UGM 2025

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+title: Announcement and Call for Abstracts for MDAnalysis UGM 2025
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+We are pleased to announce the [2025 MDAnalysis UGM][ugmPage] (User Group Meeting), taking place on the 9-11th November, 2025, in Arizona, USA at [Arizona State University](https://www.asu.edu/). [Abstracts][abstracts] are welcomed from all areas relevant to MDAnalysis's work, from scientific applications (e.g., biomolecular simulations, soft matter and materials science, drug discovery and more) to the use and development of open source software and tools for data analysis of molecular simulation output. Additionally this UGM will have sessions focusing on ongoing work towards enabling simulation streaming being undertaken at ASU (see our previous [workshop][streaming_workshop] on this topic). When submitting your abstract, you may indicate whether you prefer to give a 15 minute talk, 5 minute lighting talk, or poster presentation.
+
+MDAnalysis strives to be a diverse and welcoming community for all. A limited number of travel bursaries are available to enable those facing financial barriers to attend and present their work. If you would like to apply, please follow the prompts on the [abstract submission form][abstracts].
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+The deadline for submitting your abstract and/or bursary application is **July 15th, 2025**. Submissions will be reviewed by the end of July 2025; we will contact applicants shortly after.
+
+Follow the [official event page][ugmPage] on our website for the most up-to-date information about the UGM. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact [ugm@mdanalysis.org][email].
+
+[abstracts]: https://forms.gle/jfKsiWUDn4TMzX5Q6
+[ugmPage]: https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/ugm2025/
+[email]: mailto:ugm@mdanalysis.org
+[streaming_workshop]: https://www.mdanalysis.org/2024/11/03/ASU_streaming_workshop/

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+## When and Where
+
+The 2025 MDANalysis UGM (User Group Meeting) will be held in-person across 3 days, 9th-11th November, 2025, at at [Arizona State University](https://www.asu.edu/).
+
+### Address
+[Center for Biological Physics and Department of Physics](https://cbp.asu.edu/)
+Arizona State University
+Tempe, AZ 85287
+
+## What to Expect
+The UGM will bring together users of the MDAnalysis package from different communities. Our goal is to foster an opportunity to connect interdisciplinary researchers and developers across biomolecular simulations, soft matter, materials science and more. Whether you are a new MDAnalysis contributor, an MDAnalysis core developer, or a researcher using (or interested in using) MDAnalysis for your work in academia or industry, this UGM is for you.
+
+You can expect:
+* Keynote talks from experts in the molecular dynamics simulations space (see [Keynote Speakers](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/ugm2025/#Keynote-Speakers) below)
+* Talks related to developing and using MDAnalysis for diverse scientific applications (see [Program](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/ugm2025/#Program) below)
+* A focus on recent simulation streaming work being undertaken at ASU
+* Tutorials diving into new features
+* Direct access to the [MDAnalysis core developer team][coredev] to help shape future development of MDAnalysis
+* Networking opportunities to foster new collaborations
+* A hackathon and other social outings
+
+## Registration
+In-person attendance will be $100 per attendees, and online attendance will be free; see the registration button below.
+
+<a href="https://forms.gle/bPvVTMpzBkyCRtNA7" target="_blank" style="background:#FF9200;padding:10px;margin:10px 0px;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;font-size:16pt;color:#000000;display:inline-block;border-radius:3px">Register</a>
+
+## Keynote Speakers
+
+Keynote speakers will be announced soon.
+
+## Program
+
+A finalized agenda will be available closer to the event date. The UGM will include a mix of talks, tutorials, and a hackathon where attendees can expect 15 minute talks, 5 minute lighting talks, and poster presentations. A streaming focused hackathon will provide attendees to an opportunity to incorporate this new feature into their workflow.
+
+## Travel and Accommodation
+
+*Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.*
+
+[Tempe][] is part of the "Valley of the Sun" metropolitan area, which encompasses
+[Phoenix][], the 5th most populous city in the US. Today the area is home to more
+than 4.8 million people and encompasses the ancient lands of the Akimel O'odham
+(Pima), Maricopa, and Tohono O'odham tribes.
+
+### Airport
+
+**Phoenix Sky Harbor** [PHX][] airport has direct connections to all major hubs
+in the US.
+
+PHX airport is 5.5 miles (10 minutes by car/rideshare) from the workshop venue
+
+### Public transport (Light Rail)
+
+The [Valley Metro Light Rail][Light Rail] connects the airport to Tempe along a
+West-East axis. If your destination is near a Light Rail stop then
+public transport works well:
+
+1. Take the free [PHX Sky Train][] from the terminal to the **44th St/Washington**
+Metro Rail stop.
+2. Walk from the Sky Train stop to the Light Rail stop (all inside the 44th St
+Sky Train structure)
+3. Buy a ticket at the ticket machine near the exit escalators to the Light
+Rail stop.
+4. At the [44th St/Washington stop][LightRail44thSt] (Stop #10018) take the
+*east-bound* Light Rail (direction Mesa, Gilbert Rd/Main St).
+5. The stop closest to the Hyatt Place Hotel and the workshop venue is
+**University Dr/Rural Rd** (Stop #10023). If you want to get off closer to
+downtown Tempe get off one stop earlier at **Veterans Way/College Ave** (Stop #10025)
+6. Walk to your destination.
+
+### Car/rideshare
+
+To get from the airport to anywhere in Tempe either take a cab (traditional or self-driving
+Waymo) or rideshare (Lyft, Uber).
+
+### ASU Venue
+
+The workshop will be held in the Student Success Center in the Department of
+Physics at [Arizona State University][ASU] (room PSF 186 in the [Physical Sciences F
+building][PSF]). The address is
+
+  Department of Physics  
+  Arizona State University  
+  Physical Sciences F Building  
+  550 E Tyler Mall, PSF 186  
+  Tempe, AZ 85287  
+  USA
+
+Paid parking is available in the [Tyler Street Parking
+Structure][TylerStParking] and other on-campus parking structures.
+
+## Support for international travel
+Attendees requiring a letter clarifying the purpose of travel should [contact the MDAnalysis project manager][email]. 
+
+## Meals
+We will provide breakfast and lunch during the event. More information on local food options and group outings will be added soon!
+
+## Health and Safety
+We are committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment for the MDAnalysis UGM and have looked to local and international entities and other organizations in the open source community to develop onsite safety measures for UGM attendees.
+
+### COVID-19 Testing
+
+*Testing Positive for COVID-19*
+
+Individuals who are COVID-positive should not attend the UGM. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result during the UGM, please [notify the MDAnalysis UGM organizing committee][ugm_email] and do not return to the event while you are still COVID-positive.
+
+### Face Coverings
+Face coverings are not required, but are welcomed. We view face coverings as a personal choice and will support attendees in their choice to wear or not to wear a face covering.
+
+
+## Code of Conduct
+All members of the MDAnalysis community and participants in this UGM are expected to abide by the MDAnalysis [Code of Conduct][coc] (CoC).
+
+If you are attending the UGM and wish to make a report, you may contact the [CoC Committee members](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/team/#roles) or other event staff/organizers so that they can take any [appropriate immediate response](https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct-archive/response-and-enforcement-events-meetups). If you would prefer not to do that, please [submit a report][coc_report] to MDAnalysis.
+
+## Who to Contact
+If you have any questions or special requests related to the UGM, you may [contact the organizing committee][ugm_email].
+
+## Sponsors
+A special thanks to our supporters:
+
+<br>
+<a href="https://chanzuckerberg.com/">
+<img
+src="/public/images/CZI_Logo.jpg"
+title="Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Logo" alt="Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Logo"
+style="float: left; height: 5em; " />  
+<a/> 
+
+<br>
+<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/">
+<img
+src="/public/images/nsf.jpg"
+title="National Science Foundation" alt="National Science Foundation"
+style="float: left; height: 5em; " />
+</a>
+
+<br>
+<a href="{{site.numfocus.sponsored_project}}">
+<img
+src="/public/images/numfocus-sponsored.png"
+title="NumFOCUS Fiscally Sponsored Project Logo" alt="NumFOCUS Fiscally Sponsored Project Logo"
+style="float: left; height: 5em; " />
+</a>
+
+
+[coredev]: https://www.mdanalysis.org/about/#mdanalysis-core-developers
+[email]: mailto:community@mdanalysis.org
+[coc]: https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/conduct/](https://www.mdanalysis.org/conduct/#mdanalysis-code-of-conduct-and-community-guidelines
+[coc_report]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeID-DiFMbXAHFeeiNgPKiCoa3FwA5I_92xE9cqlZB-3J49zA/viewform?c=0&w=1
+[ugm_email]: mailto:ugm@mdanalysis.org
+[TylerStParking]: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tyler+Street+Parking+Structure,+E+Tyler+St,+Tempe,+AZ+85281/@33.4210869,-111.9324732,17.76z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x872b08ddcbad3a1d:0x34be1bc111135fe9!2sF+Wing,+550+E+Tyler+Mall,+Tempe,+AZ+85287!3b1!8m2!3d33.4209987!4d-111.9313753!16s%2Fg%2F11rvvz0ng!3m5!1s0x872b08e77dae3579:0x666a75efc5dbe1d3!8m2!3d33.4207391!4d-111.9282154!16s%2Fg%2F11bvtdqdr_?entry=ttu
+[HyattPlace]: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/arizona/hyatt-place-tempe-phoenix-university/phxzt
+[Tempe]: https://www.tempe.gov/
+[Phoenix]: https://www.phoenix.gov/
+[ASU]: https://www.asu.edu
+[PHX]: https://www.skyharbor.com/
+[Light Rail]: https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/rail
+[PHX Sky Train]: https://www.skyharbor.com/ground-transportation/phx-sky-train/
+[LightRail44thSt]: https://valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/RAIL?location=44th%20St/Washington,%20East%20Washington%20Street,%20Phoenix,%20AZ,%20USA