Regional Student Conferences

Establish Professional Relationships and Friendships that will Last a Lifetime
Participate in your AIAA Regional Student Conference and the AIAA Foundation International Student Conference. Here you’ll have the chance to present your research in a formal technical meeting atmosphere. Just as important, you’ll exchange ideas and discuss programs with students from other schools in your region.
Please note: A university student in good standing at their institution who is also an AIAA student member is eligible to submit a paper to the Regional Student Conference. The submitting and presenting author(s) must be AIAA student members. Any student may attend the Regional Student Conference but may be subjected to a higher registration fee if they are not AIAA members. Please click here for more information to join as an AIAA Student Member.
Effective February 2023, all university student (undergraduate, masters, and team) papers submitted and presented at the Regional Student Conferences (Regions I-VII) will be published with AIAA. Please review the FAQs for all questions pertaining to publishing papers for the Regional Student Conferences.
Region I
Conference Dates: 12-13 April 2024
Conference Host: West Virginia University
Abstract Deadline: 29
January 2024
Manuscript Deadline: 4 March 2024
Submit an Abstract
Region II
Conference Dates: 4–5 April 2024
Conference Host: University of Florida and Florida Institute of Technology (Conference hosted in Cape Canaveral, FL).
Abstract Deadline: 4 February 2024
Manuscript Deadline: 4 March 2024
Submit an Abstract
Region III
Conference Dates: 5–6 April 2024
Conference Host: University of Akron
Abstract Deadline:
9 February 2024
Manuscript Deadline: 1 March 2024
Submit an Abstract
Region IV
Conference Dates: 5–6 April 2024
Conference Host: Co-hosted by Oklahoma State University
and University of Oklahoma (Conference hosted in Stillwater, OK)
Abstract Deadline: 9 February 2024
Manuscript Deadline: 1 March 2024
Submit an Abstract
Region V
Conference Dates: 5–6 April 2024
Conference Host: Saint Louis University
Abstract Deadline:
2 February 2024
Manuscript Deadline: 1 March 2024
Submit an Abstract
Region VI
Conference Dates: 23-24 March
Conference Host: Santa Clara University
Abstract Deadline: 26 January
2024
Manuscript Deadline: 26 February 2024
Submit an Abstract
Region VII
Conference Dates: 27–28 November 2023
Conference Host: University of New South
Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, and Online
Abstract Submissions Closed
Final Manuscript Deadline: 25 October 2023 Extended to October 30, 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Regional Student Conference Rules
For spring 2024, unless noted, all student conferences are planned to be held in-person. Conferences are planned and coordinated at the local level, by committees of students, professors, and AIAA Professional Members volunteering their time to produce exciting events for students. Please continue to check back here for any changes to the status of student conferences. AIAA will announce any programmatic changes via e-mail and social media.
Upcoming Regional Student Conferences
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2023 Region VII Student Conference
27 November - 28 November 2023
Canberra, Australia
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII Student Conference will be held from 27–28 November 2023 at the University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, and Online. -
2024 Region VI Student Conference
23 March - 24 March 2024
Santa Clara, CA, USA
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VI Student Conference will be held from 23-24 March 2024 at Santa Clara University. -
2024 Region II Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2024
Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region II Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at the University of Florida, in Cocoa Beach. -
2024 Region III Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024
Akron, Ohio, USA
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region III Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at the University of Akron. -
2024 Region IV Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region IV Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at Oklahoma State University. -
2024 Region V Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region V Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at Saint Louis University. -
2024 Region I Student Conference
12 April - 13 April 2024
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region I Student Conference will be held from 12-13 April 2024 at West Virginia University.
Present Your Research for Cash Prizes and More
Talk about opportunity! Every AIAA regional student conference encourages students to present research papers. You’ll compete for three cash prizes in graduate and undergraduate categories.
First-place regional winners are then
invited to the AIAA Foundation International Student Conference, held during the AIAA SciTech Forum each January. AIAA picks up the tab for your travel expenses and hotel accommodations.
Please contact Lindsay Mitchell with any questions regarding the Regional Student Paper Conferences at studentprogram@aiaa.org or 703.264.7502.
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Student Conferences FAQs
How does AIAA determine what Universities/groups will be hosting Student Conferences?
This is determined within each region on a yearly basis. Hosts change each year, and every region has a different way of determining who will host
the following year.
Will my paper be published?
Effective February 2023, all university student (undergraduate, masters, and team) papers submitted and presented at the Regional Student Conferences (Regions I-VII) will be published
with AIAA. Please review the FAQs for all questions pertaining to publishing papers for the Regional Student Conferences.
Can I present my previously published work at an AIAA Student Conference?
No. The purpose of presenting at an AIAA Student Conference is to showcase the original, unpublished work of students. Therefore, we do not permit previously
published work to be presented at an AIAA Student Conference.
When do Student Conferences take place?
Student Conferences generally take place in late March/early April each year, with the exception of Region VII – International, which takes place in November each year. Precise dates
are subject to change and selected at the discretion of the conference organizers.
What is the criteria for determining the acceptability of my paper to the AIAA Student Conference Program?
All abstract submission should be 1,000 words max. Final papers should be written in the AIAA Meeting Paper Format and
have the following additional elements required by the Student Conference Program:
- Be sure your AIAA status (student member) and student category (undergraduate or masters) are footnotes for the authors at the bottom of the first page.
- 11 page limit -- Single column, single spaced, 10 point font. This includes all figures, citations and text.
- 2 student authors and 1 faculty advisor for undergraduate / master’s papers if 1 master and 1 undergraduate must be entered into masters category.
- Industry sponsors may NOT be listed as authors but may be thanked in the acknowledgement section.
- PhD work may not be presented for the Student Paper Conference competition.
- Make sure that you review the proofreading checklist for papers submitted to AIAA conferences. You can reduce minor errors and increase your score on grammar and style by checking this list before submitting your paper.
If you have any more questions about the rules or proceedings of the Regional Student Conference Program, please refer to the Regional Student Conference Rules .
Where do I submit my abstract/final paper?
Abstracts and papers must be submitted via aiaa-awards.org/. All abstracts/final papers are due on their due date by 2359hrs US Eastern Time. Papers
in the Region VII Student Conference will be due at 2359hrs Australian Eastern Standard Time on the due date listed.
Do I need to be a student member to present at an AIAA Student Conference?
Yes, you and all members of your authorship team must be AIAA student members in order to present and have your paper accepted. Anyone who doesn’t have
student membership by the time their final paper is submitted will cause the submission to be disqualified.
When do I find out if my abstract has been accepted?
Typically, you will find out within a week of abstract submissions closing.
If my abstract is rejected, will I be able to make changes and re-submit it?
Yes, you can! You will have 24 hours to re-submit your abstract.
Do I need to be registered for the conference in order to present?
Yes, all presenters need to be registered for the conference. Please find your regional conference at aiaa.org/get-involved/students-educators/student-conferences.
Fees vary by conference.
Does AIAA provide travel support for attending Regional Student Conferences?
No, AIAA does not provide travel support for this program.
Are there prizes for best papers?
Yes! AIAA Student Conferences award three prizes in each category*:
- 1st - $500 and an invitation to the International Student Paper Conference at the SciTech Forum
- 2nd - $300
- 3rd - $250
*The above prizes are for university students.
If there is more than one author, any prize monies received will be sent to the attention of your school for disbursement.
What happens if I win 1st place in my category?
If you win first-place you will receive an invitation to present at the 2023 SciTech Forum’s International Student Paper Conference, where you will compete in your category against the finalists from the other six AIAA Member regions. Additionally, your paper will be published as part of the SciTech Forum’s proceedings.
I have a question that wasn’t answered here. Whom do I ask?
For Region II, please direct your questions to Cassy Dellinger at region2@aiaastudentconference.org . For all
other regions, please direct questions to Lindsay Mitchell at studentprogram@aiaa.org .
My faculty advisor is crucial to my paper. Can he or she be listed as a co-author?
Yes, your faculty advisor can be listed as a coauthor. For Masters and Undergraduate categories, the two-author limit still applies if you decide
to list your faculty advisor as an author.
Technical Presenter Resources
2023 Student Conferences
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2023 Region III Student Conference
24 March - 25 March 2023
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2023 Region VI Student Conference
25 March - 26 March 2023
Davis, CA, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2023 Region II Student Conference
27 March - 28 March 2023
Hilton Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2023 Region I Student Conference
31 March - 1 April 2023
Buffalo, New York, USA
AIAA has announced that the AIAA 2023 Region I Student Conference, set for 31 March – 1 April 2023, will take place at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. -
2023 Region IV Student Conference
31 March - 1 April 2023
Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2023 Region V Student Conference
21 April - 22 April 2023
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region.
2023 Student Conference Winners
2022 Student Conferences
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2022 Region I Student Conference
25 March - 26 March 2022
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
AIAA has announced that the AIAA 2022 Region I Student Conference, set for 25–27 March 2022 will take place at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, in Blacksburg, Virginia. -
2022 Region II Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2022
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2022 Region III Student Conference
25 March - 26 March 2022
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2022 Region IV Student Conference
1 April - 2 April 2022
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2022 Region V Student Conference
8 April - 9 April 2022
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2022 Region VI Student Conference
1 April - 3 April 2022
Merced, CA, USA
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region. -
2022 Region VII Student Conference
28 November - 29 November 2022
Adelaide, Australia
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII/International Student Conference will be held from 28–29 November 2022 at the University of Adelaide, in Adelaide, Australia, and online. Registration is now open!
2022 Student Conference Winners
2021 Student Conferences
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International Student Conference
11 January - 14 January 2021
Virtual
The International Student Conference is an invitation-only student conference contained within the annual AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition. -
2021 Region I Student Conference
9 April - 10 April 2021
Virtual Event
AIAA has announced that the AIAA 2021 Region I Student Conference, set for 9–10 April 2021 and hosted by the Rutgers University AIAA Student Branch, will be fully online. -
2021 Region II Student Conference
5 April - 9 April 2021
Virtual Event
AIAA has announced that the AIAA 2021 Region II Student Conference, set for 5–9 April 2021, will be fully online. This conference is intended for AIAA Region II Students from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. -
2021 Region III/IV Student Conference
26 March - 27 March 2021
Virtual Event
AIAA has announced that the 2021 Region III/IV Student Conference, set for 26–27 March 2021, has been combined and will be fully online. This conference is intended for AIAA Region III and Region IV students. -
2021 Region V Student Conference
2 April - 3 April 2021
Virtual Event
AIAA has announced that the 2021 Region V Student Conference, set for 2 – 3 April 2021 will be fully online. This event is cohosted by the University of Iowa AIAA Student Branch and the AIAA Iowa Professional Section. -
2021 Region VI Student Conference
3 April - 4 April 2021
Virtual Event
AIAA has announced that the AIAA 2021 Region VI Student Conference, set for 3-4 April 2021, will be fully online. This conference is hosted by the AIAA Student Branch at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) and is intended for AIAA Region VI Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. -
2021 Region VII Student Conference
29 November - 30 November 2021
Online
2021 Student Conference Winners
2020 Student Conferences
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2020 Region VII Student Paper Competition & AIAA Sydney Section Student Conference
25 November - 26 November 2020
Virtual
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Cancelled - 2020 Region VI Student Conference
28 March - 29 March 2020
Portland, Oregon
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region VI Student Conference have postponed their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region V Student Conference
2 April - 3 April 2020
Wichita, Kansas
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region V Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region IV Student Conference
27 March - 28 March 2020
Stillwater, Oklahoma
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region IV Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region III Student Conference
27 March - 28 March 2020
Columbus, Ohio
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region III Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region II Student Conference
6 April - 7 April 2020
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region II Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus. -
Cancelled - 2020 Region I Student Conference
24 April - 25 April 2020
State College, PA
The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region I Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus.
2020 Student Conference Winners
2019 Student Conferences
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Region VII – Australia/International Student Conference
4 December - 5 December 2019
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Save the date for the 2019 Region VII Australia/International Student Conference taking place 4-5 December 2019 in Gold Coast, located just outside of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. -
2019 Region I Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2019
College Park, Maryland
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) sponsors student conferences in each AIAA Region as a means to encourage students in aerospace-related fields to discuss research, exchange knowledge, and generate interest in the field of aerospace engineering. -
2019 Region II Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2019
Cocoa Beach, Florida
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) sponsors student conferences in each AIAA Region as a means to encourage students in aerospace-related fields to discuss research, exchange knowledge, and generate interest in the field of aerospace engineering. -
2019 Region III Student Conference
5 April - 7 April 2019
Cleveland, Ohio
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) sponsors student conferences in each AIAA Region as a means to encourage students in aerospace-related fields to discuss research, exchange knowledge, and generate interest in the field of aerospace engineering. -
2019 Region IV Student Conference
29 March - 31 March 2019
Austin, Texas
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) sponsors student conferences in each AIAA Region as a means to encourage students in aerospace-related fields to discuss research, exchange knowledge, and generate interest in the field of aerospace engineering. -
2019 Region V Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2019
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) sponsors student conferences in each AIAA Region as a means to encourage students in aerospace-related fields to discuss research, exchange knowledge, and generate interest in the field of aerospace engineering. -
2019 Region VI Student Conference
6 April - 7 April 2019
San Luis Obispo, California
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) sponsors student conferences in each AIAA Region as a means to encourage students in aerospace-related fields to discuss research, exchange knowledge, and generate interest in the field of aerospace engineering.
2019 Student Conference Winners
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AIAA Announces 2019 First-Place Student Conference Winners
6 May 2019
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AIAA Announces 2019 Region I Student Conference Winners
24 April 2019
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AIAA Announces 2019 Region II Student Conference Winners
26 April 2019
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AIAA Announces 2019 Region III Student Conference Winners
26 April 2019
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2019 AIAA Region IV Student Conference Winners
29 April 2019
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AIAA Announces 2019 Region V Student Conference Winners
30 April 2019
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AIAA Announces 2019 Region VI Student Conference Winners
1 May 2019
Leadership: C. Tanner Price
Photos from 2022 Student Conferences

The University of California, Merced, 2022 Region VI Student Conference planning team.

High school student winners from It’s a Girls World Inc., New Jersey, from 2022 Region I Student Conference.

Winners from the 2022 Region III Student Conference.

Astronaut Dan Burbank with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Student Branch at the 2022 Region V Student Conference.
Click images for larger versions.