Person with disabilities please contact Marilyn Bingham at 312-996-6904 or email syn@uic.edu.
Nanomaterials presents new opportunities to improve our ability to detect, monitor, control, and clean up environmental pollutants and contaminants and potenetial new risks to human health and the environment. Plan now to attend the 2008 International Environmental Nanotechnology Conference: Applications and Implications. The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to discuss the nanotechnology applications for remediation of environmental contaminants; the implications of releasing manufacturing nanoparticles into the environment, and pollution control and non-enabled sensing.
All Exhibitors please call Marilyn at 312-996-6904 Poster Presentations- The poster board space is 4’ x 8’ horizontal.
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Transportation/Directions Information
There are a number of ways to get to and from O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is accessible via local mass transit lines, downtown shuttles, and interstate highways. Most ground transportation access areas are located at the main entrance for each terminal.
Transportation Options
The Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA)
—A fast and convenient way to travel to and from the airport, avoiding traffic. At $2 per person, the CTA is the most economical route to the hotel.
From O’Hare International Airport:
Take the CTA Blue Line Train (Blue Line-Southbound) to the Clark/Lake stop. Start walking East on W Lake Street. Make a left onto N State Street, then take a right onto E Wacker Drive (before the bridge). Walk approximately 3 blocks to the hotel.
From Midway International Airport:
Take the CTA Orange Line Train (Orange Line-Clockwise) to the State/Lake stop. Walk 1 block north to E Wacker Drive. Take a right onto E Wacker Drive. Walk approximately 3 blocks to the hotel.
Note: This method is not recommended if guest has more than 1 bag, as there are numerous escalators and turnstiles. Guest can take a cab or walk from Clark stop.
Shuttle Service—GO Airport Express
(formerly Continental Airport Express)—offers daily, door-to-door service to and from O'Hare Airport. Their hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., departing approximately every 10 to 15 minutes outside the baggage claim areas of the Lower Level of the Domestic and International Terminals. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on request for passengers with disabilities (advanced notice is strongly urged for this service). NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN HOTELS. When returning to the airport however, reservations are required. Shuttle service begins at 4:00 a.m. from the hotel. To contact Continental Airport Express, call (773) 247-1200 or 888-284-3826.
Fare Pricing:
- One-way (Single traveler) - $27.00 each
- One-way (Party of two) - $19.00 each
- Round trip - $49.00 each
- One-way group fare (3 + passengers traveling together to same destination)- $14.00 each
Taxi Service
—Taxicabs are available on a first come, first serve basis from the lower level curbfront of all terminals. Fare is approximately $35 to $40 to downtown Chicago, with a 30-45 minute commute, depending on traffic.
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Driving Directions
From O'Hare International Airport
—Take Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) East to Ohio St exit. Proceed on Ohio to State St and turn right. Turn left at Wacker Drive. Hotel will be down approx. 2 blocks on the right.
From Midway Airport
—Take Cicero Ave North to Stevenson Expressway (I-55) North. Exit at Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) West. Exit at Washington St and proceed East to Michigan Ave. Turn left. Proceed North to Wacker Drive. Turn right. Hotel is one block on right.
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Parking
Hotel Parking
—The Hyatt offers indoor valet parking with in/out privileges (6ft 8in clearance). Overnight guest parking is $45.00 per night with in/out privileges.
- 0 - 1 hr $18.00
- 1 - 6 hrs $26.00
- 6 - 24 hrs $45.00
* West Tower Morning Special - $16.00 (In before 9am, out before 6pm) NOTE: This is for people going to the hotel for meetings, NOT for overnight guests.
Non-Hyatt Parking
—Monroe Street Parking (indoor/underground) is available 5 blocks South. The charge is $16.00 for 24-hours with no in/out privileges. For extended period parking rates, call Monroe Street Parking at 312-742-7644.
Conference Contacts
Dr. Warren Layne (Conference Co-Chair)
U.S. EPA Region 5
312-886-7336
layne.warren@epa.gov
Dr. Charles G. Maurice (Conference Co-Chair)
U.S. EPA Region 5
312-886-6635
maurice.charles@epa.gov