From cl+ at andrew.cmu.edu Wed Jan 22 16:26:05 1997 From: cl+ at andrew.cmu.edu (Christian J Lebiere) Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:26:05 -0500 (EST) Subject: 1997 ACT-R Workshop/Summer School Message-ID: <0mtcLhW00iV604qLVH@andrew.cmu.edu> FOURTH ANNUAL ACT-R WORKSHOP AND SUMMER SCHOOL ============================================== Carnegie Mellon University - July/August 1997 ============================================== 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 ________________________________________________________ Fourth Annual ACT-R Workshop and Summer School July 21 to August 5, 1997 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh REGISTRATION ============ Name: .................................................................. Address: .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. Tel/Fax: .................................................................. Email: .................................................................. Summer School (July 21 to August 1): ........ (check here to apply) ==================================== 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) ========================= 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 ======= 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. Last year's workshop rate was $94/night and the Special Government rate was $78/night. 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 From alexander at philos.rug.nl Wed Jan 29 06:10:07 1997 From: alexander at philos.rug.nl (Alexander P. M. van den Bosch) Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 11:10:07 GMT Subject: Masterclass ACT-R in Groningen Message-ID: FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT: Hands-On Masterclass: Cognitive Modeling with ACT-R ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Groningen University, The Netherlands From Monday 7 to Friday 11 July 1997 Held as part of the second Summerschool of the Groningen Graduate School for Behavioural, and Cognitive Neurosciences (BCN). Speakers * John R. Anderson Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University * Christian Lebiere Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Local coordinators * Alexander P.M. van den Bosch Department of Philosophy, University of Groningen * Niels A. Taatgen Cognitive Science & Engineering, University of Groningen Course Description The goal of this hands-on course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to John Anderson's theory of the mind ACT-R and experience in cognitive modeling. ACT-R is implemented as a simulation system for developing cognitive models for tasks that vary from simple serial recall to complex reasoning. In this course students receive lectures about the theory and practice the skill of cognitive modeling by working on assignments in an assisted practical on Unix workstations. However, students who can bring a Macintosh Powerbook along are encouraged to do so. Topics include: 1. Introduction to production systems 2. Knowledge representation 3. Parameters and conflict resolution 4. Activation and Latency 5. Learning activation parameters 6. Learning conflict resolution 7. Learning productions by analogy Prerequisites Programming experience and an introduction to cognitive psychology are highly recommended. Further Information & Registration More detailed information will soon be announced on the Groningen ACT-R homepage: http://tcw2.ppsw.rug.nl/act-r, the BCN homepage: http://www.bcn.rug.nl, and on the ACT-R users mailing list.