Conference logistics
Talks are in the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building (PMA) 4.102. The main entrance to the building is off Speedway and opens to the fourth floor. Coffee will be served outside the lecture hall.
The closest lunch options to PMA are O's Cafe and Taco Joint. There are many restaurants along Guadalupe Street on the west side of campus (a 10-15 minute walk).
It's hot in Texas! The high temperatures each day during the mini-school are forecast to be above 100F (38C), so please be prepared. Things to remember: Light clothing, a sun hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle. You might want to bring a long-sleeved shirt as nearly every place indoors will be air conditioned, and it's easy to get chilled (especially after sweating outside).
CapMetro website. There are two bus routes between the hotels and PMA: lines 7 and 10. Both run every 15 minutes. Each ride is $1.25. Seven-day passes are available for $11.25. The CapMetro app can be used to purchase bus passes and for information on bus schedules. The 20 bus line goes to the airport.
Hotels for speakers and graduate students with financial support through the mini-school will booked by the mini-school.
Some recreational activites:
- Turtle watching at the UT Turtle Pond
- Waterloo Park
- Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
- Bat watching at Congress Bridge
- Barton Springs Pool