Conference Venue

The conference will be held at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL), Tallahassee, FL. NHMFL develops and operates high magnetic field facilities that scientists use for research in physics, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, geochemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and engineering. It is the only facility of its kind in the United States and one of only nine in the world. It is the largest and highest powered magnet laboratory, outfitted with the world's most comprehensive assortment of high-performing magnet systems. The NHMFL at FSU houses the main facilities of the laboratory in a 330,000 sq. ft. complex that is one block from the joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and 2.5 miles from the FSU main campus. Directions and maps to the NHMFL are available on the Web site.

Hotel Reservations

Wingate Inn       (behind Days Inn by the corner of North Monroe just south of I-10)
2516 Lakeshore Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(800) 228-1000 (US and Canada)
(850) 553-4400 (International)
Fax: (850) 553-4410

A block of rooms has been reserved for the workshops at $79/night. Please ask for rooms under "neutron workshops" and make reservations before April 26 to get the $79 rate. Complimentary airport and office shuttle service is available 7:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. daily. Please schedule transportation needs in advance when possible. Complimentary daily deluxe 36+ item continental breakfast, Happy Hour Monday through Thursday, fitness room with whirlpool, swimming pool, local calls and long-distance access, and 24-hour, self-service business center which includes high-speed Internet access, fax, copier, and printer. Free in-room amenities include microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, safe, cordless phone, and high-speed Internet access, two-line speakerphone with data port, voice mail, and conference call capabilities.

Transportation to Workshop

Transportation to and from the NHMFL on May 10, 11, and 12 will be provided. If you choose to rent a car, please allow 20 minutes for the drive to the laboratory.