The Student Council

Abstract

Throughout its history, the Society has been a strong advocate for students exploring the world of acoustics. However, only recently was that support institutionalized and the responsibility placed in the hands of the students themselves. In the spring of 2000, a nascent body was formed to address the needs and concerns of Student Members of the ASA. The Vancouver meeting marks the 5th anniversary of this group, now formally known as the Student Council. The Council has evolved markedly in the past several years. The Council is currently composed of one student representative from each of the 13 technical committees and one Student Chapter Liaison. Recent student focused activities include the creation of a state-of-the-art website, the production of the first in a series of fellowship/grant workshops, and the presentation of a new award honoring the efforts of mentors in the Society. The Councils main focus is disseminating information of concern to students, advocating participation of students in Society activities and meetings, and promoting Society membership benefits to potential student members. Current and future programming and opportunities available to students, and those who work with students, will be presented and discussed.