulf Coast Research and Education Center and join the Mosaic—The Nature Conservancy Field Tour. These tours offer a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge research and manufacturing facilities.
- Students must register for at least one of the following sessions: Oral/Slideshow Presentation or Poster Presentation. Tours are optional.
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CAST Science Communication Scholarship
Consider applying for one of the three $1000 CAST Science Communication Scholarships. The 2024 applications are now open to graduate and professional students members of CAST or members of universities that are CAST members. Follow the link below to apply. Recipients will be recognized at Tampa, Florida’s 2024 CAST Annual Meeting and Student Innovation Conference. Apply now!
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Become a member!
CAST Student Memberships are free! Join today!
Hourly Schedule
November 19
- 8 AM - 9 AM
- Jack Bobo, Director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham (virtual) - Live Meet the Expert
- 9 AM - 10:30 AM
- Workgroups Meeting (Part 1) Oral/Slideshow Presentations during the CAST Workgroup Animal, Food and Plant Science) meetings
- 10:30 AM - Noon
- Poster Presentations
- Noon - `:30 PM
- Lunch and Learn with Robert A. Gilbert, Interim SVP, University of Florida/IFAS
- 1:30 PM - 2 PM
- CAST Scholarship Presentations
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- Live Ask the Expert (Q&A) with selected academics and industry leaders (TBD)
- 5 PM - 8:30 PM
- Reception with Keynote Speaker Marty D. Matlock, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
November 20
- 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- Tour of the University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research And Education Center
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch with speaker (Florida Cattlemen's Association)
- 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Mosaic & The Nature Conservancy Field Tour