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November 7-8, 2024

University of Colorado Boulder

Community meeting objective: To foster a sense of community among the NSF FIRE-PLAN awardees through sharing research plans, best practices, common challenges, building collaborations, and identifying strategies for conducting convergent wildfire research.

The major goals of the community meeting are to:

  1. Create synergy and inclusivity amongst diverse researchers and collaborators doing cutting-edge research in their fields, thereby strengthening the wildfire research and translational landscape (e.g., basic research, education, application, workforce development).

  2. Provide a space for researchers and collaborators to co-problem solve challenges, share successful strategies, and learn how to create new convergent science outputs (e.g., human and non-human dimensions in modeling, integrating western and Indigenous knowledge, organizing and sharing large and complex datasets, etc.).

  3. Provide an avenue for interaction with science-focused supporting organizations in the wildland fire research space. These interactions can allow sharing of knowledge, connections, perspectives, and/or resources, as well as the opportunity to communicate about areas of research that are still needed, areas of partnerships that are needed, what the supporting organizations can do to support the research community, and identify priority areas for investment and development.

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Agenda

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November 7

Time Event Location
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light breakfast and registration SEEC Atrium
9:00 AM - 10:45 PM Community Meeting SEEC Auritorium
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break SEEC
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Breakout Group Introductions SEEC Auritorium
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Group Photo SEEC Atrium
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch SEEC
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Community Meeting SEEC Auritorium
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Break SEEC
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Supporting Organizations Lightning Session and Closing SEEC Auritorium
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Free Time
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Reception and information session Hilton Garden Inn Enchanted Mesa and Courtyard

Reception

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is honored to host a reception for the FIRE-PLAN Community Meeting. The reception will take place from 5 pm - 8 pm on Thursday, November 7th at Hilton Garden Inn Enchanted Mesa and Courtyard. During the first hour, the FIRE-PLAN project teams will be able to interact with supporting organizations via small group or one-on-one chats. This time is also a space for FIRE-PLAN projects to interact with one another informally. The second half of the reception will be structured as a casual social hour with dinner for all attendees.

When: November 7, 5:30 - 8 pm

Where: 2701 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302

November 8

Time Event Location
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light breakfast SEEC Atrium
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM Community Meeting SEEC Auritorium
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break SEEC
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Community Meeting SEEC Auritorium
12:15 PM - 1:05 PM Lunch SEEC
1:05 PM - 2:15 PM Community Meeting SEEC Auritorium
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Break SEEC
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Community Meeting SEEC Auritorium

Venue Information

The FIRE-PLAN Community meeting will be held at the University of Colorado Boulder East Campus SEEC Building, C120 Auditorium. The address is 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder, CO 80303. Click here for directions to the SEEC Building.

Click here for a map of the SEEC Building's 1st floor. The C120 auditorium is located at the main entrance, directly south of the Triceratops.

seec building

SEEC and SEEL Buildings

Building Resources

  • SEEC Cafe
  • All gender restrooms off the North and South Atriums (single stall, ADA)
  • Lactation room S120 or wherever comfortable
  • Quiet areas
  • Elevators, accessible entrances, and more inclusivity resources on the campus map: https://www.colorado.edu/map/
  • ESIIL Refrigerator
  • Meeting resources
  • Meeting supplies
  • Health supplies

Let us know if you need something to be able to participate comfortably.

Venue Parking

Permits are required to park on CU Boulder campus and lot 556 is the nearest to the SEEC building (Campus Map). Here is the link to buy a daily permit ($10) for Parking Lot 556 through CU Parking Services: https://cuboulder.aimsparking.com. You will need to buy a permit for each date you park at the lot.

Health & Safety Resources

  • Campus and Off-Campus Emergencies 911
  • CU Police Department (On-Campus, Non-Emergency) 303-492-6666
  • City of Boulder Police Department (Non-Emergency) 303-441-3333
  • Boulder Community Hospital 303-415-7000: 4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

Internet Access

Access wireless service on campus by selecting UCB Guest Wireless from your available Wi-Fi network options and accepting the terms and conditions upon opening your web browser. You will be prompted to re-accept these terms and conditions periodically. If you encounter difficulty accessing the Internet, call 303-735-HELP (4357) or email help@colorado.edu for assistance during their business hours. Check firewalls or security settings on your computer that could possibly complicate accessing the campus Wi-Fi system before you arrive.

Supporting Organizations

Hotels

NSF has made arrangements with the following hotels for participants to receive the GSA room rate. September 27th was the deadline to receive this rate. If you still need to make a reservation, please call 1-800-HILTONS and mention the group name (National Science Foundation) to see if there are still rooms available at the GSA rate. You do not need to pay upfront to get the reservation.

Hilton Garden Inn Location: 2701 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302

Embassy Suites Location: 2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80302

Event Photography

We plan to take some photos of activities throughout the course of the week for use in internal and external publications. If you do not wish to have your image recorded for distribution, please inform the photographer and/or email Casey.Jenson@colorado.edu. By participating in ESIIL events, you are agreeing to the use of your photos unless you notify us in writing of your desire to opt out of being photographed.

Weather and Packing

Boulder is 5,430 feet in elevation and has a sunny, semi-arid climate. Hydrating during your stay is very important, as altitude sickness (headache, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, and tiredness) can occur.

Weather conditions can change rapidly throughout each day and from day to day. Layers are always a good choice.

The average temperature in Boulder in November for a typical day ranges from a high of 48°F (9°C) to a low of 26°F (-4°C). The general area may also feel slightly windy. In November, there's a 13% chance of rain or snow on an average day. And on the average day it rains or snows, we get 0.31 in (7.8 mm) of precipitation. The sun is strong in Boulder, so please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. There are many trails near Boulder, so hiking or running shoes and a set of workout clothes can help get you outside during your stay.

Transportation

Air Transportation

If you are flying in for the event you will want to fly into the Denver International Airport (DIA). Note that the airport is quite large and you will need to take an airport train to the main terminal.

Ground Transportation

Ride Share A Lyft or Uber or airport taxi are the most expensive option but also the most direct way to get from the airport to Boulder (often $70 or higher one way).

Public transportation to/from airport Transit from the Denver airport to Boulder is quite easy via the AB1 Boulder/Denver airport bus. This bus runs at least once an hour during the day, with more frequent trips at popular times. To locate the bus, follow signs in the Denver airport baggage claim area to ‘Train to city,’ which will lead you down an escalator. At the base of the escalator, instead of continuing straight towards the visible train station, turn left and you should see a bus terminal with an RTD ticket machine. Tickets for the AB1 can be purchased for $10. Find the gate for the AB1 / Downtown Boulder line.

Airport Shuttle Services If you would prefer to book a shuttle to/from DIA (Denver International Airport) & Boulder, there are three options:

Car Rentals There are a number of rental car agencies located at the Denver International Airport:

Additional car rental options include:

  • eGo CarShare
  • Zipcar

Transportation around the Boulder area

Boulder has a number of public transportation options for traversing Boulder and the surrounding area

Bus lines Information about Boulder’s local bus network can be found here. Note that the Skip, Bound, and Hop lines pass campus regularly.

If you need to travel to Denver for any reason, the Flatiron Flyer bus connects Denver to Boulder. Currently the FF1 is the best option, and connects Denver’s Union Station to the Downtown Boulder Station (with numerous stops in-between).

Biking & Walking Boulder has an extensive system of city walking/biking paths; maps can be found here. Boulder B-Cycle is a community non-profit bike sharing system with daily and month passes available.

*This event is hosted by ESIIL and funded by the National Science Foundation (via award # DBI-2153040), and subject to the NSF’s terms and conditions.

Last update: 2025-03-05