The 17th IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 2006)
7-10 November 2006 - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Location
ISSRE will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Raleigh is the state capital and part of the world-renowned Research Triangle. Research Triangle is home to leading technology firms, government organizations and world-class universities and medical centers. It is an area often recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S., and one of the places with the highest concentration of information technology oriented work-force. It is a place where southern hospitality blends with uptown amenities to create a dynamic region that delights visitors with its rich history, superb museums, thriving cultural and entertainment scene and first-rate sports, recreation, shopping and restaurants.
Spouse Program
Anyone interested in an organized (spouse) event to any of the places below should contact Laurie Williams at [williams_at_csc_dot_ncsu_dot_edu] or 919-513-4151.
Local Attractions
- Walking Tour of Downtown Raleigh which can be started from the hotel
- Things to Do in Raleigh
- Information on Raleigh from Wikipedia
Museums and Government
The hotel is within walking distance of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (where our banquet will be held on the first and second floors)[admission free], the North Carolina Museum of History [admission free], and the interactive Exploris Museum. An IMAX Theatre is located at Exploris. The hotel is also close to the State Capitol and State Legislature's Buildings. Tours of the State Capitol and Legislative Buildings can be scheduled but must be scheduled two weeks in advance.Arts
The City Market is within walking distance and offers Artspace (where dozens of artists have their studios and can be found either working there or just conversing with guests about their pieces) and other restaurants, bars, galleries and specialty boutiques The North Carolina Museum of Art [admission free] is approximately six miles away. The North Carolina Theater presents the Music Man each night at 8:00PM during ISSRE.Sports
- Golf: Golf courses are plentiful in Raleigh. The closest golf course is the Raleigh Golf Association Inc (RGA). Another good, close course is the Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
- NHL Hockey: The 2006 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes are playing at home (RBC Center) on Thursday, November 9 against the Washington Capitals.
- NCAA Basketball: The NC State University men's basketball team has two home games during ISSRE - the first is an exhibition game against St. Augustine's on Tuesday, Nov 7, at 7:00pm and the second is the first regular season game against Wofford on Friday, Nov 10. Both games will be played at the RBC Center.
Shopping
- Local malls include Crabtree Valley Mall, Triangle Town Center, and The Streets at Southpoint.
- If a group wanted to get away for the day, we could charter transportation to the Factory Stores of America in Smithfield. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Downtown.
Information about Raleigh
General Raleigh Information
The Triangle is home to three major US universities:
North Carolina State University,
University of North Carolina, and
Duke University.
North Carolina State University,
University of North Carolina, and
Duke University.