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LOCATION AND HOUSING: Rooms have been reserved at the Kingsgate Mariott Conference Hotel.(See Housing page for details.) This is also the location of most of the meeting functions (sessions, posters, workshops, banquets, reception, etc.). You will be able to attend the entire meeting only a short walk from your room. General sessions will be held in the large Grand Ballroom and poster sessions will be generously accommodated in several meeting rooms. Workshops will be held in the Vontz Research Building, located adjacent to Kingsgate.

In addition, one of the scientific symposia will take place at the Cincinnati Zoo. One of the top rated zoos in the country, the Cincinnati Zoo has been touted by Newsweek as the "sexiest zoo in the nation" for its spectacular successes in breeding Nambian cheetahs, Sumatran rhinos, Komodo dragons and other rare wild animals. In addition to the scientific program, there will be time for a leisurely stroll through the exhibits. Admission is free for meeting registrants, and guest tickets will be available. The zoo is within walking distance from the Kingsgate.

STUDENT HOUSING: In addition to housing at Kingsgate, student housing is available at the University of Cincinnati Residence Halls (See Housing page for details).

FOOD AND DRINK: Morning and afternoon beverage breaks will be provided during the meeting. Options for breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available in the hotel. There is a full-service restaurant located inside the Kingsgate serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast and lunch buffets are excellent and very convenient. In addition, the Kingsgate has a bar, which serves drinks, appetizers and snacks. For those wanting something a little different, the Clifton-on-Ludlow area is a 10-15 minute walk from the conference center. This funky little neighborhood contains a variety of restaurants, shops, bars, a grocery store and and a movie theater.

TRANSPORTATION: The Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 15 miles from the hotel, about a 20 minute drive.  Transportation is available by the following means:

• Airport Executive Shuttle: Shuttles to Downtown Cincinnati and Covington cost $14 one way and $24 round-trip. Rates to other locations vary. Call 24 hours in advance to guarantee a reservation; however, walk-up service is also available. For more information visit the Airport Executive Shuttle desk in any of the baggage claim areas or call (859) 261-8601 or 1-800-990-8841. 
• Taxi Service: Visit the taxi desk in the baggage claim area of Terminal 3 (Delta Terminal) or use the courtesy phone near the exits of Terminals 1 and 2 (dial 3260) to make arrangements. Service is available 24 hours a day. The fare from the airport to the Universityof Cincinnati is approximately $24. Call (859) 767-3260 for more information.
• Rental Car Service: Courtesy phones are located near the exits in baggage claim areas for your convenience in making rental arrangements. Shuttles are available every 15-20 minutes to take you to the rental dealer of your choice. Minimum car rental is normally for one day. 

ALTERNATE AIRPORTS: If you are having trouble finding a good fare, there are several other airports within reasonable driving distance. You may want to check out fares to those cities as well.

• Dayton, OH. Driving distance: 1 hour 15 minutes 
• Columbus, OH. Driving distance: 1 hour 30 minutes 
• Louisville, KY. Driving distance: 1 hour 30 minutes 
• Indianapolis, IN. Driving distance: 1 hour 30 minutes 

REGISTRATION: The meeting registration fee includes morning and afternoon beverage breaks. The fee also covers the cost of one banquet ticket.
 

	Postmark by April 8, 2003	Postmark after April 8, 2003
SBN Member (Includes Postdocs)	$170	$195
Nonmember	$220	$245
Graduate Student Member	$75	$100
Graduate Student Nonmember	$125	$150
Undergraduate	$75	$100

Please visit the Registration page for additional information about registration and membership forms and fees.

REFUNDS: Requests for refunds will be honored until June 1^st. See the Registration page for details.

RECEPTION AND REGISTRATION: There will be an opening reception during the late afternoon and early evening on Wednesday, June 25^th, at the Kingsgate.  Registration will take place during the reception.  Registration will continue outside the Grand Ballroom from 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. on June 26, 27 and 28.

SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS: Oral sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom on June 26, 27, & 28. Three poster sessions will be held in separate meeting rooms from 1:00 p.m. through 3:30 p.m on the same dates.

STUDENT PROGRAM: Several events and workshops are being planned by the Student Affairs Committee.  Details will be posted soon.

POSTER BOARDS: The boards are 3.8 feet high by 7.9 feet long with a display surface on each side.  Poster session presenters may begin putting up their posters at 8:30 a.m. on the day of their presentation. Posters from one session must be taken down by 8:30 a.m. the following day.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Computer projection will be available at all sessions.  35 mm slide projection can be provided upon request. All speakers will be contacted by the conference organizers prior to the meeting to inquire about individual audiovisual needs.

CONFERENCE BANQUET: A banquet dinner will be held the evening of the final meeting day (June 28th), from 8:00 p.m. through 12:00 Midnight at the hotel. Music will be provided following the banquet. The price of the banquet is included in the registration fee.  Additional tickets are available for $50 each.