Wicked Problems: Investigating real world problems in the biology classroom (SW 2018)
Travel and Housing
Arrival Information
Ontario, CA Airport (ONT)
We recommend flying into this airport as it is only 10 miles from the Claremont Colleges. Ontario Airport website linked here.
Taxi service is available from Ontario Airport to the campus; taxi stands are outside each terminal, just east of the baggage claim area (~$35-45). Both Uber and Lyft are available as well (~$15-18) from the Ontario Airport to campus.
Sunshire shuttle is available from the Ontario Airport (ONT), Los Angeles Airport (LAX), and John Wayne Airport (SNA). This is the recommended shuttle option (https://www.sunshireshuttle.com/)
Super Shuttle is another alternative. Cost for a shared van could be as low as $21 (from Ontario), but it might take longer depending on the number of other drop-offs.
If you plan to share a ride with other participants, please check which terminal you are arriving in/departing from. There are two terminals, T2 and T4.
Other Airports
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and John Wayne (SNA) are also options. Super Shuttle is also available from LAX.
Addresses
- Registration and Workshop: Harvey Mudd College: 320 E Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA
- Dorm: Pitzer, Atherton, Sanborn (PAS) Complex: Pitzer Hall 1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA
Building Maps
Click the maps below to download PDF's of the Pitzer Campus and Shanahan Building Map
Pitzer Campus
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Shanahan Building Map
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Driving/Parking:
Free daytime parking along Foothill Blvd between Dartmouth Ave. and Mills Ave (red rectangle in image below). However, no overnight parking is allowed on Claremont streets, including Foothill Blvd.
Free daytime and overnight parking is available in the East Mesa parking lot at Pitzer College (red square in image below). Use the Ninth Street entrance just west of Claremont Blvd. Download the complete parking handout here.
Housing
Dorms
Dormitories are located in the Pitzer, Atherton, and Sanborn (PAS) complex. Dorm rooms are suites with single occupancy rooms, and shared bathroom between two rooms.
Linens provided: 1 fitted sheet, and 1 flat sheet, 1 blanket, 1 pillow, 1 pillow slip, 2 towels, and 1 wash cloth. Coin operated laundry facilities available.
No housekeeping is provided during the workshop. Please remember to bring your own toiletries. There is no smoking in the dorms. Lost key fee $50. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop. The dorm rooms are air-conditioned and have wifi
Dorm Rate: $60/night (tax included)
The dorms at the PAS complex.
Dorm layout. Each participant will have their own room and share a bathroom with their dorm-mate.
More information about the Harvey Mudd College campus: https://www.hmc.edu/about-hmc/visit-campus/
Hotel
Nearby hotel: Double Tree Claremont. Those who want to stay in the hotel will be responsible for booking a hotel room. We have a block of rooms reserved, at $134/night plus tax. If you choose to stay at the hotel, you must book your own stay here: http://bit.ly/BQ_Hotel