By Air
If you are traveling to Iowa State University via air transportation, the closest destination city is Des Moines (Airport Code: DSM)
- Shuttle service is available from DSM to Iowa State University via Executive Express.
- If you are renting a car, and need directions from the DSM to Iowa State University, see the “By Car” directions below.
By Car
If you are traveling by car to Iowa State University, see the “Parking Information” section below for suggestions on where to park for free.
Attendees of the Symposium should park in any lot (e.g. Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 14) near Marston Hall. Click the following link to see the parking lot map: Parking Lot Map.
See the note below for parking lot restrictions.
NOTE:
- During weekday evenings (after 5:30 PM), weekends, and holidays, certain lots (and parking meters) are open for use by the general public for free!
- The medical/handicapped stalls, 24 hour all hours all days stalls, and other specifically restricted stalls require a parking permit to avoid a parking citation.
There are many hotels near Iowa State University, for out-of-town attendees. Suggested hotels are:
*The GrandStay Ames hotel is near restaurants and shops.
For questions regarding the symposium (e.g. abstract submission, registration, program, etc.)
- Email Dr. Sarah A. Bentil (sbentil@iastate.edu) and put “2020 Midwest Student SEM Symposium”, in the email’s subject line.
Samantha Hirschman
Program Assistant for Graduate Education
srhirsc@iastate.edu
515.294.0838
2019 Black Engr
Ames, IA 50011