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| − | + | GMOD Americas 2011 is being held at [http://www.nescent.org/ NESCent] in Durham, North Carolina, United States. | |
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| + | == Lodging == | ||
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| + | We recommend staying at [http://duketower.com Duke Tower], a hotel within walking distance of NESCent (~25 minutes). If you book by '''Friday February 18'', we have reserved several room at the reduced rate of $75/night + tax (about $85/night total). Mention the code '''"NESCent GMOD"''' when you book the room. | ||
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| + | Duke Tower is also within walking distance of [http://www.historicbrightleaf.com/ Brightleaf Square] (~10 minutes) and downtown Durham. | ||
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| + | While Duke Tower provides most things, they don't provide shampoo, so bring your own. | ||
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| + | There are also [http://www.hotels.com/search/searchmap.html?viewType=MAP&resolvedLocation=pointLocation%3A2284+W+Main+St%2C+Durham%2C+NC+27705%2C+USA|36.0069344|-78.9256343%3AGEOCODE%3AHIGH&priceFilterMultiplier=1&destinationName=2024+W+Main+St%2C+Durhm%2C+NC&arrivalDate=03%2F04%2F11&departureDate=03%2F08%2F11&numberOfRooms=1&roomInfoList[0].numberOfAdults=1&children[0]=0&asaReport=SearchResultPage%3A%3ANoSuggest&queryFormState=CLOSED&searchParams.needPossibleResults=true&activeTab=DESTINATION&page=1 several other lodging options] in the area. | ||
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| + | == Transportation == | ||
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| + | The closest airport is [http://www.rdu.com/ Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)], a 30 minute drive from NESCent. A taxi from the airport to [http://duketower.com Duke Tower] is about $40. | ||
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| + | Duke Tower and NESCent both have free parking. | ||
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| + | === Getting from Duke Tower to NESCent === | ||
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| + | Every day a group will walk from [http://maps.google.com/?q=807%2BW%2BTrinity%2BAve,%2BDurham,%2BNorth%2BCarolina%2B27701&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.313287,57.65625&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=36.006409,-78.90383&spn=0.008558,0.014076&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 Duke Tower] to [http://www.nescent.org/about/directions.php NESCent]. It's about a 25 minute walk and it's reasonably pretty. If you want to walk with us, we will meet on the north side of Duke Tower, in the parking lot. '''We will depart at 7:45am sharp each day.''' At the end of each day, a group will walk from NESCent back to Duke Tower. | ||
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| + | If you would rather take the shuttle, please call the shuttle at +1-919-323-1745, about 15 minutes before you want to go. The shuttle only holds 3-4 people at a time, and you may need to wait a while if several people (including non-GMOD guests) also need a ride. If a lot of people want to take the shuttle, we'll make arrangements in advance for the Duke Tower van to haul people. | ||
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| + | === Duke Tower Shuttle Service === | ||
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| + | Duke Tower has a ''free'' shuttle service that will take you to/from Duke Tower to anywhere in downtown Durham or the Duke University campus. They also offer an airport shuttle service for $35 for the first person, and $5 for each additional person. This must be booked in advance. | ||
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| + | The shuttle operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 919-323-1745. | ||
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| + | '''Note:''' I don't personally recommend the service for getting from the airport to Duke Tower. Your flight could be late, you may have to wait for them to get to the airport, and it is only a few dollars cheaper than taking a taxi. I do think it is a viable option for going from Duke Tower to the airport, as both you and the shuttle will be starting at Duke Tower. -- ''Dave C.'' | ||
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| + | == Meals == | ||
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| + | Lunch will be provided on both days of the [[March 2011 GMOD Meeting]], but at the [[Satellite Meetings - GMOD Americas 2011]]. Snacks and drinks will also be provided throughout the two days of the meeting. For other meals, NESCent is adjacent to Durham's 9<sup>th</sup> Street District, which offers dining options across the budget spectrum. If you are staying at Duke Tower, each unit has a full kitchen and there is a corner store and a [http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/StoreLocations.php?storeabbr=DRH Whole Foods] nearby. | ||
= Sponsors = | = Sponsors = | ||
Revision as of 01:07, 1 February 2011
{{#icon: GMODAmericas2011WithText.jpg|GMOD Americas 2011, Community and Satellite Meetings, GMOD Course, March 5-12|600|}} __NOTITLE__
GMOD Americas 2011 is an 8 day event being held at the US National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) in Durham, North Carolina. The week long event includes:
- March 2011 GMOD Meeting
- For the first time, there will also be a Introduction to GMOD session for GMOD newcomers the night before the meeting.
- Satellite Meetings
- 2011 GMOD Spring Training
Help get the word out about GMOD Americas 2011!
Registration
There are separate registration fees for the Community Meeting and the GMOD School. The Satellite Meetings are free and registration is not required.
The deadline to apply for the 2011 GMOD Spring Training has passed, but you can still get on waiting list. Registration is now open for the remaining GMOD Americas 2011 events. The registration fee for March 2011 GMOD Meeting is
- $80 on or before February 18
- $95 after February 18
Events
The schedule of events is below. This is subject to slight revisions.
| G M O D A M E R I C A S 2 0 1 1 |
Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday March 4 |
7pm-9pm | Introduction to GMOD An overview of the GMOD project for GMOD newcomers, the night before the meeting starts. If you are new to GMOD this will give you the background you need to get the most out of the Community Meeting. | ||
| Saturday March 5 |
9am-5pm | GMOD Community Meeting Talks and discussions on GMOD Components, project direction and planning, best practices, recent developments, extensions, ... | ||
| Sunday March 6 |
9am-5pm | |||
| Monday March 7 |
8:30am-5pm | Satellite Meetings GMOD special interest groups and birds-of-a-feather meetings where GMOD community members can discuss topics of common interest. | ||
| Tuesday March 8 |
8:30am-5:30pm 7pm-9pm |
2011 GMOD Spring Training | ||
| Wednesday March 9 |
8:30am-5:30pm 7pm-9pm | |||
| Thursday March 10 |
8:30am-5:30pm 7pm-9pm | |||
| Friday March 11 |
8:30am-5:30pm 7pm-9pm | |||
| Saturday March 12 |
8:30am-5:30pm 7pm-9pm | |||
Logistics
GMOD Americas 2011 is being held at NESCent in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Lodging
We recommend staying at Duke Tower, a hotel within walking distance of NESCent (~25 minutes). If you book by Friday February 18, we have reserved several room at the reduced rate of $75/night + tax (about $85/night total). Mention the code "NESCent GMOD"' when you book the room.
Duke Tower is also within walking distance of Brightleaf Square (~10 minutes) and downtown Durham.
While Duke Tower provides most things, they don't provide shampoo, so bring your own.
There are also [0.numberOfAdults=1&children[0]=0&asaReport=SearchResultPage%3A%3ANoSuggest&queryFormState=CLOSED&searchParams.needPossibleResults=true&activeTab=DESTINATION&page=1 several other lodging options] in the area.
Transportation
The closest airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), a 30 minute drive from NESCent. A taxi from the airport to Duke Tower is about $40.
Duke Tower and NESCent both have free parking.
Getting from Duke Tower to NESCent
Every day a group will walk from Duke Tower to NESCent. It's about a 25 minute walk and it's reasonably pretty. If you want to walk with us, we will meet on the north side of Duke Tower, in the parking lot. We will depart at 7:45am sharp each day. At the end of each day, a group will walk from NESCent back to Duke Tower.
If you would rather take the shuttle, please call the shuttle at +1-919-323-1745, about 15 minutes before you want to go. The shuttle only holds 3-4 people at a time, and you may need to wait a while if several people (including non-GMOD guests) also need a ride. If a lot of people want to take the shuttle, we'll make arrangements in advance for the Duke Tower van to haul people.
Duke Tower Shuttle Service
Duke Tower has a free shuttle service that will take you to/from Duke Tower to anywhere in downtown Durham or the Duke University campus. They also offer an airport shuttle service for $35 for the first person, and $5 for each additional person. This must be booked in advance.
The shuttle operates 24 hours a day and can be reached at 919-323-1745.
Note: I don't personally recommend the service for getting from the airport to Duke Tower. Your flight could be late, you may have to wait for them to get to the airport, and it is only a few dollars cheaper than taking a taxi. I do think it is a viable option for going from Duke Tower to the airport, as both you and the shuttle will be starting at Duke Tower. -- Dave C.
Meals
Lunch will be provided on both days of the March 2011 GMOD Meeting, but at the Satellite Meetings - GMOD Americas 2011. Snacks and drinks will also be provided throughout the two days of the meeting. For other meals, NESCent is adjacent to Durham's 9th Street District, which offers dining options across the budget spectrum. If you are staying at Duke Tower, each unit has a full kitchen and there is a corner store and a Whole Foods nearby.
Sponsors
GMOD Americas 2011 is sponsored by the US National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent). NESCent promotes the synthesis of information, concepts and knowledge to address significant, emerging, or novel questions in evolutionary science and its applications. NESCent achieves this by supporting research and education across disciplinary, institutional, geographic, and demographic boundaries.
The Galaxy Project is also sponsoring GMOD Americas 2011 events. Galaxy is a data integration framework that enables biologists to both analyze their data, and to archive those analyses (including data sets and program parameters) for future reference. Galaxy is developed at Penn State and Emory University.
Help Get the Word Out
Help spread the word about GMOD Americas 2011 events by posting and distributing this flier, or the event announcements to your communities, mailing lists, and organizations.
There are many organizations out there that are struggling to cope with the volume of data that have and will continue to get in the future. GMOD is an excellent option for helping these groups get a grip on and exploit their data.
See Also
- GMOD Europe 2010 - The previous GMOD event.
- 2010 GMOD Summer School - Americas - the previous GMOD School.
- NESCent - Meeting sponsor and host.
