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Center for Industrial Sensors and Measurements


Venue & Travel Directions to the Meeting

Meeting venue

The Fawcett Center for Tomorrow provides modern conference facilities, from a boardroom for eight or an auditorium for 500, the Fawcett Center is able to host a wide range of events. From classrooms to theatre seating to rounds, the Fawcett Center always provides comfort in a professional environment.

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International Participants

For those traveling to the conference from outside the United States please review the instructions provided for our international guests. Includes information on requesting a visa statement/letter, obtaining a visa, how to request a visa waiver, what to expect upon entry, and more.

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Air Travel

The central Ohio region is serviced by Port Columbus International Airport (call letters CMH). Connecting flights from major US hubs are available, as are many direct flights including those from overseas.

Other major airports within the region include those found in Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. Driving directions are provided below.

Taxi & Shuttle Service

If you are flying into Columbus, and will be taking a taxi from the airport to the campus area, cab fare will cost approximately $30-$45. However, the hotel at which you make reservations may offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Upon arrival in Port Columbus, please check with the information booth on the baggage claim level. Airport staff will direct you to courtesy phones that may be used to schedule a shuttle pick-up.

Driving Directions

The Fawcett Center is situated just 15 minutes northwest of Port Columbus International Airport and within a 10-minute drive of downtown Columbus. The Fawcett Center is conveniently located and provides easy access to many attractions in central Ohio.

If you wish to use a web-based map service, such as MapQuest or Google Maps,

 

From Port Columbus International Airport

  1. Take 670 West to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road

 

From the North

  1. Take either IŠ71 or State Route 23 South to IŠ270 West.
  2. Take IŠ270 West to State Route 315 South.
  3. Follow State Route 315 South to the Lane Avenue exit.
  4. Go East (a left turn) on Lane Avenue.
  5. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  6. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  7. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

From the East

  1. Take I-70 West to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

From the South

  1. Take either IŠ71 North to State Route 315 North, OR State Route 23 North to IŠ270 West to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

From the West

  1. Take IŠ70 East to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go east (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.