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2026 Midwest Physics Chairs Annual Meeting

Friday, November 20, 2026 | Big Ten Conference Center | Rosemont, Illinois

This annual gathering brings together physics department chairs for a day of discussion, collaboration, and shared visioning for the future of physics education and research.

Contacts

  • Maura McLaughlin
    Chair and Professor, WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy
    Email: Maura.McLaughlin@mail.wvu.edu
    Phone: 304-293-4812 
  • Viola M. Bryant
    Administrative Assistant, WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy
    Email:  vmbryant@mail.wvu.edu
    Phone: 304-293-4888
  • Miranda E. Heitz
    Academic Program Assistant, WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy
    Email: miranda.heitz@mail.wvu.edu
    Phone: 304-293-4887

Registration

Registration is $65 per person and includes a full day of programming, along with breakfast, lunch, coffee, and snacks. Payment is collected separately and requires a tax-exempt payment method. Registration details will be available for 2026 soon.


Lodging & Parking

Discounted lodging is available via the Big Ten Conference Center at hotels including Aloft Chicago O'Hare, DoubleTree Rosemont, and Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel.

Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park Garage. The validated rate is $7.50 per day and tickets must be validated at the Big Ten security desk prior to returning to your car for departure.

Lodging Information