Welcome

The Annual Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada Annual Meeting will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno, March 13-15, 2016 in the Joe Crowley Student Union Building.

The Annual Meeting will include oral presentations featuring research results of Nevada’s National Science Foundation-funded Solar Nexus project.  Additionally, the meeting will host a Graduate Student Retreat on Sunday, March 13th and a student poster session on March 14th.  The objective of this meeting is to share Nexus research findings and outcomes, stimulate collaborations and discussions and plan for upcoming activities.

Attendees

Attendees will include all individuals interested in learning about the latest in solar energy-water-environment science and education in Nevada, including NSF EPSCoR project team members and leaders; NSHE VPRs, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and administrators; Nevada stakeholders; members of the External Advisory Committee (EAC), and members of Nevada’s State EPSCoR Advisory Board.  All Nexus project faculty, technicians, and graduate students are expected to attend.

Travel Information

For travel funding information contact the Co-PI at your institution.  Please plan to attend the full 1.75 days of sessions (2.75 days for graduate students), which include complimentary breakfast and lunch.

March 13th   Full day graduate student retreat

March 14th   All Nexus Participants full day meeting with poster session/reception

March 15th   All Nexus Participants meeting adjourns at 2:00 pm

Graduate Student Poster Presentation

All graduate students participating in research funded by the National Science Foundation and the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) Solar Energy, Water & the Environment Nexus in Nevada project are strongly encouraged to attend the annual meeting and provide a research poster presentation. A poster session and reception will be held on March 14th so that students may share their research with other project members and the External Advisory Committee.

Abstracts Due:  Monday, February 29, 2016 to michele_casella@nshe.nevada.edu

Whitney Peak Hotel

255 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89501
whitneypeakhotel.com

Lodging Reservations

A room block is available at the rate of $97/night until Thursday, February 11, 2016 Friday, February 19, 2016.  To make your reservation call 775-398-5400 and reference the group code “NEXUS0316“.

Airport Shuttle

The Whitney Peak Hotel offers a shuttle service to/from the airport for $10.00 per direction.  A 24-hour notice for all shuttle reservations is required.  Contact the valet department at 775-398-5473 or valet@whitneypeakhotel.com.

Hotel Amenities

Complimentary parking in secured garage; complimentary high-speed wireless internet; fitness center; BASECAMP climbing wall; on-site dining at Heritage Restaurant, check-in time 3:00 pm and check-out time 11:00 am.

Free Shuttle Bus Service

Parking Near the UNR Student Union

Public visitor parking is on the top floor of the garages

Garage Parking – Day passes are available on top of the garage or from Parking Services

Metered Parking – Available at $1.50 per hour with a two hour limit

Meters are enforced Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Nexus Graduate Student Leadership and Professional Development Retreat

Sunday, March 13, 2016
TENTATIVE 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Joe Crowley Student Union, CSU Great Room
University of Nevada, Reno

This retreat promises to be both engaging and meaningful, enabling graduate students to interact effectively with their peers, mentors, and other professional colleagues. In addition, students will:

1) Improve professional and interpersonal communication skills

2) Increase teamwork and collaboration skills

3) Increase adaptability and problem solving skills

4) Improve skills in conflict resolution

5) Build general life skills to enhance personal wellbeing

All participants will be required to complete two assessments, Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Emotional Quotient (EQ) self-assessment prior to the retreat.  Results from the assessments will be used to identify areas of additional development, and to tailor classroom-based activities to address deficiencies and build capacity.  Registered participants will be contacted by workshop facilitators with more information and access to the surveys.

All Nexus graduate students are strongly recommended to participate in this retreat.  Students traveling should plan on arriving in Reno on Saturday, March 12 as the workshop will start early on Sunday.  Don’t delay!  Register today to participate in this wonderful opportunity!