Events Category: Conferences

Cancelled – 2020 Region IV Student Conference

The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region IV Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus.

The Region IV Student Conference was scheduled to be held 27-28 March at Oklahoma State University and has been cancelled at this time out of an abundance of caution due to a concern for the health and safety of visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Information regarding refunds of registration fees will be forthcoming. Student papers submitted to the conference will still be evaluated by technical judges, and feedback will be provided after reviews have been completed.

Student papers submitted to the conferences will still be evaluated by technical judges, and feedback will be provided after reviews have been completed. Full refunds will be provided to all registrants in the next 3 to 5 business days. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. For any questions, please contact Michael Lagana at [email protected].

We encourage everyone to follow the coronavirus safety guidelines set out by the  WHO  and  CDC.

For updates about how the coronavirus could impact AIAA events and forums, please visit https://aiaa.org/coronavirus

Cancelled – 2020 Region V Student Conference

The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region V Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus.

The Region V Student Conference was scheduled to be held 2-3 April at Wichita State University and has been cancelled at this time out of an abundance of caution due to a concern for the health and safety of visitors, students, faculty, and staff. AIAA will provide a full refund of conference registration fees in the next 3 to 5 business days. Students are still encouraged to submit their papers by 21 March 2020 to be evaluated for feedback from judges.

Student papers submitted to the conferences will still be evaluated by technical judges, and feedback will be provided after reviews have been completed. Additional information is forthcoming regarding refunds. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. For any questions, please contact Michael Lagana at [email protected].

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2022 Regional Leadership Conference

11, 17 & 23 August 2022 | See below for specifc dates and times

his event, led by AIAA’s Regional Engagement Activities Division (READ), is an amazing opportunity to gain new tools and resources to help you succeed as an officer within AIAA’s regions, sections, and/or student branches. Additionally, you will be able to meet and connect with other officers from around the globe to share best practices and exchange ideas.

Please note we will be using the Zoom platform for these sessions and you must register separately for each day you are planning to attend.

Setting Your Section Up for Success
11 August, 1500–1630 hrs ET USA
RLC will kick off with an overview of section roles and responsibilities, guidance on activities in a post-COVID world, and how sections fit into the evolution of AIAA. Attendees will also have the opportunity to break out into rooms and network with other sections of similar sizes to gain new ideas and share best practices.
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Growing Outreach: Reaching Members Through Areas of Interest
17 August, 1600–1730 hrs ET USA
Looking to do more outreach with K-12 classrooms or local student branches? Or is your section thinking about starting a technical series? Attend this session to hear from sections that excel in these areas on how to recruit volunteers and add value to your section’s membership with activities.
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Building the Next Generation of Aerospace Engineers
23 August, 1700–1830 hrs ET USA
Student branch and section interaction is very important to helping foster future aerospace professionals. Join us in this session to speak with student branch leaders to understand students’ needs and supporting their journey as future leaders.

Cancelled – 2020 Region VI Student Conference

The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region VI Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus.

The Region VI Student Conference was scheduled to be held 28–29 March at Portland State University and was originally postponed to a new date in the future. However, a decision has been reached to cancel the conference at this time out of an abundance of caution due to a concern for the health and safety of visitors, students, faculty, and staff. AIAA will provide a full refund of conference registration fees in the next 3 to 5 business days.

Student papers submitted to the conferences will still be evaluated by technical judges, and feedback will be provided after reviews have been completed. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. For any questions, please contact Michael Lagana at [email protected].

We encourage everyone to follow the coronavirus safety guidelines set out by the  WHO  and  CDC.

For updates about how the coronavirus could impact AIAA events and forums, please visit https://aiaa.org/coronavirus

AIAA looks forward to welcoming students to next year’s Region VI Student Conference, scheduled for 3–4 April 2021 at California State University – Long Beach (Long Beach, CA). Save the date!

Cancelled – 2020 Region II Student Conference

The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region II Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus.

The Region II Student Conference was scheduled to be held 5-7 April at the University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa and has been cancelled at this time out of an abundance of caution due to a concern for the health and safety of visitors, students, faculty, and staff. AIAA will provide a full refund of conference registration fees in the next 3 to 5 business days. Students are still encouraged to submit their papers to be evaluated for feedback from judges. For questions about cancellation for Region II only, please contact Cassy Dellinger at [email protected].

Student papers submitted to the conferences will still be evaluated by technical judges, and feedback will be provided after reviews have been completed. Additional information about is forthcoming regarding refunds. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. For any questions, please contact Michael Lagana at [email protected].

We encourage everyone to follow the coronavirus safety guidelines set out by the  WHO and  CDC.

For updates about how the coronavirus could impact AIAA events and forums, please visit https://aiaa.org/coronavirus

AIAA looks forward to welcoming students to next year’s Region II Student Conference, scheduled for 8–9 April 2021 at the University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa, AL). Save the date!

2020 Regional Leadership Conference

The Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) is a great opportunity for section officers, student branch chairs, and branch faculty advisors to come together to meet fellow officers, share experiences, and receive volunteer leadership training as a way to share best practices and continue hosting successful section and student branch activities.

The 2020 RLC is being hosted virtually using Zoom and with one session per week over a seven-week period. Session topics include online resources.

Section Officers looking for presentations and materials from past conferences will find them in the library of the Section Officers community on Engage.

Contact Lindsay Mitchell at [email protected] for more information or if you’re an officer interested in attending.

International Student Conference

The International Student Conference is an invitation-only student conference contained within the annual AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition. First-place winners from each of the previous year’s AIAA Regional Student Conferences are invited to present their winning papers at the International Student Conference in front of a panel of professional member judges in the undergraduate, masters, and team categories. At the conclusion of the conference, the AIAA Foundation will award three $1,000 cash prizes to each category’s first place winners. Want to get invited to SciTech? Be sure to enter your paper into your Regional Student Conference next year!

2021 Region II Student Conference

AIAA has announced that the AIAA 2021 Region II Student Conference, set for 5–9 April 2021, will be fully online. This conference is intended for AIAA Region II Students from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The AIAA Region II Student Conference is a virtual technical and oral paper competition for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors! Connect with professionals in the Aerospace industry and also meet other like-minded students who share similar interests throughout the Southeastern United States. Students have the chance to compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled event. First-place winners in the Undergraduate, Masters, and Team categories will be offered a chance to compete in the 2022 International Student Conference, taking place in conjunction with the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum, with flight, lodging, and most expenses paid.

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT via Microsoft Teams – Meeting links and conference booklet/program will be emailed to attendees one week before the conference starts.

2021 Region III/IV Student Conference

AIAA has announced that the 2021 Region III/IV Student Conference, set for 26–27 March 2021, has been combined and will be fully online. This conference is intended for AIAA Region III and Region IV students.

The AIAA Region III/IV Student Conference is a virtual technical and oral paper competition for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors! Hear from great speakers and connect with other like-minded students who share similar interests. Students have the chance to compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled two-day event. First-place winners will be offered a chance to compete in the 2022 International Student Conference, taking place in conjunction with the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum, with flight, lodging, and most expenses paid.

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT via Zoom – Meeting links and conference booklet/program will be emailed to attendees before the conference starts. This conference is cohosted by the AIAA Student Branches at the University of Michigan and Oklahoma State University.

2021 Region V Student Conference

AIAA has announced that the 2021 Region V Student Conference, set for 2–3 April 2021 will be fully online. This event is cohosted by the University of Iowa AIAA Student Branch and the AIAA Iowa Professional Section. The conference is intended for AIAA Region V students from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Also includes the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and portions of Ontario.

The Region V Student Conference is a technical and oral paper competition for undergraduate and graduate students. It provides students a change to present their research to professional member judges who can provide feedback and compete for cash prizes. Additionally, this fun-filled two-day event provides students with an opportunity to network with their peers and professionals in the Aerospace industry.

This is a VIRTUAL EVENT – Meeting links and conference booklet/program will be emailed to attendees before the conference starts.