From cf9f4ebba1716df6ccb3904dc4f5070f7f3acd81 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Kirby Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:46:36 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Firedrake USA'25 Web page update (#3942) * Update web page (hotel block, campus map), typo * abstract submission --------- Co-authored-by: David A. Ham Co-authored-by: Connor Ward --- docs/source/firedrake_usa_25.rst | 22 ++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/source/firedrake_usa_25.rst b/docs/source/firedrake_usa_25.rst index e1d7a2b293..8cac5f4a9c 100644 --- a/docs/source/firedrake_usa_25.rst +++ b/docs/source/firedrake_usa_25.rst @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ The conference will begin with a tutorial session on the morning of 28 February Conference venue ---------------- -The conference will take place in the Bill Daniel Student Center in Room 202 in the heart of the Baylor campus. +The conference will take place in the Bill Daniel Student Center in Room 202 in the heart of the Baylor campus. A `campus map `__ is available online, and both Apple Maps and Google Maps accurately locate the Bill Daniel Student Center. Accommodation ------------- -We will be reserving a room block in a hotel near campus. More information to follow. +We have reserved a block of hotel rooms at SpringHill Suites Waco, about a 15 minute walk from the Bill Daniel Student Center. Follow `this link `__ to hold your room. The group rate is only available until 20 January 2025. Conference dinner @@ -53,9 +53,9 @@ The registration fees are as follows: :widths: 25 50 :header-rows: 0 - * - Student + * - Student: - $50 - * - Non-student + * - Non-student: - $200 The `SIAM Texas-Louisiana Section `__ is providing some support for students currently attending universities in Texas or Louisiana to attend. @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Conference registration is coming soon. Abstract submission ------------------- -Abstract submission will open soon via Easy Chair. +Abstracts can be submitted `via EasyChair `__. @@ -79,17 +79,11 @@ The conference has been kindly supported by the SIAM TX-LA Section and EPSRC. Travel to Waco -------------- -* By air +* By air: Waco has a small airport. There is daily service between Waco and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via American Airlines. - Waco has a small airport. There is daily service between Waco and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via American Airlines. +* By ground: We are less than two hours by car from the Dallas and Austin airports, and just under three hours from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Additionally, Waco is reachable by bus services such as Greyhound and FlixBus. -* By ground - - We are less than two hours by car from the Dallas and Austin airports, and just under three hours from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Additionally, Waco is reachable by bus services such as Greyhound and FlixBus. - -* Parking on campus - - Baylor has plenty of visitor parking for your personal or rental vehicle, but conslut `these instructions __` and make sure to `register your vehicle __`. +* Parking on campus: Baylor has plenty of visitor parking for your personal or rental vehicle, but consult `these instructions `__ and make sure to `register your vehicle `__.