11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS

Application deadline November 5, 2013

FASEB will provide two categories of MARC travel fellowships for the Rocky 2013 Conference.

Please to read the information at the FASEB website for eligibility. >>CLICK HERE<<

1. Faculty/Mentors and Students Travel Award: Each award provides funding for one faculty member/mentor and up to two students or post- baccalaureates from a minority institution to participate in one of the selected national meetings or conferences. The faculty/mentor must nominate up to two students and/or post-baccalaureates who are pursuing research careers in a life sciences discipline. The application packet must be submitted by the Faculty/Mentor listed on the application form. We do not accept Faculty/Mentor and Students Travel Award applications from students.

• Application information is available HERE. (Scroll down the page and locate the Rocky 2013 meeting.)
• Application Form for Faculty/Mentors and Students Travel Award (Word document) >>CLICK HERE<<

2. Poster/Platform (Oral) Presenter Travel Award: Each award provides funding for one underrepresented minority* graduate/ undergraduate student, post-baccalaureate or postdoctoral fellow who is 1st author and has been selected to give an oral or poster presentation at one of the selected national meetings or conferences.

• Applications are available HERE. (Scroll down the page and locate the Rocky 2013 meeting.)
• Application Form for Student poster (Word Document) >>CLICK HERE<<

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11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

CONTACTS

Rocky Conference Coordinator
Stephanie Hagstrom
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352-665-1763

Registration Coordinator
Suzi Smith
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11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

KEY DATES FOR 2013

updated August 08, 2013

11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

SKIING INFORMATION

updated May 03, 2013

Lift Tickets
Discounted lift tickets are available through the conference registration (click here) and must be ordered in advance. Discounted group lift tickets may not be available on-site.

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On Location Rentals:
Present attached flyer (pdf) and receive 30% off (flyers will be available at the Rocky registration desk also).

11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Go directly to: Maps | Driving Directions | Ground Transportation | Airline Information | Other

TIPS FOR TRAVELING AT HIGH ALTITUDE
Aspen/Snowmass are 9,100 feet above sea level and Altitude sickness is something that visitors to Colorado commonly experience. Read tips for helping ease altitude sickness.
www.altituderesearch.org/traveling-to-altitude

MAPS

• Lodging Map (.pdf)
• Snowmass Shopping Area Map (.pdf)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Independence Pass is closed in December, please do not attempt to drive through Leadville

From Denver & Eagle Airports and all points east of Aspen:

1. Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs.
2. Take Exit 116 at Glenwood Springs, follow the signs for Hwy. 82 (right at 1st traffic light, right again at 2nd traffic light, onto Grand Ave./Hwy. 82, crossing bridge over Colorado River), toward Aspen.
3. Follow Hwy. 82 for approximately 38 miles. DO NOT turn at the first sign for Snowmass (note mileage); this will take you to "Old Snowmass." Follow the signs for Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area.
4. Turn right onto Brush Creek Road at the traffic light, following signs toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area.
5. At traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Brush Creek Rd for another 2 miles
6. Turn left onto Wood Rd./Wood Run Rd. (turn left to stay on Wood Rd.)
7. Hotel on the left: Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO 81615 (970) 923-8000
   

Directions From Colorado Springs:

1. Take I-25 North from Colorado Springs about 70 miles
   to Exit 194 (C470 West)
2. Take C470 West to I-70 West
3. Go to Step 1 (above) under "From Denver & Eagle Airports and all
   points east of Aspen:"

Map of Aspen

Map of the United States

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM DENVER AIRPORT TO ASPEN

CoMtnExpress direct to Viceroy Hotel
1-800-267-0851
Stops in Vail and at individual hotels in Aspen and Snowmass. Various stops.

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AIRLINE INFORMATION
If traveling by air to the conference, you have three options.

1. Fly to Denver and drive to Aspen/Snowmass (approx. 220 miles). -
   http://flydenver.com for airport/airline information and ground
   transportation options.
2. Fly directly to Aspen/Snowmass Airport - www.flyaspensnowmass.com
3. Fly to Eagle/Vail airport and drive to Aspen/Snowmass (approx. 55 miles)
   - http://flyvail.com for airport/airline information, ground transportation
   options and driving directions to Snowmass.

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Other helpful information.

Viceroy Hotel : www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass
Travel Information: www.flyaspensnowmass.com
Colorado Tourism: www.colorado.com

Viceroy Hotel - Hotel transportation is provided complimentary to the Viceroy Hotel (conference hotel) from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. Advance reservations for the shuttle are not required, a telephone is available at the airport to request shuttle service.

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CONFERENCE HOTEL

Updated July 31, 2013

ROCKY 2013 TO BE HELD IN SNOWMASS

VICEROY HOTEL
130 Wood Road
Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 USA
Phone: +1 970 923 8000
Fax: +1 970 923 8001

viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass

Viceroy Hotel named the World's Best Places to Stay in Colorado, 2012 Gold List - Condé Nast Traveler

The Viceroy Hotel is a Luxury Snowmass Ski resort steps from the new Snowmass Base Village. There is ski-in/ski out to the Snowmass ski area and only seven miles from Aspen.

Transportation within Snowmass Village is easy and free, with frequent service at the Village Bus Stop. Buses to Aspen leave from the end of the Snowmass Village mall.

MAPS

• Lodging Map (.pdf)
• Snowmass Shopping Area Map (.pdf)

RESERVATIONS

On-line reservations: *****Click Here"*****
GROUP CODE: Rocky2013

Telephone Reservations: 1 877 235 7577 or +1 970 923 8000
GROUP CODE: Rocky2013

Taxes: The hotel rates will be subject to all state, county and city taxes in effect at the time of the Rocky 2013 meeting. State tax is currently 12.8% and is subject to change.

Group Room Rates: Single occupancy $105.00 per night, Double occupancy $140.00 per night (limited double rooms available, book early). Roll away beds are available upon request.

Room rate includes Round trip Aspen airport transfers, WI-fi access, complimentary fitness studio access. Resort fees have been waived for the Rocky attendees.

Deposit/Payment Policy: A 50% deposit of room and tax for entire booking is due upon reservation. The remaining balance will be charged upon departure or within 7 days of arrival whichever is first.

Cancellation: Cancellations within 7 days of arrival will be charged the FULL length of stay. Prior to 7 days 50% of full length of stay.

Check in time: 4:00pm Check out time: 11:00am

Parking: $15.00 per day

SPECIAL GROUP PACKAGES: PLAN AN ACADEMIC RETREAT! Earn a Suite Upgrade AND Free Food or Ski Lift Tickets PLUS one additional student registration at no charge with paid attendance of 10 or more from one school! Click HERE for details.

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PROMOTION

Updated November 30, 2013

>>Click here to download the conference flyer (.pdf)<<

11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

ACADEMIC RETREAT - An Affordable Opportunity

Plan an off-site retreat, bring your colleagues to Rocky and SAVE!

This is the perfect opportunity to roll your conference attendance funds into a very affordable academic group retreat experience in the spectacular setting of the Colorado Rocky Mountains - during ski season!

Rocky registration rates are among the most reasonable in computational biology, the conference hotel accommodations are under $105 per night, single occupancy.  This makes for a very affordable retreat for groups.

Schools who have participated in the past combined the experience of attending Rocky for education and group activities on the slopes, at the hotel, and in Snowmass and Aspen Villages. Education and bonding were abundantly fun and memorable, and all left with a renewed sense of inspiration and collaboration. Rocky 2013 offers academic retreats* the following group package benefits (3 available):

• One free student registration
• One free suite upgrade ($200 minimum savings)
• Two free ski lift tickets per group or $100 food & beverage credit at the conference hotel
• Special scheduling of flash presentations for all members of the group to ensure a full morning or afternoon can be spent outside the conference for a group activity if desired (activity not included)

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or a customized package for your academic group today!

*Academic retreats are defined as a minimum of 10 or more paid Rocky conference attendees from the same school, staying in the conference hotel a minimum of two nights (single or double occupancy), and utilizing at least 5 sleeping rooms per night. All academic retreat offers noted above must be secured by November 15.