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- | == | + | == 2006 Jamboree Location and Directions == |
+ | [[Image:IGEM 2006 Map.jpg|thumb|MIT campus in vicinity of Stata Center]] | ||
- | == | + | The Jamboree will be held at MIT's [http://web.mit.edu/evolving/buildings/stata/index.html Stata Center], also known as Building 32. Click [http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=32&mapsearch=go here] for a map of campus and directions to MIT. |
- | + | == Accommodations == | |
- | + | Hotels around MIT are expensive ($250-$350), but lower rates (about $120) can be found nearby, within a short cab or subway ride. | |
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+ | === Hotel@MIT === | ||
+ | *The [http://www.hotelatmit.com Hotel@MIT] (20 Sidney St, Cambridge,(617) 577-0200) is excellent and close to campus (see map above). There is a block of rooms reserved at a '''special rate of $189.00''', available until '''October 3rd, 2006'''. If you call the hotel, request the iGEM Jamboree guest rate. You can also book online by following these instructions: | ||
# Go to [http://www.hotelatmit.com hotel@mit] website | # Go to [http://www.hotelatmit.com hotel@mit] website | ||
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# A reservation and confirmation code will be provided and the reservation will be coded to the group block. | # A reservation and confirmation code will be provided and the reservation will be coded to the group block. | ||
+ | === Other Hotels === | ||
- | *The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is a good choice for nearby accommodation. | + | *The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is also a good choice for nearby accommodation. |
*The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Sata Center | *The [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel] is a block away from the Sata Center | ||
*[http://www.radisson.com/cambridgema The Radisson Hotel] (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata, and has less expensive rooms. | *[http://www.radisson.com/cambridgema The Radisson Hotel] (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata, and has less expensive rooms. | ||
+ | *A list of '''temporary housing''' near MIT can be found [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html here], or check major travel web sites (Travelocity, Expedia, or Hotels.com) for other accommodation options.''<br> | ||
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- | * On Saturday, there will be a | + | * Presentations will be 20 minutes per team plus an additional 5 minutes for questions and 5 minutes to set up the next team. |
- | * On Sunday, the three finalists for the grand prize will repeat | + | * On Saturday, there will be a group photo taken. |
- | * Box lunches will be provided Sunday and teams are urged to stay and compare notes, but | + | * On Sunday, the three finalists for the grand prize will repeat their presentations for everyone. |
- | + | * Box lunches will be provided Sunday and teams are urged to stay and compare notes, but are otherwise free to depart. | |
- | + | == Attendance Roster == | |
- | == | + | Prelimary headcounts are available at the [[Jamboree Attendance]] page |
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+ | == External Site == | ||
- | + | The iGEM 2006 external web site can be found [http://igem2006.com here]. | |
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- | == | + | == 2005 Jamboree == |
- | + | Archived information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found [[Jamboree 2005|here]]. | |
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+ | <hr> | ||
+ | <font size=1; color="LightSlateGray">iGEM Competition c/o 32 Vassar Street, Room 314, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 258 5244 | <font size=1; color="Green"> Join iGEM </font> | Support iGEM </font> |
Revision as of 16:06, 1 October 2006
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2006 Jamboree Location and Directions
The Jamboree will be held at MIT's Stata Center, also known as Building 32. Click here for a map of campus and directions to MIT.
Accommodations
Hotels around MIT are expensive ($250-$350), but lower rates (about $120) can be found nearby, within a short cab or subway ride.
Hotel@MIT
- The Hotel@MIT (20 Sidney St, Cambridge,(617) 577-0200) is excellent and close to campus (see map above). There is a block of rooms reserved at a special rate of $189.00, available until October 3rd, 2006. If you call the hotel, request the iGEM Jamboree guest rate. You can also book online by following these instructions:
- Go to hotel@mit website
- Click on Reservations (bottom left of screen) – this will redirect you to the Doubletree.com website
- At the Doubletree.com/Hotel @ MIT website, select dates/smoking preferences/bed type and departure dates
- At group/convention code prompt, load JMB
- A reservation and confirmation code will be provided and the reservation will be coded to the group block.
Other Hotels
- The Boston Marriott Cambridge (2 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, (617) 494-6600) is also a good choice for nearby accommodation.
- The Kendall Hotel is a block away from the Sata Center
- The Radisson Hotel (777 Memorial Drive) is about a mile from the Stata, and has less expensive rooms.
- A list of temporary housing near MIT can be found here, or check major travel web sites (Travelocity, Expedia, or Hotels.com) for other accommodation options.
Schedule
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Attendance RosterPrelimary headcounts are available at the Jamboree Attendance page External SiteThe iGEM 2006 external web site can be found here. 2005 JamboreeArchived information about the 2005 Jamboree can be found here. iGEM Competition c/o 32 Vassar Street, Room 314, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 258 5244 | Join iGEM | Support iGEM ViewsPersonal tools |