ISPE-Fest is an annual event for faculty, staff, and graduate students affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Planet Earth to meet and mingle, learn about ISPE's future, and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. The celebration includes remarks by ISPE's executive committee and distinguished guest speakers, the annual Graduate Student Poster Competition with cash prizes, a catered buffet, and a cash bar.

Guest Speaker Kirsten Engel during her presentation at ISPE-Fest 2006.
Social Sciences
1st place: Shoshana Mayden, Geography and Regional Development
2nd place: Ashley Coles, Geography and Regional Development
3rd place: Colleen Boodleman, School of Natural Resources
Physical/Natural Sciences
1st place: Erick Gallo, Hydrology and Water Resources
2nd place: Jennifer Davison, School of Natural Resources
2nd place: Kiyomi Morino, Geography and Regional Development
3rd place: Erika Wise, Geography and Regional Development