A Green Workshop

The Omni Hotel is a "Virginia Green" hotel, pledging to recycle, use water efficiently, conserve energy, and offer optional linen service.

At this conference, we are doing the following:

  • We will use electronic media and eliminate paper for all communications:
    • Meeting advertisements and promotion (including the conference poster)
    • Registration and abstract submission
    • Agenda and communication among participants
    • Conference Proceedings
  • Where we are not able to eliminate paper, we will use recycled paper when available.
  • We encourage you to use the electronic resources listed above.
  • We will provide bins for recycling during the meeting. Please use them whenever possible.

Transportation

Why drive? A free trolley runs every 15 minutes between the Downtown Mall and the University of Virginia.

Charlottesville

A Green City

Sustainability in the Community

Connect with NRAO

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."

AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.