The Tobacco Product Waste Work Group and Summit is a countywide initiative that will bring together environmental, public health, government, research, and community partners to explore policy solutions and develop recommendations for a coordinated regional approach. The three Work Group meetings will be followed by an open community forum on January 22, 2027.
Opportunities
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2027 Community Storytelling Showcase
The Policy Research Center is launching its first-ever Community Storytelling Showcase at the 4th Annual Research Symposium in San Diego on May 28, 2027. The Showcase invites community members of all ages to share how commercial tobacco has affected them and their local environment. Applications are now open!
2026 Tobacco Product Waste Student Project Contest
The Center for Tobacco and the Environment at San Diego State University (SDSU) hosted a contest for high school student groups in California to tackle tobacco product waste in their community. Check back soon for more information about our 2027 contest!
Student Research Opportunities
We offer credit and non-credit bearing volunteer internships for high school, college, and university students with an interest in public health, environmental health, psychology, communication, and related fields. Volunteer interns work with an interdisciplinary group of researchers from San Diego State University who investigate the issue of tobacco and the environment. Depending on their interests and skills, volunteer interns have the opportunity to participate in various phases of the research process including data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. Click here to explore the different types of research projects conducted by CTE investigators. To apply for a volunteer internship please submit your resume and letter of interest to tobacco.center@sdsu.edu. Click on the flyer to learn about last fall’s internship opportunities.
