The Telluride Science Research Center (TSRC), located in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, is dedicated to providing workshop and conference services for scientists. Nana Naisbitt, TSRC's Executive Director, and her staff take care of the conference service logistics and the lodging reservations, while giving organizers the freedom to plan their own program. We pride ourselves on hosting meetings that are flawlessly organized in a community rich with breath-taking scenery, a wide range of activities, local color and lots of fun.
Our mission is to inspire substantive scientific inquiry, breakthroughs, and discoveries by hosting scientific meetings in an open environment conducive to productive collaboration and positive contributions to research, policy, and education.
Historically, TSRC workshops have had a molecular emphasis (be it chemistry, physics or biology), but TSRC workshops are also ideal settings for exploring interdisciplinary topics, as well as for introducing students to cutting edge research.
You take care of the science... we'll take care of everything else.
Why Choose TSRC for your next meeting?
Because TSRC:
- Facilitates serious science and rich discussions
- Attracts an international group of renowned scientists
- Provides friendly, helpful, on-site staff
- Manages all aspects of registration & lodging
- Organizes all logistics seamlessly
- Offers reduced registration fees for students and post-docs
- Negotiates discounted rates on lodging
- Supplies technical equipment and support
- Offers wireless internet in the meeting areas
- Provides live webcasting and archive on-demand capabilities
- Prepares breakfast daily, plus afternoon snacks and beverages
- Throws a picnic on Thursday nights for TSRC participants and families
- Hosts weekly public science lectures for the Telluride community and weekly science demonstrations for kids
Why is Telluride so special?
Because in Telluride you find:
- A town that supports science
- Serious science takes place outside on trails and slopes
- A great place for the family
- Stunning mountain setting
- Rarified air for rarified thinking
- A charming town full of history
- Skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing in the winter
- Hiking, rock climbing, biking, rafting in the summer
- A multitude of meeting venues
- Great restaurants & bars
Testimonials from TSRC Participants
Don't just listen to us... read what TSRC participants and workshop organizers have to say about the quality of the science that takes place at TSRC workshop, about the meeting services and support that we offer and about Telluride itself. Or read a recent newspaper article on TSRC, published in Telluride's daily paper, the Telluride Daily Planet.
Organize Your Own Workshop
It’s an easy process. Here’s what you need to do:
PHASE ONE
Simply email a short proposal to Nana which should include:
- A paragraph stating the idea of your workshop
- Proposed dates of the workshop (typically Monday & Friday)
- The title of the workshop
- Names of colleagues you are considering inviting
- How many people you expect to attend. Typically TSRC workshops are 24-30 people, but we can accomodate groups of up to 300 people.
Your proposal will be reviewed by TSRC President Kenneth Jordanm and President-Elect Greg Voth. Nana will notify you of the acceptance of the proposal or perhaps ask for more information. Once the proposal is accepted, Nana and her staff will do everything possible to make the planning easy for you.
PHASE TWO
Your job then is to:
- Invite participants
- Set your own program schedule for a 1-2 week workshop
- Keep in touch with your invitees about registering in a timely manner. We offer reduced fees for early-bird registration and for students and post-docs.
- Discuss with Nana which venue will be best suited to your meeting and any special requirements for your meeting
TSRC will take care of everything else...
Ready to get started? Contact TSRC today to begin organizing your next meeting.
