CAAGTUS 2024
Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry in TUcSon
The University of Arizona, May 4-5, 2024
CAAGTUS aims to improve contacts and foster collaborations among researchers in Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry located in Arizona and its neighboring states. Its main purposes are to stimulate new directions of research, to provide opportunities to junior researchers to share their work, and to provide a venue for networking and collaboration in the southwest.
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Location: Environment & Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) Building, room S395, main campus of the University of Arizona, Tucson. (Click here for a map of the campus.)
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Please contact caagtus-2024@math.arizona.edu if you have any questions.
Registration: Please register for the conference here.
Deadline for registration is April 20.
Deadline for funding requests/abstracts is March 29.
Note: Registration is now closed.
Accommodation: Participants should make their own arrangements directly with the hotel of their choice. We have reserved a block of rooms at Aloft Tucson University (1900 E. Speedway Blvd). In order to be included in the block with the discounted rate, you must make your reservation by April 3, 2024 and use this link for online reservation.
Travel: The University of Arizona campus is located east of the downtown core of the city. The venue of CAAGTUS is Environment & Natural Resources 2 Building within the main campus of the University of Arizona.
By air: Tucson has one major airport, which is Tucson International Airport (TUS). The airport is about 8-10 miles from the University of Arizona. Car rental services are available at Tucson International Airport. Shuttle service is also available to and from TUS. The closest hub airport to Tucson is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) which is about 110 miles from the University. Shuttle services are available to Tucson through several providers such as Flixbus, Groome Transpotation and Amtrak.
By car: https://www.arizona.edu/directions-ua
Getting to campus: There are various options depending on your starting point. For maps, schedules and fares, follow the link to the Tucson Public Transportation. There is also Streetcar in Tucson.
Local Restaurants: There are some great places to grab a bite or a drink near the campus
1. Jimmy John’s - Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips
2. Oriental Express Restaurant - No-nonsense counter serve with dine-in tables, offering Chinese-American classics like lo mein
3. Snakes & Lattes Tucson - Serves vegetarian dishes
4. Agave House - Mexican cuisine, great selection of cocktails
5. Berry Greens Juice Bar - Serves vegan dishes
6. Fuku Sushi - A menu of classic & creative sushi & small plates with outdoor lounge seating in a lively setting
7. Bacio Italiano - Has live music
8. Saigon Phở - U of Arizona-area nook for Vietnamese staples such as noodle soups & boba tea, plus veggie options
9. The Blind Pig - Serves great cocktails
10. Chipotle Mexican Grill - Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls
11. The Buffalo Spot - Tucson - Laid-back joint serving up signature buffalo fries along with chicken wings, ribs & classic sides
12. Illegal Pete's - Tucson - Offbeat destination supplying burritos & other quick Mexican grub, plus a full bar
13. Frog & Firkin - Import- & craft beer-focused British pub offering bar food, pool, darts & occasional live music
14. No Anchovies - Pizza joint crafting specialty pies in a compact dining room with bench seating & a full bar
15. Bourbon Bent - Has live music
16. Turkish Kebab House - Outdoor sitting, serves vegetarian dishes
17. Arabic Express - Mediterranean restaurant
18. Geronimo Restaurant - Outdoor sitting, serves vegetarian dishes
19. Gentle Ben's Brewing - Near-campus brewpub with plenty of custom beers, brew-friendly eats & outdoor seating
20. Kababeque Indian Grill - Casual Indian outfit cooking up kebabs, curries & other specialties for dine-in, takeout & delivery
21. Jimmys Pita & Poke - Outdoor sitting, serves vegetarian dishes
22. Pei Wei Asian Kitchen - Counter-serve Pan-Asian chain for health-conscious noodle & rice dishes & more
Local Hiking Spots: In case people are interested, we can check out one of the popular hiking spots in Tucson on Sunday afternoon.
Tumamoc Hiking Trail - Tumamoc Hill Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead - 1300 South Clearwell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713
Sentinel Peak Park ("A" Mountain) - 1001 Sentinel Peak Rd S, Tucson, AZ 85745
Robles Trailhead - 2680 W Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746
Explorer Trailhead - 5975 W Western Way Cir, Tucson, AZ 85713
Pima County 36th Street Trailhead - 3280 W 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713
Painted Hills Trailhead - 3590 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745
CAAGTUS is supported by the National Science Foundation.
Conference administrator: Aubrey Mouradian, Celine Teso
Organizers: Zhengning Hu, Debaditya Raychaudhury, Arvind Suresh
Advisory committee: Yi Hu, Kirti Joshi, Doug Ulmer