Student Programming @ Pittcon

You never forget your first Pittcon! Pick up your ‘First Time Presenter’ ribbon and wear it proudly!

Student Registration

only  $100

Undergraduate and graduate students, with valid student ID.

Group discounts are also available.
And attendance is FREE on Wednesday!

Professional Development

Employment Service

Land your dream job at the Employment Service! Participation is free.

LinkedIn Bar
Reserve your 15-minute consultation now!
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Employment : Room 007A

LinkedIn Bar
Reserve your 15-minute consultation now!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Employment: Room 007A

Pittcon Pitch Pit
Submit your 1-page proposal of your idea.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Employment: Room 007D

More Development

  • Explore the Expo Floor
    View the latest innovative science discoveries from around the world. (plus get cool swag to take home!)

  • Get a Professional Headshot
    Stop by Pittcon Central on the expo floor and have a new professional phot taken. (and lot’s of other good stuff)

Key Growth Sessions

  • Undergraduate Poster Session
    Wander the exciting poster session made up of undergraduates showcasing their exciting research.
    Wednesday, March 11, (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
  • James Manner Poster Award
    The James Manner Award is presented annually at Pittcon to recognize outstanding undergraduate research. The Student Affiliates of the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) will select several deserving students during the Undergraduate Poster session (Wednesday PM). Students receive a certificate and monetary award for their efforts.
  • Short Courses
    Attend heavily discounted, world-class Courses.
    $110 for half-day, and $220 for full-day courses
  • Technical Program
    Consists of our symposia, organized talks, oral presentations, and poster sessions.
  • Networking Roundtables + Workshops
    Roundtables and Workshops are a way to network with those with similar interests.

Exciting Experiences

  • Fiesta Pittcon – Upping The Ante
    Join your colleagues and new friends for an unforgettable night featuring casino games, delicious food, refreshing drinks, dancing, and all the fun you can handle. Get you tickets before it sells out!
  • Pittcon Pups!
    Pet and play with our Pittcon Pets in the Lifestyle Area! We promise it will be a paws-itively wonderful experience! Plus yard games and more.
  • Scuter’s Selfie Shack
    Take memorable photos with friends at Scuter’s Selfie Shack, featuring science-themed backdrops and our current and past mascots!
  • Pittcon Social Events
    Pittcon social events and experiences are a fantastic opportunity for creating extraordinary memories with old friends and colleagues, as well as new ones.

Conference Tracks

Bioanalytical & Life Science

Biological molecules and xenobiotics (drugs, toxins) and their metabolites; study of biological systems; biosensors; forensic science and toxicology

Environment & Energy

environmental detection and monitoring; energy production and storage; batteries, sustainability, climate, and green chemistry; food science/safety & agriculture

Pharmaceutical & Biologic

Evaluating chemical composition and properties/activities of medicinal drugs and biologics; high-throughput screening and process control; drug discovery and design; personal care and consumer products

Cannabis & Psychedelic

Identification, quantitative measurement, extraction, and quality assurance of cannabis-based and psychedelic products

Instrumentation & Nanoscience

Instrumentation, detection, and sensors; laboratory information systems, data analysis, and artificial intelligence; characterization and processing of nanomaterials; art and archeology

Professional Development

Leadership and power/soft skills; career navigation, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), communication, and entrepreneurship; education and teaching and more