Information about Austin, Texas:
Transportation: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Click here for transportation information to/from the airport.
Campus Shuttle Map: The Jackson School of Geosciences is labeled GEO, just to the left of the center message that states "23rd Street See Inset Below."
Conference Hotel:
The Austin Doubletree Hotel
6505 IH-35 North, Austin, Texas, United States 78752-4346
Tel: 1-512-454-3737
Fax: 1-512-454-6915
Available for a discounted rate of $129/night single or double occupancy.
Call the hotel and mention the “UT Austin Symposium” or use the Group/Corporate code of “USY” on the website reservation system.
(There are many Doubletrees in the Austin area; be sure to choose this specific property for the discounted rate).
The rate is available for April 27 check-in and May 1 check-out.
After the Symposium:
The Dallas Mineral Show is May 2-4, 2008. This show is becoming a huge event for some of the top mineral dealers, collectors, and aficionados world-wide. Carpools to the event can be organized. Be sure to mention your interest to the organizers during the symposium.
Around Austin: