24th CSU Biotechnology Symposium Registration and Transportation Reimbursement Information
Registration for the Symposium is now closed.
Make sure to refer to the travel information section below as you make plans to attend.
Registration Information for CSU Students
Presenting student authors will receive a registration code with the email notifying them of their poster acceptance. All CSU students will be charged a $50 registration fee that can be paid by credit card in the registration system. Registration includes lodging and meals provided by CSUPERB at the Santa Clara Marriott, along with access to all sessions at the symposium (a total value of over $350 this year).
CSUPERB provides travel reimbursements up to $150 for CSU presenting student authors. The $150 travel reimbursement is in addition to lodging and meal costs covered by CSUPERB and is inclusive of any parking fees. These funds may not be used to reimburse the required $50 symposium registration fee. CSUPERB supports up to 5 students from each faculty-led group.
Registration Information for CSU Faculty/Staff/Postdocs
All CSU faculty/staff/postdocs will be charged a $75 registration fee payable by credit card in the registration system. Registration includes lodging and meals provided by CSUPERB at the Santa Clara Marriott, along with access to all sessions at the symposium (a total value of over $475 this year).
CSUPERB provides travel reimbursements to campuses (up to $150) for each CSU Faculty/Staff/Postdoc attending the symposium. This amount is in addition to lodging and meal costs covered by CSUPERB and is inclusive of any parking fees. These funds may not be used to reimburse the required $75 symposium registration fee.
Registration Information for CSU administrators, industry professionals, other academics, legislative staff & elected officials
Symposium registration will be $75, payable by credit card in the registration system. Registration includes meals and access to all sessions at the symposium. Reservations at the hotel can be made through the Santa Clara Marriott website.
Registration Information for Speakers and Career Networking Session participants
The CSUPERB Program Office will register speakers and CNS participants. Please contact Pam Branger in the CSUPERB office (619-594-2822).
TRAVEL INFORMATION
When making travel arrangements, the closest airport to the Santa Clara Marriott is the San Jose Airport (SJC). Ground transportation information can be found on the hotel website. Of note this year the symposium includes a series of workshops on Thursday afternoon and evening that might change travel schedules relative to previous years. In addition CSUPERB Faculty Consensus Group (FCG) members should remember that the FCG meeting will be held Sunday, January 8 (8:30-3pm), at the Santa Clara Marriott and make registration and travel arrangements accordingly.
Transportation Reimbursements
Travel reimbursements will be available for individuals eligible for transportation funding (see above). CSUPERB reimburses your campus by working directly with our fiscal contacts on your campus. CSUPERB encourages you to work with your department and college in seeking any necessary approvals prior to your travel to the CSU Biotechnology Symposium. Due to the state's fiscal crisis, many campuses have imposed stricter requirements for travel approvals. In addition, some campuses have special requirements for non-campus employed students. Please see campus travel approvals well in advance of the symposium!
Contacts
If you have any questions regarding symposium transportation reimbursement contact
James Schmitt: (619) 594-5299.
If you have any questions regarding the symposium or the registration process contact the program office: (619) 594-2822.