SIGGRAPH Celebrates Its Student Volunteer Program; Creates Experiences and Opportunities for the Next Generation of Professionals
CHICAGO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premiere conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation. The commemoration includes support from the integral Student Volunteer program, which provides students the opportunity to acquire insight into the SIGGRAPH community. Student Volunteers are the next generation of creators and innovators who will receive hands-on experience and the prospect of meeting and learning from current professionals and visionaries. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.
- The commemoration includes support from the integral Student Volunteer program , which provides students the opportunity to acquire insight into the SIGGRAPH community.
- The SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer program comprises of students, 18 years and older, from around the world who are enrolled in high school, colleges, or universities in graduate and undergraduate programs.
- "For an intensive week, the SIGGRAPH conference gives our Student Volunteers an understanding and awareness of what this amazing community offers," said Meaghan Long, SIGGRAPH 2023 Student Volunteer Program Chair.
- Individuals who have hailed from the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer program have even moved into becoming SIGGRAPH Program and Conference Chairs.