General Information
Audio-Visual Policy
Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms
The PLENARY SESSION ROOM will have ONE SCREEN, and ONE DATA PROJECTOR. All other breakout rooms will have one screen and one data projector. Speakers may inquire about ordering additional audio-visual equipment by contacting Nicole Erle at [email protected].
Information regarding internet access will be posted here when it becomes available.
Local Area
For more information on the conference venue, Darstadtium Conference center, please visit http://www.darmstadtium.de/ . Click here for more information on Darmstadt and the surrounding area.
The average temperature in Darmstadt during May varies between 54° F (12°C) and 77° F (25°C). Remember meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.
Membership
Please visit http://www.siam.org/membership/ for information about joining SIAM.
Poster Session
For information about preparing a poster, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/presenters.php. See SUBMISSIONS button for deadlines.
Further information will be posted here in when it becomes available.SIAM Books and Journals
Display copies of books and complimentary copies of journals are available on site.
Transportation
Travel information is available at http://www.darmstadtium.de/index.cfm/content/Anreise/pa_li_id/347/sp_id/2/.
Visa Information
Citizens of the United States with a valid passport do not need a visa to enter Germany if they do not expect to stay more than 90 days and do not expect to work there. For visa information for other countries, please visit http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/WillkommeninD/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/uebersicht.html.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travelers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
All inquires should be sent to SIAM Conference Registrar, Joyce Bagley ([email protected]).
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 planning to present at the conference or are not yet a confirmed speaker and need a letter of invitation before acceptance notifications are sent, 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].