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The
20th Annual McNair/EIP/GO-MAP Research Conference
May 17 - 19, 2012
UW Seattle Campus
Sponsored in part by
and 
The 20th Annual McNair/EIP/G-MAP
Research Conference is hosted by the
University of Washington in Seattle. Similar to the previous year, we will be combining our
20th Annual Research Conference with the University of Washington's
Undergraduate Research Symposium (URP). This conference is designed to provide prospective graduate students the opportunity to present their current research and network with other students and faculty from select research institutions*.
Who should attend?
Everyone! Any McNair Scholar from any college/university or EIP Affiliates from the University of Washington who are interested in sharing their research are encouraged to attend.
How do I register?
Registration is now closed. If you would like to register, please contact us right away at uwmcnair@uw.edu.
Student Presenters
Register Here
Staff & Nonpresenting Students
Register Here
What is the cost to attend?
The 2012 conference fee is $190 per person for both students
and staff from institutions other
than the
University of Washington. The $190 covers select conference
meals and stewardships.
The 2012 conference fee is $190 per person for both students and staff from institutions other than the University of Washington. The $190 covers select conference meals (see last year's event calendar) and stewardships.
Where is the conference held?
The McNair/EIP Research Conference will be held on the University of Washington campus, including events in Mary Gates Hall, Kane Hall and the Odegaard Undergraduate Library. For maps of the University of Washington, click here and for the Official Conference Schedule, click here.
Are hotels available?
Yes. We have two hotels with blocks reserved for conference participants, be sure to mention the McNair Program:
University Inn
Single/Double occupancy: $109 + tax
Triple/Quadruple occupancy: $129 + tax
You may also contact
us by mail:
University Inn – Seattle, WA
4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Email: reservations@universityinnseattle.com
Phone / Fax Numbers for University Inn
Toll Free: 1.866.866.7977
Phone: 206.632.5055
Watertown
Single/Double occupancy: $129 + tax
Triple/Quadruple occupancy: $149 + tax
You may also contact
us by mail:
University Inn – Seattle, WA
4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Email: reservations@watertownseattle.com
Phone / Fax Numbers for Watertown
Toll Free: 1.866.944.4242
Phone: 206.826.4242
To reserve a room, please call or e-mail the hotel of your choice and indication that you would like a room under the "McNair Program 2012." Both hotels offer double occupancy rooms ($109-University Inn; $129-Watertown) to be billed directly to the visitor making the arrangements. Reservation blocks are for Thursday and Friday nights. Check-in starts at 3 pm Thursday, May 17 and check-out time is 12 pm Saturday, May 19. These are non-smoking rooms and any additional charges are the responsibility of the conference visitor.
Is transportation to and from the airport arranged?
No, there is no arranged transportation to and from the University of Washington. However, there are plenty of ways to travel to and from the airport:
1. King
County Metro Transit:
Seattle has an excellent bus system and trip planner
Enter "Seatac Airport to University of Washington" into the
query.
2. Sound
Transit Link Light Rail:
Take the light rail to downtown and transfer at the bus
terminal.
3. Other
Transportation:
SeaTac Airport offeres a variety of alternative transportation resources.
Where do I find help with abstract writing?
If you are a UW student, come
to an abstract writing workshop! They are being held in
Mary Gates Hall Room 171 for
the following dates:
January 27, 12 - 1 pm
February 6, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
February 13, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
February 17, 12 - 1 pm
February 21, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Not on the UW campus? Check out these abstract requirements and tips:
Abstract Writing Workshop - on video!
How to Write an Abstract Tutorial
I'm not presenting this year. How can I still get involved?/Volunteer Opportunities.
Not ready to present this year but want to be a part of the action? We’re looking for volunteers to help with Symposium! Send an email to urp@uw.edu with your name, email address and your major/areas of interest and the volunteer organizers will contact you with additional information about volunteering.
For additional information about the conference, please contact:
173G Mary Gates Hall
Box 352803
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-1271
Phone: 206-543-6460
Fax: 206-543-2746
uwmcnair@uw.edu
*Last year’s conference brought close to 200 scholars and staff from Boise State University, California State University at Long Beach, Henderson State University, Heritage University, Kent State University, Lamar University, Portland State University, Sam Houston State University, Southern Oregon University, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of North Dakota, University of Northern Colorado, University of Saint Thomas, and the University of Washington. This year’s conference promises to be just as big!
Contact us today!
173G Mary Gates Hall Box 352803 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-1271 Phone: 206-543-6460 Fax: 206-543-2746 uwmcnair@uw.edu
The University of Washington McNair Scholars Program is a TRIO Program funded by the United States Department of Education, and the University of Washington, and the UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity(OMA&D).
