Summer Education Accelerator (SEA)

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Dates: May 27-30

Location: Integrative Learning Center Rooms S110, S120, S130 in Amherst, MA

ARROW-SEA, the Summer Education Accelerator will convene faculty, lab staff, students and guest instructors from industry, government and other stakeholders for an annual intensive course of study. ARROW-SEA will provide multiple tracks and funding for participants to ensure a diverse group of scholars and full participation. Aligned with industry and societal needs, topics will include: reliability and uncertainty quantification; atmospheric and CFD modeling; blades, structures and geotechnics; marine ecology; human ecology; energy equity; structural health monitoring and control for resilience; transmission, grids and markets; supply chain; energy equity and justice; technology translation in wind energy; wind energy standards; and more.

Travel

For those who are flying, the nearest airport is Bradley International Airport (BDL). While Boston has cheap flights, its too far away to be worth it. Valley Transporter provides reliable ground transportation to and from Bradley, but we recommend booking early as possible, as they do fill up. Parking passes will be available for those traveling by car. 

We have an Amtrak station in nearby Northampton (~15 minutes away) that has trains connecting Northampton to NYC, DC, and Baltimore. These are very affordable and low hassle. Look for the direct Vermonter option.

While the Amtrak also connects to the Boston area, we typically find that the buses like PeterPan, Greyhound, the Campus to Campus Shuttle, and PVTA offer more direct routes.

Parking

Those staying in the dorms will have free parking when they check in. We will send you additional details on the dorm location and sign in process by the end of the week.

Those staying in the UMass Hotel will have free parking in the Campus Center Garage.

Everyone else who requested a parking pass via email or on their registration will receive a pass on Friday that they can print and leave on their dashboard. 

Housing

We will have dormitory housing available for students and postdocs. We have also reserved a block in Hotel UMass for faculty. You can book your room here.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that ARROW SEA is accessible for all. If you need any accommodations, please don’t hesitate to let us know in the RSVP form.