Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2012 (US Only)

Info

Overview Documents & Info 2D Original Scores Alliance Seeding US Alliance Confirmation Official US Alliances ISS Finalists ISS Preparation Tips ISS Finals Info ZRHS Finals Attendance ZR2012 Finals Handout ZR2012 Final Results

Teams

Teams

Contents

  • Schedule
  • About MIT
  • Hotels
  • The MIT/Cambridge/Boston Area
  • Code of Conduct

Schedule

Thursday, 2013-Jan-10

Time Event Location
Any Teams arrive, no events planned

Friday, 2013-Jan-11

Time Event Location
07:00-08:30 Arrival (doors close promptly at 08:30) 10-250
08:30-09:40 Welcome to ZR Finals by DARPA, NASA, & MIT 10-250
09:40-10:00 ESA Video Conference 10-250
10:00-10:05* ISS Welcome 10-250
10:05-11:15* ESA Finals 10-250
11:15-13.05* USA Finals 10-250
13.05-13:10* Conclusion 10-250
13:15-15:00 Luncheon Lobby 13
15:00-16:00 Champion Teams Interviews (top 3 Alliances = top 9 teams) 33-116
15:00-17:00 Break (no activities)  
17:00-20:00 MIT Museum Free Admission MIT Museum
20:00-20:30 Awards Ceremony MIT Museum
20:30-22:00 Reception** MIT Museum

NOTES:


* Times for activities aboard the ISS are approximate.

** There will not be a full dinner, only snacks, please plan accordingly.

Saturday, 2013-Jan-12

Time Event Location
10:00-11:00 MIT Admissions Info-Session 10-250
11:00-12:30 MIT Official Tour 10-250
12:30-13:30 Lunch (on your own)  
13:30-14:30 SSL Tour 37-372


About MIT

Map

Directions: There are several ways to get to MIT from Logan Airport. See this page for details. Depending on where you stay, the T subway and bus system is likely your best transportation option.

MIT has a comprehensive online interactive map.

The Zero Robotics events locations are highlighted at:

Links

Hotels

Below are the hotels around MIT for which MIT has some price arrangements. If a hotel does not give you the MIT rate, feel free to book and then contact Jimmy Kontoravdis at Mit's Travel - Sourcing & Procurement Services (Email: jravdis@mit.edu, Ph: 617 253 2756) to help you correct the rates. Do check "weekend" rates (or other promotions) which might give even better prices than MIT rates.

  • Kendall Hotel
    350 Main Street
    Cambridge, MA 02142
    Phone: 617-577-1300
    Fax: 617-577-1377
    http://www.kendallhotel.com - enter "MIT" in the "Promo Code"
    MIT Rate: Jan 1 - Jan 14 = $159
  • Cambridge Center Residence Inn
    6 Cambridge Center
    Cambridge, MA 02142
    Phone: 617-349-0700
    Fax: 617-547-8504
    Toll Free Reservations: 800-331-3131
    http://www.cambridgeresidenceinn.com (or http://www.marriott.com - code MT2 in "Corporate/Promotional Code" box)
    MIT Rate: Jan-Mar = $199 (1-14 nights; cheaper if longer)
  • Cambridge Marriott
    2 Cambridge Center
    Cambridge, MA 02142
    Phone: 617-494-6600
    Toll Free:800-228-9290
    Fax: 617-494-0036
    Email: info@marriottcambridge.com
    http://cwp.marriott.com/boscb/mit/ (or http://www.marriott.com - code MT2 in "Corporate/Promotional Code" box)
    MIT Rate: Jan-Mar = $209
  • Courtyard by Marriott
    777 Memorial Drive
    Cambridge MA 02139
    Phone: 617-492-7777
    Toll Free: 866-323-4149
    Fax: 617-492-6038
    http://www.cambridgecourtyard.com (or http://www.marriott.com - code MT2 in "Corporate/Promotional Code" box)
    MIT Rate: Jan-Mar = $129
  • Hyatt Regency Cambridge
    575 Memorial Dr
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Phone: 617-492-1234
    http://www.cambridge.hyatt.com - code 33395 in the "Corporate/Group #" box
    MIT Rate: Jan-Apr = $160
  • Le Meridien
    20 Sidney St
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Phone: 617-677-0200
    MIT Rate: Jan-Apr = TBD
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston-Cambridge
    250 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy
    Cambridge, MA 02141
    Phone 617-577-7600
    http://www.hiecambridge.com - Corporate ID 100216750
    MIT Rate: Jan-Mar = $109

These are the hotels closest to MIT (within walking distance) that have some form of MIT pricing (again, not necessarily the best, sometimes online rates will be better).

The MIT Official address is:

  • 77 Massachusetts Ave
    Cambridge, MA 02139

so that you can search for hotels too.

Unfortunately MIT does not have any dormitory-style housing available for guests, you will need to find accommodations off-campus (all the listed hotels are within a mile or so of campus).

The MIT/Cambridge/Boston Area

Tours

Historic Freedom Trail http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
Boston Trolley Tours http://www.trolleytours.com/boston/

Museums

MIT Museum http://web.mit.edu/museum/
Museum of Science http://www.mos.org/
Museum of Fine Arts http://www.mfa.org
Skywalk Observatory http://www.prudentialcenter.com/tourism_local/shop_detail.php?id=64
Isabella Steward Gardner Museum http://www.gardnermuseum.org/
New England Aquarium http://www.neaq.org/

Areas

Harvard Square Red Line, Harvard Sq T-stop
Boston Commons Red Line, Park Street T-stop
Newbury Street Green Line, Hynes ICA T-stop
Faneuil Hall Market Place Red/Orange Line, Downtown Crossing

Universities (other than MIT)

Harvard University http://www.harvard.edu
Boston University http://www.bu.edu/
Berkley College of Music http://www.berklee.edu/
Tufts University http://www.tufts.edu
Wellesley College http://www.wellesley.edu
Northeastern University http://www.neu.edu

Code of Conduct

  • Borrowing from the excellent credo of FIRST Robotics, please exhibit "Gracious Professionalism" at all times.
  • In that spirit, refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language, especially during the competition.
  • Students should make sure their chaperones and/or advisors know where they are, who is with them and when they will return when leaving the general area of the event.