SPE Foams® 2026

Call for STudent Posters

Student Poster Session

If you are a graduate or undergraduate student conducting research related to polymer foam, consider participating in the SPE FOAMS® 2026 Student Poster Session.

Benefits

Free admission to FOAMS® 2026.
An opportunity to win a Best Poster Award up to $500 for 1st place
An opportunity to win up to $750 in travel reimbursement via the SPE Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division Ananda Chatterjee Travel Awards. (See below for details)
Opportunities to network with fellow students, peers and experts in the field of foams.

How to Participate

Submit a 100 to 200-word abstract including title, authors, and affiliation to Dr. Ryan Hall and Prof. Judith Martín de León by April 1, 2026.
Create a poster that will fit in a 48” wide 36” tall space (you will receive an email concerning details on poster mounting).
Print your poster and bring it to the first day of the conference.

Student Travel Awards

SPE Thermoplastic Material & Foams Division Ananda Chatterjee Travel Awards

Two $750 scholarships are offered for selected undergraduate/graduate students in plastics/foams area attending the SPE FOAMS®2026 Conference (June 24-25, 2026) in Novi, MI.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
Must major in or take courses relevant to a career in the plastics/polymer industry.
Good academic standing with their schools (GPA > 3.0).
Must attend the SPE FOAMS®2026 conference.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application by July 15, 2026 to Dr. Ryan Hall and Dr. Judíth Martin de León, including:

One-page statement of your qualifications, educational and career goals in the plastics/foams industry.
100 to 200 word explanation for why you want to attend SPE FOAMS® 2026.
High school and/or college transcript for the past 2 years.