Program - Society of Toxicology

50 th Anniversary Annual Meeting and ToxExpo
General Information (Continued)
Free wireless Internet access is also available in the
complimentary Convention Center Connect Lounges located
in the Grand Lobby, Concourse A, Concourse B, Metro
Entrance, L Street Entrance near rooms 156 and 140, across
from 143C, Uptown Cafe and Downtown Cafe, and 2nd and
3rd floor Wing seating areas.
Secure Wireless Internet Access
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center Wi-Fi is a selfservice
wireless network that is available to all event attendees.
The cost is $24.95 per day based on a 24-hour time frame, and
can be purchased directly from any wireless capable computer.
This service allows Internet access in the public space and
meeting rooms only, but not in the Exhibit Hall.
To access Internet in areas that are not designated for Wi-Fi in
the Exhibit Hall, meeting rooms, and public space, the cost is
$16.95 per hour or $99 per day.
Letter of Attendance
Please stop by the SOT Annual Meeting Registration Desk
after Tuesday morning if you would like a letter of attendance
for your participation in the 2011 SOT Annual Meeting and/or
the Continuing Education Course(s).
a media kit, by contacting Martha Lindauer, Media Contact
at SOT Headquarters: 703.438.3115 or e-mail martha@
toxicology.org. Speaker interviews can be arranged on-site and
media kits can be picked up at the SOT Headquarters Office,
Room 101, in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Memorabilia
Shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and other items customized for SOT
are available for sale at the Annual Meeting in the Memorabilia
Booth located in Registration area. Commemorative 50th
Annual Meeting items will also be available for purchase.
Parking Information
Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. There
are over 3000 parking spaces in a three block radius of the
Convention Center. There are also approximately 100 metered
parking spaces within close proximity to the Convention
Center. These spaces are available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
For those driving into Washington, D.C., and staying
overnight, please check with the hotel or use the map
with the locations of parking and price list found on
www.toxicology.org/ai/meet/am2011.
General Info
Lost and Found
Lost and found articles may be taken to the SOT Headquarters
Office, Room 101, of the Walter E. Washington Convention
Center. Any items left in the SOT Headquarters Office after
11:30 AM, Thursday, March 10 will be taken back to SOT
Headquarters Office. If you do not remove your poster at the
end of your session, you will find it on the “Poster Reclamation
Tables” at the end of the 1600 aisle in the Exhibit Hall (back
right corner of hall).
Lunch with an Expert Information Board
The Lunch with an Expert (LWAE) events are informal
gatherings of small groups of students and a Toxicology Expert
over a meal or social hour. The Student Advisory Council
sponsors these events to provide students an opportunity to
network with well-established toxicologists while obtaining
career advice and meeting new colleagues. The groups
are matched by research interests and the Expert for each
group identifies a time and place to assemble. The LWAE
Information Bulletin Board provides all the details for the
group meetings and is located in the registration area. Groups
meet at the Board before proceeding to their meal.
Media Support Services
The Society of Toxicology welcomes accredited
representatives of media organizations. Journalists may receive
complimentary credentials for all meeting sessions, as well as
Photography Policy and Session Etiquette
for Attendees
Out of courtesy for the scientific presenters, we appreciate
your compliance with the following policies:
15 and UNDER
• Cell phones and other electronic devices should
be set on mute.
• Electronic capture of scientific sessions by any
method is prohibited.
• Children under the age of 15 are not allowed in
scientific sessions unless the session chair gives
consent.
Session chairs are asked to enforce these policies and
individuals who do not comply will be asked to leave the
session.
15 and UNDER
• Photography of poster presentations is prohibited
without the specific consent of the presenter(s)/
author(s).
• Photography of exhibitor booths is prohibited.
• Children under the age of 15 are prohibited from
entering the Exhibit Hall at any time.
If you have any questions regarding these polices, please
contact the SOT Headquarter staff at the Registration Desk.
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