GMU-NSF Conference on Disrupting Operations of Illicit Supply Networks

GMU-NSF Conference: Engineering Approach for Disrupting Operations of Illicit Supply Networks

The conference invites the grant awardees of the recent NSF EAGER program as well as selected researchers, NSF program directors, and representatives from federal agencies, international organizations, industry, and think-tanks who work in the area of illicit trade networks.

For our planning purposes, please RSVP by clicking the green "register" button to the right, and let us know which days and evenings you're able to attend. PI's, please forward this invitation to your co-PI's so that they may RSVP as well. We look forward to seeing you in March!

Sunday, March 24th: Reception

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Reception with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
• Location: GMU Founder's Hall

Monday, March 25th, Conference: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Presentations and Round Tables)

Monday, March 25th: Dinner

• 6:00 PM
• Dinner at Mala Tang (3434 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA)
• Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Other drinks available by cash bar.

Tuesday, March 26th, Conference: 8:30 AM - 12:40 PM (Presentations and Round Tables)

The GMU-NSF conference is co-sponsored and jointly organized by:

• The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA), a DHS Center of Excellence at GMU
  

• The Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC), part of the Schar School of Public Policy at GMU

• Data Lab, part of the College of Science at GMU
  

• The Center for Social Complexity at GMU
  

FAQs

Travel Arrangements

• The closest airport to GMU-Arlington is Reagan National (DCA), but Dulles (IAD) serves the area as well. Please make arrangements for your own travel to the conference. If you plan to have a flight reimbursed through your grant, remember that government rules for travel reimbursement apply (coach fares only, US carriers only, etc).

Hotel Reservations

• Many conference attendees will be staying at The Hilton Arlington, a convenient option located 1/2 mile from GMU (950 North Stafford St, Arlington, VA, 22203). Please make your own reservations for hotel stays, and arrange for reimbursement from your grant.

Will food and refreshments be available on site?

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the conference on both March 25th and 26th.

What parking is available nearby?

• Visitor parking is available in the Founders Hall Parking Garage. The rates are set at the prevailing rates for all University visitor garages: $3/hour with a daily maximum of $15 Monday-Friday. After 5pm on Fridays and all day on Saturday and Sunday, there is a flat daily rate of $8. Payment methods accepted are cash, coin, and Visa/MasterCard. For more information call Arlington Parking Services at (703) 993-8146, or email arlpark@gmu.edu. Street parking is also available within walking distance of the Founders Hall building. Parking rates vary and can be paid using coins or the Parkmobile application.

If I have questions about the event or my registration, who should I contact?

• Please contact Monica Kim at hkim14@gmu.edu.