Overview

Upcoming and future experiments focused on Cosmic Dawn and Reionization (e.g., HERA, SKA, JWST, Roman Space Telescope) will revolutionize our understanding of the high-redshift universe. Measurements from these telescopes will provide a wealth of information about astrophysics and cosmology, giving us unprecedented insight into the earliest eras of star formation.

In this workshop, we aim to bring together experts in theoretical modeling, simulation, and observations to understand how best to make use of this wealth of data on the horizon. We plan to have in-person talks, discussions, and lively debates on a variety of topics, including

  • developments in high-redshift galaxy modeling,
  • advancements of semi-numerical and simulation techniques,
  • improvements in inference of astrophysical and cosmological parameters,
  • updates on recent observations,
  • and prospects for cross-correlation measurements between different probes.
Please check the program for more details.


Where: UC Berkeley Campbell Hall
Dates: March 21-23, 2022

Confirmed Speakers:

  • George Becker - UC Riverside
  • Rychard Bouwens - Leiden University
  • Anson D'Aloisio - UC Riverside
  • Steve Furlanetto - UCLA
  • Nick Gnedin - University of Chicago
  • Charlotte Mason - Niels Bohr Institute
  • Matt McQuinn - University of Washington
  • Jordan Mirocha - McGill University
  • Julian Munoz - Harvard-Smithsonian CfA
  • Brant Robertson - UC Santa Cruz
  • Hy Trac - Carnegie Mellon University

Registration

Registration is closed now. Please contact the organizing committee if you would like to attend and we maybe able to accommodate in case there are cancellations.

Venue

The workshop will take place in Campbell Hall.

Talks will be in Room 131.

Discussion sessions will be in Room 355 and the BCCP Common Area next to it.

The reception and dinner on Monday, March 21, will take place on the roof of Campbell Hall (6th floor), starting at 6pm.

Code of conduct

We are committed to making the meeting productive and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality or religion. We will not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Please follow these guidelines:

Behave professionally. Harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary comments or jokes are not appropriate. Harassment includes sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention or innuendo, deliberate intimidation, stalking, and photography or recording of an individual without consent. It also includes offensive comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Participants asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately. Attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the event at the sole discretion of the organizers without a refund of any charge.

Any participant who wishes to report a violation of this policy is asked to speak, in confidence, to any of the meeting organizers.

COVID Policy

Given the ongoing pandemic, we are taking precautions to ensure that we have as safe an environment as possible. In accordance with UC Berkeley's requirements for accessing campus, as well as requirements by the city of Berkeley, we are asking all workshop attendees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Also, we request all workshop attendees to take a rapid test after arriving in Berkeley. For those who are fully vaccinated but have not yet received a booster, we ask them to take a rapid test each day of the workshop. During the workshop, we encourage all participants to wear masks while indoors. Participants must also asked to fill out the Daily Symptom Screener each day they visit campus. We thank participants in advance for their cooperation with these measures.

Accommodation

Below are some recommended hotels in Berkeley that are conveniently located. Please feel free to contact the organizing committee if you have any questions.

  • Bancroft Hotel
    2680 Bancroft Way
    Berkeley, CA 94704
    Reservations: Call 510-549-1000, to book rooms at the UC Guest rate: $149+tax.
    Covid symptoms check upon arrival, mask required in shared areas. Breakfast voucher at Caffe Strada.
  • Rose Garden Inn
    2740 Telegraph Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Reservations: 800-992-9005
    [email protected]
    Double rooms start at $100+tax. Deluxe rooms start at $200+tax.
  • Downtown Berkeley Inn
    2001 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    Tel: 510-843-4043 Reservations: [email protected]
    To secure your reservation please call the hotel directly at 510-843-4043. Starting at $120+tax. Parking lot next to the hotel.
  • Graduate Berkeley Hotel
    2600 Durant Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94704
    Tel: 510-845-8981
    To secure your reservation, please call the hotel directly at 510-845-8981, or use this link for a 15% discount: https://be.synxis.com/?chain=21643&hotel=76645&promo=STUDENTS. Parking available at the hotel for a small fee. Single rooms start at $150+tax. Masks indoors are mandatory, proof of vaccination is needed for food services.
  • The Faculty Club
    UC Berkeley campus
    Please contact Laura ([email protected]) to book using the campus rate: $155+tax/$180+tax depending on the room. Proof of vaccination is required for all guests at booking time. Masks are mandatory in all shared spaced.
  • Hotel Shattuck Plaza
    2086 Allston Way
    Berkeley, CA 94704
    Reservations: Tel: 510-845-7300 /[email protected]
    [email protected]
    Use the following discount code when booking online for 15% off: HSPCOURTESY.
  • Berkeley City Club
    2315 Durant Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94704
    Tel: 510-845-7300
    [email protected]
    Please call the hotel directly to request the UCB/LBNL campus rate. Standard room is $190+tax.
  • Residence Inn/Marriott Berkeley
    2121 Center Street
    Berkeley, CA 94704
    Only suites are available with bedroom, sofa bed, and kitchen, ideal for groups of 3 or 4 to share. $239+tax.
  • Berkeley Lab Guest House
    One Cyclotron Road, Building 23 (LBL)
    Reservations: 510-495-8000
    [email protected]
    Double rooms available at $165+tax. 20 minutes talk to campus or take the LBNL Shuttle. Parking available with some restrictions. Due to Covid, no breakfast or any other food served on site.

Below are other accommodation options near SF Airport.