Adaptive Structural Systems by definition are intelligent, flexible systems that are responsive to ever changing operational environments and/or tailored control stimuli. This conference provides a forum to actively discuss the latest breakthroughs in smart structures, the cutting edge in adaptive structure applications, and the recent advances in both new device technologies and basic engineering research exploration. Papers are invited in areas broadly ranging from basic research to applied technological design and development, to industrial and governmental integrated system and application demonstrations. Students presenting a paper are encouraged to demonstrate hardware operation and present a poster on their research; these demonstrations will be held during a separate session and judged competitively. Students interested in the paper competition are also reminded to select the Student Paper Competition option in ScholarOne during abstract submission to indicate their desire for consideration in judging.·Engineered Materials with Adaptive Properties·Multifunctional Materials·Biomimetic Adaptive Materials/Structures·Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Adaptive Structures/Materials·Smart Sensors/Actuator Design·Passive Adaptive Concepts/Systems·Active Adaptive Concepts/Systems·Structural Health Monitoring and Management·Terrestrial Systems Enabled by Adaptive Structures·Aerospace Systems Enabled by Adaptive Structures