2026 Region IV Student Conference 27 March 2026 – 29 March 2026 Rice University, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract Submissions are open | Registration Opening January 2026

2026 Region IV Student Conference
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Submit an Abstract Student Conference Rules 

Host: Rice University, Houston, Texas
Venue: Duncan Hall, Rice University

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 high school or 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 high school/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 [email protected].

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 & Cancellation

Registration opening January 2026

Call for Papers

Abstract submissions are open.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 January 2026
Final Manuscript Deadline: 27 February 2026

Agenda

Agenda coming soon.

Hotel and Travel

There are several hotels within a 10–20minute walking distance of Duncan Hall: 

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
6633 Travis St, Houston, TX 77030 

Houston Marriott Medical Center / Museum District
Driveway Entrance on 6580 Fannin St, 1730 Dryden Rd, Houston, TX 77030 

The Westin Houston Medical Center / Museum District
1709 Dryden Rd, Houston, TX 77030

InterContinental Houston by IHG Z
6750 Main St, Houston, TX 77030

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
6800 Main St, Houston, TX 77030 

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Contact AIAA Student Programs at [email protected].