On this page: Room Blocks, Hotels, Transportation, Parking, Explore, Travel Awards, Posters
Room blocks have been reserved for the 2026 NSF Research Traineeship Annual Meeting. Reservations must be made using the phone numbers/links given below. See Hotels Near Colorado School of Mines below for the locations of these hotels as well as others in the vicinity.
| Hotel | Address | Phone | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 17140 W Colfax Avenue | n/a | Holiday Inn Booking Link |
| Hampton Inn Denver West Golden | 17150 W Colfax Avenue | 1-800-774-1500 or 303-278-6600 | Hampton Inn Booking Link |
| Marriott Residence Inn | 14600 W 6th Avenue | 303-271-0909 | Marriott Residence Inn Booking Link |
| Marriott Courtyard | 14700 W 6th Avenue | 303-271-0776 | Marriott Courtyard Booking Link |
Room blocks have been reserved for the 2026 NSF Research Traineeship Annual Meeting. Reservations must be made using the phone numbers/links given below. See Hotels Near Colorado School of Mines below for the locations of these hotels as well as others in the vicinity.
| Hotel | Address | Phone | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 17140 W Colfax Avenue | n/a | Holiday Inn Booking Link |
| Hampton Inn Denver West Golden | 17150 W Colfax Avenue | 1-800-774-1500 or 303-278-6600 | Hampton Inn Booking Link |
| Marriott Residence Inn | 14600 W 6th Avenue | 303-271-0909 | Marriott Residence Inn Booking Link |
| Marriott Courtyard | 14700 W 6th Avenue | 303-271-0776 | Marriott Courtyard Booking Link |
The distance posted is the distance between the corresponding hotel and Mines.
| Hotel | Distance |
|---|---|
| Table Mountain Inn | 0.2 miles |
| Dove Inn Bed & Breakfast | 0.2 miles |
| Pansy's Parlor Bed & Breakfast | 0.3 miles |
| The Golden Hotel | 0.4 miles |
| The Eddy Taproom and Hotel | 1.4 miles |
| Holiday Inn Express and Suites | 3.0 miles |
| Hampton Inn Denver West | 3.5 miles |
| Origin Hotel Red Rocks | 4.2 miles |
| Residence Inn Denver Golden/Red Rocks | 4.8 miles |
| Courtyard Marriott | 5.0 miles |
| Best Western | 5.0 miles |
| Marriott Residence Inn | 5.0 miles |
| Quality Inn and Suites | 7.0 miles |
| Hampton Inn Lakewood | 7.0 miles |
| Homewood Suites Denver-West Lakewood | 7.0 miles |
| Sheraton Denver West Hotel and Conference Center | 7.0 miles |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott | 7.0 miles |
| LaQuinta Inn | 8.0 miles |
The distance posted is the distance between the corresponding hotel and Mines.
| Hotel | Distance |
|---|---|
| Table Mountain Inn | 0.2 miles |
| Dove Inn Bed & Breakfast | 0.2 miles |
| Pansy's Parlor Bed & Breakfast | 0.3 miles |
| The Golden Hotel | 0.4 miles |
| The Eddy Taproom and Hotel | 1.4 miles |
| Holiday Inn Express and Suites | 3.0 miles |
| Hampton Inn Denver West | 3.5 miles |
| Origin Hotel Red Rocks | 4.2 miles |
| Residence Inn Denver Golden/Red Rocks | 4.8 miles |
| Courtyard Marriott | 5.0 miles |
| Best Western | 5.0 miles |
| Marriott Residence Inn | 5.0 miles |
| Quality Inn and Suites | 7.0 miles |
| Hampton Inn Lakewood | 7.0 miles |
| Homewood Suites Denver-West Lakewood | 7.0 miles |
| Sheraton Denver West Hotel and Conference Center | 7.0 miles |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott | 7.0 miles |
| LaQuinta Inn | 8.0 miles |
Denver International Airport (DIA)
- DIA flights, maps and directions, general information
- DIA ground transportation
Bus, shuttle, taxi, and limousine information. - Car rental
Step-by-Step Instructions for Getting to Mines from DIA via Public Transportation
- Board the A Line at DIA
Location: Follow signs for “Ground Transportation” to the Denver Airport Transit Center, located on Level 1 at the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal.
Fare: Purchase an Airport Day Pass for $10.00. This pass covers your entire trip, including all transfers to other rail lines and local buses for the rest of the day.
Direction: Board the University of Colorado A Line bound for Union Station. - Transfer at Union Station
Arrival: Get off at the final stop, Denver Union Station.
Transfer: Walk approximately one block from the commuter rail tracks to the light rail platforms.
Direction: Board the W Line bound for the Jefferson County Government Center–Golden Station. - Final Connection to Campus/Golden
Once you arrive at the Jefferson County Government Center–Golden Station (the last stop on the W Line), you have several options to reach the School of Mines campus:- Ore Cart Shuttle (Tungsten Route): This is a free shuttle that links the W Line station directly to downtown Golden and the Mines campus. It typically runs every 15 minutes on weekdays.
- RTD Bus Route 17: This bus also connects the station area to the campus.
- FlexRide: You can book an RTD FlexRide shuttle for a curb-to-curb connection within Golden.
- Rideshare/Taxi: A quick 5-10 minute drive will take you directly to the center of campus.
Tip: Use the RTD Trip Planner or the RTD MyRide App for real-time schedules and to purchase mobile tickets.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) — Bus and Light Rail
Routes, schedules, fares, and trip planners The light rail “A Line” is open between the airport and downtown Denver, where connections can be made — via rail and bus — to all parts of the RTD system.
Denver International Airport (DIA)
- DIA flights, maps and directions, general information
- DIA ground transportation
Bus, shuttle, taxi, and limousine information. - Car rental
Step-by-Step Instructions for Getting to Mines from DIA via Public Transportation
- Board the A Line at DIA
Location: Follow signs for “Ground Transportation” to the Denver Airport Transit Center, located on Level 1 at the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal.
Fare: Purchase an Airport Day Pass for $10.00. This pass covers your entire trip, including all transfers to other rail lines and local buses for the rest of the day.
Direction: Board the University of Colorado A Line bound for Union Station. - Transfer at Union Station
Arrival: Get off at the final stop, Denver Union Station.
Transfer: Walk approximately one block from the commuter rail tracks to the light rail platforms.
Direction: Board the W Line bound for the Jefferson County Government Center–Golden Station. - Final Connection to Campus/Golden
Once you arrive at the Jefferson County Government Center–Golden Station (the last stop on the W Line), you have several options to reach the School of Mines campus:- Ore Cart Shuttle (Tungsten Route): This is a free shuttle that links the W Line station directly to downtown Golden and the Mines campus. It typically runs every 15 minutes on weekdays.
- RTD Bus Route 17: This bus also connects the station area to the campus.
- FlexRide: You can book an RTD FlexRide shuttle for a curb-to-curb connection within Golden.
- Rideshare/Taxi: A quick 5-10 minute drive will take you directly to the center of campus.
Tip: Use the RTD Trip Planner or the RTD MyRide App for real-time schedules and to purchase mobile tickets.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) — Bus and Light Rail
Routes, schedules, fares, and trip planners The light rail “A Line” is open between the airport and downtown Denver, where connections can be made — via rail and bus — to all parts of the RTD system.
- Campus Map
- Golden Parking
Be advised that much of street parking around Mines is permit-only City of Golden parking. Please pay attention to posted signs and review the Golden parking map in order to avoid being ticketed. - Mines Parking – Mines parking will be free for meeting attendees. All prospective attendees have been notified. Please contact us at quantum@mines.edu if you did not receive the code. Park in any lot with a pay station, indicated by an orange dot on the particular lots on the parking map, an excerpt of which is shown below. The Annual Meeting venue spaces, Green Center, CoorsTek, and CTLM are outlined in turquoise. Recommended parking lots are O, J, C, CT, and East Parking Garage. The Green Center address is 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401.
- Campus Map
- Golden Parking
Be advised that much of street parking around Mines is permit-only City of Golden parking. Please pay attention to posted signs and review the Golden parking map in order to avoid being ticketed. - Mines Parking – Mines parking will be free for meeting attendees. All prospective attendees have been notified. Please contact us at quantum@mines.edu if you did not receive the code. Park in any lot with a pay station, indicated by an orange dot on the particular lots on the parking map, an excerpt of which is shown below. The Annual Meeting venue spaces, Green Center, CoorsTek, and CTLM are outlined in turquoise. Recommended parking lots are O, J, C, CT, and East Parking Garage. The Green Center address is 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401.
Graduate Student Travel Awards
Travel award notifications will be sent out by March 8th. Each NRT that submitted a nomination will receive a travel award for one (1) trainee. All travel awardees should be sure to register.
Nomination: By completing the NRT Annual Meeting 2026 Travel Award form, PIs may nominate one (1) graduate student per NRT project to be considered for a travel award of $500 to $1000 (depending on the number of applicants) to help support their in-person attendance and participation at the NRT Annual Meeting.
Awards: We anticipate making at least 20 travel awards of an amount between $500-$1000. The final award amount will depend on the number of applications received. Awardees will be selected to maximize student attendance while ensuring balanced and diverse participation in terms of research topic, institutional type, geographic location, discipline, and degree program.
Eligibility: Nominated graduate students must be
- the sole nominee for the nominating NRT project
- currently enrolled in a NRT-affiliated graduate program
- a currently active participant in the nominating NRT project
- intending to attend the meeting in person
- intending to present a poster on their NRT research
Each NRT project team attending the meeting in person may include a total of no more than two presenting graduate students per project, where one is a recipient of a travel award, if exists, and the other is not. Additional virtual graduate students may provide an image, narrated presentation, etc. of their posters provided that they are currently active NRT trainees. Media Upload Form
Graduate Student Travel Awards
Travel award notifications will be sent out by March 8th. Each NRT that submitted a nomination will receive a travel award for one (1) trainee. All travel awardees should be sure to register.
Nomination: By completing the NRT Annual Meeting 2026 Travel Award form, PIs may nominate one (1) graduate student per NRT project to be considered for a travel award of $500 to $1000 (depending on the number of applicants) to help support their in-person attendance and participation at the NRT Annual Meeting.
Awards: We anticipate making at least 20 travel awards of an amount between $500-$1000. The final award amount will depend on the number of applications received. Awardees will be selected to maximize student attendance while ensuring balanced and diverse participation in terms of research topic, institutional type, geographic location, discipline, and degree program.
Eligibility: Nominated graduate students must be
- the sole nominee for the nominating NRT project
- currently enrolled in a NRT-affiliated graduate program
- a currently active participant in the nominating NRT project
- intending to attend the meeting in person
- intending to present a poster on their NRT research
Each NRT project team attending the meeting in person may include a total of no more than two presenting graduate students per project, where one is a recipient of a travel award, if exists, and the other is not. Additional virtual graduate students may provide an image, narrated presentation, etc. of their posters provided that they are currently active NRT trainees. Media Upload Form
We look forward to learning about all of your projects during the NRT Annual Meeting through 3 in-person poster sessions.
Poster Guidelines
- Project posters: Each NRT project is encouraged to present, virtually (only required if you can’t present in person) or in person, a program poster which highlights key features of the project, including research and elements of the traineeship program.
- Trainee posters: Graduate students are highly encouraged to present a poster that showcases and discusses their NRT research and training activities. There is a limit of no more than two in-person trainee posters, where one trainee, if exists, is a travel awardee.
- Travel Awardees: As a reminder, travel awardees are each expected to present a poster in person.
- Virtual graduate student trainees who are currently active NRT participants may also present a virtual poster (e.g., image, pdf, narrated presentation, etc.). More information is forthcoming.
- Media Upload Form, virtual presentation
- NRT Annual Meeting 2026 Poster Information Submission, in-person presentation
Format & Printing
- There is no poster template.
- Recommended sizes are 48”(w) x 36”(h), 36”(w) x 48”(h), or 36” x 36”.
- All posters should list the presenter’s name, institution, and award number.
- There are no printing services available on site and presenters are responsible for printing their posters for the meeting. We recommend FedEx Office Print & Ship Center in Golden.
We look forward to learning about all of your projects during the NRT Annual Meeting through 3 in-person poster sessions.
Poster Guidelines
- Project posters: Each NRT project is encouraged to present, virtually (only required if you can’t present in person) or in person, a program poster which highlights key features of the project, including research and elements of the traineeship program.
- Trainee posters: Graduate students are highly encouraged to present a poster that showcases and discusses their NRT research and training activities. There is a limit of no more than two in-person trainee posters, where one, if exists, trainee is a travel awardee.
- Travel Awardees: As a reminder, travel awardees are each expected to present a poster in person.
- Virtual graduate student trainees who are currently active NRT participants may also present a virtual poster (e.g., image, pdf, narrated presentation, etc.).
- Media Upload Form, virtual presentation
- NRT Annual Meeting 2026 Poster Information Submission, in-person presentation
Format & Printing
- There is no poster template.
- Recommended sizes are 48”(w) x 36”(h), 36”(w) x 48”(h), or 36” x 36”.
- All posters should list the presenter’s name, institution, and award number.
- There are no printing services available on site and presenters are responsible for printing their posters for the meeting. We recommend FedEx Office Print & Ship Center in Golden.