2012 Maize Genetics Hotel and Travel Information:
Conference Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Hotel Reservations:
Please note that the Maize complete meeting package (CMP) price includes any taxes and parking; however, the automated confirmation from Doubletree will add on taxes and list prices for parking making it appear that it is extra. You will not be charged additional tax or parking over the CMP dates.
DoubleTree by Hilton - Maize Meeting Reservation
Doubletree Hotel Update - (afternoon, 1/31/2012):
The deadline for hotel reservations with the special meeting rate has been extended to February 14, or until the group block is sold out. Currently, only single bed rooms are available.
New! Waiting List for Doubles (afternoon, 1/31/2012):
We are hoping that ~20 additional double rooms will become available in the next few days. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for a room with two beds for two people, please email Angela Freemyer (muconf4@missouri.edu). The subject line of your message should state : "Maize Meeting, double room waiting list" . Be sure to include your full name and email address in the body of the message, and indicate whether you currently have a single room reserved. As double rooms become available, Angela will contact people on the list and clear them to register. We encourage you to register now for one of the available single rooms, as this may simplify the process of transferring your reservation later.
Day Meeting Package (added 1/31/2012):
For those wishing to lodge elsewhere or to attend only a portion of the meeting, a Day Meeting Package is available for $138/person/day. This includes all meals, snacks, etc but no lodging. You will be able to register for this option when you arrive at the conference. It is not possible to register for the Day Meeting Package ahead of time.
Package Breakdown:
Government Attendees Breakdown
Map:
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Light Rail Map:
See larger map.
Download PDF of the light rail map.
Directions:
Directions form Portland International Airport
- Max light rail (see map): Exit at Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave stop. The Red line leaves approximately every 15-18 minutes from 5:00am - 11:49pm. The trip takes about 25 minutes.
- Driving from the airport: take 205 South to I-84 West, Take Exit 1 Lloyd Center. Turn right on NE 11th.
Driving from points North and South
- From the south: Take I-5N exit 302A to Weidler Street. Go right on Weidler to NE 9th Avenue. Turn right on NE 9th Avenue to Multnomah. Turn left onto NE Multnomah to the hotel.
- From the north: Take I-5N exit 302A. Bear right onto N Vancouver Ave, and then immediately turn left onto N Weidler St. Turn right onto NE 9TH Ave. Turn left onto NE Multnomah St. to the hotel.
Transportation from Portland City Center
- Driving: Go East on SW Alder Street to the Morrison Bridge. Stay in the left lane over the bridge and merge left to I-5 North. Take Exit 302A to Weidler Street. Go right on Weidler to NE 9th Avenue. Right on NE 9th Avenue to Multnomah. Hotel entrance will be on the left.
- TriMet's MAX Light Rail:From any Downtown Portland MAX station, board the MAX Red line to Airport to the Lloyd Center/NE 11th Avenue MAX station.
Roommate Bulletin Board:
If you need to locate a roommate, please do so before submitting your lodging registration. A roommate link is located here:
Find a roommate.
International Attendees:
Those international attendees who require letters of invitation to facilitate visa processing may contact the meeting Chair, John Fowler. Be sure to include your name, official position title, and work address organized into a block that will be straightforward to use in the letter.
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 | Important Dates |
| Conference
| Date |
| Start Date
| 15 Mar 2012 |
| End Date
| 18 Mar 2012 |
| Deadlines
| Date |
| Housing
| 14 Feb 2012 |
| Registration Site
| 31 Jan 2012 |
| Financial Aid
| 31 Jan 2012 |
| Talk Submission
| Closed |
| Late poster
| Closed |
 | News & Information |
| Feb 13: | Update. Talk and poster submissions are now closed. Begining February 24th, last minute poster abstracts will be accepted. Abstracts received at this date will not be included in the printed abstract book, but will be included in the electronic version.
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| Jan 28: | Pioneer, a sponsor of the 2012 Maize Genetics Conference, announces that the 2012 ASPB-Pioneer Hi-Bred Graduate Student Fellowship competition is now accepting applications.
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| Jan 27: | MaGNET (Maize Genetics Network Enhancement via Travel) Award submission is now open.
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 | MaizeGDB tutorial |
New! MaizeGDB is offering hour long "How to" tutorials immediately before the Maize Meeting at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Sign up and learn more!
 | Meeting Organizers |
View the full Steering Committee |
