Special Events

Prize Lectures

SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Career Prize

Rainer Helmig, University of Stuttgart, Germany

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SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Early Career Prize

Jakub W. Both, University of Bergen, Norway

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Taste of Louisiana Welcome Reception – LSU Center for River Studies at the Water Campus

Tuesday, October 14, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP when registering online for the conference.

The LSU Center for River Studies conducts research on the world’s major rivers with a specific focus on America’s Mississippi River. Located at the Baton Rouge Water Campus near the banks of the mighty Mississippi, LSU CRS houses one of the world's largest movable bed physical models—about the size of two basketball courts! In the CRS exhibition area, guests will enjoy a selection of traditional Louisiana hors d'oeuvres, one (1) complimentary beer, wine, or soft drink (with your drink ticket) and cash bar available for additional drinks. In addition to LSU CRS tours and treats, reception guests can visit across the street and on the riverside of the levee, the LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio and the old municipal dock. These venues deliver picture perfect views of the river at sunset.

Transportation to the event will be provided via bus to and from hotels. Parking is also available adjacent to the center on Arches Street or in the parking lot on Water Street.

LSU Center for River Studies
100 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Optional Tours and Conference Banquet

Please see https://commerce.cashnet.com/LSUSIAM for details, to RSVP, register, and purchase tickets.

Monday, October 13

1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Optional tour: Atchafalaya Basin by Airboat. Ticket purchase required.

2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Complimentary Optional Tour: ExxonMobil Refinery. RSVP required.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Complimentary Optional Tour: LSU Petroleum Engineering Research, Training, & Testing (PERTT) Lab. RSVP required.

Thursday, October 16

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Complimentary Conference Banquet, LSU Rural Life Museum. Transportation provided from/to hotels, departing 5:45 and 6:15. Parking at LSU Rural Life Museum is free. RSVP required.

Friday, October 17

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Complimentary optional tour: Old River Control Structure. Registration required and limited to U.S. citizens only.