Send a Student to the World Stage
For many ITS-Irvine graduate students, presenting research at a national or international conference is a career-defining moment — but travel costs can be a real barrier. Your gift puts them in the room where it matters most.
~$1,500
Avg. Cost Per Conference Trip
20+
Students Needing Travel Support
10+
Conferences Attended Last Year
100%
Goes Directly to Student Travel
Why Student Travel Matters
Conferences are where careers are launched. When an ITS-Irvine student presents at TRB, INFORMS, or the IEEE conferences, they build their professional network, get feedback from global experts, and establish themselves as the next generation of transportation leaders.
But flights, hotels, and registration fees — often $1,200–$2,000 per trip — put these opportunities out of reach for many students. Your gift changes that, directly and immediately.
- Cover airfare, hotel, and conference registration fees
- Enable students to present peer-reviewed research globally
- Build networks with industry, government, and academia
- Support first-generation and underrepresented students especially
- Amplify ITS-Irvine’s presence at top-tier venues worldwide