SPE National Week of Flame Retardants 2026 | SPE, a division of PLASTICS
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.
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).
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.
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Full refund 30 days prior to the event start date. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance with registration.
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