Computing Research that Changed the World: Reflections and Perspectives
Logistics
Meals
A light continental breakfast, lunch, and reasonable hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at the closing session will be provided.
Getting there from The Westin Arlington Hotel
PDF of these directions | Metro Map
The total estimated time to reach the Library of Congress is 45 minutes. This includes:
- Walking from Westin Arlington Hotel to the Ballston Metro [10 minutes]
• Exit the hotel via the main entrance and follow the sidewalk to the right.
• Staying right, follow the access street to N. Fairfax Drive (about one block).
• Turn right at N. Fairfax Drive and walk about two blocks to N. Taylor Street.
• Cross N. Taylor Street and walk along N. Fairfax Drive for one block to N. Stuart Street.
• Cross N. Stuart Street and the Metro Entrance is on your right hand side.
- Orange Line train (towards New Carrollton) to Capital South Metro Station [23 minutes (does not include delays due to rush hour traffic)]
• Enter the Metro and take the Orange line train in the direction of New Carrollton.
• Exit the train at the Capitol South Metro Station.
- Walking from the Capital South Metro Station to the Library of Congress [10 minutes]
• At the top of the Metro escalators, turn left and walk up First Street towards C Street.
(If you are walking downhill, you are going the wrong way)
• Cross C Street and continue up the hill to Independence Ave.
• At Independence Ave cross First Street, then cross Independence Ave.
• The Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress is located on your right.
Symposium Location
Thomas Jefferson Building
Members Room (160-162), The Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20540
(Between Independence Ave. and East Capitol Street )
(directly South of Supreme Court)
Parking: Street Parking is not available in the vicinity of this location.
Entry: Starting at 7:30 a.m., through the West Ground Level Entrance (under the granite archway).
• Afer passing through security, go up one flight of steps (directly on your right).
• At the top of the steps, turn right.
• The Members Room (160-162) will be in the hallway directly in front of you.
• CRA Staff will be at the registration to greet you.
Closing Session Location
James Madison Building
Madison Hall, The Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, Washington DC 20540-4680
(Independence Ave SE, between 1st & 2nd Streets)
• Exit the Thomas Jefferson Building.
• Turn left and walk to Independence Ave.
• Cross Independence Ave.
• After crossing Independence Ave, turn left and walk half block along Independence Ave.
• The entrance to the James Madison Building of the Library of Congress will be on your right.
Map of Floor: First Floor (main entrance)