The Fall 2026 IAB meeting hosted at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Fayetteville, AR from October 4-6. Brought together an engaging mix of Center faculty, students, and staff, as well as industry sponsors and guests, totaling 65 participants!

We kicked off the meeting with an industry mixer was a great opportunity for students and industry members to network and engage with each other and our two industry guests. Monday focused on project presentations primarily from our student researchers, followed by a campus tour, reception, and dinner. During the evening, we held a poster competition, celebrating the work of our students as industry board members voted for first, second, and third place prizes. We concluded the conference with mentor meetings on Tuesday, allowing project teams to discuss their progress in depth and receive feedback from the meeting.

A huge thank you to our Center members for making this such a memorable experience! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at our upcoming Spring 2027 meeting at Pennsylvania State University, where we will continue to build on these meaningful connections and support essential membranes research!

PRESENTATION AND POSTER SESSION WINNERS

First place winners: Vasudev Tangry (PSU) and Amir Mostafavi (UARK)

Third place winner: Asingsa Ararchchige (UARK)