Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

LIGO-VIRGO-KAGRA (LVK) Gravitational Wave Detectors

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the first detection

Colorado State University

September 8-12, 2025

Fort Collins, Colorado

CSU Lory Student Center

pond in foreground with buildings and foothills in background

CSU Lagoon

CSU Oval

Conference Agenda

Day 1

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Day 2

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Day 3

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Day 4

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Day 4

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Register by XX Date

Need a letter to apply for a visa? Send an email to Prof. Carmen Menoni with the following information: 

-Name as it appears on passport
-Business address
-Exact dates of trip
-Position
-Who will cover the cost of the trip
-Date of birth
-Nationality
-Residency status

International Organizing Committee

To be completedd....

Local Organizing Committee

Professor Carmen S. Menoni, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Professor Siu Au Lee, Department of Physics
CSU Flower Trial Garden
Festivals in Old Town Fort Collins
Aerial view of CSU campus
Horsetooth Reservoir
Old Town Fort Collins in winter
Downtown Fort Collins

About CSU & Fort Collins

Colorado State University

CSU is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a city of ~ 170,000 people, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  The city is 60 miles north of Denver.

Altitude

5003 ft. (1.5 KM)

Travel from Denver International Airport to Fort Collins

Two shuttle services provide transporation to campus:  Groome Transportation and Landline. Car rentals are also an option.  Shuttles depart almost every hour.  Ride is about one hour long.

Climate in September

Days are typically very sunny with temperatures in in the 80’s F (27 Celsius).  In the evenings, temperatures can drop down to the 50s F (13 Celsius). Bring a hat and layer clothing. Due to altitude, it is recommended to bring a water bottle and drink plenty of water while visiting. Coloradoans refill their water bottles and avoid ‘bottled water.’ 

Things to do

Participate in the LVK meeting. Rent a bike and explore extensive trail system. Explore hiking trails, including Horsetooth rock. Check out charming downtown Fort Collins. Try any of the 50+ micro-breweries.

Nearby Attractions

Rocky Mountain National Park, ~45 miles away, or a 1.5 hour drive. Reservations required to visit park.