Students & New Professionals

Resource List

• Perspectives/Advice from a 2016 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow
• 5 Abstract Writing Tips (PDF – 67kb)
• Whitesides’ Group: Writing a Paper by George M. Whitesides (PDF – 67kb)
• Why ASBPA is responsible for my position as a post-doctoral associate (PDF – 132kb)
• Coastal_list
  Background: Coastal_list is a moderated email list for coastal engineers. It was established in 1995 by Robert Dalrymple of the Center for Applied Coastal Research at the University of Delaware to provide coastal engineers/scientists a means to communicate with each other so that items of interest for the community will be disseminated broadly. These items might include job announcements, conference calls-for-papers, new findings and calls for action by the group
• Civil Engineering Resource Guide
• White Papers/Fact Sheets

Opportunities with ASBPA

The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association encourages students to attend and present at our annual National Coastal Conference.

• Student Poster Presentation Abstracts: Due Late Summer
• Student Award Nominations: Due Late Summer

Additional conference attendance funding is available through student volunteer opportunities. Visit the National Coastal Conference page for more information on registration, awards, and volunteering.

Scholarships are offered through three ASBPA student awards given annually at the National Coastal Conference:

The ASBPA Student Educational Award is given annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who, through his or her research, is furthering the state of science of coastal or riverine systems as it relates to the goals and mission of the ASBPA. Any research pertaining to coastal science is eligible for consideration. The award includes a $500 cash stipend and it is expected that the Educational Award winner will attend the ASBPA National Coastal Conference, and present his or her findings to the coastal community. Additionally, the winner is strongly encouraged to submit their award nomination paper for peer review by the editorial staff of Shore & Beach, the ASBPA’s technical journal, and possible inclusion in a future issue. Entries must consist of a curriculum vita and paper suitable for presentation and publication (for non-electronic submissions, please provide five hard copies of the entire nomination package). Any subject pertaining to coastal science is eligible for consideration. Representative subject areas include natural processes (waves, currents sediment transport), ecology (habitat, ecosystem function), water quality (pollution sources, remedies), economics (cost/benefits of beach projects) and human impact on the coast (coastal structures, dams, restoration projects). The paper may include figures, tables, and photographs and should not exceed 10 pages in length, single-spaced, including references.

The Nicholas Kraus Coastal Scholar Award is given annually to a graduate student who aspires to advance his or her knowledge and experience of coastal science through an internship with ASBPA. The winner will become the dedicated staff member for the ASBPA’s Science and Technology Committee. The Coastal Scholar will work hand-in-hand with practicing coastal experts to develop technical position papers with the Committee; and serve as the liaison for ASBPA with other graduate students in coastal sciences. The Coastal Scholar will work from their home institution and will participate with the ASBPA via conference calls and email. In addition to the experience of working with coastal experts, the award includes a $600 cash stipend paid in quarterly payments of $150. The award winner must attend the annual National Conference to receive the award. Entries must include a curriculum vita, and paper addressing why the student is interested in becoming the ASBPA’s Coastal Scholar. The paper should include previous experience, education, future goals, as well as expectations of the Coastal Scholar Award position. The paper should not exceed five pages in length, single-spaced.

The Student Coastal Advocate Award is given to a graduate or undergraduate student who aspires to advance his or her knowledge of and experience in federal coastal policy and advocacy through an internship with ASBPA. The winner will become the dedicated staff member for the ASBPA’s Government Affairs Committee. The Student Advocate will work hand-in-hand with practicing coastal experts to develop policy position papers with the Committee and participate in advocacy efforts seeking to influence federal policy via agencies or congress. The Coastal Advocate will work from his or her home institution and will participate with the ASBPA via conference calls and email. In addition to the experience of working with coastal experts, the award includes a $600 cash stipend paid in quarterly payments of $150.

Award winner must attend the ASBPA Coastal Summit, in Washington, DC. Entries must include a resume or curriculum vita, a paper addressing why the student is interested in becoming the ASBPA’s Student Coastal Advocate, and contact info for two professional references (either academic or work related). The paper may include previous experience, education, future goals, as well as expectations of the Student Coastal Advocate position. The paper should not exceed two pages in length, single-spaced.