Travel to Princeton
The meeting will begin on the morning of June 28th, 2023, so participants should plan to arrive at Princeton by the evening of June 27th. The meeting will conclude by early afternoon on the 30th, so participants can plan to travel home that afternoon.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Once you arrive at Newark, look for the AirTrain and buy a ticket to “Princeton Station” (note that Princeton Junction is not your final destination, and so you should buy a ticket to Princeton Station, which will require a short transfer). The AirTrain will take you to the Newark Airport Railroad Station where you can board the New Jersey (NJ) transit train to Princeton (~45 min-1hour trip) (note that Princeton is in the same direction as Trenton and Philadelphia, and you will be taking the Northeast Corridor Line). Make sure your train will be stopping at Princeton Junction! The train conductors are friendly and will be happy to give you advice if you are confused.
The train trip requires a quick transfer at the Princeton Junction Station to get to your final destination of the Princeton Station. Get off at Princeton Junction and follow signs to a different track to transfer to a small train (called “The Dinky”)
for your final 5 minute ride to Princeton Station. (Note that the distance between Princeton Junction and Princeton is not walkable, despite the short train ride.) The Princeton Station is on campus, in walking distance to accommodations (~5 minutes) and downtown Princeton (~10 minutes).
Additional information about getting to campus
(Note: Participants should not fly to other New York area airports (JFK or LaGuardia) since public transport to Princeton is not direct.)
Housing
We can provide on-campus dorm-style rooms to students (graduate and undergraduate) and postdocs at no cost. All other attendees can stay in these accommodations for $75/night, or book hotel rooms in the town of Princeton. On-campus rooms are available from the night of June 27th (the evening before conference starts) through the night of June 29th (depart on June 30th, midday). If you would like to stay in the dorms please let us know on your registration form. The rooms are single-occupancy (or double-occupancy upon request if you’d like to share with another participant). Unfortunately, no guests are allowed in the dorms by the University (including partners or children), so if you are traveling with someone who isn’t attending the meeting, the dorm housing is not available for them.
Note: if participants wish to remain in the dorms for the night of June 30th, rooms are available, but will cost $75, even for students/postdocs. Please contact us if you want to stay the additional night.
Please register for housing at this link: https://princeton.irisregistration.com/Form/3853
If you were told we would be providing free housing to you, please check your email for information and your discount code.
Note that you need to register for an account and that the housing registration form asks for dates in Month/Day/Year format.
Poster dimensions
Most standard sized academic posters should be able to be accommodated; a guideline of maximum 1.2 m x 1.2 m (4 ft x 4 ft) is typical for academic conferences.
Parking
Princeton University has free visitor parking on campus. You can see the lots and garages available for visitor parking here.
Overnight visitors can register for overnight parking here.
Internet connection for visitors (wifi)
WiFi will be available for all visitors. How to connect
Local dining options
Breakfast:
Wawa ……………………………………………………………. 152 Alexander Street, next to train station
Frist Campus Center ……………………………………………………Cafeteria on first floor, Cafe on second floor
Chemistry CaFe - Frick ……………………………………………………………. across the bridge from PNI/Genomics
Lots of cafe options in town (about a 15 minute walk from PNI)
Dinner/drinks:
Yankee Doodle Tap Room (pub/grill) …………………………………………………………. 10 Palmer Square E
Mistral (upmarket small plates) ……………………………………………………………………. 66 Witherspoon St
Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna (Mediterranean) ………………………………. 29 Hulfish St
Elements (upscale new American) ……………………………………………………………… 66 Witherspoon St
Agricola Eatery (farm-to-table) …………………………………………………………………… 11 Witherspoon St
Witherspoon Grill (steak/grill) ……………………………………………………………………….. 57 Witherspoon St
Kristine’s (French) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51 Witherspoon St
Blue Point Grill (seafood) …………………………………………………………………………………. 258 Nassau St
Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar (American eats & craft beer) ……………… 1 Palmer Square
The Dinky Bar & Kitchen (small plates and drinks) ………………………………. 94 University Pl
Teresa’s Pizza | Wine Bar (pizza/wine) ………………………………………………………… 23 Palmer Square E
Alchemist & Barrister (American eats/pub) …………………………………………… 28 Witherspoon St
The Ivy Inn (laidback watering hole) ……………………………………………………………. 248 Nassau St