From sean.zuzu at gmail.com Tue Nov 8 21:35:53 2011 From: sean.zuzu at gmail.com (Sean W.) Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 02:35:53 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [ACT-R-users] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn Message-ID: <1593865554.4565234.1320806153260.JavaMail.app@ela4-bed83.prod> I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Sean Sean W. Creative Consultant at Goodship Greater Philadelphia Area Confirm that you know Sean W.: https://www.linkedin.com/e/-8x20wa-gurpvqcp-5x/isd/4847546364/GeEYRZeH/?hs=false&tok=3IPGAT1qrXVkY1 -- You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. Click to unsubscribe: http://www.linkedin.com/e/-8x20wa-gurpvqcp-5x/CuRs2b9dTFPfk4ZjnfO_G-R0G8U0k4T0nfO_G-gb9G1s/goo/act-r-users%40act-r%2Epsy%2Ecmu%2Eedu/20061/I1686202240_1/?hs=false&tok=0i0AKg0DXXVkY1 (c) 2011 LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j.a.grange at psy.keele.ac.uk Sat Nov 19 08:20:27 2011 From: j.a.grange at psy.keele.ac.uk (James Grange) Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:20:27 -0000 (GMT) Subject: [ACT-R-users] Novice experiment code problem Message-ID: Hi all, Apologies for the novice question. I am adapting the experiment code of tutorial 4's assignment (the Zbrodoff experiment) to be a simple flanker task. I have only slightly modified the code from the Zbrodoff, but I am running in to an error that I can't find location of the faulty code (code attached). When I run the do-trial function [i.e. (do-trial "a" "b" "incongruent" "z" t) ], I get the following error: Error: Non-structure argument NIL passed to ref of structure slot 1 [condition type: SIMPLE-ERROR] It seems that NIL is being passed to the present-trial function, but nothing should be passed to this function as *TRIALS* should be empty, as it should have been cleared during (defmethod rpm-window-key-event-handler). As you can see from the code, I have commented out all the higher level code at this point as I am just trying to get the code to present a single trial. Any help gratefully received. Best wishes, Jim Grange. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Flanker.cl Type: application/octet-stream Size: 6822 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Flanker.txt URL: From db30 at andrew.cmu.edu Sat Nov 19 14:19:36 2011 From: db30 at andrew.cmu.edu (Dan Bothell) Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:19:36 -0500 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Novice experiment code problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: --On Saturday, November 19, 2011 1:20 PM +0000 James Grange wrote: > Hi all, > > Apologies for the novice question. > > I am adapting the experiment code of tutorial 4's assignment (the Zbrodoff > experiment) to be a simple flanker task. I have only slightly modified the > code from the Zbrodoff, but I am running in to an error that I can't find > location of the faulty code (code attached). > > When I run the do-trial function [i.e. (do-trial "a" "b" "incongruent" "z" > t) ], I get the following error: > > Error: Non-structure argument NIL passed to ref of structure slot 1 > [condition type: SIMPLE-ERROR] > > It seems that NIL is being passed to the present-trial function, but > nothing should be passed to this function as *TRIALS* should be empty, as > it should have been cleared during (defmethod > rpm-window-key-event-handler). > > As you can see from the code, I have commented out all the higher level > code at this point as I am just trying to get the code to present a single > trial. > While I can't really debug your Lisp code for you since I don't know exactly what it or the model is supposed to do, I can tell you where the error is occurring when I run the do-trial function like you show, and that may help you fix it. The error happens in the rpm-window-key-event-handler method when *trials* is already empty. Thus, trial is set to nil and it is the call to (trial-block trial) which actually throws the error. I don't know if that's a problem with the model pressing keys when you weren't expecting it to or if there's something wrong with the experiment code, but hopefully that'll help you to fix it. Dan From ritter at ist.psu.edu Mon Nov 21 16:07:26 2011 From: ritter at ist.psu.edu (Frank Ritter) Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:07:26 -0500 Subject: [ACT-R-users] CogModel notes: ICCM12/BRIMS12+SI/Misc/Jobs Message-ID: <1121167.AJIXQSYJ@ist.psu.edu> This is based on the International Cognitive Modeling Conference mailing list that I maintain. I forward messages about twice a year. (this is the third one for ICCM 2012 though.) The first announcement is driving this email -- the deadline for papers for ICCM 2012 in Berlin is coming up. If you would like to be removed, please just let me know. I maintain it by hand to keep it small. cheers, Frank Ritter frank.e.ritter at gmail.com http://acs.ist.psu.edu http://www.frankritter.com 1. ICCM 2012, Berlin, 12-15 April 2012, due 15 dec 2011 http://www.iccm2012.com 2. ICCM 2012 tutorials call, Berlin, 12 April 2012, due 3 dec 11 http://www.iccm2012.com/tutorials/ 3. Special issue of Comp & Math Org Theory from BRIMS 2010 http://acs.ist.psu.edu/papers/kennedyRB11.pdf 4. Abstract-lite software for visualizing traces http://vm.liris.cnrs.fr:34080/abstract/lite 5. Cogsci 2011 Conference recordings http://thesciencenetwork.org/programs/cogsci-2011 6. Twitter account for HCI Bibliography http://twitter.com/#!/HCIBibliography 7. ACM SigCHI survey on HCI education http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hci_education 8. Funding Opportunities for Promoting AI Research http://tinyurl.com/aijournal5 (DEADLINE: 02:12:2011) 9. New ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems Debuts http://tiis.acm.org/ 10. Discount for book: In order to learn http://www.oup.com/us Promo CodE:30382 11. New home for the CLARION Cognitive Architecture Project & Library https://sites.google.com/site/clarioncognitivearchitecture/ 12. 2 assistant professor positions at Penn State IST http://ist.psu.edu/research/assistant-professor-of-ist 13. Postdoctoral Position in Human Robot Interaction http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/~msakr/postdoc_hri/ 14. Penn State Center for Language Science neuroscience postdoc position pirepostdoc at gmail.com, due 1 dec 2011 15. 15 PhD studentships in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience http://www.anc.ed.ac.uk/dtc 16. PhD position, Hunter College 17. Faculty Applications in Innovative Research Methods, PSU http://www.ssri.psu.edu/news/2011/a-call-for-faculty-applications-in-innovative-research-methods 18. RA position at European Centre for Soft Computing 19. Post-doc at USC with Rosenbloom 20. Faculty Positions in Psychology at UMass Lowell for Fall 2012 21. Fully funded PhD position in Groningen 22. Defense Threat Reduction Agency Post Doc Program Announcement 23. 5 Tenure Track Positions at all levels in Game Design at Northeastern U. 24. Weekly AISB opportunities bulletin (4/nov/11) (more jobs, and such) **************************************************************** 1. ICCM 2012, Berlin, Germany, 12-15 April 2012, due 15 dec 2011 http://www.iccm2012.com The conference will be held from 13 to 15 April 2012 in Berlin at the Technische Universitat Berlin (Berlin Institute of Technology (TU/Berlin)). The conference web page is htpp://www.iccm2012.com The International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM) is the premier conference for research on computational models and computation-based theories of human behavior. ICCM is a forum for presenting, discussing, and evaluating the complete spectrum of cognitive modeling approaches, including connectionism, symbolic modeling, dynamical systems, Bayesian modeling, and cognitive architectures. ICCM includes basic and applied research, across a wide variety of domains, ranging from low-level perception and attention to higher-level problem-solving and learning. ICCM 2012 will be held in Berlin, Germany, on the campus of the Technische Universitat Berlin. The main conference will be held April 13-15, 2012 and the tutorials will be held April 12, 2012. We hope to see you in Berlin, The chairs are: "Nele Russwinkel" , "Uwe Drewitz" , "Hedderik van Rijn" , "Jeronimo Dzaak" A link to the online submission system will be provided on this page starting November 21st. Three types of submissions are possible: Papers: refereed papers of up to 6 pages. If a submission is accepted to be published as a paper, the paper will be presented at the conference either as a talk or as a poster. (Due December 15, 2011) Posters: refereed poster abstracts of up to 2 pages. If accepted, the corresponding poster will be presented at the conference in a dedicated poster session. (Due February 21, 2012) Symposium Proposals: The 6 page submission for a symposium should consist of an introduction to the topic of the symposium by the organizer(s), and one extended abstract per presenter. (Due December 15, 2011) **************************************************************** 2. ICCM 2012 tutorials call, Berlin, Germany, 12 April 2012, due 3 dec 11 http://www.iccm2012.com/tutorials/ The Tutorials program at the International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM) 2012 will be held on 12 April 2012. It will provide conference participants with the opportunity to gain new insights, knowledge, and skills from a broad range of areas in the field of cognitive modeling. Tutorial topics will be presented in a taught format and are likely to range from practical guidelines to theoretical issues or software. Tutorials at ICCM have been held many times before, and this year's program will be modelled after them and after the series held at the Cognitive Science Conference. If you are interested, please see the web site for more details, or contact the tutorials chair, Frank.Ritter at psu.edu *************************************************** 3. BRIMS 2012, 12-15 March 2012, submission deadline December 14, 2011 http://www.brimsconference.org You are invited to participate in the 21st Conference on Behavior Representation in Modeling and Simulation (BRIMS), to be held at the Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida (near the Georgia / Florida border). BRIMS enables modeling and simulation research scientists, engineers, and technical communities across disciplines to meet, share ideas, identify capability gaps, discuss cutting-edge research directions, highlight promising technologies, and showcase the state-of-the-art in Department of Defense related applications. The BRIMS Conference will consist of many exciting elements in 2012, including special topic areas, technical paper sessions, special symposia/panel discussions, and government laboratory sponsor sessions. Highlights of BRIMS 2012 will include a fantastic lineup of keynote speakers spanning cognitive modeling, sociocultural modeling, and network science. The BRIMS Executive Committee invites papers, posters, demos, symposia, panel discussions, and tutorials on topics related to the representation of individuals, groups, teams and organizations in models and simulations. All submissions are peer-reviewed (see www.brimsconference.org for additional details on submission types). KEY DATES: [estimated] All submissions due: December 14, 2011 Tutorial Acceptance: 31 Jan 2012 Authors Notification 31 Jan 2012 Final version due: 18 Feb 2012 Tutorials: 12 March 2011 BRIMS 2010 Opens: 13 March 2011 BRIMS PROGAM COMMITTEE: William Kennedy (George Mason University) Bradley Best (Adaptive Cognitive Systems) Robert St. Amant (North Carolina State University) If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the BRIMS 2012 Conference Chair, Dr. Tiffany Jastrzembski (tiffany.jastrzembski at wpafb.af.mil). **************************************************************** 3. Special issue of Comp & Math Org Theory from BRIMS 2010 http://acs.ist.psu.edu/papers/kennedyRB11.pdf Kennedy, G. W., Ritter, F. E., & Best, B. J. (2011). Behavioral representation in modeling and simulation introduction to CMOT special issue--BRiMS 2010. Computational Mathematical and Organizational Theory, 17, 225-228. Four papers: Jones, R., Connors, E. S., Mossey, M. E., Hyatt, J. R., Hansen, N.J., & Endsley, M. R. (2011). Using fuzzy cognitive mapping techniques to model situation awareness for army infantry platoon leaders, Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory. Jungkunz, P. & Darken, C. J. (2011). A computational model for human eye-movements in military simulations. Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory. Moore, L. R. (2011). Cognitive model exploration and optimization: A new challenge for computer science. Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory. Mueller, S. G., Simpkins, B., Anno, G., Fallon, C. K., Price, O., & McClellan, G. E. (2011). Adapting the task-taxon-task methodology to model the impact of chemical protective gear, Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory. **************************************************************** 4. Abstract-lite software for visualizing traces http://vm.liris.cnrs.fr:34080/abstract/lite We are pleased to announce that Abstract-Lite is now available online for your free use: http://vm.liris.cnrs.fr:34080/abstract/lite Abstract-Lite offers an interactive interface to visualize your activity traces. It is a simpler version of ABSTRACT that you can freely use online. Abstract-Lite can display your traces in real time. A full documentation is available through the Help menu. Examples of traces can be seen in the blog, for instance here: http://e-ernest.blogspot.com/2011/05/ernest-103s-traces.html Abstract-Lite was developed by Pierre-Yves Ronot as part of his masters thesis. It is part of the ABSTRACT project (http://liris.cnrs.fr/abstract) and the IDEAL project (http://liris.cnrs.fr/ideal). Please, feel free to give it a try. We are very interested in comments you might have. Olivier and Pierre-Yves ____ Dr Olivier Georgeon, ANR-RPDOC fellow Laboratoire LIRIS / UMR 5205 Universite Claude Bernard Lyon1 Batiment Nautibus 8, boulevard Niels Bohr 69622 Villeurbanne Cedex Office: +33 4 72 04 63 30 Cell: +33 6 88 10 68 59 **************************************************************** 5. Cogsci 2011 Conference recordings http://thesciencenetwork.org/programs/cogsci-2011 I'm writing to let you know that The Science Network has posted talks by and interviews with some famous cognitive psychologists, recorded at the 2011 conference of the Cognitive Science Society. The recordings http://thesciencenetwork.org/programs/cogsci-2011 include Anjan Chatterjee, Judea Pearl (a leader in developing Bayesian nets) , Barbara Landau, Noam Chomsky, Elissa Newport, Steve Sloman, Leonard Talmy, Art Markman, and others. Similar recordings from the 2010 meeting are at: http://thesciencenetwork.org/programs/cogsci-2010 **************************************************************** 6. Twitter account for HCI Bibliography http://twitter.com/#!/HCIBibliography Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:50:49 -0400 From: Gary Perlman Subject: HCI Bibliography on Twitter To: CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS at LISTSERV.ACM.ORG To let people know when new material is added to the HCI Bibliography (http://hcibib.org), I created a Twitter account: HCIBibliography. For 2010, 46 conference proceedings and 18 journal volumes were released, so followers should expect about a tweet a week, although they would tend to come in spurts, especially at the end of the calendar year. http://twitter.com/#!/HCIBibliography Hosted by ACM SIGCHI since 1998, the HCI Bibliography is a free-access bibliography on Human-Computer Interaction, with over 60,000 records in a searchable database. HCIBIB.ORG is also one of the premier portals to high-quality information on the development of usable and accessible software and Web-based systems. **************************************************************** 7. ACM SigCHI survey on HCI education http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hci_education Anne Bowser, Jennifer Preece and Elizabeth Churchill are looking for survey participants who consider the research and practice of Interaction Design and/or Human Computer Interaction (HCI) to be critical and central to their work. If this sounds like you, please take their survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hci_education This survey, done for the ACM SigCHI special project on HCI education needs, is grounded in previous research. Between March and August of 2011, exploratory research was conducted with 177 survey participants and 52 interview participants. Data from this exploratory research was iteratively coded to identify overarching themes for further exploration. These themes generated the questions in the survey. The survey is broken down into five sections that are each one page in length. The first section covers traditional and emerging subjects in HCI. The second section covers topics and areas of application. Questions on design research methods and empirical research methods compose the third section. The fourth section lists five challenges to HCI Education that were identified in the exploratory research, and asks you to asses their significance. The fifth and final section deals with demographics. Survey results will be posted to http://www.sigchi.org/resources/education/2011-education-project-1 and emailed to participants who provide an email address. If you wish to be a further participant in this research, you will have the opportunity to request a follow-up interview at the end of the survey. Thanks again for your help! Elizabeth F. Churchill, VP ACM SigCHI Jenny Preece, Adjunct Chair for Education, ACM SigCHI Anne Bowser, Research Assistant, ACM SigCHI **************************************************************** 8. Funding Opportunities for Promoting AI Research http://tinyurl.com/aijournal5 (DEADLINE: 02:12:2011) ## Background ## [abridged] The operation of the Editorial Board is supported financially through an arrangement with AIJ's publisher, Elsevier. Through this arrangement, the AIJ editorial board is in the unique position of being able to make available substantial funds, (of the order of 175,000 Euros per annum), to support the promotion and dissemination of AI research. These funds are made available through a series of competitive open calls. This document relates to the fifth call for funding, with a deadline of December 2, 2011. ## What are the goals of this funding? ## In providing this funding, AIJ aims to: * promote & raise awareness of AI research & practice; * encourage the timely and widespread dissemination of AI research results, techniques, and tools; * promote interaction and exchange of ideas between AI researchers, practitioners, and students; * promote the exploitation of AI research results, techniques, and tools. We strongly encourage the submission of proposals for activities that are fundamentally new, and likely to lead to the establishment of a new research community or new direction for AI research. ## What activities will AIJ consider funding? ## Broadly speaking, any activity that achieves the goals described above. For example: * student travel scholarships for a conference or workshop; * funds for an invited speaker to present at a conference or workshop; * funds to support a web site to disseminate proceedings of an AI related conference or workshop; * start up funds for a workshop in a promising new area of research; * funding to organise a summer school on some aspect of AI. This list is absolutely not intended to be exhaustive, and we strongly encourage you to consider innovative ways in which the goals set out above can be achieved. ## What activities does AIJ prefer not to fund? ## * We prefer not to fund individuals. By preference, requests will come from organisations such as a foundation, charitable body, or the organising committee of an event. AIJ does not exclude the possibility of funding individuals, but this is likely to be exceptional. Note that AIJ will not support individual requests for travel funds. * We prefer not to fund research projects. Research projects involving staffing costs would probably not, in our view, be a cost effective use of the funds. * We won't fund duplicate activities. For example, if there is already an established, successful, and well-regarded conference in the area of X, then in all likelihood we would not provide seed funds to set up a duplicate, competitor conference. * We prefer not to fund activities where alternative sources of funding are readily available. * Activities are funded on a not-for-private-profit basis. There is no hard and fast rule about how much you can ask for: you should ask for what you need to make your activity successful. However, here are some broad principles; as ever, these are only guidelines. First, if you are applying on behalf of a large (> 80 participants), successful, and scientifically strong conference, then please bear in mind that several such conferences applied for funding for (e.g.) student travel grants and invited speakers in the December 2009 round of AIJ funding, and typically received Euro 7000 each. Although, as always, there may be exceptions to this, it may be helpful to use this amount as a guideline. Note that we would be reluctant to spend more than Euro 35K on an individual activity. Proposals may include the possibility of AIJ underwriting an activity (to an agreed limit) in the event of a loss. Finally, we urge you to investigate whether it is possible to "leverage? AIJ funding, for example by obtaining matched funding from elsewhere. In this case, the value of every euro spent by AIJ is effectively doubled, which makes for a compelling funding case. ## Important Note for Summer 2012 Events ## If you are seek funding for an event taking place in Summer 2012, then you should apply for funding under *this* call. ## How can I bid for funds? ## A proposal should contain the following sections: * What? Describe exactly what activity funding is requested for. Please note that AIJ funds specific activities. For example, "we request funds to support a conference on X? is not a specific request, while "we request travel funds to bring invited speaker X to conference Y" is a specific request. Provide any contextual information that you think is relevant. * How Much? A (high level) budget, in Euros, which: clearly states the amount requested; provides details of the use of requested funds; describes how the requested amount fits into an overall budget for the activity/event; and clearly states what will happen to funds in the event of a surplus. NB: Please give all costs in EUROS. * Why? Brief justification for funding; note that priority will be given to activities for which no alternative funds are available. Who? Describe who will benefit from the proposed activity. * When? Dates of the proposed activity, and date by which funding would be needed. * Where? Location of the proposed activity. * Contact details. Name, affiliation, contact details for the responsible party (postal address, email, telephone number, fax), web address of event if available. Proposals should under no circumstances exceed more than two pages in total. Proposals should be submitted in PDF via the EasyChair web review system at the folowing URL: http://tinyurl.com/aijournal5 ## How will proposals be evaluated? ## We anticipate issuing calls for proposals approximately two or three times per annum, with DECEMBER 2, 2011 being the deadline for this call. Further calls will be issued later ? watch the AIJ web site for details (http://www.aijd.org/). The AIJ sponsorship committee will assess proposals on the basis of: * scientific quality of proposed activities; * likely level of impact on the international AI community; * cost effectiveness/value for money. If a proposal is approved for funding, then please be aware it may take time to transfer funds: if you are bidding for funds to support an event, then we suggest your proposal should be submitted at least 6 months before the event takes place. Where a proposal is felt to have merit but is not fundable in its submitted form, we may return to bidders to discuss possible modifications; where this is felt to be necessary, we will try to do this practicably and expeditiously. A summary of successful proposals will be made publicly available on the AIJ website. **************************************************************** 9. New ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems Debuts http://tiis.acm.org/ The first issue of ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems (TiiS) (http://tiis.acm.org/) debuted in ACM's Digital Library on November 1, making it the 34th title to appear in ACM's Transactions series of well-regarded publications. TiiS publishes research on the design, realization, or evaluation of interactive systems that incorporate some form of machine intelligence. Applications include user interface technologies; recommender systems and information retrieval; automated usability testing; human-robot interaction; semantic technologies; gaming; and mobile and ubiquitous computing. The journal explores ways that artificial and human intelligence work together; challenges to usability and acceptability raised by incorporation of intelligence in interactive systems; strategies that effectively meet these challenges; and methodologies for research, design, and evaluation of interactive intelligent systems. Planned special issues will address Interaction with Smart Objects; Human Decision Making and Recommender Systems; and Interactive Computational Visual Analytics. The Editors-in-Chief are Anthony Jameson, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), and John Riedl, University of Minnesota. See the first issue's table of contents in the Digital Library at http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=2030365. **************************************************************** 10. Discount for book: In order to learn http://www.oup.com/us Promo CodE:30382 In order to learn: How the Sequence of Topics Influences Learning edited by Frank E. Ritter, Josef Nerb, Erno Lehtinen and Timothy M. O'Shea Order affects the results you get: Different orders of presenting material can lead to qualitatively and quantitatively different learning outcomes. These differences occur in both natural and artificial learning systems. In Order to Learn shows how order effects are crucial in human learning, instructional design, machine learning, and both symbolic and connectionist cognitive models. Each chapter explains a different aspect of how the order in which material is presented can strongly influence what is learned by humans and theoretical models of learning in a variety of domains. In addition to data, models are provided that predict and describe order effects and analyze how and when they will occur. The introductory and concluding chapters compile suggestions for improving learning through better sequences of learning materials, including how to take advantage of order effects that encourage learning and how to avoid order effects that discourage learning. Each chapter also highlights questions that may inspire further research. Taken together, these chapters show how order effects in different areas can and do inform each other. In Order to Learn will be of interest to researchers and students in cognitive science, education, machine learning. Frank Ritter helped start the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State, and is affiliated with the psychology, computer science and engineering departments. He also helped start the International Conference on Cognitive Modeling and the tutorial series at the Cognitive Science Conference. He was a Fulbright Scholar at the Technische Universitat Chemnitz in 2005. Josef Nerb is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Education in Freiburg, Germany, where he also serves as a Vice Dean for teaching and learning. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Freiburg and did a post-doc at the University of Waterloo, Canada, supported by an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship. Erno Lehtinen is Vice rector and former Dean of the School of Education at Turku University, where he is a professor of education. He is a past president of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). Tim O'Shea is the Principal (President) of the University of Edinburgh. Previously he was Master of Birkbeck College, and professor of information technology and education at the Open University. "...a detailed book on the role of order in learning. Authors deal with the main goal of showing the relevance of the sequence of information, topics, procedures, etc. in learning. The book is very well organized and it comes from a research program involving five work groups all interested in learning, and the influence of 'order' on learning... A great effort has been put into guiding the reader through the contents of the book in a gentle and effective manner....I would suggest this book to researchers interested in the topic of learning and teaching because it develops an original and uncommon point of view that could be difficult to find in more general educational literature; it also provides a valuable resource to reflect on the role of order in learning and teaching practice."-- Paola Palladino as reviewed in Infant and Child Development July 2007 * 256 pp. 9780195178845 * Hardback * $80.00 discounted to $64.00 Promo CodE:30382 4 EAsy WAys To ordEr * Phone: 800.451.7556 * Fax: 919.677.1303 * Web: http://www.oup.com/us * Mail: Oxford University Press. Order Dept., 2001 Evans Road, Cary, NC, 27513 **************************************************************** 11. New home for the CLARION Cognitive Architecture Project & Library https://sites.google.com/site/clarioncognitivearchitecture/ From: CLARION Support Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:28:07 -0500 Subject: Announcement: New home for the CLARION Cognitive Architecture Project & the new CLARION Library, version 6.1.0.5 (beta) ATTENTION! We are very excited to announce the new home for the CLARION Cognitive Architecture Project as well as the beta release of the CLARION Library (version 6.1.0.5); an exciting new implementation of the CLARION theory. To access the new website (and download the new software release) goto https://sites.google.com/site/clarioncognitivearchitecture/ This new website is intended to serve as an update to the previous project page (hosted on Ron Sun's website). Furthermore, we have added a series of new features to help cultivate the burgeoning CLARION community (including a support forum, bug tracker, and feature request message board). Please take some time to explore the new home for the CLARION Cognitive Architecture Project. In addition, we encourage you to share this information with anyone else you think may be interest. We hope you enjoy our new website and the exciting new implementation of the CLARION Library. The CLARION Support Team clarion.support at gmail.com **************************************************************** 12. 2 assistant professor positions at Penn State IST http://ist.psu.edu/research/assistant-professor-of-ist The College of Information Sciences and Technology at The Pennsylvania State University is a college focused on multidisciplinary research and teaching for the 21st century. To learn more about our structure, vision, mission, goals, faculty and students, please go to http://ist.psu.edu. We are searching to fill multiple positions in our ranks for tenure track faculty members who will assist our college in attaining its goals in education, community, and research. We seek applicants who show clear evidence they will become premier teachers and leading scholars in their fields. Applications from those who seek to be a part of a vibrant, civil, and diverse academic community, pursue research, and teach in any areas of the information sciences are welcome. The college has strengths in six key areas including: (1) computational informatics and science, (2) organizational informatics, (3) social policy, economics and informatics, (4) human-computer interaction, (5) cognition and networked intelligent systems and (6) security, privacy and informatics. Qualified candidates are invited to send their curriculum vitae, summary of research and teaching plans, as well as the contact information of four persons who will write letters of recommendation to http://recruit.ist.psu.edu. For questions please contact: Dr. Lynette Kvasny, Faculty Search Committee Chair, 329C IST Bldg., College of Information Sciences and Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802-6823. Review of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the positions are filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. **************************************************************** 13. Postdoctoral Position in Human Robot Interaction http://www.qatar.cmu.edu/~msakr/postdoc_hri/ Postdoctoral Position in Human Robot Interaction www.qatar.cmu.edu/~msakr/postdoc_hri The School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow positions in NLP/Human Robot Interaction. The position will be based on the Qatar campus within the Qri8 Robotics lab, which includes collaboration with the Pittsburgh campus and potential travel between the two. The research will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Majd F. Sakr. Candidates are also encouraged to explore research ideas on top and beyond the project description. The position provides significant opportunities for professional development. The project involves enhancing the nature of interactions, within a multicultural environment, with a bi-lingual Robot Receptionist. Applicants are expected to have an understanding of: ? Good math background (probability/statistics) ? Semantic language parsing and user interaction modeling ? Ability to write, maintain and debug clean code; preferably in C, C++, and Python, in a Linux enviornment Basically, most of these keywords should mean something to you: supervised/unsupervised learning, chunking and parsing, IPC/sockets, Stanford parser, named-entity detection, Linguistic Data Consortium, C++/STL/Boost, WordNet, tcpdump, netcat, anophora resolution. We want an NLP star who can do 1) the bi-lingual aspects (standard arabic, english) 2) develop the treebanks/corpora to grow and train the new version of the parsing/machine learning tools. 3) Candidate can help with culture-specific language models for semantic disambiguation and 4) Write code. This posting will stay open until filled. Early expressions of interest are encouraged. **************************************************************** 14. Penn State Center for Language Science neuroscience postdoc position pirepostdoc at gmail.com, due 1 dec 2011 The Center for Language Science (CLS) at Pennsylvania State University (http://cls.psu.edu/) invites applications for an anticipated postdoctoral position. We are seeking a candidate who has extensive language neuroscience experience, particularly with fMRI methods, and who would like to develop expertise on bilingual language processing. The position will include interaction with CLS faculty and students and the larger Penn State neuroscience community (see http://www.imaging.psu.edu and http://www.huck.psu.edu/education/neuroscience) towards developing fMRI expertise among students and faculty and creating potential collaborative projects. The successful candidate will benefit from a highly interactive group of faculty whose interests include bilingual language processing, second language acquisition in children and adults, and language contact. Applicants with interests in these topics and with an interest in extending their expertise within experimental psycholinguistics and cognitive neuroscience are particularly welcome to apply. There is no expectation that applicants will have had prior experience in research on bilingualism but previous fMRI expertise is critical. The CLS is home to a cross-disciplinary research program that includes a new NSF training program, Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE): Bilingualism, mind, and brain: An interdisciplinary program in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience. The program provides training in research on bilingualism that includes an international perspective and that exploits opportunities for collaborative research conducted with one of our international partner sites in the UK (Bangor, Wales), Germany (Leipzig), Spain (Granada and Tarragona), The Netherlands (Nijmegen), Sweden (Lund) and China (Hong Kong and Beijing) and in conjunction with our two domestic partner sites at Haskins Labs and the VL2 Science of Learning Center at Gallaudet University. The successful postdoctoral candidate will have an opportunity to engage in collaborative research within the Center's international network. Questions about faculty research interests may be directed to relevant core training faculty: Psychology: Judith Kroll, Ping Li, Janet van Hell, and Dan Weiss; Spanish: Rena Torres Cacoullos, Giuli Dussias, Chip Gerfen, John Lipski, and Karen Miller; Linguistics: Nola Stephens; Communication Sciences and Disorders: Carol Miller; German: Carrie Jackson, Mike Putnam, and Richard Page. Administrative questions can be directed to the Director of the Center for Language Science, Judith Kroll: jfk7 at psu.edu. More information about the Center for Language Science (CLS), about the PIRE program, and faculty research programs can be found at http://cls.psu.edu or http://cls.psu.edu/PIRE. The initial appointment will be for one year, with a strong possibility of renewal for the next year. Salary and benefits follow NSF/NIH guidelines. The search is open to all eligible candidates regardless of citizenship. Applicants should send a CV, several reprints or preprints, and a statement of research interests. This statement should indicate two or more core faculty members as likely primary and secondary mentors and should describe the candidate's goals for research and training during a postdoctoral position, including previous fMRI experience and directions in which the candidate would like to develop his/her expertise in the language science of bilingualism. Applicants should also provide names of three recommenders and arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent separately. Application materials should be sent electronically to pirepostdoc at gmail.com. For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by December 1, 2011. The appointment can begin any time between February 1, 2012 and June 1, 2012. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Judith Kroll Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Linguistics, and Women's Studies Director, Center for Language Science (http://www.cls.psu.edu) Department of Psychology Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 USA Phone in Thomas Office: 814-863-0126 E-mail: jfk7 at psu.edu **************************************************************** 15. 15 PhD studentships in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience http://www.anc.ed.ac.uk/dtc [this mailing list, comp-neuro, continues to have more interesting announcements than I think I can forward, this is just a representative announcement, albeit a large announcement.] Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:56:43 +0000 From: "James A. Bednar" Subject: [Comp-neuro] 15 PhD studentships in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience 2012-2013 applications for fully-funded PhD studentships at the University of Edinburgh Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience are now being considered. The DTC is a world-class centre for research at the interface between neuroscience and the engineering, computational, and physical sciences. Our four-year programme is ideal for students with strong computational and analytical skills who want to employ cutting-edge methodology to advance research in neuroscience and related fields, or to apply ideas from neuroscience to computational problems. The first year consists of courses in neuroscience and informatics, as well as lab projects. This is followed by a three-year PhD project done in collaboration with one of the many departments and institutes affiliated with the DTC. Current DTC PhD topics fall into five main areas: * Computational neuroscience: Using analytical and computational models, potentially supplemented with experiments, to gain quantitative understanding of the nervous system. Many projects focus on the development and function of sensory and motor systems in animals, including neural coding, learning, and memory. * Biomedical imaging algorithms and tools: Using advanced data analysis techniques, such as machine learning and Bayesian approaches, for imaging-based diagnosis and research. * Cognitive science: Studying human cognitive processes and analysing them in computational terms. * Neuromorphic engineering: Using insights from neuroscience to help build better hardware, such as neuromorphic VLSI circuits and robots that perform robustly under natural conditions. * Software systems and applications: Using discoveries from neuroscience to develop software that can handle real-world data, such as video, audio, or speech. Other related areas of research are also encouraged. Edinburgh has a large, world-class research community in these areas and leads the UK in creating a coherent programme in neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Edinburgh has often been voted 'best place to live in Britain', and has many exciting cultural and student activities. Students with a strong background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Highly motivated students with other backgrounds will also be considered. 15 full studentships (including stipend of 14,215-17,326 UK pounds/year) are available to EU citizens who have been residing in the UK for the past three years (whether for work or for education); see the web site (below) for full details. Other applicants can be accepted if they provide their own funding, typically via a scholarship from their country of origin. Further information and application forms can be obtained from: http://www.anc.ed.ac.uk/dtc For full consideration for entry in September 2012, the deadline for complete applications is December 16th, 2011. **************************************************************** 16. PhD position, Hunter College Susan Epstein at Hunter College has a RA position available for someone doing a PhD at Hunter College in cognitive science. Find and contact her if you are interested. Susan L. Epstein Professor of Computer Science Hunter College and The Graduate Center of The City University of New York 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10065 212-772-5210 (office) 212-772-5213 (department) **************************************************************** 17. Faculty Applications in Innovative Research Methods, PSU http://www.ssri.psu.edu/news/2011/a-call-for-faculty-applications-in-innovative-research-methods Posted on Nov 08, 2011 The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Education, Health and Human Development, and the Liberal Arts announce 3-4 open rank, tenure track positions aimed at building on Penn State's existing strengths in innovative and interdisciplinary social science research. We seek colleagues with exceptional records of interdisciplinary collaborative research whose work focuses on the development or application of novel research methodologies, including research design, measurement, data collection, and data analysis. Penn State has substantial capacity in many domains pertaining to research methods, such as quantitative analysis of human development and of demographic and social change, design, implementation and evaluation of education and preventive intervention programs, survey methods, and social network and spatial analysis. Penn State faculty are also engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations to develop new methods in such areas as the integration of biomarker and behavioral data, analysis of neuro-imaging data, and person-intensive, dynamic, and ambulatory research design, data collection, and analysis. To capitalize on these strengths and foster new synergies, we seek candidates with strong publication and external funding histories along with demonstrated teaching and graduate mentorship proficiency. Preference will be given to candidates with collaboration and leadership potential in one or more substantive areas of strength in the social and behavioral sciences at Penn State, including: (1) social and demographic change, (2) biological bases of behavior, health and development, and/or (3) prevention, intervention, and education programming for promoting development and well-being in children, youth and families. Successful candidates will join the faculty of the department within the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Education, Health and Human Development, or the Liberal Arts that provides the best fit to their research and teaching interests. We anticipate cross departmental and cross college appointments. Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will be accepted until the positions are filled. Women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. To apply, please send a cover letter describing research interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, names of three references and supporting materials (e.g., reprints, preprints). Email: dlp18 at psu.edu; Note: Please include Innovative Methods Search in the subject line. **************************************************************** 18. RA position at European Centre for Soft Computing Research assistant position in the Research Unit for Intelligent Data Analysis and Graphical Models at the European Centre for Soft Computing From: "Roberto Moran" To: Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:33:10 +0200 Reference: ECSC_Offer_2011_IDA_01 Type: Research Assistant Research Unit: Intelligent Data Analysis and Graphical Models Topic: Soft methods in probability and statistics Description: The candidate will engage in basic research within the field of statistics with imprecise data or the field of copulas. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate in applied projects within the field of intelligent data analysis. Required academic degree: Master (or Licenciado) in Mathematics, Statistics, or similar Requirements: * Good knowledge and interest in probability theory and statistics (preferrably also in copulas or statistics with imprecise data) * Good programming skills, experience in data mining with R, preferrably basic Latex knowledge * Fluent English (written and spoken) * good inter-personal and analytic skills, ability to concisely formulate and pursue ideas Salary: gross salary approximately 18k? Send: CV and Cover Letter to position1 at softcomputing.es Application period: 17.10.2011 - 04.12.2011 Roberto Moran Ramallal Project Management Department European Centre for Soft Computing C/ Gonzalo Gutierrez Quiros, s/n Edificio de Investigacion, 3? Planta (Campus de Mieres-Universidad de Oviedo) 33600 Mieres, Asturias Tlf +34 985 456 545 http://www.softcomputing.es/ **************************************************************** 19. Post-doc at USC with Rosenbloom from Paul Rosenbloom I'm looking for a researcher with a PhD in computer science, cognitive science, or a related discipline who is knowledgable in artificial intelligence and comfortable with both mathematics and programming to work with me at USC's Institute for Creative Technologies (http://ict.usc.edu/) on a project that is developing a new cognitive/virtual-human architecture based on graphical models. The individua should have a background and/or interest in learning about cognitive architectures, virtual humans, and graphical models. Experience in particular topics such as robotics, machine learning, speech, and natural language would also be a plus. This can be either a short-term postdoc or a more permanent research position, depending on the individual. **************************************************************** 20. Faculty Positions in Psychology at UMass Lowell for Fall 2012 Fwd: [DIV35ANNOUNCE] Faculty Positions in Psychology at UMass Lowell for Fall 2012 The Department of Psychology at UMass Lowell will have 2 new faculty positions for Fall 2012. Please encourage your friends, colleagues, and students (who will be graduating soon) to apply and please forward to those who might be interested. I have pasted the ads below as well as included them as attachment. Thanks and my apology for cross-postings. COGNITIVE OR SOCIAL COGNITION PSYCHOLOGIST & CULTURAL OR CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGIST: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY or SOCIAL COGNITION The University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Cognitive Psychology or Social Cognition for September 2012. Applicants must: hold a Ph.D. in Psychology (or equivalent) at time of hire, be involved in an active program of research, and have a relevant record of publication. Preference will be given to candidates who have successful experience in: teaching, grant procurement, and the involvement of students in research. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at https://jobs.uml.edu (click on 'Faculty Positions' and select position title). The application must include a cover letter, vita, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests; representative reprints and teaching evaluations may be included if available. Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters must be from an individual familiar with the candidate's research and with expertise in that area. For questions regarding status of the search, contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Ivy_Ho at uml.edu. Thank you for considering the University of Massachusetts Lowell as an employer of choice. We look forward to receiving your application. The Department has strong ties to the community of Lowell, a mid-sized city with a large and diverse immigrant population located 25 miles northwest of Boston. Information about the Department is available at www.uml.edu/psychology. CULTURAL or CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY The University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Psychology invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Cultural or Cross-Cultural Psychology, for September 2012. Applicants must: hold a Ph.D. in Psychology (or equivalent) at time of hire, be involved in an active program of research that has a strong international focus, and have a relevant record of publication. Preference will be given to candidates who have successful experience in: teaching, grant procurement, and the involvement of students in research. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at https://jobs.uml.edu (click on 'Faculty Positions' and select position title). The application must include a cover letter, vita, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests; representative reprints and teaching evaluations may be included if available. Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters must be from an individual familiar with the candidate's research and with expertise in that area. For questions regarding status of the search, contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Andrew_Hostetler at uml.edu. Thank you for considering the University of Massachusetts Lowell as an employer of choice. We look forward to receiving your application. The Department has strong ties to the community of Lowell, a mid-sized city with a large and diverse immigrant population located 25 miles northwest of Boston. Information about the Department is available at www.uml.edu/psychology. Khanh T. Dinh, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Director, UMass Lowell - Vietnam Partnerships University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Psychology 870 Broadway Street Lowell, MA 01854 Phone: 978-934-3916 khanh_dinh at uml.edu **************************************************************** 21. Fully funded PhD position in Groningen From: Niels Taatgen Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:18:17 +0200 To: comp-neuro at neuroinf.org Subject: [Comp-neuro] Fully funded PhD position in Groningen PhD position Cognitive Modeling group (1,0 fte) (211167) The Cognitive Modeling group is part of the ALICE research institute of the Department of Artificial Intelligence. The group has a world-class reputation in cognitive modeling, largely based on the ACT-R architecture. The PhD student will carry out his or her research within this group, but will also participate in the Graduate School of Science of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, and the School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences. Job description This project will be part of a larger 5-year project "Towards safe and productive multitasking" that is funded by the European Research Council. The project as a whole will involve several research methodologies: human experimentation, fMRI research, computational cognitive modeling and the construction of applications that support multitasking. The team for this project will consist of two PhD students, a postdoc, and the primary investigator. The PhD student's role will consist of carrying out a subset of the tasks with a focus on sequential multitasking: how do people switch from one task to another, what motivates them to do so, and what are the costs and/or benefits of multitasking. On request, we can also send you the full workplan for the ERC project. In that case, and for other questions, please contact Prof. Niels Taatgen. Qualifications A successful candidate has a Master's degree in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, Artificial Intelligence or a related field, and has programming skills. Experience in running behavioral and/or fMRI experiments, or in modeling of cognition, is an advantage. Conditions of employment The University of Groningen offers a salary of ? 2,042 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of 2,612 gross per month in the final year. The appointment is for a period of four years, which should be finished with a PhD examination. The full time appointment is temporary for 1.5 years with the perspective of prolongation for another 2.5 years. After the first year, there will be an evaluation of the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years. A training programme within the Graduate School of Science is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for additional education and supervising that is specific to your needs. How to apply: Send a cover letter (with professional goals and a statement of interest), a curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation (PDF format) to the job application portal before November 18th, 2011, although applications received after the deadline may be considered. Starting date: as soon as possible. Information For information you can contact: Prof. Niels Taatgen, n.a.taatgen at rug.nl Additional information http://www.ai.rug.nl/~niels/ http://research.ai.rug.nl/index.php/cogmod/cogmodhome Job portal: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG **************************************************************** 22. Defense Threat Reduction Agency Post Doc Program Announcement [I think that #3 is filed, and that #* indicates another position below] Currently Department of Defense's DTRA is interested in applicants for five Post PhD Fellows positions in DTRA Basic Research Thrust Areas & Technical Writer/Graphic Designer): (1) Science of WMD Sensing and Recognition: The basic science of WMD sensing and recognition is the fundamental understanding of materials that demonstrate measurable changes when stimulated by radiation or particles from WMD in the environment. This research thrust involves exploration and exploitation of interactions between materials and various photons, molecules, nuclear radiation and/or particles. These interactions and the specific form of recognition they provide are used for subsequent generation of information that provides knowledge of the presence, identity, and/or quantity of material or energy in the environment that may be significant. (2) Cognitive and Information Science: The basic science of cognitive and information science results from the convergence of computer, information, mathematical, network, cognitive, and social science. This research thrust expands our understanding of physical and social networks and advances knowledge of adversarial intent with respect to the acquisition, proliferation, and potential use of WMD. The methods may include analytical, computational or numerical, or experimental means to integrate knowledge across disciplines and improve rapid processing of intelligence and dissemination of information. New focus area of computer science and artificial intelligence. (4) Science to Defeat WMD: Basic science to defeat WMD involves furthering the understanding of explosives, their detonation and problems associated with accessing the target WMDs. This research thrust includes the creation of new energetic molecules/materials that enhance the defeat of WMDs, the improvement of modeling, and simulation of these materials and various phenomena that affect success and estimate the impact of defeat actions, and investigation of novel methods that may yield order-of-magnitude improvements in energy and energy release rate. (5) Science to Secure WMD: Basic science to support securing WMD includes: (a) environmentally responsible innovative processes to neutralize chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) materials and components; (b) discovery of revolutionary means to secure components and weapons; and (c) studies of scientific principles that lead to novel physical or other tags and methods to monitor compliance and disrupt proliferation pathways. The identification of basic phenomena that provide verifiable controls on materials and systems also helps arms control. (*) Technical writer/graphic designer to plan, analyze, and create solutions to communications problems in collaboration with team members representing a number of disciplines. The technical writer/designer will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine specific content and identify goals for successful communication product development. Strategic communication tools are expected to present complex information in both print and electronic formats such that technical and non-technical end users are considered. Communications products will include, but are not limited to, technical newsletters, specialized brochures, annual reports, and web pages. Further Detail For qualified candidate, this opportunity would provide the following to a US citizen, capable of obtaining a security clearance at the Secret level, to spend one year working at DTRA (Fort Belvior): * $71,663 annual salary * $1,000 monthly living allowance * Domestic Travel allowance * Potential funding for additional academic degrees Background of Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Program The objective of this fellowship program is to establish and sustain a long-term process through which the University Strategic Partners (USP) will develop and execute a Post- Doctoral Research Fellowship Program to address critical scientific, technology and engineering needs for reducing the threat from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). This project will enable DTRA to utilize mission-critical expertise possessed by highly qualified faculty and graduate students (nearing completion of their degree) who hold doctoral or terminal professional degrees in relevant scientific, technical and engineering disciplines. Post-Doctoral / Masters Fellows will be selected based upon their responsive ability to enhance the joint DTRA-Strategic Partnership mission requirements. Key science and technology skills include: nuclear and radiation physics; weapons engineering; structural, electrical and mechanical engineering; broad-based nano-technological engineering and applications; weapons effects and system response technologies; physics, chemistry and biological sciences related to detection, characterization and destruction of WMD materials; medical and pharmaceutical sciences; information technology, modeling, data visualization and advanced computational sciences; social, adversarial and behavioral modeling, science and analysis. Post-Doctoral / Masters Research Fellows will be assigned to DTRA's Research and Development and subsequently detailed to perform such duties as may be required among the various agency Enterprises, Directorates and Offices which are typically reviewing research proposals and white papers. *Contact Jan Mahar Sturdevant (jbm18 at psu.edu) for more details such as the Recruitment Letter and the Application. **************************************************************** 23. 5 Tenure Track Positions at all levels in Game Design at Northeastern U. [many games are an application area for cognitive models and architectures] Northeastern University is seeking multiple tenure track faculty for positions in Game Design and Interactive Media within the College of Arts, Media and Design starting September 1, 2012. Positions will be filled at the assistant, associate or full professor rank depending on the qualifications of the candidate. Northeastern may also consider a multidisciplinary 'cluster hire' where several candidates elect to form a team which proposes an innovative and translational research direction responding to one or more of these positions. 1. Game Design/Interactive Media and Animation: Animation is fundamental to Game Design/Interactive Media to simulate the physical and kinetic properties of characters, objects and contexts in motion, in space, and in time. The simulation of environments requires sophisticated research into motion, lighting, surfaces and perspective. The simulation of characters requires creating expressive and accurate facial and body-motion qualities. This requires interdisciplinary research into physiology, kinesiology and psychology. Core features and technologies of virtually all the current top commercial game projects are based on such simulation. 2. Game Design/Interactive Media and Games Usability: Games Usability focuses on how users interact with games and media to facilitate and optimize user interface, including usability analysis, user experience, and behavioral trends. Games usability research is a specialized growth area that includes research, such as analysis of gameplay temporal data collected from real players to deduce behavioral trends (large data analysis). This area may take advantage of existing methodologies within CCIS and leverage new interdisciplinary collaborations with Psychology and the behavioral sciences. 3. Game Design/Interactive Media and Social and Cooperative Games: Social and cooperative games is a major trend in Game Design/Interactive Media whereby users are connected globally and can interact as individuals in a virtual crowd. Social and cooperative gaming is a major trend for current and future growth for the game industry, and an area that may stimulate significant research that requires interdisciplinary skills and partnership. Research and education on social and cooperative games is needed and coherent with Northeastern?s capacity for interdisciplinary work. This field could benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration with other colleges, especially the social sciences. 4. Game Design/Interactive Media and Arts Industry and Entrepreneurship: Arts Industry and Entrepreneurship is critical to harnessing the social and economic power of Game Design/Interactive Media as the future medium of social and commercial connectivity. Production management, media development and cross-discipline project opportunities are critical areas in this rapidly changing field. 5. Game Design/Interactive Media and Core Design and Development: Core Design and Development is a joint hire with the CCIS. Building on the foundation of interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees in game design and interactive media, the successful candidate will play a central role in creating innovative programmatic efforts that combine a deep knowledge of the artistic and computing disciplines, and will advance our research and educational agenda. This search has already been posted as Requisition Number 114350. Go to: http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/ or http://www.ccs.neu.edu/ Qualifications We expect successful candidates to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and an excellent record in research/scholarship in any of the core areas listed above. Should possess experience with applications in areas such as interactive narratives, social games, health games, mobile games, or educational games. Applicants must have a terminal degree of either a PhD in related areas, or an MFA in game design or related areas. Additional Information Northeastern University is a national research university in the heart of Boston and world leader in experiential learning. In the past few years, Northeastern University has made a major commitment to interdisciplinary education and research in select fields with the goal of achieving international leadership in these fields. The Game Design and Interactive Media program is one of the areas selected for growth and is being developed as a joint effort between the colleges of Arts, Media and Design and others including the Computer and Information Science, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Social Science and Humanities. We seek tenure track faculty members who can play a major role in shaping the research and academic goals for our programmatic efforts in Game Design and Interactive Media. In particular, we seek five hires strategically selected to project this field beyond a focus on entertainment to redefine how we receive, disseminate and interact with information in a non-linear, user-generated environment. How To Apply To apply, visit the College of Arts, Media and Design website at: http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/ and click on the Faculty Positions button. Job code: 114408 Applications should include: - Cover letter expressing interest - Applicant's CV - Research statement - Teaching statement - Names and addresses of 3-6 references Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 30, 2011 For questions about the search or to submit external references, please call the search committee co-chairs, Terrence Masson and Magy Seif El-Nasr at: 617-373-7645 or 617-373-3928, or email us at terrence.masson at gmail.com or magy at neu.edu. **************************************************************** 24. Weekly AISB opportunities bulletin (4/nov/11) [There were a large number of good things in here, and I encourage you to join AISB particlarly if you are in or have ties to the UK] From: "Koutsantoni, Katerina" To: "admin11 at aisb.org.uk" Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:50:23 +0000 Subject: Weekly AISB opportunities bulletin (4/11/11) Dear AISB members This is the AISB opportunities bulletin for 4/11/2011 ----------------------------- 1. University Lectureship in Formal and Philosophical Logic, UK (DEADLINE: 24:11:2011) 2. Scientific Junior Researchers positions related to logic, formal methods and ontologies, GERMANY 3. Two PhD student positions (including formal epistemology or logic),THE NETHERLANDS (DEADLINE: 16:11:2011) 4. PhD studentship in Social Robotics for Robot Home Companions (University of Hertfordshire), UK (DEADLINE: 14:11:2011) 5. PhD studentships at the University of Nottingham (DEADLINE: 18:01:2012) 6. W3 Professorship in Theoretical Philosophy, Konstanz (Germany) (DEADLINE: 30:11:2011) 7. 2012 INTERNATIONAL WINTER SCHOOL IN METHODS IN BIOINFORMATICS, Feb 20-24, 2012, SPAIN ----------------------------- 1. University Lectureship in Formal and Philosophical Logic, UK (DEADLINE: 24:11:2011) University Lectureship, University of Oxford, and Tutorial Fellowship in Philosophy, Pembroke College The Faculty of Philosophy and Pembroke College propose to appoint to a University Lecturership (CUF) in Philosophy, in association with a Tutorial Fellowship, with effect from 1 September 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Area of Specialisation for this post is Formal and Philosophical Logic. The successful candidate must be able to provide research-led teaching and supervision in these areas at all levels, undergraduate and graduate. An interest in Philosophy of Mathematics or Philosophy of Language will be welcome, but is not required. Applications from candidates whose work complements the research and teaching of the Faculty will be especially welcome. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide teaching for the College, in the form of tutorials, on a range of introductory (i.e., first-year) and advanced (i.e., second-year and beyond) Philosophy subjects for undergraduates. Candidates should refer to the further particulars for full details of the teaching requirements for this post. Candidates should have received the degree of PhD by 1 September 2012, or at least have submitted a completed doctoral dissertation for examination by that date, but candidates who do not meet this requirement may be considered if they have attained a comparable level of publication. The successful candidate must demonstrate a research record of international standing appropriate to the stage of his or her career; the ability to deliver excellent tutorial teaching and to give lectures and classes; the ability to act as an examiner; the ability to supervise graduate students; and a willingness to undertake administration and pastoral responsibilities on behalf of both the College and the University. The combined College and University salary for this post will be on a scale from ?42,733 to ?57,431 (as from 1 August 2010) per annum. Additional College allowances are available as set out in the further particulars. The postholder will have an office in Pembroke College. Further particulars, including details of how to apply, are available here: http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/23321/FPs_-_CUF_ at_Pembroke_Final.pdf and http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/university_lecturership_and_tutori al_fellowship_in_philosophy,_pembroke_college Applications must be submitted by email to the Administrator of the Philosophy Faculty no later than 12.00 noon on 24 November 2011. The University of Oxford and Pembroke College are Equal Opportunities Employers ******************************************************** 2. Scientific Junior Researchers positions related to logic, formal methods and ontologies, GERMANY http://www.informatik.uni-bremen.de/dfki-sks/vacancies/37-11_BK.pdf The DFKI research department Safe and Secure Cognitive Systems in Bremen, Germany, currently has several vacancies in projects related to logic, formal methods, and ontologies, see http://www.informatik.uni-bremen.de/dfki-sks/vacancies/37-11_BK.pdf Regards, Lutz Schroder -------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Lutz Schroder Senior Researcher DFKI Bremen Safe and Secure Cognitive Systems Cartesium, Enrique-Schmidt-Str. 5 D-28359 Bremen phone: (+49) 421-218-64216 mail: Lutz.Schroeder at dfki.de www.dfki.de/sks/staff/lschrode ******************************************************** 3. Two PhD student positions (including formal epistemology or logic),THE NETHERLANDS http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG (DEADLINE: 16:11:2011) TWO FULLY FUNDED PhD-POSITIONS at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Deadline for applications: November 16. Applications are open for research in any of the four principal research areas of the Faculty: History of philosophy, Ethics, Theoretical philosophy, and Practical philosophy. The University of Groningen offers a salary that will range between ? 2,042 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of ? 2,612 gross per month in the fourth year. The PhD position is for a period of four years, starting on January 1, 2012 and conditional on a positive evaluation after one year. Applications for should consist of: - An application letter with motivation - Curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, grades, a list of publications if applicable, and the name and contact details of a referee - A research proposal (maximum 1500 words) that includes research questions, methodology and research plan. Suitable candidates have, or will soon have completed, an M.A. or an M.Sc. in philosophy, can play an active role in the research community of the Faculty of Philosophy and are fluent in English. Information about how to apply can be found at: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and lively community of excellent lecturers and researchers. The faculty has an excellent reputation, both in research and in teaching, and has a strong international orientation. For more information about the faculty see: http://www.rug.nl/philosophy -- Dr. J.W. Romeijn University of Groningen Faculty of Philosophy Oude Boteringestraat 52, 9712 GL, Groningen The Netherlands +31 50 3636 148 http://www.philos.rug.nl/~romeyn/index.html ******************************************************** 4. PhD studentship in Social Robotics for Robot Home Companions (University of Hertfordshire), UK (DEADLINE: 14:11:2011) Social Robotics for Robot Home Companions Adaptive Systems Research Group Science and Technology Research Institute University of Hertfordshire Human-Robot Interaction is a quickly growing research area with a number of applications in assistive technology and service robotics. The research team at University of Hertfordshire led by Prof. Dautenhahn is involved in two European projects relevant to the field of robot home companions, namely LIREC (http://lirec.eu/) and ACCOMPANY. A key research issue relevant to both projects concerns the adaptation of the robot's behaviour e.g. to the individual needs and preferences of the person. A personalized robot companion needs to know its users, and be able to adapt in long-term interaction. The PhD project will focus of the topic of social awareness and adaptation, i.e. will develop the robot's ability to interact with its users, and to learn socially by observing and analyzing the interaction. Such research is strongly inspired by biology and psychology concerning the way how humans and other animals learn from each other by observation, interaction and communication. The group has a strong track record in the area of human-robot interaction, imitation and social learning. The PhD student will develop new social learning and adaptation algorithms, as well as participate in the preparation, implementation and analysis of human-robot interaction studies. The PhD student will be part of a larger research team consisting of researchers working in the above mentioned European projects, as well as other research group members. The PhD student will have the opportunity to work with state of the art home companion robots, including the Care-O-bot(R) 3 robot. Applicants are required to have a strong first degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics or a related area relevant to the project. The applicant must have demonstrated the ability to plan, implement and document a research project (e.g. MSc or final year project) in an area relevant to this studentship. The applicant must have demonstrated significant knowledge and skills in the area of machine learning/Artificial Intelligence. An additional background in human-computer interaction, cognitive science or psychology is desirable. Excellent programming skills are essential and the ability to interface robot sensors and develop software on robots is a necessary requirement of this studentship, as well as a general interest in interdisciplinary research and willingness to collaborate with researchers from other disciplines. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with good writing and communication skills. The PhD will be supervised by Prof. Kerstin Dautenhahn (K.Dautenhahn at herts.ac.uk), whom interested candidates are invited to contact via email in the first instance. Successful candidates are eligible for a research studentship award from the University (approximately ?13,600 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK student fees). Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognized as excellent by the latest Research Assessment Exercise, with 55% of the research submitted being rated as world leading or internationally excellent. The Science and Technology Research Institute provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialized and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training opportunities. The University of Hertfordshire is situated in Hatfield, just north of London. Application forms (http://homepages.stca.herts.ac.uk/~comqvs/ApplicationFormUHStudentship.doc) should be returned to Mrs Lorraine Nicholls, Research Student Administrator, STRI, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB, Tel: 01707 286083, l.nicholls @ herts.ac.uk. The short-listing process will begin on 14 November2011, interviews will be held early in December 2011. -- Prof. Dr. Kerstin Dautenhahn Professor of Artificial Intelligence Adaptive Systems Research Group The University of Hertfordshire, School of Computer Science College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, United Kingdom URL: http://homepages.feis.herts.ac.uk/~comqkd K.Dautenhahn at herts.ac.uk Tel: +44-1707-284-333 ******************************************************** 5. PhD studentships at the University of Nottingham (DEADLINE: 18:01:2012) PhD studentships at the University of Nottingham The Digital Economy promises to transform the ways in which we work, shop, travel, learn, socialise and play. It is transforming many aspects of society, particularly with regard to technology and provides research challenges in both technical and social areas, including: Ubiquitous Computing - where millions of computers are embedded in the world around us; Location-Aware Computing - taking advantage of knowing the geographical position of these fixed or mobile computing and communications devices. Pervasive Data with a vast amount of data generated and captured on processes, products and people, the potential for gathering information from this data is huge but subject to the availability and development of algorithms and infrastructure able to cope with such vast amounts of often distributed data. Further, the processing of data is increasingly subject to privacy-protecting policies and other restrictions such as regional legislation, strengthening the need for tools which are not only functional but satisfy requirements such as transparency, privacy and personalisability. Science in Society - considering the technological, social or legal perspectives to the grand challenge associated with modelling users, their environment and the interactions between the two. We are interested in students from a wide variety of backgrounds including computer science, engineering, human factors, psychology, sociology, business, geography, social science and the arts, providing that they have an excellent first degree and can demonstrate an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research. Would you like to be at the heart of this revolution, researching across the disciplines to explore new uses of ubiquitous and location-aware computing, creating new technologies, or studying their impact on peoples lives? The Doctoral Training Centre at the University of Nottingham is recruiting on to a unique PhD programme for the Digital Economy. Supported by RCUK and over 30 industry partners, we are training a community of over 70 PhD students to become the next generation of research leaders in this field within industry or academia. Our current industry partners include: Active Ingredient, Aerial, BBC, Blast Theory, BT, EADS Astrium, EUROCONTROL, Fhios, Guidance Monitoring, HP, HW Communications, IBM, innovITS, Leica Geosystems, Location and Timing KTN, Logica, Microsoft, Network Rail, Nokia, Nottingham Scientific, Ordnance Survey, PARC, Scott Wilson, SERCO, Sharp Labs Europe, Thales, Trinity House, TRL Technology. Our students will benefit from: A fully-funded four-year PhD programme that integrates a leading-edge research project with research training in interdisciplinary skills. A personalised pathway through this programme that enables students to gain a balance of skills across key technology areas, future applications and human and societal issues. Training in innovation and ingenuity to equip students for careers in industry, from global companies to start-ups. A three-month internship at one of our partners including BBC, BT, EADS Astrium, HP, IBM, Logica, Microsoft, Network Rail, Nokia, Ordnance Survey, PARC, Scott Wilson, Sharp Labs Europe and Thales (see list above) Regular seminars and meetings with industry representatives to develop contacts with future employers. An enhanced stipend of 15,600 per annum as well as a personal laptop. Supervision from international leaders in the associated disciplines. Use of over 3m state-of-the-art facilities including positioning and sensing testbeds and transport simulators. Career guidance support tailored to individual needs. Office and laboratory space on Nottinghams award-winning Jubilee Campus. We have funding for ten UK/Home and two UK/Home/EU students. Places are also available for those in receipt of four year independent funding/scholarships. Please note we do not have any international studentships available, so please do not enquire. Further information can be found on the Horizon Doctoral Training Centre website; www.horizon.ac.uk. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Miss E Juggins, tel: 0115 823 2316 or Email: Emma.Juggins at Nottingham.ac.uk Application forms are available from Miss E Juggins or downloadable from http://horizon.mrl.nott.ac.uk/students/how-to-apply/opportunities.html and should be returned by email with a detailed CV and a statement of research interests to Emma.Juggins at Nottingham.ac.uk. Shortlisting date: 18 January 2012. Interview date: on 1 February 2012. ******************************************************** 6. W3 Professorship in Theoretical Philosophy, Konstanz (Germany) (DEADLINE: 30:11:2011) Die Universitat Konstanz ist eine der neun Exzellenz-Universitaten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. In der Geisteswissenschaftlichen Sektion, Fachbereich Philosophie, ist zum 01.10.2012 eine W 3-Professur fur Philosophie unter besonderer Berucksichtigung der Theoretischen Philosophie zu besetzen. Die Stelleninhaberin / der Stelleninhaber soll das Fach Philosophie in Forschung und Lehre vertreten und sich in der Selbstverwaltung angemessen beteiligen. Die Lehre erfolgt im Haupt- und Nebenfachstudium des BA-, MA- und Lehramtsstudi-ums im Rahmen der bestehenden Studien- und Prufungsordnungen. In der Forschung ist eine Mitarbeit am Exzellenzcluster "Kulturelle Grundlagen von Integration" und/oder der Forschergruppe "Was ware wenn" moglich und wunschenswert. Zum Profil des Fachbereichs siehe: www.uni-konstanz.de/philosophie . Alle den Professorenstellen des Fachbereichs zugewiesenen Schwerpunkte sind systematisch gegliedert. Gleichzeitig soll jede Professorin / jeder Professor einen historischen Schwerpunkt besitzen, so dass die Geschichte der Philosophie von den Lehrenden insgesamt vertreten werden kann. Dies geschieht auch in der Absicht, eine Befassung mit der Philosophiegeschichte aus systematischer Perspektive zu fordern. Dementsprechend wird von der Stelleninhaberin / dem Stelleninhaber gewunscht, dass sie / er das Fach Philosophie und ihre / seine Schwerpunkte in der systematischen wie in der historischen Dimension vertreten kann. Die Zuweisung von Stellen fur Akademische Mitarbeiterinnen / Mitarbeiter an die Professur ist nicht vorgesehen. Besonderer Wert wird auf international hervorragende wissenschaftliche Leistungen gelegt. Vorausgesetzt werden Habilitation oder gleichwertige wissenschaftliche Leistungen im Fach Philosophie. Die Universitat bemuht sich um die Beseitigung von Nachteilen, die fur Wissenschaftlerinnen im Bereich der Hochschule bestehen. Sie strebt eine Erhohung des Anteils von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre an. Die Universitat Konstanz wurde von der Hertie-Stiftung als familiengerechte Hochschule zertifiziert. Sie setzt sich besonders fur die Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Erwerbsleben ein. Schwerbehinderte werden bei entsprechender Eignung vorrangig eingestellt. Bewerbungen mit den ublichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Schriftenverzeichnis, Verzeichnis der Lehrveranstaltungen, Kopien akademischer Zeugnisse) sowie einem auszufullenden Bewerberformular (Link siehe unten) werden unter Angabe der Kennziffer 2011 / 135 bis zum 30.11.2011 an den Dekan der Geisteswissenschaftlichen Sektion der Universitat Konstanz, Herrn Prof. Dr. Thomas Hinz, Postfach 8, 78457 Konstanz, erbeten. Fur nahere Auskunfte steht Ihnen Herr Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Spohn (E-Mail: Wolfgang.Spohn at uni-konstanz.de ) gerne zur Verfugung. ******************************************************** 7. 2012 INTERNATIONAL WINTER SCHOOL IN METHODS IN BIOINFORMATICS, Feb 20-24, 2012, SPAIN http://grammars.grlmc.com/wsmbio2012/ AIM: WSMBio 2012 offers a broad and intensive series of lectures on bioinformatics at different levels. The students choose their preferred courses according to their interests and background. Instructors are top names in their respective fields. The School intends to help students initiate and foster their research career. ADDRESSED TO: Graduate (and eventually advanced undergraduate) students from around the world. Most appropriate degrees include: Computer Science, Biology and Medicine. Other students (for instance, from Mathematics or Engineering) are welcome too. The School is appropriate also for people more advanced in their career who want to keep themselves updated on developments in the field. There will be no overlap in the class schedule. COURSES AND PROFESSORS: - Dan Gusfield (U California Davis), ReCombinatorics: The Algorithmics and Combinatorics of Phylogenetic Networks with Recombination [introductory/intermediate, 8 hours] - Andrey Rzhetsky (U Chicago), Trees, Networks, and their Use in Systems Biology [introductory/ intermediate, 8 hours] - Richard Simon (US National Cancer Institute, Rockville), Development and Validation of Prognostic and Predictive Classifiers based on High-dimensional Data and their Application to Personalized Medicine [introductory/intermediate, 8 hours] - Robert Stevens (U Manchester) & James Malone (European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton), Bio-Ontologies [introductory/intermediate, 4 hours] - Martin Tompa (U Washington Seattle), Comparative Sequence Analysis in Molecular Biology [introductory/intermediate, 4 hours] - Alfonso Valencia (Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, Madrid), Bioinformatics Challenges for Personalized Medicine [advanced, 4 hours] - Limsoon Wong (National University of Singapore), Using Biological Networks for Protein Function Prediction, Biomarker Identification, and Other Problems in Computational Biology [introductory/ intermediate, 6 hours] - Ying Xu (U Georgia), Cancer Bioinformatics [advanced, 8 hours] - Zohar Yakhini (Agilent Laboratories, Santa Clara), Algorithmics and Statistics in the Analysis of High Throughput Molecular Measurement Data [intermediate/advanced, 6 hours] REGISTRATION: It has to be done on line at http://grammars.grlmc.com/wsmbio2012/Registration.php **************************************************************** -30- From abdulra at chalmers.se Tue Nov 29 04:47:17 2011 From: abdulra at chalmers.se (Abdul Rahim Nizamani) Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:47:17 +0100 Subject: [ACT-R-users] ACT-R and Haskell Message-ID: <4ED4AA25.9010601@chalmers.se> Hi, I need ACT-R to build models for cognitive arithmetic for intelligent tutoring. I have been programming in Haskell for quite a time now. I read in a tutorial of ACT-R that models of ACT-R need not be written in Lisp. Is it possible to write models in Haskell? If yes, how? Best, -- *Abdul Rahim Nizamani* /PhD student in Cognitive Science/ SSKKII Center Department of Applied I.T. University of Gothenburg, Sweden +46 700 773942 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From db30 at andrew.cmu.edu Tue Nov 29 13:57:17 2011 From: db30 at andrew.cmu.edu (db30 at andrew.cmu.edu) Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:57:17 -0500 Subject: [ACT-R-users] ACT-R and Haskell In-Reply-To: <4ED4AA25.9010601@chalmers.se> References: <4ED4AA25.9010601@chalmers.se> Message-ID: <871F0A94BEEBE5B158FE6F76@act-r6.cmu.edu> --On Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:47 AM +0100 Abdul Rahim Nizamani wrote: > Hi, > I need ACT-R to build models for cognitive arithmetic for intelligent > tutoring. I have been programming in Haskell for quite a time now. > > I read in a tutorial of ACT-R that models of ACT-R need not be written in > Lisp. > > Is it possible to write models in Haskell? If yes, how? > I'm not quite sure what you mean by "write models in Haskell", but I can provide some information which may help. Generally speaking, an ACT-R model is written in "ACT-R". The main version of ACT-R is itself written in Lisp. Because of that, the ACT-R syntax that it provides for writing a model is very Lisp like, but there are other implementations of ACT-R written in other languages which one could use instead. I know of two different Java implementations, one in Python, and a different Lisp version, but as far as I know there isn't one written in Haskell. I don't really know much in the way of details about those other implementations, but I believe that some use the same ACT-R syntax as the main version and some provide a different syntax. Alternatively, some people build models based on the theory of ACT-R without using one of the existing ACT-R implementations. Instead of writing a model "in ACT-R" they use the underlying mechanisms and equations from the theory that they feel are important to the task they are modeling to build the model in some other way. That can take the form of just implementing the equations in a spreadsheet and using a solver to get the predictions or require reimplementing large portions of the theory in another language to use as needed. Another issue related to writing an ACT-R model is how one writes the task or experiment that the model is to perform. With the main version of ACT-R it is easiest to build those tasks in Lisp, but it is possible to create an interface for the model to interact with outside tasks. There is an abstraction layer in the software for the model's perceptual and motor modules which is called a "device". By implementing a different device for a model one can get its percepts from something outside of the Lisp in which it is running and send its actions out to that external program. There are details on how to implement a device in the "extending-actr" slides found in the docs directory of the distribution, but of course that will require writing Lisp code to implement the device. In addition to writing a device however, there is also the potential complication of coordinating the timing between the model and the external system. If the other system runs in "real time" then it is easy to run the model in real time along with it as long as any delays caused by the communications mechanisms are negligible or acceptable in the data, but if you want more precise timing or to run things faster than real time that is going to require additional work to maintain a consistent clock between them. Hope that helps, Dan