Student Research Poster Competition
The UAA Poster Competition invites graduate and undergraduate students to publish and present their latest research findings. Accepted entries will be featured at the 2026 annual conference and hosted in a dedicated public gallery on the UAA website for global viewing.
Awards & Recognition Excellence will be recognized in both Graduate and Undergraduate categories:
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
All participants will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment.
Winners will be officially announced during the 2026 UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference.
Submission Requirements
Abstracts must be 250 words or fewer and include the following:
Poster Title: The precise, formal title of your research.
Topic Area: (e.g., Human Factors, Safety, Unmanned Systems).
Author Details: Full name, university affiliation, and category (Graduate or Undergraduate).
Team Composition: * Student/Faculty Mix: Faculty may co-author and be credited, but only students are eligible for cash prizes.
Author Limit: Maximum of 3 authors to remain eligible for prize money. Posters with 4+ authors may still be published and displayed but will not be entered into the money round.