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The US workshop is sponsored in part by the [http://www.igb.uiuc.edu Institute for Genomic Biology] at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Founded in 2003, the Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to advancing life sciences research and stimulating bioeconomic development in the state of Illinois. The Institute houses over 150 faculty and affiliates from more that 30 campus departments, pursuing a broad research agenda in three main programmatic areas: Systems Biology, Cellular and Metabolic Engineering, and Genome Technology. IGB research is focused on the applications of genomic biology to address significant problems in agriculture, human health, the environment, and energy use and production. Specific research projects include studying how global climate change affects plant ecosystems, creating new biofuels and renewable energy resources, identifying the genetic underpinnings of complex forms of behavior, discovering new antibiotics and other drugs, and developing new treatments for injuries and chronic human diseases.

Who should attend?

Every team MUST send at least one instructor. In the past the workshops were targeted specifically towards the instructors. This year, however, students are highly encouraged to attend as well!

You only have to attend one of the three workshops, whichever one you choose, but you must attend at least one regardless of whether you are a returning iGEM team or not.

Represented teams

Baltimore US
Caltech
Georgia State
GeorgiaTech
Indiana
IvyTech-South Bend
Northwestern
NYU
Panama
Purdue
Tec-Monterrey
The Citadel-Charleston
Tokyo Tech
Toronto
UIUC-Illinois
UNAM-Genomics Mexico
Wisconsin-Madison
Yale

Why attend the workshop?

iGEM is growing and changing. There will be a lot of changes in the coming years and the iGEM community needs to communicate, discuss, and be involved in figuring out what iGEM will look like in the future. Will it turn in to one large conference? What about regionals?

Having the Jamboree as the only event where we all get to meet up in person is not ideal. We are encouraging teams to attend the workshops so that they can be involved in the discussions of how iGEM is changing and what the future of iGEM will be.

Your Role in the Teachers Workshop

Each team will be given less than 5 minutes to speak about their team and their involvement in iGEM this year. We advise against presenting slides because of time - as we are getting larger we want to give everyone the opportunity to speak but appreciate that we aren't just inviting you to come listen to team backgrounds all day. Please think about and be prepared to speak informally about the following:

How did you hear about iGEM and why did you get involved?
What are your expectations and hopes for iGEM 2010?
What has happened at your school to get ready for iGEM 2010?
Please describe the team - the students, the instructors, and the facilities available.
How are you supporting your team financially?
What projects is your team considering so far? (optional)

Please do not plan to give a presentation of the team's project. That will happen at the Jamboree.

Agenda

Download the workshop schedule

A dinner will be provided on Saturday evening after the workshop. Please send an email to Courtney Evans (cfevans AT igb DOT uiuc DOT edu) to indicate whether or not you plan on attending.

Location

The workshop will be held at the Institute for Genomic Biology on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1206+West+Gregory+Drive+urbana+il&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1206+W+Gregory+Dr,+Urbana,+Champaign,+Illinois+61801&z=16 IGB
1206 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, Illinois]

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Parking

There is metered street parking around the IGB that is free on the weekends. There is also a parking garage one block away at the corner of West Gregory Drive and Dorner Drive that is free on weekends as well. Do NOT park in any spots labeled 'Reserved for IGB' or you will be towed. Contact Courtney if you have any questions.

Travel Information

By Air: There is one airport serving Champaign-Urbana. Willard Airport is located approximately four miles from Champaign-Urbana on US 45, south of Savoy, Illinois. Airline service is provided by: American Airlines (with connections through Chicago and St. Louis) and Northwest Airlines (with connections through Detroit).

By Bus: Greyhound Buslines, Bluebird Coach, and Burlington Trailways provide national and regional service to and from Champaign-Urbana. The Illinois Terminal (217-352-4234) is located at 42 E. University Avenue in downtown Champaign.

By Train: Amtrak provides daily rail passenger service between Champaign-Urbana and Chicago and to points south through Memphis to New Orleans. The local Amtrak Station (217-352-5905) is located in the Illinois Terminal, downtown Champaign. Schedules and reservations may be obtained by calling the national number (800-872-7245).

By Car: The drive between Champaign-Urbana and Chicago takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes; between Champaign-Urbana and Indianapolis, approximately 2 hours; and between Champaign-Urbana and St. Louis, approximately 3 hours.

From the north on I-57

Drive south on I-57 to I-74.
Drive east on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue exit.
Take the Lincoln Avenue exit south to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue and go to Dorner Drive.
Turn right onto Dorner Drive.
Metered parking is available on Dorner Drive and in the gravel lot behind the parking garage on the corner of Dorner Drive and Gregory Drive.

From the south on I-57

Drive north on I-57 to I-74.
Drive east on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue exit.
Take the Lincoln Avenue exit south to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue and go to Dorner Drive.
Turn right onto Dorner Drive.
Metered parking is available on Dorner Drive and in the gravel lot behind the parking garage on the corner of Dorner Drive and Gregory Drive.

From the east on I-74

Drive west on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue exit.
Take the Lincoln Avenue exit south to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue and go to Dorner Drive.
Turn right onto Droner Drive.
Metered parking is available on Dorner Drive and in the gravel lot behind the parking garage on the corner of Dorner Drive and Gregory Drive.

From the west on I-74

Drive east on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue Exit.
Take the Lincoln Avenue exit south to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue and go to Dorner Drive.
Turn right onto Dorner Drive
Metered parking is available on Dorner Drive and in the gravel lot behind the parking garage on the corner of Dorner Drive and Gregory Drive.

From the west on I-72

Drive east on I-72. As you arrive in Champaign, I-72 becomes University Avenue.
Follow University Avenue east through Champaign into Urbana to Lincoln Avenue
Make a right onto Lincoln Avenue and proceed south to PennsylvaniaAvenue.
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue and go to Dorner Drive.
Turn right onto Dorner Drive.
Metered parking is available on Dorner Drive and in the gravel lot behind the parking garage on the corner of Dorner Drive and Gregory Drive.

From Willard Airport on U.S. Route 45

When leaving Willard, turn left at the light off the airport road and onto Route 45.
Continue on 45 through Savoy to Champaign. Route 45 becomes Neil Street.
Turn right onto Florida Avenue and go to Fourth Street.
Turn left onto Fourth Street and go to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Turn right on Pennsylvania Avenue and go to Dorner Drive.
Turn left onto Dorner Drive.
Metered parking is available on Dorner Drive and in the gravel lot behind the parking garage on the corner of Dorner Drive and Gregory Drive.

Accommodations

Here is a list of available rooms.

UPDATE: There are more rooms added to the ihotel block. reference Igem workshop. Cll 318-347-8490 if you have any problems.

Hotels

[http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/accommodations.jhtml?ctyhocn=CMIILHX Hampton Inn]
- Room block under Courtney Evans / iGEM
- Rate: $139-179
- Contact: 1-217-337-1100
- Address: 1200 West University Avenue, Urbana

[http://www.stayatthei.com iHOTEL]
- Room block under "iGEM workshop" Block code "AIGEM"
- Rate: $109
- Contact: Meagan, (217) 819-5000
- Address: 1900 South 1st Street Champaign, IL 61820

Holiday Inn
- Room block under Courtney Evans / iGEM
- Rate: $129
- Address: 1001 W Killarney St, Urbana

Bed and Breakfasts (within walking distance)

[http://www.akademikabb.com/Akademika/AKADEMIKA_BED_AND_BREAKFAST.html Akademika]
- Rate: $120-$175
- Contact: Gloria
- Address: 714 W. Michigan Ave, Urbana

Hubert House
- Rate: $111 for all but one room
- Contact: Bennie Hubert, (217) 367-8793
- Address: 710 West Oregon Street, Urbana

More Hotel information will be added as blocks are reserved.

For Questions about hotels or local area, contact: Courtney Fuentes Evans
217-333-4672 office /318-347-8490 mobile
cfevans AT illinois DOT edu

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