Conferences and Workshops
The NPSMA holds an annual National Conference each year, typically running two days with invited speakers, panel discussions, industry leaders, and a PSM networking reception. NPSMA also holds one or more National Workshops each year, typically one day, with invited speakers and panel discussions.
2026 National Conference & Workshop
November 4–6, 2026
Virtual via the Whova Platform
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2025
2025 National Conference & Workshop
November 5–8, 2025
Raleigh, North Carolina / Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
2024
2024 National Conference & Workshop
November 6–9, 2024
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection
2023
2023 National Conference & Workshop
November 1–4, 2023
Tampa, Florida / Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
2022
2022 National Conference & Workshop
25 Years of PSM and the Next
November 2–5, 2022
San Diego, California / Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island
Conference Program & Event Information
2021
2021 National Conference
Developing a Roadmap for Your PSM Program
November 10–12, 2021
Tampa, Florida
The Pre-conference Workshop was funded by an NSF grant.
2020
2020 National Virtual Conference
Best Practices for the PSM in the Time of Coronavirus and Beyond
November 5, 6, 13, 2020
Online (recordings viewable on the PSM YouTube Channel)
2019
2019 National Conference & Pre-conference Workshop
Professional Science Master's Serving Workforce Needs / Faculty Engagement with the PSM
November 6–8, 2019
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sponsors of the 2019 National Events
2018
2018 National Conference & Pre-conference Workshop
Enhancing Advocacy for PSM Programs / Connecting with Students
November 7–9, 2018
Arlington, Virginia (D.C. Area)
Conference Program — includes links to presentations
Pre-Conference Program — includes links to presentations
Sponsors of the 2018 National Events
2017
2017 National Conference & Pre-conference Workshop
Build, Grow and Sustain / Marketing Your PSM Programs
November 8–10, 2017
Phoenix, Arizona
2016
2016 National Conference
Listening to Employers
November 10–11, 2016
Arlington, Virginia
2015
2015 National Conference
Professional Science Master's Programs: The Vital Link between Higher Education and the STEM Workforce
November 13–14, 2015
Arlington, Virginia
2014
2014 National Conference
Expanding Paths to Professional 21st Century STEM Careers: Creating a Vision for New Goals, Partnerships and Success
November 12–14, 2014
Atlanta, Georgia
2013
2013 National Conference
High Impact Partnerships: Building on 15 Years of Innovative Professional Science Master's Education
November 13–15, 2013
Arlington, Virginia
2012
2012 National Conference
Enhancing Global Workforce Competitiveness through PSMs
November 7–9, 2012
Denver, Colorado
2010
2010 National Conference
Professional Science Master's Degrees: Environmental Solutions and Workforce Development
November 17–19, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
2008
2008 Inaugural National Conference
November 13–14, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
2021
STEM MS IDPs as an Essential Component of Workforce Development
November 10, 2021
Tampa, FL
Workshop Program
2019
Faculty Engagement with the PSM
November 6, 2019
Salt Lake City, UT
2018
Connecting with Students
November 7, 2018
Arlington, VA
2017
Marketing Your PSM Programs
November 8, 2017
Phoenix, AZ
2016
The Power of PLUS: Getting the Most Out of PLUS Professional Development Courses
November 9, 2016
Arlington, VA
Data Analytics Across Disciplines
May 18–19, 2016
Niagara Falls, NY
2015
Help! Where Can I Place My Students? Finding Opportunities in Industry and Government for Your PSM Students
November 11, 2015
Arlington, VA
2014
Workforce Challenges and Opportunities in the Food and Agriculture Industries
April 10–11, 2014
Lafayette, CA
2013
PSM Opportunities in Cyber Security
November 13, 2013
Arlington, VA
Session Materials
Opportunities in Data Sciences
May 28–29, 2013
Worcester, MA
2012
Green and Growing: Environmentally-Focused Professional Science Master's Programs
September 27–28, 2012
Monterey, CA
Preparing Graduates for Challenging and Rewarding Careers in the Biotechnology Industry
March 1–2, 2012
Tampa, FL
2011
Creating Tomorrow's Mathematics Professionals
October 13–15, 2011
Niagara Falls, NY
How to Start and Manage PSM Programs
April 7–8, 2011
Bloomington, MN
Creating Meaningful and Sustainable Alliances with Industry
February 25, 2011
Baltimore, MD
2010
April 16, 2010 Workshop
Claremont, CA
2009
September 10, 2009 Workshop
Springfield, MA
June 19, 2009 Workshop
Nashville, TN
March 6, 2009 Workshop
Tucson, AZ