Join the AIAA Pacific Northwest Section for an in-person gathering where space business leaders, engineers, and space professionals connect over great food and conversation. Hear from Melissa Roth, Co-founder and lead researcher of Off Planet Research, a regolith company supporting the growing PNW space economy. Don’t miss out on this awesome luncheon during Seattle Space Week 2026—your gateway to new opportunities and connections!
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September YP Meet-up: Space Trivia
Join the Pacific Northwest Section for a trivia night! Space-themed questions, some pop culture references, and a sprinkle of sci-fi for the nerdiest nerds. We’ll form one or two teams as needed.
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AIAA Regional Student Conference Info Session
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Join us for this informational session to learn more about AIAA’s Regional Student Conferences and the benefits of participating. Discover how these conferences can help students develop their skills, connect with peers and industry professionals, and enhance their overall AIAA experience.
2027 Region V Student Conference
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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.
2027 Region VI Student Conference
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Conference Host: University of Idaho
Conference Location: University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Conference Dates: 2–4 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 VI to participate in the Region VI Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing [email protected].
Region VI includes Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. Additionally, it includes the Canadian provinces of Yukon and British Columbia.
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.
2027 Region IV Student Conference
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Host: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM
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 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.
2027 Region III Student Conference
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Conference Host: Kent State University, Kent, OH
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 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 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.
2027 Region II Student Conference
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Conference Host: Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Conference Venue: TBD
Conference Dates: 5–6 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 II to participate in the Region II Student Conference.
Region II includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Additionally, it includes students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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.
2027 Region I Student Conference
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Conference Host: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
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 I to participate in the Region I Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing [email protected].
Region I includes Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington DC. Additionally, it includes students from the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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.
2026 AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference
The Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is organizing the AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference on November 20, 2026. The conference is at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Kossiakoff Center.
We are seeking 15-minute presentations in areas of interest to the aerospace community from young professionals (under 35 years old), graduates, undergraduates, high school students, and educators. Topics can be technical or focus on Gender, Generation, and Geography (3G+). YPSE only requires an abstract and presentation submission to participate in the presentation sessions. Written papers are not accepted.
Technical track: Presentations are scored on various criteria, including the ability to convey the impact of the work, demonstrate knowledge of the field and methodologies, and communicate effectively. Monetary prizes are awarded to exceptional presentations in the various categories listed above.
3G+ track: Presenters are encouraged to share their stories and speak on topics including but not limited to dealing with imposter syndrome/burnout, authenticity, empowerment and outreach, intersectionality, and more.
This is an excellent opportunity to share your work with the aerospace community and learn more about the innovative work of fellow aerospace enthusiasts! You do not need to be a member of the Mid-Atlantic Section to participate!
Registration
Registration for presenters and attendees is now OPEN at aiaaypse.com. Presenter abstract submissions are due by Tuesday, October 27th. Abstracts should be a 250-500-word overview of the topic you will be presenting. Abstracts may be released to conference attendees. Complete papers are not accepted. Abstract submissions should be submitted using the link received via email after completion of the registration process or by using this link. Abstract acceptance notifications will be sent by Friday, October 30st.
For more information about the conference, please visit aiaaypse.com. If you have any questions about the conference, please contact us at [email protected].