Summer School on Mathematical String Theory 2010
June 21 - July 2, 2010 @ Virginia Tech

Local Information

Click here for links to campus maps, driving directions, and information about Blacksburg and the surrounding area. The surrounding area page has listings of local hiking trails and various other points of interest. Also see the Physics Department's Visitor Information Page for links to Blacksburg weather reports.

In particular, the weekend of June 26-27 will be unscheduled, leaving students to study or explore the area as they prefer.

A (completely unofficial) list of restaurants within walking distance from campus is available here. Also see restaurant listings at:


The Cascades Waterfall in nearby Giles County.
Photo by Bob Veltri.


Mathematical String Theory 2010
June 21 - July 2, 2010, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA