SPE FOAMS® 2026 • June 22–25, 2026 · Novi, Michigan | SPE – Inspiring Plastics Professionals
SPE Foams® 2026

Partner with Foam Expo

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.

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Full refund 14 days prior to the event start date. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance with registration.

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