Students & New Professionals

The SNP group focuses on a number of topics during our monthly calls and has multiple sub-committees within! Some of our most

Volleyball tournament hosted by SNP at the Coastal Conference!

recent initiatives include:

• Quarterly professional development webinars

• Mentoring program

• Student scholarships

• Improvements to the Coastal University Guide

• Coastal Opportunity Board

• Outreach via social media, the Coastal Voice, and Going Coastal podcast

• Conference support- SNP organizes a mixer and games during the annual coastal conference

Mentor Program

The ASBPA’s Student and New Professionals (SNP) chapter has a mentoring program and we would like all coastal professionals, students, researchers, and advocates to participate. Students and new professionals are able to sign up and request a mentor and likewise, professionals can sign up to become a mentor. Based on your application the SNP will do our best to pair mentor/mentee relationships. We hope to play matchmaker, foster conversations, and help the next generation of coastal experts find their bearing. 

If you are interested please fill out the google form here, we will contact you after you fill out the form with more details about the program. If you have any questions reach out to the SNP at ASBPA.SNP@gmail.com 

Serve on the Board of Directors for SNP

Any SNP member may apply and/or be nominated to serve on the board in the first meeting following the national conference. As a board member, you are expected to contribute to all SNP business and affairs including, establishing general policy of the chapter consistent with policies of the ASBPA, provide and manage funds for the chapter, appoint committees, hold regular meetings, and  think of new and innovative ways to gain more student members. 

Conference Opportunities 

ASBPA encourages students to attend and present at our National Coastal Conference. Students have the opportunity to present an oral or poster presentation. Gaining valuable experience and networking opportunities in their field of research. For more information visit ASBPA Conference. 

Scholarships and Internships

ASBPA awards students in attendance of the National Coastal Conference or Coastal Summit who have demonstrated talent and shown promise to become future leaders in the coastal profession. For more information and how to apply visit ASBPA Awards Programs. Many different opportunities for awards and scholarship are provided for students including: 

Nicholas Kraus Coastal Scholar Award

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. 

James Houston Coastal Economics Scholar Award

The James Houston Coastal Economics Scholar Award is given annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who, through their research, is furthering the state of beach, coastal, or riverine economics as it relates to the goals and missions of ASBPA. 

Student Coastal Advocate Award

The Student Coastal Advocate Award is given to a graduate or undergraduate student who aspires to advance their knowledge of and experience in federal coastal policy and advocacy through an internship with ASBPA. 

Student Educational Award

The Student Educational Award is given annually to a graduate or undergraduate student, who, through their research, is furthering the state of science of coastal systems as it relates to the goals and missions of ASBPA. 

Shore and Beach Reviewers 

ASBPA is always looking for peer reviewers for their Shore and Beach publications. A wide range of reviewers with a wide range of expertise are needed. For more information visit Shore and Beach Journal.

• Listen to the Going Coastal Podcast!
• Read the Coastal Voice, a monthly e-newsletter focusing on ASBPA activities and student spotlights. 
• Coastal List, run by University of Delaware, provides coastal scientists and engineers a means to communicate with each other, post job opportunities, and more.
• The SNP Coastal University Guide provides information on coastal engineering, science, and policy programs throughout US.
• The ASBPA National Beach Nourishment Database, provides national-scale statistics on U.S. Communities beach nourishment efforts over the last century.