2027 Region V Student Conference 1–2 April 2027 Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Abstract Submission Deadline: 22 January 2027 | Final Manuscript Deadline: 26 February 2027 | Registration Opening January 2027
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Conference Host: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Conference Dates: 1–2 April 2027
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.
Abstract submissions are OPEN.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 22 January 2027
Final Manuscript Deadline: 26 February 2027
Preliminary Agenda
Thursday, April 1, 2027
- 8:00-8:30 AM: Check-in
- 8:30-9:00 AM: Opening Remarks and Logistics
- 9:00-10:00 AM: Student Presentation Session 1
- 10:00-10:30 AM: Morning Networking Break
- 10:30-12:00: Student Presentation Session 2
- 12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00-2:30 PM: Student Presentation Session 3
- 2:30-3:00 PM: Afternoon Networking Break
- 3:00-4:30 PM: Student Presentation Session 4
- 4:30-6:00 PM: Free Time (Optional Professional Development Activity)
- 6:00-8:00 PM: Dinner and Social at Shocker Grill and Lanes
Friday, April 2, 2027
- 8:30-9:00 AM: Opening Remarks
- 9:00-10:00 AM: Student Presentation Session 5
- 10:00-10:30 AM: Morning Networking Break
- 10:30-12:00: Student Presentation Session 6
- 12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00-3:00 PM: Speakers or Activity
- 3:00-5:00 PM: Social, Awards Ceremony, and Closing Remarks
Hotels Near Wichita State University
Hyatt Place at Wichita State University (on the WSU campus)
(Free hot breakfast.)
4703 E 19th Street North, Wichita, KS
Hilton Garden Inn Wichita (3 miles East of WSU campus)
(Free hot breakfast.)
2041 N Bradley Fair Pkwy, Wichita, KS
Comfort Inn and Suits Wichita Northeast (5 miles Northeast of WSU campus)
(Free hot breakfast.)
7856 E 36th Street North, Wichita, KS
Aloft by Marriot Wichita (3 miles North of WSU campus)
(Hot breakfast available for purchase.)
3642 North Oliver, Wichita, KS
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Regional Sponsor
Contact AIAA Student Programs at [email protected].
