Local Info

How to get to Ames

If you drive, you will figure it out using google maps. If you fly, use Des Moines International Airpot (DSM). Transport between DSM and Ames is provided by https://www.executiveexpress.biz/. It seems that Uber has a competitive price too but it has not been tested. It might be cost and time effective to rent a car at the airport. If you have a private plane, you may fly directly to Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) - but we do not reimburse such travel.

Hotel

If we booked accommodation for you, it is at Sleep Inn in Ames for Friday night and Saturday night. There is a public bus Cyride between the hotel and the department, line 1 RED. If you have car, parking on campus is free during the weekend. For a map of parking lots, see https://www.fpm.iastate.edu/maps/ and check the parking lots in the left menu. Or just click here for the map around Carver Hall. If we are not booking accommodation for you, Sleep Inn or Hilton Garden Inn Ames are close to where the other participants might be staying.

Conference Days

The conference will happen in Carver Hall, the building with math department. The main room will be Carver 305. There will be some refreshments ready in the morning (such as donuts, coffee,...) and main talks. We plan for one coffee break in the morning and one in the afternoon. On Sunday, we will have morning food and one morning coffee break.

Evening Social

Sleep Inn (the hotel) is located right next to Perfect Games. For only food with no games, West Towne Pub could do. Both are located within walking distance (across a parking lot).

Internet

ISU is part of Eduroam. Visitors can aslo connect to ISU network and create a guest account that is valid for three days.