Policy on using Social Media (including Twitter) concerning unpublished data in talks or posters:
To maintain and foster an environment at the Maize Genetics Meeting where colleagues feel comfortable and are encouraged to share unpublished data, Tweeting (or sharing on other Social Media) of all data, results, hypotheses, conclusions, or any other aspects of a talk or poster are not permitted without the expressed consent of the authors. Authors will be able to give consent when making their abstract submissions. Whether permission has been granted will then be indicated by a blue bird symbol next to their entry in the abstract book, and on their first slide or poster. In the absence of this pre-obtained approval, the only permissible information to Tweet about a talk is the information publicly available in the abstract book.
Prohibition of side or project meetings during the Official Program of the Maize Genetics Meeting (MGM):
The Maize Genetics Meeting Steering Committee (MGMSC) is charged with organizing the MGM and all affiliated activities. The MGMSC discussed and decided to prohibit any group from making a hotel meeting room reservation during the organized sessions of the MGM, including the short talks, poster sessions, or plenary talks. This action was taken to avoid splinter or concurrent sessions at the MGM outside of the purview of the MGMSC, which would fundamentally change the meeting and potential interactions among cooperators. Groups wishing to organize project or side meetings at the MGM are encouraged to do so on Thursday before the start of the meeting, Sunday after the conclusion of the meeting, or may do so during breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the meeting. However, in the latter cases, the project or group meeting must conclude prior to the start of the next session organized as part of the MGM. It is expected that all students receiving financial support to participate in the MGM be fully present and in attendance during all MGM sessions.
2023 Maize Genetics Hotel and Travel Information:
Conference Hotel:
Union Station
Map:
Directions:
Get Directions to the Union Station
Transportation Options from the Airport to the St. Louis Union Station
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By MetroLink, for a one way rail fare of $2.50. There is a MetroLink station at Lambert Airport and one at Union Station near the hotel.
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For those driving, the parking fees are $15 per day for self-parking and $20 per day for valet-parking.
Conference site resources for child and other family care:
The Maize Genetics community strives to include all members wishing to attend and participate in the meeting. We recognize that primary care givers may have difficulties attending and arranging for family care during the meeting to allow their participation. People who would not otherwise be able to attend the meeting should contact Matthew Hufford before January 27 to discuss possible accommodations we may be able to provide during the meeting to enable you to participate.
International Attendees:
Those international attendees who require letters of invitation to facilitate visa processing may contact the meeting Chair, Matthew Hufford.
To travel to this conference, you may need to obtain a non-immigrant visitor's (or other) visa, usually from a US embassy in your home country. Please determine specific requirements for your country. Relevant information may be found at US government web sites:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study.html
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 | Important Dates |
| Conference
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| Start Date
| 16 Mar 2023 |
| End Date
| 19 Mar 2023 |
| Deadlines
| Date |
| Financial Aid
| 15 Dec 2022 |
| Abstract Submission
| 3 Feb 2023 |
| Registration Site
| 3 Feb 2023 |
 | News & Information |
 | Workshops |
Two optional pre-meeting workshops are being offered before the Maize Meeting on Thursday, March 16th, 2023!
 | Meeting Organizers |
View the full Steering Committee
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Union Station Attractions:
Before or after the Maize Genetics Meeting, use your ID badge to get a 20% discount on Union Station Attractions!
Below are the breakdowns AFTER the 20% discount:
Aquarium
$20 per adult.
Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm.
Fri & Sat 9am-8pm.
Last ticket 1 and 15 minutes prior to closing.
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Ropes Course
$12 per adult.
Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm.
Fri & Sat 9am-8pm.
Last ticket 45 minutes prior to closing.
There are two courses: one for adults and a Lil Tykes Course for those under 48 inches.
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Mirror Maze
$6.40 per adult.
Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm.
Fri & Sat 9am-8pm.
Last ticket 30 minutes prior to closing.
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The Wheel
$12 per adult.
Daily 10am - 10:00pm.
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Miniature Golf
$8 per adult.
Daily 10am - 10:00pm.
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Carousel
$4 per adult.
Daily 10am - 10:00pm.
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Bundles:
Fantastic 5: $36 per adult (access to the Aquarium, Mirror Maze, The Wheel, Carousel and Mini Golf)
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| Aquarium & Wheel: $28 per adult |
Aquarium and Ropes Course tickets are timed tickets, while the other 4 attractions are first come first serve. For the Ropes Course, we allow 10 guests on the ropes course every 15 minutes; all guests must sign a waiver.
Please note that St. Louis Union Station as a complex is following the St. Louis City guidelines.
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