From Brain at brainconfernc.org Sun Sep 2 07:35:08 2012 From: Brain at brainconfernc.org (Conference in Jerusalem) Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:35:08 -0400 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Invitation to Brain & Cognition conference Message-ID: (Science, Psychology, Medicine, E ducation) Invitation to the Jerusalem International Conference on Brain and Cognitive Intervention More information on the site: Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Modifiability ( also in German, French ,Spanish & Italian) Unsubscribe me from this listhttp://brainconfernc.org/doc/unsubscribe.php?M=5312638&C=2e5e52ae1d171756b93ab324dce99f3f&L=53&N=36 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marewski at mpib-berlin.mpg.de Thu Sep 13 08:15:00 2012 From: marewski at mpib-berlin.mpg.de (Marewski, Julian) Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:15:00 +0000 Subject: [ACT-R-users] modeling probability judgments with ACT-R? Message-ID: Dear all, I am looking for papers in which probability judgments have been modeled with ACT-R (e.g., confidence in categorization, credibility, trustworthiness) . I would be grateful for any pointers. Many thanks, Julian -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From pritchey at cs.purdue.edu Mon Sep 17 15:59:05 2012 From: pritchey at cs.purdue.edu (Philip Ritchey) Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:59:05 -0400 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Playing Tic-Tac-Toe Message-ID: Hi all, Do you think it is possible to get ACT-R to play TicTacToe? Thanks, Philip From db30 at andrew.cmu.edu Tue Sep 18 12:21:13 2012 From: db30 at andrew.cmu.edu (db30 at andrew.cmu.edu) Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:21:13 -0400 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Playing Tic-Tac-Toe In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <203C00233A594D8FDD1F9D69@actr6b.cmu.edu> --On Monday, September 17, 2012 3:59 PM -0400 Philip Ritchey wrote: > Hi all, > > Do you think it is possible to get ACT-R to play TicTacToe? > That depends on what you mean by "get ACT-R to play". Assuming the question is simply can one write an ACT-R model that plays TicTacToe, then the answer is certainly yes, but there are a lot of details that will determine how difficult such a task will be and how issues of representation, memory, and action will need to be addressed. Some things to consider are: - Does it need to play well? - Is a simple searching model sufficient? - Is implementing a specific set of rules for playing "perfectly" all that's needed? - Should the model learn to play the game through experience? - Should it learn the game starting with just instructions? - Should it learn to play the game and be able to generalize that knowledge to similar games? - Is there human performance data which is to be modeled? - Does the model need to be able to do the task in the real world using pencil and paper? I don't know of any TicTacToe models that exist already, but one can find information on issues like those above in other tasks (including other game playing models for some of them) in the publications that are available from the ACT-R website: Dan From n.a.taatgen at rug.nl Wed Sep 26 05:47:40 2012 From: n.a.taatgen at rug.nl (Niels Taatgen) Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:47:40 +0200 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Fully funded PhD position in Cognitive Modeling in Groningen Message-ID: PhD position Cognitive Modeling group (1,0 fte) (212207) Organisation 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 particular project focuses on the transfer of cognitive skill, that is, how learning one skill can benefit learning other skills. This topic has recently become very relevant in research on "brain training", but also has a broad relevance for education, and general theory development in cognitive science. The particular direction of the project is still somewhat open, depending on the candidate. It can focus on experimental work that may include eye tracking and fMRI, or developmental phenomena, in which case the focus will be more on modeling itself. 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 other PhD students, a postdoc, and the primary investigator. 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 experiments or in modeling 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 year with the perspective of prolongation for another 3 years. After 9 months, 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 references or letters of recommendation (PDF format) before 17 October 2012 by means of the application form, although applications received after the deadline may be considered. (goto http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG?lang=en, click on the "Cognitive Modeling" opening, and on the bottom of the page you'll find an "Apply" link). Starting date: as soon as possible. Information For information you can contact: Prof. Niels A. Taatgen, n.a.taatgen at rug.nl Additional information Cognitive Modeling Website Prof. Niels A. Taatgen Transfer of Cognitive Skill ================================================= Niels Taatgen - Professor University of Groningen, Artificial Intelligence web: http://www.ai.rug.nl/~niels email: n.a.taatgen at rug.nl Telephone: +31 50 3636435 Office: Bernouilliborg 322 ================================================= -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: