2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
The ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition provides a three-day forum for over 3,500 professors, deans, instructors and students, to present their research and interact with colleagues and industry counterparts. This important event is committed to fostering the exchange of ideas, enhancing teaching methods and curricula, and providing networking opportunities for faculty members, deans and industry representatives.
Meeting Information
 All
technical sessions, business meetings (except where otherwise listed),
meal events, the exposition and workshops will be held at the David
L. Lawrence Convention Center. The Annual Awards Reception and Banquet
will be held in the Westin Convention Center Hotel. The Annual Picnic
will be held on the Rooftop Terrace at the David L. Lawrence Convention
Center. Technical sessions and the Exposition are open to all full-paid
member or non-member conference registrants.
The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
is the headquarters hotel for the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference &
Exposition. A skywalk connects it to the David L. Lawrence Convention
Center, site of the conference. The hotel is located in the center
of Pittsburgh’s business and cultural district, with easy
access to various local attractions. Complimentary transportation
is available Monday through Friday to the business district, the
Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum, PNC Park and Mellon Arena.
Pittsburgh: A City of “Firsts”
 Up through the mid-20th century, Pittsburgh was America’s premier industrial center, dominated by factories, mills, and ship-building yards that made the city a magnet for immigrant workers. Although traces of this rich history remain, today the smoke-stacks are gone, and the city is re-inventing itself as a clean, green and surprisingly beautiful destination. Set at the confluence of the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny rivers, Pittsburgh boasts number of fine museums, sports stadiums, parks, and outdoor and water activities, making it a perfect setting for the 115th ASEE annual convention. It is easily reached from most locations on the East Coast by car, train, or bus, and by airplane from further distances. On arrival, visitors will be immediately impressed by the city’s remarkable bridges; there are more than in any other city in the world.
Airport and Transportation Information
 ASEE will be providing complimentary, roundtrip shuttle service from certain hotels to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. For a complete listing of hotels on the shuttle route and hours of operation, please click here!
Pittsburgh International Airport is the main airport serving the city (16 miles distance, approximately 25 minutes). Taxis to downtown cost approximately $45, while the 28-X Airport Flyer Bus costs $2.60. The Amtrak train and Greyhound bus stations are both located downtown and are served by routes coming from throughout the United States and Canada.
Numerous bus lines serve the city, as does a limited light rail transportation system. Taxis can be found outside the hotels, but are not as easily available on the street as in other major U.S. cities. Visitors should expect to wait up to 20 minutes when calling for a taxi (Yellow Cab 412/321-8100, People's Cab 412-681-3131).
Association Travel Concepts
ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) is the official travel agency for the ASEE 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition!
ATC is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets and MORE! ATC offers these cost saving options:
- Up to 15% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply andnot all classes of service apply for the 15% discount. (United)
- 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (American Airlines).
- ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.
- ATC Online Travel Center – Association Member Benefits
- Direct access to ATC online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel. Go to www.atcmeetings.com and click on MEETINGS to link to Air - Meetings and Leisure (TravelASP). When you register using the online booking tool please enter "ASEE" in the Company or Organization or Association field.
- ATC is proud to offer association members complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals. Our new Travel Center is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs. Visit Today: www.atcmeetings.com
- Exclusive leisure travel specials on vacations, cruses, luxury resort getaways & more
- Book city tours and events online, including restaurants, theater and concert events.
- CAR DISCOUNTS
- Discounted meeting rates (Avis & Enterprise).
Make your reservation from one of the following options:
The above discounts apply for travel 6/19/2008- 6/28/2008 (PIT). ATC agents are available for reservations from 8:30am – 8:00pm (EST), Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:
United: 510CK 800-521-4041
American Airlines: A3868BQ 800-433-1790
Enterprise: 32H7476 800-593-0505
Avis: J952801 800-331-1600
Parking
Parking is available at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh.
- Daily Self-Parking Charge: $20.00 (up to 12 hours)
- Valet Parking Charge: $22.00
Attire
 Business or business-casual dress is recommended for all sessions. Dress for the picnic is casual. The Annual Awards Reception and Banquet are semi-formal; appropriate attire is expected.
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