General Information
Audio-Visual Policy
Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms
The PLENARY SESSION ROOM
will have TWO OVERHEAD PROJECTORS, TWO SCREENS, and ONE DATA PROJECTOR. All other breakout rooms will have one screen, and one data projector. Overhead projectors will be available in breakout rooms upon request. If you would like to request an overhead projector for your session, please email Jennifer Fasy ([email protected]) no later than April 13, 2009. Speakers may inquire about ordering additional audio-visual equipment by contacting [email protected].
SIAM does not provide computers for any speaker. When giving an electronic presentation, speakers must provide their own computers. SIAM is not responsible for the safety and security of speakers’ computers.
All speakers, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/av.php prior to the pre-registration deadline.
Email stations will be available to attendees during registration hours. The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird offers wireless internet service in the lodging and public areas of the hotel at no charge.
Local Area
Please visit http://www.saltlake.org for local tourist information. Snowbird's web site is http://www.snowbird.com.
The average temperature in Snowbird during May varies between 51° F (11°C) and 70° F (21°C). Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.
Membership
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SIAM members save $110.00 on registration for the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems! Join your peers in the premier professional society for applied math and computational science. SIAM members receive subscriptions to SIAM Review and SIAM News and enjoy substantial discounts on SIAM books, journal subscriptions and conference registrations.
Free Student Memberships are available to all students who attend an institution that is an Academic Member of SIAM, are members of Student Chapters of SIAM, or are nominated by a Regular Member of SIAM.
If you are a current SIAM member, it only costs $10 to join the SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems (SIAG/DS). As a SIAG/DS member, you are eligible for an additional $10 discount on this conference. As the total price of membership plus conference registration is the same, you might want to consider joining the activity group.
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or contact SIAM Customer Service
Telephone: +1-215-382-9800 (worldwide); or 800-447-7426 (U.S. and Canada
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Fax: +1-215-386-7999
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Postal mail: SIAM, 3600 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
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Poster Session
The poster session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, at 8:30 PM. Presenters are requested to put up their posters between the hours of 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM on Tuesday. Poster displays must be removed at 10:30 PM, the end of the poster session. Posters remaining after this time will be discarded. For information about preparing a poster, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/presenters.php.
Note: Any poster presenter who fails to show and present a confirmed presentation will be considered a no-show. No-shows will be billed $55 per accepted poster.SIAM Books and Journals
Display copies of books and complimentary copies of journals are available on site. SIAM books are available at a discounted price during the conference. If a SIAM books representative is not available, completed order forms and payment (credit cards are preferred) may be taken to the SIAM registration desk.
Transportation
By Air
SIAM has selected Uniglobe Wings Travel to assist attendees in making travel arrangements. To book your reservations through Uniglobe Wings Travel, contact Amy Hueber at +1-215-628-3322 or toll free (US and Canada) at 866-71-WINGS. Press two (2) when you hear the recording, and ask to be transferred to Amy. Be sure to mention you are attending the 2009 SIAM International Conference on Data Mining. Uniglobe Wings Travel will issue your ticket and mail it to you. Please be aware there is a fee for this service.
You also have the choice of using your own travel agent or an Internet service. There are many web sites available to allow you to search for and purchase airline tickets online. Expedia , Orbitz, and Travelocity are just a few.
Ground Transportation
Public Transportation from Airport
Canyon Transportation provides summer transportation from the airport to Snowbird. YOU MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE. Reservations can be made when making your lodging reservation through Snowbird, or visit http://www.canyontransportation.com/ for additional information including rates and schedules. You may then make reservations using their online reservation form, e-mail, fax or telephone. When making reservations be sure to include your date of arrival, the airline you are using, the flight number, and time of arrival. The Canyon Transportation desk is located in the baggage claim area of the airport.
By Train
Amtrak has a rail station in Salt Lake City. To make train reservations
through Amtrak, call (800) USA-RAIL, go to http://www.amtrak.com or contact Uniglobe Wings Travel. Taxis are available
at the train station for transportation to the hotel.
Rental Cars
Many major car rental companies have offices inside the
airport terminal. You can make your arrangements when you arrive at
the airport or you can make them through Uniglobe Wings Travel or your
own travel agent. Uniglobe Wings Travel can make your car rental reservations
at the same time you make your flight reservations. See information
above regarding how to reach Uniglobe Wings Travel.
Driving Directions
If renting a car, please obtain a map and directions
from your rental car company. Another option is to visit Mapquest, or another similar web site. SIAM highly
recommends you contact the hotel directly at 1-215-893-1600
or visit their web
site for driving directions.
Visa Information
International attendees at conferences in the US may already be aware that there have been changes to the visa program for scientific visitors, which affect even people from visa waiver countries. The site http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas/, maintained by The National Academies, provides guidance on obtaining the necessary documents.
As of January 12, 2009, a valid ESTA approval is required for all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States. Please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html for additional information and procedures regarding the visa waiver program as maintained by the US Department of State.
Letter of Invitation
Confirmed speakers in need of a Letter of Invitation to assist in the visa application process, please fill out the Letter of Invitation Request Form. Please allow three to four weeks for processing and delivery.
If you are not a confirmed speaker, please fill out the form AND provide the following information to [email protected]:
- Brief curriculum vita (including your date of birth and a list of publications over the past 3 years.)
- Brief statement why attending this conference would help your research and career.
- Letter of recommendation. Have a senior person (e.g. Ph.D. advisor, head of department, president of a mathematical society) write a brief letter of recommendation on appropriate letterhead. This letter is not needed if you have a minimum of twelve entries in MathScinet. If this is the case please state so in your message to [email protected].