General Information

Conference Location

Technical sessions for the conference will be held at The Calvin L. Rampton Salt PalaceConvention Center.
100 SW Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: +1(385) 468-2222
http://www.visitsaltlake.com/salt-palace-convention-center/

Audio-visual Policy

Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms
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.

The Plenary Session Room will have two (2) overhead projectors, two (2) screens and one (1) data projector. Cables or adaptors for Apple computers are not supplied, as they vary for each model. Please bring your own cable/adaptor if using a Mac computer.

All other concurrent/breakout rooms will have one (1) screen and one (1) data projector. Cables or adaptors for Apple computers are not supplied, as they vary for each model. Please bring your own cable/adaptor if using an Apple computer. Overhead projectors will be provided only if requested. If you want to request an overhead projector for your session, please email Jennifer Fasy ([email protected]) no later than February 13, 2015.

Speakers may inquire about ordering additional audio-visual equipment by contacting [email protected].

All speakers, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/av.php prior to the pre-registration deadline.

 

E-Mail

Complimentary courtesy Internet access will be available in the meeting space in the Convention Center and in the sleeping rooms of each Conference Hotel.

 

Local Area

Visit http://www.visitsaltlake.com/ for more information on Salt Lake City and the surrounding area.

The average temperature in Salt Lake City during March varies between 23° F and 79° F.  Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.

 

Membership

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SIAM members save up to $130 on full registration for the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering! Join your peers in supporting the premier professional society for applied mathematicians and computational scientists. SIAM members receive subscriptions to SIAM Review and SIAM News and enjoy substantial discounts on SIAM books, journal subscriptions, and conference registrations.

If you are not a SIAM member and do not join SIAM before you register for the conference, you can pay the Non-Member or Non-MemberMini Speaker/Organizer rate and still apply the difference between what you paid for the conference and what a member would have paid ($130 for a Non-Member and $65 for a Non-Member Mini Speaker/Organizer) towards a SIAM membership. After you register for the conference, contact SIAM Customer Service for details about membership or join at the registration desk at the conference.

If you are a SIAM member, it only costs $10 to join the SIAM Activity Group on Computational Science & Engineering. As a SIAG/CSE 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.

Free Student Membershipsare 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 nonstudent Member of SIAM.

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Minisymposteria and Poster Sessions

There are two plenary poster sessions, one on Sunday, March 15, 4:30-6:30 PM and one on Monday, March 16, 4:30-6:30 PM. Each session will be preceded by a Poster Blitz, beginning at 3:10 PM.

To ensure conference participants have ample time to view posters, they will be on display for two full days, from 8:00 AM on Sunday, March 15, 2015 through 7:00 PM on Monday, March 16. Presenters will stand by their posters during their assigned session.

Poster set-up begins at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Posters must be removed by 12:30 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

In late January, all poster and minisymposteria  participants will receive an email with details about their participation. Tables for supporting computer demos may be requested at that time. Confirmation of participation will be required.

Note:  Any poster presenter who fails to present a confirmed presentation will be considered a no-show.  No-shows will be billed $95 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 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE15). 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
Taxis are available at the airport for transportation to the hotels and the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center. Please visit the Salt Palace Convention Center website, and click on “Facility Maps” to find local directions. SIAM also suggests you contact the hotel or convention center directly for any information about sharing transportation. Additional ground transportation information is available on the Salt Lake City International Airport website.   

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. From the train station, there are taxis and the San Diego Trolley are available 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 Google Maps, or another similar web site. SIAM highly recommends you contact the hotel directly at +1-801.534.4900 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 authors 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 an accepted author and need a letter of invitation before acceptance notifications are sent, please fill out the form AND provide the following information to [email protected]:

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