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2010 NSF EFRI Grantees Conference
Mar 18, 2010 - Mar 19, 2010
Westin Arlington Gateway , Arlington, VA

Travel Planning Information

The Westin Arlington Gateway is easily accessible via public transportation if you are traveling through Washington Reagan National Airport.  Take the Yellow Line Metro going towards Fort Totten.  At the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station, change to the Orange Line traveling to Vienna.  Disembark at the Ballston Metro station.

Click here for a map of the hotel neighborhood, where (A) is the Ballston Metro Station, (B) is the Westin Arlington Gateway, and (C) is the National Science Foundation.

If you plan to travel through Washington Dulles International Airport or Baltimore/Washington International Airport, we recommend either taking a taxi or pre-arranging shuttle transportation, as Metro service to and from these facilities is not yet available.  Approximate one-way taxi fares are $50 - $60 for Dulles and $55 - $75 for BWI.  The SuperShuttle also serves both of these airports.

Climate and Attire

March weather in the Metropolitan DC area averages a high of 56° F and an average low of 37° F.  March can also be one of the rainier months, so please check your favorite weather source before packing and traveling. Business and business-casual attire are both appropriate for the meeting, and we remind you to bring what you may need to utilized the Westin’s exercise facilities or just to walk around the town.

Meals

The Conference will provide two continental breakfasts, a working lunch, morning and afternoon breaks, and the Thursday evening reception.  Outside of the conference, the immediate neighborhood offers myriad options for dinner and entertainment, and, of course, Washington DC is a short taxi or Metro ride away.

Cancellations and Transferability

Cancellations must be made in writing (email is fine) no later than Thursday, March 11, 2010, in order to be refunded less a $25 administration fee.  Registrations are transferable as well; please let us know who is replacing whom, so the onsite materials can be accurate.  If you must cancel your attendance, please send an email to Louise Robson as soon as possible and before March 11. Cancellations after March 11 are not refundable.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Ryan at 262-334-3844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Safe and happy travels!