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University of Colorado at Boulder
Department of Physics, 390 UCB
Gamow Tower, F-521 (office), G-335 (Lab)
2000 Colorado Ave
Boulder, CO 80309-0390

Phone: 303.492.7277 (office); 303-492-6530 (lab)
Fax: 303.492.2998
E-mail: Ivan.Smalyukh@Colorado.EDU

http://spot.colorado.edu/~smalyukh
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/SmalyukhLab

Group Email: smalyukh_group@lists.colorado.edu

Directions

Find directions to Gamow Tower at CU-Boulder

Find directions to Duane Physics and Astrophysics building at CU-Boulder at Campus Maps and Directions

Boulder is forty miles from the International Airport in Denver and also has a local airport. To get to Boulder, it is best to fly into Denver International Airport (DIA), which is located approximately 45 minutes away from Boulder. In order to get to Boulder from DIA, take the RTD AB bus, which costs $10.00 (pay exact amount on the bus) and leaves from the WEST side of DIA, level 5, island 5, once an hour, roughly 15 or 20 mins after the hour. Inquire at the RTD booth for precise times. For more details check at the RTD booth or see http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide/ or http://www.yellowtrans.com/shuttle.html. RTD buses run many routes so it is important that you take the AB route. Another mode of transportation between DIA and Boulder is the Supershuttle (phone: 303-227-0000 or web http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/dia.htm), which provides door-to-door service and also leaves DIA every hour.

Boulder has a very extensive bus system. If you would like to visit a location beyond the vicinity of campus, visit http://rtd-denver.com/ for bus route information.

Boulder and CU-Boulder

Boulder is a beautiful town which has been named by Forbes the Smartest City in America http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/feb/10/forbes-names-boulder-smartest-city-in-us/, the Best City in the USA for Singles http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/3/06singles_Best-Cities-For-Singles_land.html, the Best Overall Place to Live in America http://www.mensjournal.com/feature/0504/bestPlaces.html, the Best City in the USA for Cycling http://ci.boulder.co.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3369&Itemid=2526, and is consistently among the top-ten nationally for artists, scientists, students, sports, green-living, for running, for fitness, etc., http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/pressroom/index.cfm?action=Article&pressID=112.

Boulder enjoys a mild climate, with approximately 300 sunny days per year and some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the United States. The elevation of Boulder is approximately one mile above sea level. There are innumerable opportunities for outdoor recreation in Boulder and 12-13 thousand foot peaks less than 20 miles away from Boulder. There are also many cultural activities in Boulder, with cafes and bookstores at every corner of its streets. University of Colorado at Boulder has a beautiful campus, at a height of 5400 feet, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The weather during August is usually very pleasant, with a low humidity; the average high temperature is in the 80's (Fahrenheit) while the average low temperature is in the 50's. Boulder and its surroundings offer a large spectrum of first rate outdoor recreational activities, which include hiking, mountain biking, running, rock and ice climbing, white water rafting, fishing, bird watching, outdoor concerts, and numerous local microbreweries. Chautauqua Park, an area right in front of the Flat Irons mountains (the logo appearing in most photos of Boulder), south-west of campus, is a must-visit park with a huge selection of trailheads, best heading to Green and Bear mountains. Another attraction, closer to campus is the Creek path, (just north, down hill of Duane Physics building), which runs along the Boulder Creek from the foothills, several miles west of town, to the prairie, several miles east. Pearl Street Walking Mall, located downtown Boulder, approximately 0.5 mile north of campus is also a must place to visit and to hang out in the evenings. The Rocky Mountain National Park is approximately 50 miles north-west of Boulder. For more detailed information about Boulder such as maps, weather, recreation see http://www.colorado.edu/visit/. For more information about the University of Colorado at Boulder, please see http://www.colorado.edu/.