2026 Region V Student Conference 26 March 2026 – 27 March 2026 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

Abstract Submissions Open | Registration Opening January 2026

2026 Region V Student Conference
Beardshear Hall, Iowa State University | Credit: Dirk DBQ; Wikipedia; CC BY-SA 2.0

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Conference Host: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Conference Dates: 26–27 March 2026

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

Region V includes Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Additionally, it includes the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place winners for each category.

Registration & Cancellation

Registration Closed

Conference Registration Fee: $50 per attendee (includes meals at conference)

Registration Deadline: 20 March 2025

Call for Papers

Abstract submissions are open.

Submit an Abstract

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 January 2026
Final Manuscript Deadline: 28 February 2026

Agenda

Agenda coming soon.

Hotel and Travel

The Iowa State University Student Branch arranged 2 hotel room blocks attendees are welcome to book for their stay while at the conference.

The Gateway Hotel and Conference Center – 10 minutes from campus
$119 per night

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Courtyard by Marriott Ames – 10 minutes from campus
$124 per night
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, March 04, 2026

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Contact AIAA Student Programs at [email protected].