1997 ACT-R Workshop/Summer School

[Christian J Lebiere]

Reminder: the summer school application deadline is two weeks away (May 1st).



              FOURTH ANNUAL ACT-R WORKSHOP AND SUMMER SCHOOL
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              Carnegie Mellon University - July/August 1997
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ACT-R is a cognitive theory and simulation system for developing
cognitive models for tasks that vary from simple reaction time to air
traffic control.  Each year, a workshop and summer school is held to
train researchers in the use of the system and to enable current users
to exchange results and ideas.  The fourth Annual ACT-R Workshop and
Summer School will be held at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh
from July 21 to August 5, 1997 (just before the Cognitive Science
conference).

The summer school will take place from Monday July 21 to Friday August
1, with the intervening weekend free.  This intensive 10-day course is
designed to train researchers in the use of ACT-R for cognitive
modeling.  It is structured as a set of 10 units, each involving a
theory lecture, a web-based tutorial, a homework assignment and a
discussion session.  Computing facilities for the tutorials, assignments
and research projects are provided.  Due to space limitations, admission
is limited to a dozen participants, who must submit an application
consisting of a curriculum vitae and statement of purpose by MAY 1. 
Applicants will be notified of admission by MAY 15.  A stipend of up to
$750 is available for graduate students.  To qualify for the stipend,
students must be US citizens and join to their application a letter of
reference from a faculty member.  Admission to the summer school is free.

The workshop will take place from Saturday August 2 to Tuesday August 5.
Participants are invited to give a short presentations of their related
research (completed, ongoing and planned projects are all acceptable). 
Mornings will be devoted to research presentations, discussion sessions
(e.g. standardization of ACT-R terminology), and instructional tutorials
(e.g. ACT-R parameter estimation).  During afternoons and evenings,
participants are encouraged to work on their research, exchange ideas
and engage in unstructured discussions.  Admission to the workshop is
open to all and the registration fee is $50.

A registration form is appended below.  Additional information such as
a detailed schedule will appear on the ACT-R Web site
(http://act.psy.cmu.edu/) as available or can be requested at:

1997 ACT-R Workshop and Summer School
Psychology Department
Attn: Helen Borek
Baker Hall 345C                                 Fax: +1 (412) 268-2844
Carnegie Mellon University                      Tel: +1 (412) 268-3438
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890                       Email: helen+ at cmu.edu

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Fourth Annual ACT-R Workshop and Summer School
July 21 to August 5, 1997 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh

                                 REGISTRATION
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Name:     ..................................................................

Address:  ..................................................................

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Tel/Fax:  ..................................................................

Email:    ..................................................................


Summer School (July 21 to August 1): ........ (check here to apply)
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Application due MAY 1.  Acceptance notified by MAY 15.
Include statement of purpose and curriculum vitae.

Check here to apply for stipend: ........
A stipend of up to $750 is available for reimbursement of travel, lodging
and meal expenses (receipts needed).  To qualify for the stipend, the
applicant must be a student with US citizenship and include a letter of
reference from a faculty member.

Workshop (August 2 to 5): ........ (check here to register)
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Presentation topic (optional): .............................................

An admission fee of $50 is due upon registration.  Please send checks or
money orders only.  We cannot accept credit cards.


                                 HOUSING
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Housing is available in the CMU dormitories.  Exact rates have not yet
been determined but should be similar to last year's rates, which were
$38 per night or $190 per week for the Resnick/West Wing dorms (newer,
AC), and $19 per night or $95 per week for the Morewood dorms (older, no
AC).

Complete the following to reserve a room in the dorms:

I will stay from ........ to ........  in   ..................... dorm.

ROOM PAYMENT IS DUE UPON CHECK-IN.  DO NOT SEND MONEY.

The recommended hotel is the Holiday Inn University Center, located on
the campus of the University of Pittsburgh within easy walking distance
of CMU.  The group rate of $100/night can be obtained by refering to the
CMU/ACT-R Workshop (File# M-89E) only until JUNE 30.  Contact the Holiday
Inn directly at +1 (412) 682-6200.

Send this form to:

1997 ACT-R Workshop and Summer School
Psychology Department
Attn: Helen Borek
Baker Hall 345C                                 Fax: +1 (412) 268-2844
Carnegie Mellon University                      Tel: +1 (412) 268-3438
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890                       Email: helen+ at cmu.edu