oSTEM at Montana State University Student Club

• MSU's local chapter of oSTEM (out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is oSTEM at Montana State University.
• Join our listserv and more by visiting the oSTEM @ MSU LinkTree.

2026 oSTEM Conference

• The national conference will take place from Thursday, October 22nd through Sunday, October 25th in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Students selected to attend receive airfare, shared lodging, group meals and registration!

Application

To apply to participate in this fun and educational trip, e-mail John Paxton (john DOT paxton AT montana DOT edu) the following information. John is a Computer Science Professor and the faculty advisor of the oSTEM at Montana State club.

1. Government ID Information (that we will use to purchase your airline ticket if you are selected to attend): Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender
2. Major
3. Brief description of anticipated future involvement with the oSTEM at Montana State club - you are also welcome to mention any past involvement with oSTEM or similar clubs, either in college or high school
4. Brief description of why you would like to attend the conference
5. Anything else you would like to add (optional)
6. Attach a pdf of your current resume

Student Participants

• Azazel
• Charles
• Greyson
• Matthew
• Maximilian
• Sydney
• Will
• Willow

Carpools

• Car 1: John (driver), Greyson, Matthew, Will, Willow
• Car 2: Azazel (driver?), Charles, Maximilien, Sydney

Hotel - The Clyde

• Student Room 1: TBD
• Student Room 2: TBD

Travel Itinerary

• Thursday, October 22nd - Travel to Albuquerque
  • Travel to Albuquerque: Greyson, Matthew, Will, Willow (John's Car)
    • 400 - Depart for Airport
    • 550 - Flight departs Bozeman
    • 1520 - Arrive in Albuquerque
  • Travel to Albuquerque: Azazel, Charles, Maximilian, Sydney (Azazel's Car)
    • 500 - Depart for Airport
    • 705 - Flight departs Bozeman
    • 1320 - Arrive in Albuquerque (wait for other group)
  • 1800 - Group Dinner at Central Market (open until 2200)
• Friday, October 23rd - Conference Day
  • 830: Conference Breakfast Plenary
  • 1645: Evening Plenary
  • 1745: Group Dinner at Arepas El Pana (open until 1900)
  • 1900-2130: oSTEM Social
• Saturday, October 24th - Conference Day
  • 900: Conference activities begin
  • 1700-1815: Closing Plenary
  • 1830: Group Dinner at Afghan Kebab House (open until 2100)
• Sunday, October 25th - Travel to Bozeman (everyone!)
  • 7:30 a.m.: Depart hotel for airport
  • 9:55 a.m.: Flight departs Albuquerque
  • 3:40 p.m.: Arrive in Bozeman

2025 Baltimore Conference Photos

At the Conference	Baltimore Inner Harbor	Group Dinner