2000 ACT-R Workshop

[Christian Lebiere]

Final notice to act-r-users: the talk schedule will be finalized this
Friday so you should register this week if you intend to make a
presentation.


                       SEVENTH ANNUAL ACT-R WORKSHOP
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               Carnegie Mellon University - August 5-7 2000
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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.  The most recent advances of the ACT-R theory were detailed in the
recent book "The Atomic Components of Thought" by John R. Anderson and
Christian Lebiere, published in 1998 by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.  Each
year, a workshop is held to present new developments and applications and
to enable current users to exchange results and ideas.  The Seventh Annual
ACT-R Workshop will be held at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh
from August 5 to 7, 2000.  The early registration deadline is JULY 1.  The
invited speaker is Herbert A. Simon.

The workshop will start at 9AM on Saturday August 5 in Adamson Wing, Baker
Hall, and will conclude in the early afternoon of Monday August 7.  The
mornings of the workshop will be devoted to research presentations, each
lasting about 20 minutes plus questions.  Participants are invited to
present their ACT-R research by submitting a one-page abstract with their
registration by JULY 1.  Papers submitted after that deadline will be
accepted based on availability of slots.  Informal contributions of up to 8
pages can be submitted by AUGUST 1 at the latest for inclusion in the
workshop proceedings.  The contributions can be in the form of a paper or
presentation slides and must be submitted electronically to cl+ at cmu.edu.

Saturday afternoon will feature the invited speaker, Herbert A. Simon, who
will present the latest developments of the EPAM and CaMeRa architectures.
Dr. Simon and John Anderson will discuss a range of issues related to
cognitive architectures.  Sunday afternoon will feature discussion sessions
and instructional tutorials, including a session on the proposed changes in
ACT-R 5.0.  Suggestions for topics of discussion and tutorials are welcome.
Lunch times will be occupied by demonstration sessions during which
participants can gain a more detailed knowledge of the models presented and
engage in unstructured discussions.

Admission to the workshop is open to all.  The early registration fee
(before JULY 1) is $100 and the late registration fee (after JULY 1) is
$125.  Registration includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday, a dinner party
on Saturday and a copy of the proceedings.  A registration form is appended
below.  Specify the title of your talk (if applicable) and any suggestion
for a session topic.  Additional information, such as a detailed schedule,
will appear on the ACT-R web site (http://act.psy.cmu.edu/) or can be
requested at:

2000 ACT-R Summer School and Workshop
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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Seventh Annual ACT-R Workshop
August 5 to August 7, 2000 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh

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

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

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

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



Presentation topic (optional - include one-page abstract with registration):

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Suggestion for topic of discussion or instructional tutorial (optional):

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Registration fee:

Before July 1: $100  ...

After July 1:  $125  ...

The fee 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 Resnick House, a CMU dormitory that offers
suite-style accommodations.  Rooms include air-conditioning, a semi-private
bathroom and a common living room for suite-mates.  The rates are
$33.75/night/person for single rooms and $25.00/night/person for double
rooms.  See http://www.housing.cmu.edu/conferences/ for further housing
information.

To reserve a room in Resnick House, fill in the dates and select one of the
three room options:

I will stay from ................ to ................

1. ... I want a single room
2. ... I want a double room and I will room with ................
3. ... I want a double room.  Please select a roommate of ....... gender

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

The recommended hotel this year is the Wyndham Garden Hotel located on
University Place, Oakland.  This newly renovated hotel is in the heart of
Oakland and offers free shuttle service (and easy walking distance) to CMU.
A block of rooms has been reserved for the ACT-R Workshop until JULY 21.
The CMU rate is $95 with a government rate of $79 per room with appropriate
ID. All rates are per night plus tax.  Please call the Wyndham direct asap
to reserve your room at 412-683-2040 (fax 412-683-3934), stating that you
are with the CMU-ACT-R Group to secure the special rate.

Send this form to:

2000 ACT-R Summer School and Workshop
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