[American Association for Public Opinion Research] [https://sherwood-aapor.informz.net/sherwood-aapor/data/images/25%20opps%20fo...] Journal Scholars Exchange (JSE) The American Statistical Association (ASA) and the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) have collaboratively developed the Journal Scholars Exchange (JSE), a structured spring semester program designed to prepare the next generation of researchers for careers in the professional, industrial, and academic fields. This program offers college students the opportunity to receive mentorship, engage in professional development, and learn presentation best practices. The spring semester consists of two meetings aimed at equipping students with essential soft skills that will support their transition to the next stage of their academic and professional journey. Meeting Blueprint (90 minutes): * First 60 minutes focuses on interactive programming, including networking, mentoring, and career-building activities such as resume enhancement and optimizing social media presence for career success. * Back 30 minutes allows students the opportunity to present research in any format in front of mentors who will provide growth focused feedback. * Sign-ups are accepted on a rolling basis, as students are accepted they will be sent an email notification along with a LinkedIn group space link as a participation hub. Eligibility: Applicants must be students studying a data-science, or adjacent, degree at time of participation. Participants will receive a one-year student membership to both ASA and AAPOR, granting them access to the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology for the duration of the program. Early Spring Cohort * First Meeting: March 4th (90 minutes) - Nontraditional Career Paths * Second Meeting: April 4th (90 minutes) - AI in the Field Email any questions to both Ryan Green at rgreen@aapor.org<mailto:rgreen@aapor.org?subject=JSE> and Kristin Mohebbi at kristin@amstat.org<mailto:kristin@amstat.org?subject=JSE>. Student Award Opportunities The Seymour Sudman Student Paper Competition<https://www.cognitoforms.com/americanassociationforpublicopinionresearch/_2025seymoursudmanstudentpapercompetitionapplication> - in memory of Seymour Sudman and his contributions to teaching and mentoring students, this award provides the winning paper with: * $750 cash prize * Complimentary conference registration * Opportunity to present their paper at the conference * Recognition at an awards ceremony * Two papers may receive an Honorable Mention and a cash prize of $100 The Student Conference Award<https://www.cognitoforms.com/americanassociationforpublicopinionresearch/_2025aaporstudentconferenceawardapplication> - offered to students so that they may attend the annual conference and experience this important educational and professional networking event for survey methodology and public opinion researchers. This award provides the winners with: * $800 cash prize * Complimentary conference registration * Recognition at an awards ceremony AAPOR Student Inclusion Fellowship<https://www.cognitoforms.com/AmericanAssociationForPublicOpinionResearch/_2025AAPORStudentInclusionFellowshipApplication> - targeting members of historically underrepresented groups interested in the study of public opinion and survey research methodology. This award provides 10 winners with: * $750 travel stipend * Complimentary conference registration * Complimentary AAPOR student membership * A special lunch with AAPOR leadership during the conference * An opportunity to present a poster where they have the chance to win $250 Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence