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Thursday, September 10
 

8:00am MDT

Conference Registration
Thursday September 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
All registered conference attendees must report to the registration tables to pick up your conference badge, bag, etc. Your conference badge is required to participate in the conference. Please be here well before 9am so you can be ready for the first session.

Attention Poster Presenters - Please bring your poster with you to the registration tables on Sept. 4 so we can collect it and set it up well ahead of the event. Also, please put your name and your session # on your poster tube so we can return it to you after the event.

Coffee, Tea, and water will be available.

Conference shuttle buses are available to bring conference attendees from the official conference hotels* to campus for registration. For detailed shuttle or campus parking information please click on the "campus transportation" tab in this app.
*Conference hotels are the Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, and SpringHill Suites all located on Central Ave.

Thursday September 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
SUB Ballrooms Foyer

9:00am MDT

Opening Ceremony and Networking Event
Thursday September 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Don't be late to our opening ceremony where we will prepare you for this awesome conference where you will discover the power of networking! You will get the most out of the conference if you are here for the entire session.

Highlights:
  • Conference Overview & Welcome Address: Ricardo Romero, Director, UNM McNair & ROP
  • Networking Activity: LaToya Walters, Associate Director of Graduate & Professional Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh, Office of the Provost- Graduate Studies
  • Coffee, Tea, and water will be available.
Speakers
avatar for Ricardo Romero

Ricardo Romero

Director, University of New Mexico
Ricardo has been the Director of the McNair Program at the University of New Mexico since November of 2012. His first introduction to McNair was as an undergraduate when he participated in the program at UNM. After graduating from UNM with a BA in History and Spanish, he went to the... Read More →
avatar for LaToya Walters

LaToya Walters

Associate Director of Graduate & Professional Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh I Admissions and Financial Aid & Office of the Provost- Graduate Studies

Thursday September 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
SUB Ballroom C

10:30am MDT

Graduate School Fair Session #1
Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Grad School Fair Session #1- 10:30AM to 11:30 AM in SUB Ballrooms A & B

Scholars, Make the most of this opportunity to meet and talk with graduate school recruiters representing 47 different programs who traveled from coast to coast for the chance to recruit YOU! We challenge you to talk to all of the representatives because sometimes the best opportunities come from the least likely sources.

FYI, there are two graduate school fair sessions featuring the same recruiters in each session. If you don't get a chance to speak with someone in the first session, they will be available in the next session.

List of Universities and Programs Represented at our Graduate School Fair (alphabetical order):
  • Baylor College of Medicine - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Colorado School of Mines/Graduate Admissions
  • Cornell University Graduate School
  • Drexel University
  • Emory University James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Biomedical Science Graduate Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
  • Kansas State University Graduate School
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston
  • NYU Silver School of Social Work
  • North Carolina State University
  • Rice University
  • Rutgers University School of Public Health 
  • Seton Hall University 
  • Stony Brook University (NY)
  • SUNY University of Albany
  • Texas Woman's University
  • The University of New Mexico Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
  • The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences
  • The University of New Mexico Graduate Studies
  • The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Admissions & Recruitment
  • UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
  • UCLA Division of Graduate Education
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Cincinnati (canceled)
  • University of Colorado School of Public Health 
  • University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
  • University of Illinois, Chicago Graduate College
  • University of Minnesota Biomedical Graduate education
  • University of Notre Dame/Graduate School
  • University of Pittsburgh- Graduate Studies
  • University of Rochester School of Arts and Sciences & Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • University of Southern California - Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
  • University of Texas Arlington College of Science
  • University of Texas at Arlington Graduate Admissions
  • University of Vermont
  • University of Washington Information School
  • University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • Van Andel Institute Graduate School
  • Washington State University
  • Washington University in St. Louis - Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
  • Yale University School of the Environment

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
SUB Ballrooms A & B SUB Level 2 (food court & ballrooms)

10:30am MDT

Research Poster Presentation Session #1
Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
  • AhmedAlma - Major: Psychology, University of Colorado Denver. Title: Affective Impact based on Perceptual Characteristic: Evaluating Natural and Urban Images through Perceptual and Psychological Factors
  • Al-JanabiBashar - Major: Political Science: Pre- Law; Philosophical Ethics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro . Title: In God’s Name: Christianity’s Role In Shaping American Society 
  • ArceAliyah - Major: Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University. Title: Framing the Conflict: Ingroup Bias and the Good Guy/Bad Guy Fallacy in Moral Judgement
  • BalyeatJon - Major: Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut. Title: Modeling Mock Human Mouth Device for In Vitro Dental Treatments Assessments
  • 2 presenters--BarnettTara - Major: Computer Science, AND, BishopIvan - Major: Information Technology, Grand Valley State University. Title: Accessibility in Video Games: A Framework for Developers
  • BlaisingBrooklyn - Major: Psychology , University of Cincinnati. Title: The psychometric properties of the CES-D scale and its relevance for assessing depression among young adults in India
  • BrightAnthony - Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Concord University. Title: Bright S.W.E.E.P (Satellite Waste Extraction and Environmental Projection)
  • CarterBeau - Major: Optical Sciences and Engineering , University of Arizona. Title: Feedback Cooling of a Torsional Oscillator using an Optical Lever 
  • Cota Lazaro - Major: Biology with biomedical emphasis , University of Arizona. Title: Continuous monitoring of fracture healing using wireless sensors 
  • David-EgboVictoria - Major: Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Title: Pretending and Protagonist: The Effect of Pretense on Children's Emotion Reactivity
  • FisherSam - Major: Psychology, Sociology & Dance , Grand Valley State University . Title: Perspectives of autistic college students on supports and services that address their mental health needs
  • FloresMichael - Major: Mechanical Engineering , University of Connecticut. Title: Finite Element Stress Analysis of Laser-Patterned Graphite Electrodes for Next-Generation Battery Applications
  • GaulzettiAdriana  - Major: Majors: Criminal Justice, Police Studies, Eastern Kentucky University. Title: Psychological Patterns in Lone-Wolf Terrorism: Analyzing the Unabomber, Oklahoma City Bomber, and Boston Marathon Bombers
  • GonzalezSophia - Major: Biochemistry, Loyola Marymount University. Title: Towards the Synthesis of Albicidin
  • GoodmanHazel - Major: Psychology, Concord University. Title: The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Stress Response in Traditional College Students 
  • LarremoreBailey - Major: History, Sul Ross State University. Title: Animals of the Past: Faunal Analysis of Surprise Rockshelter
  • LiangEdmund - Major: Biological Sciences, University of Connecticut. Title: Isoform Variation Analysis of Cancer Immunology-Related Proteins Using PCR, Nanopore Sequencing, and Bioinformatics
  • MobleyKa'Nysha - Major: Special Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Title: Navigating the Margins : How Race, Language, and Ability Shape Access to Mental Health Services -- and the Role of Educators 
  • NechnachMalak - Major: Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut. Title: High-fat diet enhances negative affective behaviors and dysregulates stress-responsive activity of locus coeruleus and other medullary catecholaminergic neurons
  • ParsonsAbraham - Major: Geology & Evolutionary Biology, Grand Valley State University. Title: Biological Processes Influence Shell Formation in Planktonic Foraminifera - Is This a Climate Proxy Issue?
  • PatelGarv - Major: Neuroscience / Pre-Medicine, University of Cincinnati. Title: Differential White Matter Correlates of Screen Time and Dialogic Reading in Children Born Extremely Preterm
  • Rivera IIIRaul - Major: Psychology, Loyola Marymount University. Title: The Relationship Between Chronotype and Circadian Phase on Memory Consolidation
  • SpencerZachary - Major: Psychology, Grand Valley State University. Title: Toxic Work Climates: How Helpful Are They For Understanding Experiences of Workplace Sexual Harassment
  • SunlinKayla - Major: Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Title: The Psychological Impact of Childhood Trauma on Substance Addiction in Adulthood
  • TadesseEsate - Major: Biology, Northeastern illinois . Title: Moss Biobags As An Affordable & Accessible Bioindicator Of Air Pollution
  • ValleRoman - Major: Physics, University of Arizona. Title: Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal (Ta, Cr, V; Mo, Fe) Based Inorganic Compounds for Magnetic Applications
  • Villalobos AcostaGalilea - Major: Criminal Justice, University of Colorado at Denver. Title: Types of Liquor Laws and Their Effects on Violent Crime and Incarceration Rates
  • Walker-GulleyTori  - Major: Urban Planning , University of Cincinnati. Title: Diversity in Design: Integrating Community Development and Urban Planning for Inclusive Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
  • WysongJessica - Major: Medicine (Basic Medical Sciences Emphasis), University of Arizona. Title: Acid Ceramidase as a Therapeutic Target in Ulcerative Colitis
  • ZoulekAngel - Major: Biochemistry, Grand Valley State University. Title: Investigating Binding Modes of an Experimental Allosteric Inhibitor, BIBR-1532, to Human Telomerase
Artists
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Poster Session 1

Abstracts
Poster Presentation Abstracts Session #1
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025
Location: SUB Bottom Floor Atrium

These abstracts were published undedited to reflect the author’s original submission.

AhmedAlma - Major: Psychology, University of Colorado Denver
Mentor: Dr... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
SUB Atrium (bottom floor) SUB Bottom Floor

11:45am MDT

Lunch
Thursday September 10, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Grab a quick box lunch to eat in SUB Ballroom C or outside if you prefer  in between sessions 1 & 2 of the poster presentations and grad school fair. The box lunches can be picked up in the area where you registered in the morning outside of the ballrooms.

Box Lunch Options - There will be a selection of the options below. Please do not take the vegetarian or vegan/dairy free/gluten free options unless your RSVP listed one of those restrictions: Vegetarians/Halal= Grilled veggie wrap, Vegans/Dairy free/Gluten free= Salad. (FYI, There are no nuts in any of the box lunches).

Turkey Breast & Provolone Box Lunch
Turkey breast and provolone cheese - Cookies and chips

Ham and Swiss Box Lunch 
Ham and swiss cheese - Cookies and chips

Grilled Veggie Wrap Box Lunch 
Cookies and chips

Roast Beef and Cheddar Box Lunch
Roast beef and cheddar - Cookies and chips

Salad - Dairy Free and Gluten Free 

Thursday September 10, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
SUB Ballroom C

1:00pm MDT

Graduate School Fair Session #2
Thursday September 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Grad School Fair Session #1- 10:30AM to 11:30 AM in SUB Ballrooms A & B

Scholars, Make the most of this opportunity to meet and talk with graduate school recruiters representing 47 different programs who traveled from coast to coast for the chance to recruit YOU! We challenge you to talk to all of the representatives because sometimes the best opportunities come from the least likely sources.

FYI, there are two graduate school fair sessions featuring the same recruiters in each session. If you don't get a chance to speak with someone in the first session, they will be available in this session.

List of Universities and Programs Represented at our Graduate School Fair (alphabetical order):
  • Baylor College of Medicine - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Colorado School of Mines/Graduate Admissions
  • Cornell University Graduate School
  • Drexel University
  • Emory University James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Biomedical Science Graduate Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
  • Kansas State University Graduate School
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston
  • NYU Silver School of Social Work
  • North Carolina State University
  • Rice University
  • Rutgers University School of Public Health 
  • Seton Hall University 
  • Stony Brook University (NY)
  • SUNY University of Albany
  • Texas Woman's University
  • The University of New Mexico Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
  • The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences
  • The University of New Mexico Graduate Studies
  • The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Admissions & Recruitment
  • UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
  • UCLA Division of Graduate Education
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Cincinnati (canceled)
  • University of Colorado School of Public Health 
  • University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
  • University of Illinois, Chicago Graduate College
  • University of Minnesota Biomedical Graduate education
  • University of Notre Dame/Graduate School
  • University of Pittsburgh- Graduate Studies
  • University of Rochester School of Arts and Sciences & Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • University of Southern California - Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
  • University of Texas Arlington College of Science
  • University of Texas at Arlington Graduate Admissions
  • University of Vermont
  • University of Washington Information School
  • University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • Van Andel Institute Graduate School
  • Washington State University
  • Washington University in St. Louis - Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
  • Yale University School of the Environment



Thursday September 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
SUB Ballrooms A & B SUB Level 2 (food court & ballrooms)

1:00pm MDT

Research Poster Presentation Session #2
Thursday September 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Poster Presentation Session #2 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the SUB Atrium (bottom floor)
-----Scroll to the bottom to view abstracts in the Sched App or PDF----
(listed alphabetically by last name)
AguayoJessica  - Major: Astronomy, University of Arizona. Title: Stars and Black Holes: Exploring the Fitting of AGNs in Galaxies at z~2-3

BartlettLandon - Major: Psychology , Grand Valley State University . Title: The Role of Deservingness and Social Status in Shaping Envy and Attitudes Toward AI

BlickfeldtJoe - Major: Plant Sciences, University of Arizona. Title: Complementation of Tripartite Signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana

BureyTaylia - Major: Biology, University of North Carolina Greensboro. Title: Systemic Neglect: Racial Disparities in African American Health Outcomes in the U.S.

Clarke Kayanna - Major: Psychology and Human Development Family Sciences , University of Connecticut. Title: The Role of Structural Sexism in the PTSD Gender Gap: A Systematic Review 

ClincyAri - Major: Chemistry, University of Cincinnati. Title: Efficient Conversion of CO2 and Styrene Oxide into a Cyclic Carbonate Using a Readily

ElrefaeiAbdulrahman - Major: Analytics Information Management, University of Connecticut. Title: Interactive Client-Side Platform for Time Series Analysis and Visualization

**2 presenters--FlowersKristina - Major: Psychology, AND, HartwellErica - Major: Psychology, Concord University. Title: The Effect of CBD on Anxiety-Like Behavior in Rats.

GaonaJasmine - Major: Public Health , Eastern Kentucky University . Title: Barriers in the United States Healthcare System that Affect the Quality of Care Women of Color Receive

HallDanielle  - Major: Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati - College of Allied Health Sciences. Title: Gait Retraining Using Real-Time Biofeedback to Minimize Tibial Acceleration in Long Distance High School Runners

HoganMakayla - Major: Biochemistry and Biology, The University of Minnesota-Duluth. Title: Uncovering the pathogenic mechanisms facilitating the neurotoxicity of excessive sphingolipids

Issa, Samir - Awaiting Abstract

KoullaAkeva - Major: Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut. Title: Lesions and the Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: A Comparison of Automated Detection Algorithms for Central Vein Sign and Paramagnetic Rim Lesions

LaporteAlexa - Major: Applied Biotechnology, University of Arizona. Title: Novel Bio-Inspired Xylolipids: Toward Heavy Metal Remediation Strategy Development

LeyvaBrianna  - Major: Neuroscience and Cognitive Science , University of Arizona . Title: Impact of Light Exposure on 5-6 Year Olds’ Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Health 

Marcinko-HernandezAndrew  - Major: Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona. Title: Regenerative Interventions to Prevent Amputations Following Bone Loss

MedranoMartin - Major: Psychology, Concord University. Title: The Effects of Different Types of Light on Anxiety

MorrisBrandalyn - Major: Behavioral Neuroscience, Grand Valley State University. Title: Opening the Black-Box of Mental Disorders: An Actor-Network Theory Analysis of Schizophrenia

NewcombMichael - Major: Biochemistry, The College of St. Scholastica. Title: Using qPCR and eDNA to Track Aquatic Invasive Species In Oregon Waterways: Zebra and Quagga Mussels

Rios, Lisbett, Awaiting Abstract

SahNiraj - Major: Biology, University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). Title: The Role of Fibroblast Growth Factor-Inducible 14 (Fn14) In Rhabdomyosarcoma(RMS)

SansonMarcos - Major: Computer Science, Grand Valley State University. Title: Artificial Intelligence Spacecraft Control Using Reinforcement Learning 

SarmientoMaria - Major: Political Science, Eastern Washington. Title: The Ideological Root of Stigma For Children In Care

SolomonSaron - Major: Bioengineering, University of Colorado Denver. Title: Preliminary Feasibility of a Multi-Sensor Protocol for Nighttime Care Monitoring

StrunkMollie - Major: Geochemistry, Grand Valley State University. Title: Seasonal and Land Use Influences on Soil Carbon Sequestration in Grazed and Ungrazed Fields

TesfayLuwam  - Major: Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Title: Early Sensory Inputs During Passive Anterior Tibial Translation: A Case Study Comparing Fraternal Twins with Similar Knee Laxity Levels 

TimmerEllis - Major: Biology, The University of Alabama. Title: Long-Term Effects of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Additions on Soil Characteristics and Arthropod Communities in Dry Rangelands

WakoLensa - Major: integrated health , university of colorado denver. Title: Work, Life, and Health: Examining the Relationship Between Work-Life Spillover and Cardiovascular Health  Canceled on Aug. 26

WincherhernGabrielle - Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut. Title: Foraging rates of roseate terns nesting under rocks vs. in nest boxes

WittTapanga  - Major: Computer Science, Grand Valley State University. Title: Designing an Interactive Exit Ticket System to Enhance Learning in Engineering Education 

XanthosZoe  - Major: Biochemistry & Applied Biotechnology , The University of Arizona . Title: ComEA Protein Assists DNA Uptake in Pseudomonas stutzeri 
Artists
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Poster Session 2

Abstracts
Poster Presentation Abstracts Session #2
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025
Location: SUB Bottom Floor Atrium

These abstracts were published undedited to reflect the author’s original submission.

AguayoJessica  - Major: Astronomy, University of Arizona
Mentor: Dr. Kev... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
SUB Atrium (bottom floor) SUB Bottom Floor

2:00pm MDT

McNair Staff Forum
Thursday September 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
McNair Staff will have the opportunity to meet with colleagues in attendance and learn from each other.

This forum will be facilitated by Dr Rodney Kline, Director of the McNair Program and a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Concord University in West Virginia.

This forum is not for students (don't worry, we still love you!)

Location: Lobo A - SUB Top Floor
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rodney Klein

Dr. Rodney Klein

Director, Concord University
Dr. Klein will be facilitating a forum for McNair Scholars Program staff members on Thursday, September 4 at 2pm.
Biography:
Rodney L. Klein completed his B.A. degree in Psychology at Central College (1985) in Pella, Iowa. He then moved west where he completed his M.S. degree Experimental Psychology at New Mexico Highlands University (1990) in Las Vegas, NM and then his Ph.D. at the University of New Mexico... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Lobo A SUB Top Floor

2:00pm MDT

UNM Graduate School Campus Tour (optional)
Thursday September 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
UNM's Graduate School Ambassadors will lead group tours of UNM's Campus

Thursday September 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
SUB Ballroom C

3:30pm MDT

Staging for Excursion
Thursday September 10, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
Please come to SUB Ballroom C to get ready to board the buses for our excursion to the fabulous Sandia Peak Tramway and dinner at the stunning Sandia Resort and Casino.

Instructions for loading excursion buses
Goal is to start loading into buses at 3:45 pm & leave at 4:00 PM!
Students have a break between 2:00-3:30 PM
  1. Campus Option - I recommend staying on campus & meeting by 3:30pm in SUB Ballrooms to stage for loading buses for the excursion (see details below)
  2. Conference Hotels Option (Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites or Springhill Suites on Central Avenue ): We will have excursion charter buses at the official conference hotels and you may board there. Be ready by 3:30! (see details below)
Name Badge-EVERYONE must wear your conference name badge to participate. Do not leave it in your hotel room

Campus Option Instructions
•Meet in the SUB Ballrooms at 3:30 PM. At exactly 3:45 pm we will exit the SUB on the south side to meet at the far East end of Johnson Field by 4:00pm (see map below).
•Please begin boarding the buses once you are able in an orderly fashion.
•3 buses will go to the tramway first, and the remaining buses will go to dinner first.
Please follow the tour guides instructions and stay on schedule.

Conference Hotels Option Instructions:
•Meet in the SUB Ballrooms at 3:30 PM. At exactly 3:45 pm we will exit the SUB on the south side to meet at the far East end of Johnson Field by 4:00pm (see map below).
•Please begin boarding the buses once you are able in an orderly fashion.
•3 buses will go to the tramway first, and the remaining buses will go to dinner first.
Please follow the tour guides instructions and stay on schedule.

Updated 9/1/25

Thursday September 10, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
SUB Ballroom C

4:00pm MDT

Conference Excursion to Sandia Peak Tramway & Dinner at Sandia Resort & Casino
Thursday September 10, 2026 4:00pm - 9:30pm MDT
Our conference excursion is a ride on Sandia Peak Tramway where you will ascend one of America’s most stunning urban peaks. Reaching the 10,378-foot crest of the Sandia Mountains, an 11,000 square mile panoramic view awaits you. "It’s an elevation of the body, mind, and soul in a mere 15 minutes." https://sandiapeak.com/
  • This excursion will include dinner at the beautiful Sandia Pueblo Casino.
  • There is no additional charge for this excursion as long as you have paid the conference registration fee.
  • The chartered tour buses will bring everyone back to the UNM campus and the conference hotels* that evening. The conference hotels are the Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, and SpringHill Suites all located on Central Ave.

Instructions for loading excursion buses
Goal is to start loading into buses at 3:45 pm & leave at 4:00 PM!
Students have a break between 2-3:30 PM
•Excursion Charter bus instructions:
  1. Campus Option - I recommend staying on campus & meeting by 3:30pm in SUB Ballrooms to stage for loading buses for the excursion (see details below)
  2. Conference Hotels Option (Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites or Springhill Suites on Central Avenue ): We will have excursion charter buses at the official conference hotels and you may board there. Be ready by 3:30! (see details below)
Name Badge-EVERYONE must wear your conference name badge to participate. Do not leave it in your hotel room





IMPORTANT: Dinner will be served at 7pm for those traveling to the tramway first, so you must board a return tramway car when your guide tells you. Food safety regulations only allow buffets to be out for over an hour. This means that if you do not get back to the bus on time, you will not eat and could delay everyone else on your bus and prevent them from eating too.

*If you have a  colored dot on your nametag, you either did not RSVP for this excursion or you RSVP’d that you did not want to attend. In either case, you may not board a bus to attend this off-campus event.

Updated 9/1/25

Thursday September 10, 2026 4:00pm - 9:30pm MDT
 
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