2007 Gravitational Microlensing Workshop !

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David Lee
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Affiliation: Korea Astronomy&Space Science Institute; KyungHee univ.

2007 Gravitational Microlensing Workshop !

Post by David Lee » November 07 2006

Here I post the information for the International Microlensing Workshop in 2007!!! (http://g-lens.chungbuk.ac.kr/)
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2007 Gravitational Microlensing Workshop

* Date: Jan. 15 (Mon) ~ Jan. 17 (Wed), 2007
* Place: Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
61-1, Hwaam-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-348, Republic of Korea
* Sponsors:
- Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
Astrophysical Research Center for the Structure and Evolution
of the Cosmos (ARCSEC"), Sejong University
Institute of Basic Science Research, Chungbuk National University

1. Abstract
The goal of the workshop is to provide updates on new developments in gravitational microlensing since the last meeting in Nagoya, Japan.

2. Topics
* Reports from lensing survey and follow-up observations,
* Astrophysics and microlensing,
* Planetary microlensing,
* Quasar microlensing,
* Theoretical studies,
* Next-generation microlensing experiments,
* Data Processing Techniques (difference imaging, etc),
* etc

3. Program & Schedule
* The program & schedule of the workshop will be announed later.
* Registration Deadline: Nov 30 2006
(We urge you to register as soon as possible to faciliate organization of the
meeting. The topics of your presentation can be changed after the
registration.)
* Workshop schedule will be posted after the registration deadline.

4. SOC
* Andrew Gould (Ohio State Univeristy)
* Yasushi Muraki (Nagoya University)
* Phil Yock (University of Auckland)
* Bohdan Paczynski (Princeton University)
* Andrzej Udalski (Warsaw University)
* David Bennett (Notre Dame University)
* Scott Gaudi (Ohio State University)
* J. P. Beaulieu (Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris)
* Ian Bond (Massey University)
* Kyongae Chang (Chongju University)

5. LOC
* Cheongho Han (Chungbuk National University)
* Byeong-Gon Park (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute)
* Seung-Lee Kim (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute)
* Ho-Il Kim (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute)
* Young-Woon Kang (Sejong Univerisity)
* Myung-Shin Im (Seoul National University)
* Myeong-Gu Park (Kyungpook National University)

6. Registration, Lodging, Meals, & Transportation
* Regisration fee: US \$0.00 (free), For registration click here
* Hotel: "Spapia Hotel" in Daejeon
- For the convenience of organization, we will reserve a hotel room for you. (See "registration" link)
- Room rate: US [/tex]100/night
* Meals: LOC will provide
- 3 breakfasts (Jan 15, 16, & 17)
- 3 lunches (Jan 15, 16, & 17)
- 1 dinner (banquet, Jan 15)
* Transportation
Transportation from the hotel to the convention center at KASI will be provided
in the morning and evening.

7. Travel Information
To arrive at the hotel from your place, you should follow three steps.
* Step 1: Arriving at the Inchon International Airport
* Step 2: Airport to Daejeon

- After you arrive at the airport, you should take a limousine bus going to Daejeon. The bus stop is just outside of the air-terminal building. Find the bus stop numbered 9D. You should buy the bus ticket at a booth near the bus stop. Buses are avialable every 30-60 minutes depending on your arrival time.
- In the inner region of Daejeon, the bus will stop three times. One at "Daedeok Culture Center", second stop at "Government Complex", and last at the terminal. The hotel is closest to the second bus stop (i.e., "Government Complex"). If you miss the second bus stop, don't be hectic. Take off the bus at the terminal and take taxi. The taxi fare will be a bit higher (2-3 dollars more).
- map from airport to Daejeon
- travel time: about 3 hours and 20 minutes
- fees: ~ US \$20 for deluxe (more space), and ~\$14 for regular
* Step 3: From the bus stop to the Hotel

- After you arrive in Daejeon, you should take a taxi. Taxies will be everywhere on the street. When you see a taxi, just raise your hand and wave. The taxi will stop in front of you. Take taxi and ask you want to go to "Spapia Hotel". The taxi fare should not be more than US \$5.
* Some useful korean expressions

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- During your move back and forth, the attached sheet will be useful. Show to the bus and taxi drivers.
Download Korean expression file

8. ETC
* VISA

- Most tourists may visit Korea for 15 days without a visa, but a verified return trip ticket is required. Some nationals may stay for longer periods, one to six months, without visas, provided they do not engage in paid work while in Korea. Visitors planning to work or reside in Korea for longer periods are required to obtain a visa before entry and an alien registration card at a local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. See this website www.korea.net for more information.
* Foreign exchange rate

- In Korea, foreign currency is not usually accepted. We recommend you to exchange korean money (unit "Won") at the airport.
* Maps ( Republic of Korea, Seoul, Daejeon)

9. Support
Due to limited fund, we will be able to provide support to a few young postdoctors and graduate students. To apply, please contact Cheongho Han

10. Emergency Contact (Cheongho Han)
* E-mail : [Log in to view email]
* phone : 82-43-261-3244 (office)
* mobile : 82-10-9131-3244

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