The 51st annual conference creates
opportunities for 350+ diverse, inclusive, motivated students and
young professionals.
DENVER, April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2024, the world's
leading annual educational experience showcasing the latest in the
computer graphics industry, will take place in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center from Sunday, 28
July to Thursday, 1 August, 2024. As
a leading educational experience, SIGGRAPH takes great pride in the
opportunities created each year for students and young
professionals through its Student Volunteer Program. Student
Volunteers are at the core of the SIGGRAPH conference, as it's
recognized they are the key to the next generation of computer
graphics and interactive techniques. More than 350 Student
Volunteers will participate in this year's conference.
Student Volunteers gain valuable insight into the world of
computer graphics, which includes innovation and technological
developments in the fields of animation, visualization, imaging,
and art. The Student Volunteer Program provides opportunities to
meet and learn from professionals, creators, educators,
visionaries, and fellow students. Students 18 or older enrolled
full-time in high school, undergraduate, or graduate school are
encouraged to apply. Many Student Volunteers have progressed to
become SIGGRAPH Program and Conference Chairs. They have also
secured coveted positions at leading companies in the industry,
from Disney/Pixar, Amazon, Microsoft, universities, international
research firms, and several more.
"There are several different perks and benefits to being a
SIGGRAPH volunteer. You get a full conference pass and networking
opportunities. We partner with companies - from Pixar to Foundry -
to host special sessions for our volunteers. We also have the S3
MentorMe Program, which allows students to get resume and portfolio
reviews while connecting with a mentor. We can give them training
and mentorship, and they can make connections that last for a
lifetime," said Gabrielle Robinson,
SIGGRAPH's Student Volunteer Chair.
Robinson discovered SIGGRAPH's Student Volunteer Program in
2018, as her college had a club for SIGGRAPH. It was there that she
learned about the conference and the perks of volunteering during
the conference. She officially became a Student Volunteer in 2019.
"It was an amazing experience and it's eye-opening to be at a
conference like this, whether volunteering or attending. It's
life-changing professionally because you can network. I met people
in my first year that I still communicate with now and made
lifelong friendships," Robinson said about her experience as a
student volunteer.
Robinson quickly advanced in her roles at the conference. She
was a SIGGRAPH Team Leader the following year, in 2022 she joined
the Student Volunteer subcommittee, and began serving on the
conference committee this year. SIGGRAPH Team Leaders are expected
to volunteer about 60 hours to provide operational and logistical
support for pre-conference shifts or shifts during the conference.
Team Leader responsibilities include assigning shifts, addressing
on-site questions from participants, and supervising Student
Volunteers. Student Volunteers commit to volunteering about 25
hours to provide support. In exchange for their service and
enthusiasm, Student Leaders and Team Leaders receive a complete
conference registration pass, networking opportunities, and
exclusive Student Volunteer-only benefits. All opportunities within
SIGGRAPH's Student Volunteer Program allow room to advance and
thrive within the community.
With Robinson's experience with the program, she advises
volunteers, "Remember to have fun. Do your research, be prepared,
and bring your business cards. I remember that, in my first year, I
brought resumes and business cards with me for the SIGGRAPH Job
Fair. This is your playground to make friends."
The SIGGRAPH Job Fair, held each year, will be held on 30 July
and 31 July from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It
allows attendees to connect with seasoned professionals, discover
opportunities, and attend roundtable sessions to learn essential
skills, tips, and tricks for developing and navigating their career
paths. Robinson's career path has taken her to secure a role at
Steamroller Animation studio based in Mount Dora, Fla. where she serves as the
team's Production Manager for Fortnite.
Please find more information about the SIGGRAPH 2024 Student
Volunteer Program and how to apply here. The SIGGRAPH blog features
in-depth interviews about SIGGRAPH 2024.
About ACM, ACM SIGGRAPH, and SIGGRAPH 2024
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's
largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting
educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue,
share resources, and address the field's challenges. ACM
SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that
serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research,
technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive
techniques. The SIGGRAPH conference is the world's leading annual
interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in
computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2024,
the 51st annual conference hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, will take place
live 28 July–1 August at the Colorado Convention Center, along with a
Virtual Access option.
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