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Travel and lodging

All scientific, social, and business sessions will take place in the NEW Center at NEOMED, a 15-minute drive from all hotels. Shuttle service will be provided ONLY from the Kent State University Hotel.

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Park anywhere near the Kent State Hotel in downtown Kent for free after 5 p.m. and until 9 a.m.: Kent Parking Map

 

Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Kent State University Hotel, a 15-minute drive from NEOMED. To be guaranteed a room, please book ASAP.​ 

  • Online reservation

  • Phone reservation: 330.346.0100 or 855.353.4031 (Toll Free)
    Mention code NMC25 to get discounted rate

  • If you are interested in sharing a room, this Google sheet provides a space to share your information and contact others. 

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Other nearby hotels are available, including several on Interstate 76 at Ohio Route 43 (a ten-minute drive to NEOMED). No shuttle is available; you will need a vehicle to get to NEOMED.

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Park anywhere near the Kent State Hotel in downtown Kent for free after 5 p.m. and until 9 a.m.: Kent Parking Map

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Airports and Transportation

The closest airports are Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Airport. Options for transportation to/from these airports include:

 

  • Rideshare (Uber, Lyft). Generally available during daytime, but may be limited later in evening. We recommend reserving a ride. Prices ~$80-$100 to/from Cleveland-Hopkins to Kent State University Hotel

  • Limousine services. More expensive, best for groups and confirmed reservations.

  • Free bus service for Saturday return to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport.

    • Bus #1 will depart NEOMED Conference Center 12 p.m. for ~1 p.m. arrival at Cleveland Hopkins Airport

    • Bus #2 will depart KSU Hotel 1 p.m. for ~2 p.m. arrival at Cleveland Hopkins Airport​

 

Shuttle buses will run between the KSU Hotel and NEOMED.

   Thursday, June 19

   KSU Hotel to NEOMED            7:00 a.m.(~ 25 min)

   KSU Hotel to NEOMED            7:30 a.m.

   KSU Hotel to NEOMED            8:00 a.m.

   NEOMED to KSU Hotel            5:15 p.m. 

   NEOMED to KSU Hotel            6:15 p.m.

 

Friday, June 20

 KSU Hotel to NEOMED             7:15 a.m.

 KSU Hotel to NEOMED            7:45 a.m.

 NEOMED to KSU Hotel            9:15 p.m.

NEOMED to KSU Hotel            9:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, June 21

KSU Hotel to NEOMED            7:15 a.m.

KSU Hotel to NEOMED            7:45 a.m.

NEOMED to Cleveland airport             12:00 p.m. (~ 1h)

NEOMED to KSU Hotel                            12:15 p.m. (~25 min)

KSU Hotel to Cleveland airport             1:00 p.m. (~ 1 h)

 

Ample free parking is available at NEOMED for those with cars.

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NEOMED location

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Kent State University Hotel

Questions?

For any questions, send a message to MARCConvention2025@neomed.edu.

MIDWEST AUDITORY
RESEARCH CONFERENCE

June 19-21, 2025

Rootstown, Ohio

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Funding for this conference will be made possible in part by a Conference Grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

 

The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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