45TH MEETING OF THE DIVISION FOR PLANETARY SCIENCES
Denver, CO, 6-11 October 2013
http://aas.org/meetings/45th-meeting-division-planetary-sciences
1. Register Now for the Best Rates
Registration is open and early registration rates are available for the Denver DPS meeting through 23 July. DPS Members can save a minimum of $60 by registering now on line or by:
Phone: 202-328-2010 ext. 106
Fax: 202-234-7850
Regular Registration: 24 July – 5 September 2013 Late Registration: 6 September – 19 September 2013
Register by 23 July to receive the discounted rate! Rates increase on 24 July 2013.
2. Hotel Information
DPS has secured rooms at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel.
Room Rates:
Single and Double rooms: $185
Triple Occupancy: $200
Quad Occupancy: $215
Government Rate: $141
Reservations can be made online using the following link https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1304305150&key=298A0 or by calling 303-893-333
Government reservation must be submitted via the online AAS reservation form http://aas.org/content/dps-denver-government-hotel-reservation-form
The deadline to make reservations is 3 September 2013. Booking outside of our reserved block results in significant increase in meeting costs for everyone.
3. Calling all Volunteers!
The American Astronomical Society and DPS are looking for volunteers to help out at the 45th Meeting of DPS in Denver, CO. We love getting help from undergrads, grads, postdocs, and local amateur astronomers at our meetings: to supervise sessions, help at registration, usher at events, and various other odd (but greatly appreciated) jobs. This is a great chance to meet and mingle with your peers, get up to date on the newest science, and pick up some cool freebies in the Exhibit Hall.
Volunteers that sign up to work a minimum of 16 hours receive complimentary meeting registration, volunteer t-shirts, and access to the Exhibit Hall and all the sessions. We also provide complimentary lunch and parking on the days you work 4 or more hours.
If interested, please contact Kathy Cox at [email protected] or 202-328-2010 x117.
4. Exhibiting at DPS
Exhibitors at the DPS Meeting have an opportunity to speak directly with the customers they are serving. If your institution, observatory, company, lab or university is doing business in astronomy…you need to be exhibiting at the DPS Meeting in Denver. Contact Debbie Kovalsky, [email protected] or 202-328-2010 x110.
http://aas.org/dps-45th-meeting/45th-dps-meeting-exhibitor-and-sponsorship-opportunities
5. Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you looking for more exposure for your company and a way to support astronomy? Look no further than a DPS Meeting Sponsorship. We can customize packages to fit your budget and needs. Contact Debbie Kovalsky, [email protected] or 202-328-2010 x110. http://aas.org/dps-45th-meeting/45th-dps-meeting-exhibitor-and-sponsorship-opportunities
6. Donations
Please also remember to donate to the new professional development award for planetary scientists, the Susan Niebur Professional Development Fund. The fund will provide financial assistance to qualifying DPS members to facilitate their attendance at the annual DPS meeting by offsetting dependent-care costs, either at the meeting location or at home during the week of the conference. In this, its inaugural year, the Susan Niebur Professional Development Fund will support Dependent Care Grants for the 45th annual meeting of the DPS in Denver, Colorado, 6-11 October 2013.
More information about the new fund, including how to donate:
http://dps.aas.org/development/susan-niebur-professional-development-fund