Logistics

Important Dates

Please be sure to register for the Symposium by Monday, March 11, 2019.

The Abstract deadline is Monday, March 25, 2019. Please be sure to submit your Abstract using the form provided.

When making travel plans, keep in mind that there will be a welcome dinner planned on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Check back for updates.

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at Hyatt Place, located at 2100 Bond Street in Charlottesville, next to the Stonefield shopping center. You will receive a reservation confirmation number after you register for the symposium. Please be sure to include your planned arrival and departure dates when you register. The lodging will be direct billed, as will any flights that are booked by NRAO.

The symposium is likely to fill both full days. If possible, please plan to arrive on or before the evening of Wednesday, April 10 and depart on or after the morning of Saturday, April 13.

Travel

NRAO is located at 520 Edgemont Road in Charlottesville Virginia. The closest airport is the Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport (CHO) and rental car options are available.

All travel expenses will be covered by the Symposium budget. If you would like NRAO to purchase flights and/or rental cars on your behalf, you may contact with your request.

Parking at NRAO is free but somewhat limited.  If at all possible, please coordinate travel schedules to share rental cars.

Be sure to submit a Travel Authorization Form to Jessica Utley as soon as your travel plans are confirmed. The postdoc symposium account number can be provided by JJ..

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.