AZSGC Statewide Student Research Symposium
April 17-18, 2026
The annual Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium (AZSGC) Student Research Symposium is a statewide event that includes student presentations from The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and AZSGC community colleges and high schools. The Symposium consists of presentations on a variety of topics based on research completed by Space Grant interns, scholars and ASCEND teams during the current academic year.
To present at the Symposium, students must submit abstracts, posters (if applicable), and PowerPoint presentations no later than the applicable dates listed below. Students attending the Symposium should communicate with their respective school's program office to learn about travel and lodging arrangements.
Important Symposium Dates
Click on the links below to submit abstracts and presentations on or before the due date listed. Review these resources for creating documents and presenting at this event. *All deadlines are at 11:59 PM Arizona time unless otherwise noted.
| March 20, 2026 | Student Abstracts & RSVPs |
| March 20, 2026 | Mentor & Management RSVPs |
| April 3, 2026 | Intern PowerPoint Presentations |
| April 3, 2026 | Spring 2026 AZSGC Graduating Seniors Degree Completion Form |
| April 10, 2026 | ASCEND Team Poster Presentations and (if applicable) PowerPoint presentations |
| April 17, 2026 | Keynote Speaker, Graduating Senior Award Ceremony and Networking Reception |
| April 18, 2026 | AZSGC Statewide Symposium! |
Important Symposium Details
Friday Events: Keynote Speaker & Networking
Friday, April 17, 2026
Attire: Business Casual
6:00-6:30pm: Arrival, check-in to receive your name badge
6:30-7:30pm: Keynote speaker, Q&A
7:30-8:00pm: Graduating Senior Award Ceremony
8:00-9:00pm Networking reception
Event Location
Location: Arizona State University
Building: ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration Building (ISTB4)
781 Terrace Mall
Tempe, AZ 85287
Parking Instructions: Park in the Rural Road Parking Garage, 1100 S. Rural Road. There are three parking entrances/exits; please make sure to use the North entrance for the fastest route to ISTB4.
A parking validation will be provided to attendees upon departing the event.

Keynote Speaker:
To be announced soon!
Saturday Events: Symposium Presentations
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Attire: Business Casual
Approx. 8:30am-4:30pm: Student presentations all day.
The presentation schedule and abstract booklet will be emailed to RSVPs and posted here around April 10th.
Event Location
Building: SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center
Address: 1365 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Parking Instructions: Parking lots are north of the SkySong building 5 (see map below). Uncovered spots are free.
