The inaugural annual conference will start at 1:00 pm EST on Thursday, September 12, 2024 and conclude at 1:00 pm EST on Friday, September 13, 2024. All members are welcome to attend the Executive Board Meeting at 1:30 pm EST on Friday after conclusion of the conference. A room block has been reserved for participants at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville (NOTE: After 9/2/24, the link for reservations will expire and participants must call Crown Plaza directly to reserve at (865)522-2600). Mention ‘UT School of Natural Resources’ when making your reservation. The guaranteed room rate is $113/night + taxes. Please contact Timothy Young at tmyoung1@utk.edu or 865.356.1151 if you have any questions.
Conference Agenda Highlights:
- Showcase Graduate and Undergraduate Student Research and Progress
- Recruiting Opportunities
- Keynote talks
- Applied Research Updates
- Machine Learning Coop breakout sessions and workshop
- Networking dinner, tailgating and football game (depending on conference dates)
Full Agenda Details available here
Downloadable Agenda available here