74th Annual Meeting (Oct 2002)General Information |
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Location |
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The 2002 annual meeting of the Society of Rheology will be held at the
Radisson Hotel
Metrodome on the campus of the University of
Minnesota in Minneapolis. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, situated near the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers, offer a remarkable blend of readily accessible cultural, gastronomic, athletic, and shopping opportunities. Mid-October usually coincides with the peak of fall colors, and the many urban lakes and parks provide beautiful settings for walking, jogging, and biking. Direct flights to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport are conveniently available from most cities in North America. For more information, please visit the following web sites:
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Transportation |
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The Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport is 30 minutes from the
Radisson by car or taxi; two can travel by taxi ($27-$28) for about the
same as by one-way shuttle (Coach USA Airport Express is $13 one way, $21
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Registration |
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Conference registration includes access to all technical sessions and
the vendor display, the program and abstract booklets, four receptions, and coffee breaks. The
registration fee does not include the Banquet, which is subject to limited
seating. Please see details on the meeting
registration form.
On-site registration will be held on Sunday, October 13th, from
5 PM to 8
PM, in the lobby outside of the University Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel Metrodome .
Registration will continue each day, Monday through Wednesday, from
8 AM to noon. |
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Welcoming Reception |
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A welcoming reception hosted by TA Instruments will be held on Sunday, October
13th, from 7 PM
to 9 PM in the University Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel Metrodome. |
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Society Reception |
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Society Reception |
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A society reception (wine sponsored by
Thermo Haake) will be held on Monday, October
14th, from 7 PM to 9 PM in the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, a stunning
Frank Gehry edifice overlooking the Mississippi river and downtown
Minneapolis and just three blocks from the hotel. |
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Society Business Meeting |
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All attendees are encouraged to attend the annual business meeting of
The Society of Rheology on Tuesday, October 15th. This meeting will start at
approximately 5:30 PM in Ballroom A of the Radisson Hotel Metrodome. |
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Bingham Award Banquet |
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A reception (wine sponsored by Rheometric Scientific)
will be held in the McNamara Alumni Center,
immediately adjacent to the Radisson, beginning at 7 PM on
Tuesday, October 15th, prior to the Bingham Award Banquet. The Banquet will
also be held in the
the McNamara Alumni Center. Dinner will be served at 8 PM. |
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Poster Session |
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Paar Physica USA will host a reception in conjunction with the Poster Session on Wednesday,
October 16th. This event will start at 6 PM and end at 8 PM. Posters will be displayed in
the Humphrey Room of the Radisson Hotel Metrodome. |
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Exhibits |
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Vendors will demonstrate their products in the lobby outside of
the University Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel Metrodome. Coffee and refreshments
will be served in this room. |
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