2026 Region III Student Conference 10 April 2026 – 11 April 2026 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Abstract Submissions Open | Registration Opening January 2026

2026 Region III Student Conference
Hosting the Region III Student Conference is the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Pictured: François-Xavier Bagnoud Building. | Credit: Michael Barera; Wikipedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0

Submit an Abstract Student Conference Rules 

Conference Host: University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI
Conference Venue:  TBD

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 III to participate in the Region III Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing [email protected].

Region III includes Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

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 & Cancellation

Registration Opening January 2026

Call for Papers

Abstract Submissions Open

Submit an Abstract

Abstract Submission Deadline: 6 February 2026
Final Manuscript Deadline: 16 March 2026

Agenda

Agenda is coming soon.

Hotels and Travel

Travel info is coming soon.

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Contact AIAA Student Programs at [email protected].