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There is no charge to attend.
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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.


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

Detailed agenda will be provided soon.

General agenda as follows:

  • Saturday
    • Registration / breakfast (provided)
    • iGEM HQ introduction
    • Team introductions
    • Lunch (provided)
    • Workshop topics
    • Dinner (provided)
  • Sunday
    • Breakfast (provided)
    • Continue workshop topics
    • Lunch (provided)
    • Continue workshop topics
    • Discussion / Q & A


Travel Information

The IGB is located at 1206 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, Illinois.


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.


Hotels

  • Hampton Inn
    • Room block under Courtney Evans / iGEM
    • Rate: $139-179
    • Contact: 1-217-337-1100
    • Address: 1200 West University Avenue, Urbana


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


Bed and Breakfasts (within walking distance)

  • 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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