Image Credit: Caltech/MIT/LIGO Lab, Matt Heintze, Deborah Ferguson (UT Austin), Bhavesh Khamesra (Georgia Tech), and Karan Jani (Vanderbilt University),
N. Fischer, H. Pfeiffer, A. Buonanno (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics), Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) Collaboration
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Infrastructure Office (RIO) will host the 2025 Safety Officer Workshop on January 14-15, 2025, at LIGO Livingston Observatory in Livingston, LA. This workshop is by invitation only.
NSF RIO invites select facility safety officers and safety professionals in the RI Community to participate in a two-day knowledge-sharing forum to discuss experienced challenges and lessons learned. The program also includes a facility tour of the co-host facility, LIGO. Virtual attendance is available. A draft of the agenda will be posted soon.
Registration
In-Person: The fee to attend the workshop in person is $150. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
There is limited space for in-person attendance. Those planning to attend in person should register soon to reserve their spot.
Virtual: NSF RIO is delighted to offer a virtual attendance option for those unable to join us in person. There is no fee for virtual event registration. The workshop will use Zoom for streaming.
Virtual Access
Virtual attendees will be able to access workshop sessions directly on this page. Additional instructions will be available closer to the workshop.
Poster Session
In-person attendees can present posters at the workshop, offering a great opportunity to:
- Connect with peers in your field and explore collaboration.
- Share your work with the research infrastructure community.
- Receive feedback to refine your safety program.
Posters will also be featured on the NSF Research Infrastructure Knowledge Gateway for future reference.
For poster preparation guidance, visit the 2024 Workshop’s poster session page: https://researchinfrastructureoutreach.com/poster-information-2/
Logistics:
- Recommended poster size: 24” x 36” (no mounting required).
- Attendees are responsible for shipping their poster to and from the event. If you plan to ship back your poster, please bring a pre-paid return shipping label and keep the original packaging.
- Ship to: LIGO Livingston Laboratory, c/o Danny Sellers, 19100 LIGO Lane, Livingston, LA 70754
- For local printing, consider FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, 525 Florida St., Baton Rouge.
- Examples: Collins, P; Kearns, E; RAPID Facility
Venue
LIGO Livingston
19100 Ligo Rd, Livingston, LA 70754
LIGO provides explicit directions to the facility on its website. LIGO recommends attendees use these directions and not rely solely on GPS.
Lodging
Baton Rouge Marriott
5500 Hilton Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
A room block has been reserved at the Baton Rouge Marriott for January 13-16, 2025, for a standard room at $110 per night – plus state and local taxes. A major credit card is needed to guarantee a reservation.
Attendees are encouraged to make hotel reservations immediately after receiving their registration confirmation, as a limited number of rooms are available. Please also consider that room reservations must be made by Thursday, December 19, 2024, to receive the group rate.
LIGO is approximately 31 miles from the Baton Rouge Marriott and is about a 35-minute drive from the hotel. Attendees are responsible for their transportation to and from LIGO. Carpooling is encouraged.
Lodging
Baton Rouge Marriott
5500 Hilton Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
A room block has been reserved at the Baton Rouge Marriott for January 13-16, 2025, for a standard room at $110 per night – plus state and local taxes. A major credit card is needed to guarantee a reservation.
Attendees are encouraged to make hotel reservations immediately after receiving their registration confirmation, as a limited number of rooms are available. Please also consider that room reservations must be made by Thursday, December 19, 2024, to receive the group rate.
LIGO is approximately 31 miles from the Baton Rouge Marriott and is about a 35-minute drive from the hotel. Attendees are responsible for their transportation to and from LIGO. Carpooling is encouraged.
Travel & Transportation
Airport:
- The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is the closest airport to the workshop. It is approximately 10 miles from the Baton Rouge Marriott and about 40 miles from LIGO Livingston.
- The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), in Kenner, LA is about 65 miles from the Baton Rouge Marriott and about 70 miles from LIGO Livingston.
Car Rentals & Ride sharing:
- Car rentals, taxis, and ridesharing services are readily available at both the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. All options provide a convenient and direct way to Baton Rouge and Livingston.
Workshop Transportation:
- Transportation will not be provided for the workshop. Attendees are responsible for transportation to and from LIGO. The typical drive time from the Baton Rouge Marriott to LIGO is approximately 35-minutes.
Tour the Research Vessel Construction
Oregon State University is offering attendees the opportunity to tour the Research Vessel Construction in Houma, LA. This tour is not a part of the formal Safety Officer Workshop. It will be offered on January 16, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Attendees are responsible for transportation to and from the construction site.
If you are interested in signing up for the tour, you may indicate so on the workshop registration form. A formal signup form will be distributed in advance of the workshop.