CENTER FOR INTEGRATED LATENT VARIABLE RESEARCH
Department of Measurement, Statistics & Evaluation
University of Maryland
MIXTURE MODELS IN LATENT VARIABLE RESEARCH
Pre-Session:Mplus Workshop
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Presented by Bengt Muthén
$75 fee for all attendees
ConferenceMixture Models in Latent Variable Research
Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19, 2006
Sponsored by the Center for Integrated Latent Variable Research (CILVR)
$145 for professionals
$95 for students
Post-Session:WINMIRA Workshop
Presented by Matthias von Davier
$75 fee for all attendees
The conference, MIXTURE MODELS IN LATENT VARIABLE RESEARCH, will be held on Thursday and Friday, May17 and 18in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union(Building # 163). The pre- and post-sessions associated with the conference will also be held in the student union. Below, you will find directions to the location of the events on Campus. Additional information about lodging and dining, as well as a map of the University of Maryland Campus, is located on the web site,
If you have already paid for your registration, thank you for your payment. The conference fee is payable by check, credit card (VISA,MC, American Express & Discover only), money order, or employer purchase order made out to the University of Maryland [Tax I.D. 52-6002-033]. We appreciate pre-payment as soon as possible although we will be accepting payment on site if that is more convenient. We are looking forward to your participation in this event. Please direct any questions to (301) 405-3629 or .
MEALS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Breakfast will be provided on both days and will be served in a location that will be informed later. Lunch is readily available in the food court and other restaurants located in the Stamp Student Union. For out-of-town guests, there are several sources of accommodations in the immediate area including three Holiday Inns as well as hotels by Best Western, Courtyard by Marriott, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Days Inn, Super 8 and Royal Pine. In addition, the Inn and ConferenceCenter has limited accommodations. Additional information about hotel pricing and reservations can be found at the web site: Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations.
PARKING
Participants may park at the Union Lane Garage (located between the Stamp Student Union and Cole Field House) for $8.00 a day. There are numerous metered spaces on campus but the University police are diligent about ticketing cars at expired meters as well as cars without appropriate stickers in reserved parking lots. More information about parking on University of Maryland Campus can be found at the web site: enhanced/map.html.
DIRECTIONS
The bracketed reference below refers to the Campus Map at the University of Maryland College Park web site: This site also includes information about lodging and dining choices. The conference (11/07/0511/08/05) will be held in the PrinceGeorgesRoom of the AdeleH.StampStudentUnionBuilding [Campus Map G4, Building #163].
METRO
The Campus is conveniently located approximately 1 mile from the College Park-University of Maryland Metro Station. The stop is on the green line of the D.C. Metro System. The University of Maryland Shuttle Bus runs from the College Park Metro stop on a twenty-minute schedule through the Campus. Or, a brisk fifteen-minute scenic walk up a moderate hill through the Campus will bring you to all locations.
Regional Location
University of Maryland, College Park
Important information links.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS BY AUTOMOBILE
From Baltimore and Points North- Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
- Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
- Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
- Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Virginia and Points South
- Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
- Continue North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
- Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
- Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
- Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Virginia and Points West
- Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
- Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore/Silver Spring.
- Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
- Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
- Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Annapolis and Points East
- Take U.S. 50 to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
- Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
- Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
- Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
- Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest)
- Take 16th St. North which becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
- Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore.
- Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
- Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
- Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast)
- Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) which becomes Baltimore Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
- Proceed through the city of College Park.
- Turn left at Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
- Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.
Hotels in the University of Maryland Area
Best Western Maryland Inn:(301) 474-2800
8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM and College Park Metro station
Reservation phone: 1-800- 442-1644
Number of rooms: 118
Mileage from UM: 0.05 Miles
Comfort Inn and Suites: (301) 441-8110
9020 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM
Reservation phone: 1-800-228-5150
Number of rooms: 125
Mileage from UM: 0.8 Miles
Courtyard by Marriott:301-441-3311
6301 Golden Triangle Dr., Greenbelt, MD20770
Free cable w/HBO, indoor pool, exercise room, hydrotherapy pool, restaurant/lounge
Special rates for long term stays and weekends
Reservation phone: 1-800-321-2211
Number of rooms: 152
Mileage from UM: 3.7 Miles
DaysInnCollege Park: (301) 345-5000
9137 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
Continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO included, near shuttle and Metro stops
10% discount rate for students
Reservation phone: 1-800-328-7466
Number of rooms: 68
Mileage from UM: 1.1 Miles
Greenbelt Marriott:
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD20770
Reservation phone: 1-800-228-9290
Number of rooms: 283
Mileage from UM: 4.3 Miles
Hampton Inn: (301) 345-2200
9670 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
HolidayInnCollege Park: (301) 345-6700
10000 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM and College Park Metro station
Restaurant, indoor pool, whirlpool sauna, exercise room
Reservation phone: 1-800-872-5564
Number of rooms: 221
Mileage from UM: 1.9 Miles
Holiday Inn Greenbelt:(301) 982-7000
7200 Hanover Dr., Greenbelt, MD20770
Restaurant/ Lounge, outdoor pool, health spa, coin-operated laundry
Located near GreenwayShopping Center
Reservation phone: 1-800-280-4188
Number of rooms: 204
Mileage from UM: 4.1 Miles
Quality Inn:(301) 864-5820
7200 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
Reservation phone: 1-800-221-2222
Numbers of rooms: 154
Mileage from UM: 0.3 Miles
RamadaLimitedCollege Park:
(301) 345-4900
9113 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD20740
Continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO included, near shuttle and Metro stops
Reservation phone: 1-800-272-6332
10% discount rate for students
Sheraton Calverton:(301) 937-4224095
4095 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD20705
Restaurant/lounge, pool, meeting facility, exercise room
Complimentary shuttle service to UM, Metro and 5 mile radius
Reservations phone: 1-800-325-3535
Number of rooms: 206
Mileage from UM: 4.5 miles
Super 8 motel: (301) 474- 0894
9150 Baltimore Ave., College Park
10% student discount rate
The Inn and ConferenceCenter:
University of Maryland, UniversityCollege
Adelphi Rd., University Blvd.
College Park, MD20740
Reservation phone: 301-985-7509
Numbers of rooms: 108
Mileage from UM: 0.03 Miles