2025 Region IV Student Conference 28 March - 29 March 2025 Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECSW), 2520 Rutford Ave, Richardson, Texas, USA

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Abstract Submissions Closed | Registration Open Through 14 March
Host: University of Texas at Dallas
Venue: Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECSW)
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.
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.
You must be attending a college/university in Region IV to participate in the Region IV Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing studentprogram@aiaa.org.
Region IV includes Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas. Additionally, it includes Mexico.
Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place winners for each category.
Refer to the Student Conferences webpage for conference rules and FAQs.
Registration is Open
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Conference Registration Fees:
Students: $20 (includes meals at conference)
Professionals: $50
Registration Deadline: 14 March 2025
Abstract submissions are closed.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025
Final Manuscript Deadline: 28 February 2025
Agenda Subject to Change
Friday, 28 March
- 5:00–7:30 p.m.: Registration, Checkin & Social
Saturday, 29 March
- 7:00–8:30 a.m.: Checkin and Breakfast
- 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Welcome Remarks
- 9:00–10:30 a.m.: Student Presentations
- 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: Exhibitors & Demos
- 10:30–11:00 a.m.: Break
- 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Student Presentations
- 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Lunch and Keynote by Dr. David Hunn, Retired, Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control
- 2:30–4:00 p.m.: Student Presentations
- 4:00–4:30 p.m.: Break
- 4:30–5:30 p.m.: Student Presentations
- 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Break
- 6:30–8:00 p.m.: Awards Banquet, Keynote by Clayton Turner, Associate Administrator for Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA, and Closing Remarks
Conference attendees are responsible for their own hotel and travel accommodations.
UT Dallas Parking Map
Please view the map for parking for the conference. On Friday, attendees must use the visitor spaces on the first floor of Parking Structure 4. On Saturday, parking is open in all marked lots.
Hotel Information:
Conference attendees are responsible for their own hotel and travel accommodations. Below is a list of some recommended hotels close to campus.
- SpringHill Suites Dallas Richardson/University Area
Distance from Campus: 1.3 miles, 3-minute drive - Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson
Distance from Campus: 1.2 miles, 4-minute drive - Hilton Richardson Dallas
Distance from Campus: 3.3 miles, 9-minute drive
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Contact AIAA Student Programs at studentprogram@aiaa.org.