2015 AIChE Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference

Aerial view of Campus
We are excited to host the 2015 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference here at the University of Colorado in beautiful 91福利社, CO!

Dates: April 17-19, 2015

Conference Booklet

Maps

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 17th
TimeEventLocation
3:00-6:00pmConference Check-InJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building (JSCBB) main lobby
3:00-6:00pmOutdoor Activities & Building ToursJSCBB west field; tours start in registration desk in main lobby
6:00-8:00pmBuffet Style DinnerJSCBB main lobby

8:00-11:30pm

Glenn Miller Ballroom on campus at UMC (free)

Saturday, April 18th
TimeEventLocation
7:00-8:00amRegistration ContinuesEngineering Center Lobby
8:00-9:00amPresidents MeetingEngineering Center, ECCR 135
8:00-11:00amPaper CompetitionEngineering Center, ECCR 151 and 155
8:00-11:00amWorkshopsEngineering Center, ECCR 150 and 105
10:00-11:00amChem-E-Car Check-In & Chem-E-Car Poster SetupCarlson Gym (map for equipment drop-off)
11:00am-12:00pmChem-E-Car Poster JudgingCarlson Gym
12:00-1:00pmLunchCarlson Gym
1:00-4:00pmChem-E-Car CompetitionCarlson Gym
1:00-4:00pmCareer Mini-FairCarlson Gym (map for equipment drop-off)
4:30-6:30pmChem-E JeopardyMATH 100
7:00-10:00pmAwards BanquetJSCBB; Keynote Speaker: Professor Al Weimer (Abstract)
Sunday, April 19th
TimeEventLocation
9:00amHike at ChautauquaMeet in

Transportation

Excited to explore 91福利社 during the conference, but don鈥檛 have any transportation? 91福利社 has various options available! Listed below are some alternative modes of transportation:

Buff Bus Routs
Public Transportation

  • Buff Bus:The Buff Bus is a great and free option to get around campus. The picture to the right shows the route and stops. If you are on main campus, to get to the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building you can request the bus driver to stop at stop #8 and follow Colorado Ave East to JSCBB. Want to track the Buff Bus and know when the next Buff Bus will be arriving? Visit:
  • RTD Buses: There are plenty of buses that run throughout 91福利社 as well. Use or download Transit Tracker 鈥 Denver (RTD) on your phone to find the nearest bus stop and find your way around town. Typical local fares are $2.25 or you can purchase Day Passes online at 听

Taxi Services

  • 91福利社 Yellow Cab:Yellow cab operates 24/7, and there is a cab stand at 11th and Pearl if you are on Pearl Street. Call 303-777-7777 to schedule a ride.
    • Rates: $2.50 first 1/9 mile or fraction thereof, $2.25 each additional 1 mile, $0.375 each minute of waiting time, $1.00 extra person charge.
  • Lyft or Uber: These are other 鈥渢axi鈥 like services available in the 91福利社 area. For these services, the app must be downloaded to your cell phone and payments are made prior to the ride using a debit card registered account.
    • Uber Rates: $2.14 base fare plus $0.19 per minute and $1.57 per mile for uberX rides; $7 base fare plus $0.30 per minute and 3.05 per mile for UberBLACK rides. Rates are subject to periodic "price surges" when demand outpaces supply.
    • Lyft Rates: $1.13 base charge, $5.00 cancellation penalty, $5.00 cost minimum, $1.41 cost per mile, $0.17 cost per minute, $1.70 trust and safety fee. Rates are subject to 鈥淧rime Time鈥 multiplier during times of high demand.听

Conference Registration

Please register individually for the conference here (note: link coming in January) and register for the Paper Competition and Chem-E-Car Competition as indicated in the respective sections below.

  • Early Registration Before February 1 ~ $60/person
  • Open Registration: February 1 - April 1 ~ $70/person
  • Late Registration: April 1 - April 18 ~ $80/person听

~ In lieu of a fee, we hope you will considering judging one of more of the following:

  • Paper Competition
  • Chem-E-Car Safety
  • Chem-E-Car Poster Competition听

Lodging

Note: conference rate for the Best Western ended 30 days prior to the event.

Hotel:

  • Group Code: call听800-233-8469听and reference code " AIChE Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference"
  • Group Rates:听$109 for a room with one King bed up to 2 adults, 2 children per room; $114 for a room with two queen beds up to 2 adults, 2 children per room. Additional adult in either room type is $5 per adult, maximum 4 persons per room.
  • Method of reservation: Guests will make own reservations and guarantee with individual credit cards. Unconfirmed rooms in block will be released 30 days prior to arrival.
  • Check in: 3:00 PM听 ~听 Check out: 11:00 AM
  • Complimentary hot breakfast served 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM 鈥 Includes: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juices, 3 cereals, English muffins, bagels, doughnuts, assorted fresh fruit, and coffee.
  • During your visit, enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, free in-room high speed internet access, 40 inch LCD tvs with 60 HD channels, and 24-hour business center. Other guest facilities include pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness facility, and conference center.
  • Pictures of the hotel are located at听
  • Transportation from airport
    • RTD Bus service鈥 drops off 陆 mile from the hotel ($13 each way)
    • 91福利社 Green Ride Shuttle 鈥搕o the front door of the hotel ($27 each way / $50 round trip) 303-997-0238

Undergraduate Research Paper Competition

Each school may submit up to TWO papers (registered separately, $75 each).

Deadline to register your paper: 5pm on Friday, April 3.

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Chem-E-Car Competition

Each school may submit TWO (2) Chem-E-Cars to the competition (registered separately, $75 each). The first two cars submitted per school will be accepted; subsequent school submissions will not be accepted.

Tentative deadline to register your Chem-E-Car (subject to change): 5pm on Friday, March 13.

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ChemE Jeopardy

To help us estimate the number of teams participating, .听

Sponsors

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

Gold Level

Chevron
ExxonMobile

Silver Level

Aecom
Shell
P&G
NREL
Flagship Biosciences
CordenPharma

Conference Contacts:

  • Student Chair: Mari Leivan (mari.leivan@colorado.edu)
  • Advisor: Dr. Wendy Young (wendy.young@colorado.edu)听

We look forward to seeing you all at the conference!

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