The Latornell Conservation Symposium is Canada’s largest gathering of environmental and conservation sector specialists. An important part of the Symposium is the annual student poster competition. In response to the ongoing pandemic, the poster competition aspect of the Symposium has taken on a virtual format for 2021 and is being held on May 27th. The Latornell Conservation Symposium has developed a reputation for quality, and is a wonderful experience for students (as well as professors who have a practical bent and an interest in conservation).

The poster session has proven to be an excellent experience for students, as they are engaged by thoughtful questions and comments during the two hour poster session. The student poster presenters are given the opportunity to share their research and pique the interest of potential employers, all while building their personal brand as a burgeoning subject matter expert and flexing their networking muscles.

In addition to presenting completed research, this event also encourages students who are part way through their research to showcase their work to interested professionals working within a diverse number of environmental and conservation fields. The poster competition offers a great forum for them to test out and further explore theories with keen professionals.

Learn more about the upcoming event and register throughout the Latornell Conservation website [1].