Society for Mathematical Biology Annual Meeting - 2023
Celebrating SMB's 50th Anniversary at The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)
Local Accommodations:
Blackwell Inn:
(Est. Travel time: 15min on foot) 2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 247-4000 Negotiated Rate: $162 plus tax per night. When calling the hotel to make the reservation, please request the rate for "OSU Math-Biology Conference." This special rate is available by phone only (cannot be booked online at the special rate). Website
Hyatt House:
(Est. Travel time: 27min on foot, or 15min by COTA #22 or #31) 633 W 5th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201, USA T +1 614 298 1299 $189+ tax per night OSU Mathematics Conference - Hyatt House OSU Booking Link
Moxy Columbus Short North:
(Est. Travel time: 28min on foot, or 12min by COTA #1 or #2) 808 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 412-7664 $179 - $199 per night Book your group rate for SMB2023 Group
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU:
(Est. Travel time: 29min on foot, or 15 min by COTA #22 or #31) 1421 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 297-9912 Booking Link: (Available soon).
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus OSU-Medical Center:
(Est. Travel time: 15min by COTA #1) 3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 447-1212 Website
Staybridge Suites Columbus OSU-Medical Center:
(Est. Travel time: 15min by COTA #1) 3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 262-6900 Website
OSU dormitory accommodations (FULL):
(Est. Travel time: 4 min on foot) Dormitory accommodations have now reached capacity. Address: Jones Tower, 123 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43210) (to be confirmed) Rate: Approx. $62 per night for single rooms with private baths. 360 virtual tour and floorplan (scroll to the bottom of the page)
Transportation information:
John Glenn International Airport:
The closest airport to Ohio State's Columbus campus is the John Glenn International Airport. John Glenn International Airport is an international airport located 6 miles (10 kilometers) east of downtown Columbus. John Glenn International Airport is primarily a passenger airport, providing over 190 non-stop flights to roughly 44 airports via 15 airlines daily. The airport code for John Glenn International is 'CMH'.
Transportation to & from airport:
The quickest way is to utilize taxi services to and from the John Glenn International Airport. The approximate fare one way from the Ohio State Columbus Campus is $25-30, but some variations may occur due to wait time, traffic, etc. Numbers of a few area taxi services are: Blue Cab: (614) 333-3333 ; Yellow Cab: (614) 444-4444. Columbus is a city that is served by peer to peer ride sharing like Uber and Lyft. Ride costs vary by a range of factors including demand.
You may also use the publication transportation. For most accurate directions, please refer to the webpage https://www.cota.com/ of Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).
Driving directions:
Driving directions to the Ohio Union can be found on OSU's website, here. The Ohio Union is located at 1739 N. High Street at the corner of 12th Avenue and High Street.
Visitor parking on campus:
Visitors may park in this garage for access to the Ohio Union. Information about parking for visitors and the associated rates can be found through CampusParc.
Free shuttles within campus:
The campus bus system CABS offers free transportation within campus. The schedule and live status of busses can be obtained using the Ohio State App. (Download Ohio State App for iOS; Download Ohio State App for Android)
International travelers:
International participants requiring a letter confirming participation in the meeting should submit an email request including their full name, birthdate and place of birth to smb2023@osu.edu with the subject line "Letter of participation for international scholar".