Frequently Asked Questions
General Conference
When is the 2022 Annual Conference?
November 11-13, 2022, but we recommend arriving Thursday, November 10th if feasible.
Where is the 2022 conference?
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199
How is COVID-19 and the monkeypox outbreak affecting the conference?
We have decided to host our 2022 conference in person. Our COVID-19 and monkeypox outbreak mitigation strategy is still under development; more details will be forthcoming.
Will there be a Hackathon this year?
oSTEM will not be hosting a hackathon at this year’s conference. Instead, we will be collaborating with the NASA Space Apps Challenge happening October 1-2, 2022. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit Participant FAQ - NASA International Space Apps Challenge. If you do not see a local event for your city, you can join the Universal Event.
Registration
How do I register for the conference?
Registration for the conference is now open! Visit our Conference Registration Page for more information.
oSTEM Members receive an automatic discount. Not an oSTEM member? Click here to join now. All tickets purchased on or after September 1 will cost the following:
How much does registration cost?
- Students
- $150 member
- $225 non-member
- Expo Only
- $75 1-day ticket
- $100 2-day ticket
- Professional
- $425 member
- $525 non-member
What does conference registration cover?
- The Student and Professional tickets are both all-access passes to conference programming, events, and meals.
- oSTEM will provide Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner. General Sunday breakfast will also be available.
- The Expo-only pass grants access only to the Graduate School and Career Fair Expo on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12.
Will there be on-site registration?
Unfortunately, our team will not be able to accommodate on-site registration the day of. Please complete your registration by Friday, October 14, 2022.
I have a question which is not answered here.
- If you are a sponsor, please email: conference-sponsorship@ostem.org
- Logistics (travel, non-sponsor registration): conference-logistics@ostem.org
- Programming (speakers, posters, other programs): conference-programming@ostem.org
- Accessibility: access@ostem.org
Conference Logistics
Can I stay at the hotel the conference is being hosted at? Is there a group rate?
Yes, you can stay at the Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton St.
Boston, MA 02199
Room Rate: $249/night up to four (4) occupants (does not include 14.95% of state & local taxes and fees)
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Accessibility Information
- For further information please call the hotel at +1 617-236-2000
The room-block rate will end on October 14th. Book your room before the block fills up!
For further accessibility questions or concerns, please contact access@ostem.org.
What are the best transportation and parking options?
Airport - Logan International Airport (BOS)
6.5 miles from hotel
Ground Transportation
- Includes approx. 0.4 miles of walking/additional travel
- 39 minutes, $2.40 fare
Lyft, Uber, or Taxi
- Rates vary depending on availability and demand
- 15 - 30 minutes
- $3 to airport with a free ride back (active in the fall)Hotel Parking for Overnight and Local Guests
- $65 for daily on-site and valet Parking
- Electric car charging stations available
- $40 for 10-24 hours
- Open 24 hours
- 0.1 miles from Hotel
- $44 for daily Parking
- 0.3 miles from hotel
Is there financial assistance for students to attend?
Yes, if you are an official chapter looking for funding, please click here. Please note that we do not have the funds to fully support all members of your chapter. We recommend seeking additional assistance on campus and in your community.
If you are a chapter looking for additional resources on your campus and in your community, click here.
What is the dress code?
Attendees are asked to dress in business casual attire which includes slacks, dark jeans, collared shirts, blouses, sweaters, blazers, polos, skirts, dresses, and closed-toe shoes. Avoid clothing with holes or excessive wrinkles. Please wear attire that makes you feel confident and highlights your authentic identity and expression as you connect with peers, colleagues and future employers.