Uncertainty Quantification Workshop
April 25-26, 2008
About Tucson
When you arrive in Tucson, a city of 800,000, you will find an amazingly
lush desert landscape with bright flowers blooming for most of the year.
Lying in the borderland (or frontera in Spanish), Tucson is
about 60 miles from Mexico, in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. It is
surrounded by mountain ranges: The Santa Catalinas—including the
area's one ski-run—on the northeast, the Rincons and Santa Ritas
to the south, the Tucson Mountains on the west, and the
Tortolita Mountains on the north. With over 300 days of sunshine each
year, Tucson provides an outstanding environment for those who enjoy
hiking and other outdoor activities. One of the oldest European
settlements in North America, we enjoy a rich mix of Native American,
Hispanic, and Anglo cultures, and the excellent art, music, and
food from each of these cultures. The beautiful University of Arizona
campus lies in the center of Tucson. Among the many attractions in and around Tucson is Biosphere 2, a unique research facility dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues.
Getting Here
The Tucson International
Airport is located south of the city, only about 8 miles from the
University, and is served by several major airlines, including
American, America West, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, and
United.
Local Transportation
The simplest way to get to the University or a hotel is to use the Arizona Stagecoach van service
(520-889-1000), which has a desk in the baggage claim area. Another possibility is to use a Taxi. A taxi is
about $25, and the one-way fare on Arizona Stagecoach is about $15, so
for two people going to the same destination a shared taxi is likely
to be cheaper. Please keep your receipts for reimbursement. The airport's
web site has details on other transportation options, as well as
much other useful information.
Weather
The weather in Tucson in late April is quite pleasant: daytime highs are
generally in the high 80's with overnight lows in the mid 50's. There
is very little chance of rain so you can expect blue skies.
Here is the National Weather Service forecast for Tucson.
For more information:
Uncertainty Quantification Group
The University of Arizona
617 N. Santa Rita Ave.
P.O. Box 210089
Tucson, AZ 85721–0089 USA
Voice: (520) 621 4367
Fax: (520) 621-8322