88th Annual Meeting (Feb 2017)General Information |
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Location |
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The 88th Annual Meeting of The Society of Rheology will be held in Tampa, Florida on February 12-16, 2017; the optional associated short courses will be offered February 11th and 12th. The technical program will take place at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, which is set along a nature preserve on the Bay’s upper shores on 35 acres of unspoiled beauty in one of Florida’s most picturesque locales. The average high and low temperatures in Tampa during February are 72°F and 54°F, respectively.
We look forward to seeing you in
Tampa! |
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Driving |
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Click
here for maps and directions. |
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Air Transportation |
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The
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is approximately 4 miles from the
Tampa International
Airport (TPA). |
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Ground Transportation from/to the Airport |
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Hotel Shuttle Service Complimentary Shuttle: Available from 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM daily to and from Tampa International Airport (5 minutes away) departing the hotel every half hour or upon request for pick up. To request airport pick up, claim your checked bags and call the hotel at 813.874.1234 with your location (Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 1, Red2). Exit the side doors for Ground Transportation closest to baggage belt To Arrange Private Transportation La Liberty Limo: 866.544.LIMO (866.544.5466) |
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Parking |
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay offers several parking options for our guests that
opt to explore the city’s attractions by car.
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Registration |
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Conference registration includes access to all technical sessions and the vendor display, the program booklet, and all receptions and coffee breaks. The registration fee does not include the Bingham Award Banquet; see details on the meeting registration page.
On-site registration will be held on Sunday, February 12th, from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the
Tower Pool Windows. Registration will also be
held Monday through Wednesday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
at the same location. |
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Welcoming Reception |
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The Welcoming Reception will be held on Sunday, February 12th,
from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Audubon DEF. |
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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. This year the business meeting will be held on
Tuesday February 14th from 12:05 pm to 1:30 pm in
Audubon DEF. |
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Bingham Award Reception and Banquet |
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The Bingham Award Reception and Banquet will be held on
Tuesday, February 14th. The reception will be held from 7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm at the Foyer-Stairs/Windows.
The reception is open to all meeting participants at no extra charge. The
Bingham Award Banquet will follow at 8:00 pm in the Audubon BC;
banquet tickets can be purchased with the meeting registration (see meeting
registration page for details). |
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Poster Session |
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The Poster Session and Reception will be held on Wednesday,
February
15th
from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Foyer-Stairs/Windows. |
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Exhibits |
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Vendors will demonstrate their products from 8 am to 5 pm,
Monday through
Wednesday in Audubon A. Coffee breaks
will also be held in the Exhibit area. Vendors should contact the Local
Arrangements Committee Chair (Prof. Don Baird) directly about exhibit space. |
This page will be updated when information becomes available.
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Please e-mail suggestions and comments to albertco@umche.maine.edu. Updated 18 December 2016 |