Finite Element Rodeo 2023

The finite element rodeo conferences are a series of annual meetings between several universities in Texas and Louisiana. The annual conference brings together researchers and students interested in the implementation and theory of the general class of finite element methods for various applications.

The program consists of randomly ordered talks volunteered by conference participants. We invite researchers interested in FEM to volunteer to give a short talk, or to just attend the meeting. At the beginning of the rodeo, we will ask for all those willing to speak to come forward. We will use this information to determine the length of the talks and arrange a schedule. The total available time is divided by the number of speakers, but usually the time allotted per talk is 10-15 minutes. Talks by graduate students and postdocs are particularly encouraged.

The 2023 edition of the Finite Element Rodeo will be held at Texas A&M University.

Registration

Registration is now open (link, simply check out as guest). The registration fee for participants is $5.00. In case you attend the conference dinner on Friday evening we are asking for a contribution of $10.00 towards the total cost, payable during registration.
We ask everyone to register by Wednesday, March 22.

Tentative schedule

A more detailed schedule will be posted closer to the workshop date.

Friday, March 24

noon	–	1:15pm	Registration
1:15pm	–	6:00pm	Sessions
7:00pm	–	9:00pm	Rodeo dinner (Casa do Brasil)

Saturday, March 25

8:00am	–	3:00pm	Sessions with lunch break
		3:00pm	End of Rodeo

Workshop Venue

The workshop will be held in Room BLOC 149 of the Blocker Building (Google Maps; 155 Ireland St., College Station, TX 77840).

Accomodation and Parking

Please note that there are some concurrent events in College Station on the weekend, so hotels might fill up quickly.

• We have arranged for a discounted block of rooms at the Hampton Inn (Google Maps).
  Please use this link to make a reservation (The reservation expires March 6.)
• Other hotel options in walking distance to Blocker include the George (Google Maps), and the Cavalry Court (Google Maps).
• There are numerous hotel options available in town along Texas Ave and University Ave (Google Maps).

Parking information:

• Visitor parking close to Blocker can be limited at times. We recommend to carpool from the hotel to Blocker. (The walk from the Hampton Inn to Blocker takes about 20 minutes.)
• We anticipate to offer a shuttle service between Blocker and the conference dinner venue on Friday evening. More information will be provided soon.
• Closest metered visitor parking on campus is available at the Northside Parking Garage (opposite of Blocker). Additional metered visitor parking is available at the Central Campus Parking Garage (10 minute walk to Blocker).
• You might find metered or unmetered street parking close to Blocker on the west side of University Avenue close to Church Street. (Be advised, though, that parking enforcement around campus is rather strict. Make sure that your car does not get ticketed, or, worse, towed.)
• Additional metered parking options can be found on the interactive visitor parking map ("BLOC" = Blocker Building; "NSG" = Northside Parking Garage; "CCG" = Central Campus Parking Garage).

Meals

• There will be a conference dinner on Friday evening at Casa do Brasil (Google Maps; $10.00 contribution, payable during registration).
• Lunch boxes will be provided on Saturday noon.

Contact

For questions or concerns please contact Matthias Maier (maier@tamu.edu).

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