The Statewide Symposium is a NASA/Arizona Space Grant event that includes students and faculty from The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and community college affiliates. The all-day Symposium consists of over 140 presentations on a variety of topics based on research done by Space Grant interns over their past year. For many students, this will be their first presentation at a professional conference.
The 2018 Statewide Symposium will be hosted by The University of Arizona.
Attendance at the symposium is MANDATORY for all interns. Abstracts, RSVPs and presentations must be submitted by interns no later than the applicable dates listed below. Interns attending the Symposium should communicate with their respective college's program office to learn about travel and lodging arrangements.
Important Symposium Dates
| March 7, 2018 | Symposium Abstracts DUE - Abstract Submissions are Closed NOTE: Late abstracts will not be accepted without a compelling reason and Space Grant Management concurrence. |
| March 23, 2018 | Mentor & Guest RSVPs DUE - RSVP Submissions are Closed |
| March 30, 2018 | Presentations DUE |
| April 13, 2018 | Statewide Symposium Banquet |
| April 14, 2018 | Statewide Symposium |
Symposium Information
Symposium Banquet Friday, April 13, 2018
Symposium Banquet
- The banquet begins at 7:00pm.
- Nice business dress is in order.
The Friday night Space Grant Symposium Banquet location is:
Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites
Catalina Ballroom
5151 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Symposium Banquet Keynote Speaker
Dr. Eugene H. Levy, Founder and Original Director, Arizona Space Grant Consortium
"Evolving Views of Planetary Systems During the Three Decades of the Space Grant Program"
Symposium Saturday, April 14, 2018
Statewide Symposium
- The symposium begins at 8:00am.
- Symposium attire is business casual — no shorts or T-shirts.
- For Symposium information, call (520) 621-8556.
- 2018 Space Grant Symposium Timeline (PDF)
- 2018 Space Grant Symposium Presentations
Symposium Parking
Parking is FREE at the hotel.
The Saturday Space Grant Symposium location is: