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2026 Student MAP Conference: Now Accepting Proposals for Presentations and Posters

2026 Student MAP Conference: Now Accepting Proposals for Presentations and Posters

The Student Michigan Association of Planning (SMAP) Conference Steering Committee is seeking poster and presentation proposals from students interested in sharing their work at the SMAP Conference on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Michigan State University.

Interested in presenting your work?

Submit your presentation proposal by January 16th or poster by January 23rd: https://forms.gle/zfTJoXnkTtzkSZww5


Outstanding Planning Student Organization (PSO) Awards

Outstanding Planning Student Organization (PSO) Awards

The Outstanding Planning Student Organization (PSO) Awards are back for the 2025-2026 school year! The purpose of the PSO awards is to celebrate and amplify the work of Planning Student Organizations (PSOs) that demonstrate excellence in supporting the professional development of planning students. Winning PSOs stand out for their strong community engagement, active student participation, and creative programming. The deadline is January 31, 2026 at 11:59PM CT.

View more information here: https://planning.org/students/awards/pso/


Transportation Bonanza: February 10th in East Lansing

Transportation Bonanza: February 10th in East Lansing

Join us for Transportation Bonanza on February 10th at the East Lansing Marriott. This event is funded by a Safe Routes to School grant, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Student members receive a discounted registration rate of $25.

Learn more and register here: https://www.planningmi.org/aws/MAP/pt/sp/transportation-bonanza.


Interested in Design? Apply for AECOM's Detroit Summer Design Fellowship

Interested in Design? Apply for AECOM's Detroit Summer Design Fellowship

This fellowship is open to current students and recent graduates of interested in pursuing a career in architecture, urban planning, & interior design.

Learn more and apply here: https://aecom.jobs/detroit-mi/design-intern/1239a57bcdd2442aa4749bed893c87ee/job/


APA's Sustainabile Communities Division: Annual Awards are open for nominations through January 12th!

APA's Sustainabile Communities Division: Annual Awards are open for nominations through January 12th!

The Awards for Excellence in Sustainability (including a Student Award category) honors projects, policies, plans, and people who show exemplary leadership and inspiration in sustainability planning and implementation.

Submission Deadline is Monday, January 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Visit the following link to learn more details: https://www.apascd.com/awards