The 2026 Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute meeting
Schedule Overview
Plenary Talks and Parallel Technical Sessions (Monday-Wedensday, March 16-18)
Research Fellows Program Introduction
Women-in-Combustion Luncheon (Duke Energy Hall A)
ESSCI General Member Meeting (Hunt Library Auditorium)
Mentor-Mentee Workshop (Location TBD)
Monday Evening Social (Raleigh Brewing Company - Tentative)
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Reception at NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 1 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (6-8 pm)
Monday, March 16, 2026
8th Glassman Lecture
Combustion Lab Tours
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Plenary Lectures: Hunt Library Auditorium (First Floor of J.B. Hunt Library - Partners Way Street Level)
Parallel Technical Sessions: Duke Energy Halls, J.B. Hunt Library (Second Floor of J.B. Hunt Library - Lawn Side Level)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Research Fellows Program
Industrial Panel (Hunt Library Auditorium)
Banquet at The Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center (6:30-8:30 pm), Alumni Center, 2450 Alumni Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Hunt Library Auditorium (First Floor of J.B. Hunt Library)
1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606
Plenary Talks, Industry Panel & Section Meeting
Parallel Technical Sessions
Hunt Library Duke Energy Halls
(Second Floor of Hunt Library)
J. B. Hunt Library Access Maps
Parking
Visitor Parking ($15/day) Pay parking next to the Hunt Library and Fitts-Woolard Hall is available at the Poulton Lot (Coordinates: 35°46'09.4"N 78°40'37.8"W). Additional information about Visitor Parking, including rates and payment methods, can be found here.
Event Parking ($10/day) Event parking permit in the Oval West Parking Deck (see instructions for event parking under the page "Parking")
Food Options for Lunch Breaks
The Centennial Campus main food hall, On the Oval, will be open during lunch breaks. The On the Oval Food Hall is a short walk across the lawn from the second-floor (east) entrance of the J. B. Hunt Library.
FAQs
When is the event?
The meeting runs from March 15 to March 18, 2026.
Where is it held?
It takes place at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
Who should attend this meeting?
Researchers, students, and professionals interested in combustion science are welcome to join.
Potential recruiters.
Is registration required?
Yes, please register online before the event.
Are meals provided?
Light refreshments will be available during breaks.
Who can I contact for more info?
You can contact Dr. Tarek Echekki (techekk@ncsu.edu)
Questions? Reach out anytime.
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