About From early studies on the timing of plant germination and bird migration to the more recent search for the molecular mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, the concepts of biological clocks and periodicities have been important to many areas of biology, including ecology, evolutionary biology, zoology, plant physiology, animal behavior, molecular biology, and biomedicine. Indeed, studies of biological rhythms continue to increase in currency due to their integral role in human health, the processes of aging, and the ability of plants, animals, and humans to adapt to challenges of a changing natural and built environment. Although there are certainly aspects of such studies that go back to the ancients and important work dates from the nineteenth century, we have a special interest in looking at biological rhythm research as a case study for how to go about investigating an area of relatively recent science. Planning Committee:
Jole Shackelford Tulley Long
Sally Gregory Kohlstedt
Jennifer Gunn
Maggie Hofius
Frank Barnwell
If you have questions about the conference, contact Jole Shackelford shack001@umn.edu return to top of pageConference participants 11 May 2012  Program
Conference RegistrationRegistration is requested by April 30, 2012 Please email Maggie Hofius hofiu002@umn.edu if you have problems registering.
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Travel InformationConference Location:
University of Minnesota
125 Nolte Center
315 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Campus Maps: http://campusmaps.umn.edu/tc/
Public Transportation:
Coming from the airport, downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota are easy to get to using public transportation. A light rail line runs between the airport and downtown Minneapolis with transfer points to buses along the way. Light rail stations are located at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey terminals of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For more information about public transportation in the Twin Cities see http://metrotransit.org/Parking Information: If you plan to drive to the conference, we recommend the following campus parking locations. All of these facilities are open both Friday and Saturday during the conference and accept cash, check, or credit card. 1) Church Street Garage, 80 Church Street SE The closest parking facility to the Nolte Center. Hourly parking. $12 maximum per day. 2) 4th Street Ramp, 1625 4th Street SE 2 blocks from the Nolte Center. Hourly parking. $12 maximum on Friday, $6 maximum on Saturday. 3) Lot 37, 1811 5th Street SE 4-5 blocks from the Nolte Center, $4 flat daily rate. For more information, visit the University of Minnesota's Parking and Transportation Services website at http://www1.umn.edu/pts/ Accommodations: Several hotels are located in close proximity to the university, including the following: ALoft Minneapolis 900 Washington Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 553415 612-455-8400
University Hotel Minneapolis 615 Washington Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-379-8888 1-800-822-6757 Holiday Inn Minneapolis Metrodome 1500 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 1-800-423-0908 2407 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-623-3999 |
