2008 Summer Research Program Information

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Getting Around Campus -- Transportation, Virtual Tours, etc.
Map of UofM East Bank

Parking

Parking is available on campus and can be arranged by contacting Parking and Transportation Services directly at 612-626-7275. Click here for a map of the parking facilities on the East Bank Campus.

**Due to stadium construction on the University campus, summer parking is limited. If you plan to have a vehicle on campus, you should contact parking services as soon as possible

Unless otherwise arranged, you can check into you room in Comstock anytime after 1:00pm on Sunday, June 1.

Check out will be 12:00pm on Saturday, August 9


Comstock is staffed 24hrs for those who will be arriving in the evening

Comstock Hall -- Summer Information (pdf)
Comstock Hall -- General Information
Comstock Dining Package
The 2008 Dining Package includes 15 cafeteria meals and $28.00 in Flex Dine (can be used in a variety of locations on campus) per week.

UMN U Cards
Once on campus, you will need to obtain a U Card (UMN ID Card). There is an office located in Coffman Memorial Union for this purpose, and you will need to take your driver's license, state ID or passport and be prepared to have your picture taken. You'll need your U Card to enter the campus Recreation Center, computer labs, residence hall dining rooms, etc. There is a $15.00 replacement fee for lost, stolen, or damaged U Cards.

Safety Training

Anyone who works in a lab at the University of Minnesota is required to complete Safety Training. The required training consists of three modules:

1. Introduction to Research Safety
2. Chemical Safety
3. Chemical Waste Management

This training will need to be completed before orientation on Monday June 2th. You will receive your University of Minnesota ID (x500) and password by email. You can complete your safety training anytime after receiving your x.500 ID by going to the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) website. Once there, click on each of the training modules and login with your x.500 ID and password. When you complete each module, you will see a page showing your score and thanking you for completing the module. You will need to print, sign, and date this page for all three modules and bring them with you to orientation.

Summer Calendar

Click here for the latest summer schedule.
Updates posted regularly.

Students will receive stipends in three installments. You may pick up your check in Room 489 Amundson Hall between 3:30-4 p.m. on dates of disbursement.

The UMN MRSEC will reimburse visiting students for travel expenses not to exceed $500 for one roundtrip. Please keep all travel receipts. The MRSEC must be provided with all original receipts in order for your reimbursement to be processed. Email confirmations for airfare can be forwarded to engen010@umn.edu. If you drive, reimbursement is based on miles traveled. Travel receipts should be submitted to Room 489 Amundson Hall within one week of your arrival.

The address for Comstock Hall is:

210 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

If you take a cab from the airport, remember to get a receipt

Rec Center
All visiting faculty and students need U Cards to gain access to the Recreation Center. The membership fee is not sponsored by the MRSEC. If you wish to use the Recreation Center while participating in the MRSEC summer program, you are responsible for the membership fee of $72.76.

During the last week of the summer program, all students are required to present a final talk on the results of their research. Click here to download a PowerPoint file (60KB) with tips to help you prepare.