Logistics for Ocean Model Development, Data-driven Parameterizations, and Machine Learning in Ocean Models of the Earth System
The information below will be updated frequently.
Meeting Venue
The workshop will take place in the Main Seminar Room at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab located at 1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO (Mesa Lab Map).
Lodging
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street - Room rate block valid through 8/28
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 442-0160
Book using this link to access the room rate block
We also recommend the following hotel:
Fairfield Inn and Suites Boulder
5397 S Boulder Rd, Boulder, CO, 80303
(720) 673-8900
Complimentary Bus Service to the Mesa Lab
A bus service specific to this workshop will pick up participants at the Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street and Fairfield Inn & Suites Boulder to bring them to the Mesa Lab and back. Below is a bus time table:
| Pickup Hyatt Place | Pickup Fairfield Inn & Suites | Drop off Mesa Lab | Pick up Mesa Lab | Drop off Fairfield Inn & Suites | Drop off Hyatt Place | |
| September 9th | 7:15 am | 7:25 am | 7:30 am | 7:30 pm | 7:35 pm | 7:40 pm |
| September 10th | 7:30 am | 7:40 am | 7:45 am | 7:40 pm | 7:45 pm | 7:50 pm |
| September 11th | 7:30 am | 7:40 am | 7:45 am | 5:15 pm | 5:20 pm | 5:25 pm |
| September 12th | 7:30 am | 7:40 am | 7:45 am | 5:10 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:20 pm |
Getting There
The AB1 Bus travels from DEN to several stops in Boulder. The $10 ticket is valid for one day of transportation.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is a ~45 minute drive to the Mesa Lab NSF NCAR campus.
UBER/Lyft trips from the airport to Boulder are $70-$100, depending on the time.
Other Ground Transportation Information
Technology
Complimentary Wi-Fi and plug-in points for charging will be available in the meeting spaces.
Posters
The closest printer is FedEx Office, Print & Ship Center - Boulder. You are responsible for printing your own poster.
The poster boards will be a standard 4 feet horizontal by 6 feet vertical (122 cm x 182 cm). We recommend posters are designed to fit in that space.
Virtual Participation
We aim to provide a seamless experience for both in-person and virtual participants. Additional information will be provided to you via email as we approach the workshop dates.
Visa Invitation Letters
For international attendees who require an invitation letter to attend the workshop, please contact Alyssa Johnson (ajohnson@usclivar.org) to make a formal request.
BCycle
UCAR has arranged free access for using BCycle electric bicycles for local use, with docking stations at Center Green and near all three suggested hotels. Below are instructions on how to use the bicycles.
- Click here to sign up for BCycle
- Choose “Monthly Pass”
- Enter promo code UCAR30 and your email address to register for free
- Continue the registration process, making sure to deselect the auto-renewal feature to avoid being charged full price upon expiration of your pass
- Confirm that your total is $0 before finalizing your new account
- Download the BCycle App to get directions to the closest available bike and to unlock the bike for your use
Local Tourist Information
Informal Pre-Workshop Gathering
We will meet from 6-7:30pm on Sunday, September 8th at Sanitas Brewing Company, 3550 Frontier Ave ste a, Boulder, CO 80301 for an informal, unsponsored gathering. Please note, in the United States, it is customary to tip at least 18% on food services.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the US CLIVAR Program. These values will be reflected through the planning and execution of the workshop.