Travel Tips
The Symposium's main venue is the Life Sciences Building, with a reception at the Hintz Alumni Center.
Paid parking is available at the East Parking Deck on campus.
Commonly, travelers opt to fly into University Park Airport (SCE) in
State College. This airport directly connects to Chicago O'hare (ORD),
Philadelphia International (PHL), and Newark Liberty (EWR).
Airports such as Harrisburg International (MDT), Pittsburgh International (PIT), and Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) are located 1-4 hours from State College by car.
- Explore the natural beauty of Central Pennsylvania through many nearby hiking trails.
- Visit one of Penn State's museums, such as the Frost Entomological Museum, the Matson Museum of Anthropology, and the Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery.
- Catch a local concert or movie screening at The State Theatre.
- Visit the Berkey Creamery.
- Drive to visit big cities such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.