Logistics

Important Dates

Please be sure to register for the Symposium by the deadline - Friday, February 27, 2015.

The Abstract deadline is Monday, March 23, 2015. Please be sure to submit your Abstract using the form provided.

When making travel plans, keep in mind that there will be a welcome reception at 4 pm local time at Rick Perley's house on Sunday, April 5, 2015.

Be sure to submit a Travel Authorization Form to Jessica Utley by March 30, 2015.  Charlottesville postdocs use 943110, Green Bank postdocs use 943120, and non-resident postdocs use 943150.  The Lodging will be direct billed, as will any flights that are booked by NRAO.

Lodging

Lodging will be sponsored by NRAO at the Best Western and NRAO Guesthouse.  Symposium participants should submit lodging requests through the BOS system.  Once lodging is booked, you will receive a confirmation with hotel information.

Travel

Maps and directions to NRAO Socorro from the Albuquerque airport are located here.  If you need a rental car, please request one when you submit your lodging request through the BOS system. If at all possible, please coordinate travel schedules to share rental cars.

*If you need assistance with travel arrangements, please indicate this during registration and you will be contacted by Jessica Utley to begin booking flights.

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.