[ACT-R-users] 2003 ACT-R Summer School and Workshop

[Christian Lebiere]

              TENTH ANNUAL ACT-R SUMMER SCHOOL AND WORKSHOP
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                   Carnegie Mellon University - July 2003
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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, and in a paper 
available online (http://act-r.psy.cmu.edu/papers/403/IntegratedTheory.pdf).
Each year, a week-plus summer school is held to train researchers in the use
of the ACT-R system, followed by a three-day workshop to enable new and
current users to exchange research results and ideas.  The Tenth Annual
ACT-R Summer School and Workshop will be held at Carnegie Mellon University
in Pittsburgh in July 2003.

SUMMER SCHOOL:

The summer school will take place from Monday July 14 to Thursday July 24, 
with the intervening Sunday 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 ten units, with each unit lasting a day and 
involving a morning theory lecture, a web-based tutorial, an afternoon 
discussion session and a homework assignment which participants are 
expected to complete during the day and evening.  Computing facilities will 
be provided.  Summer school attendees are expected to attend the workshop 
as part of their training.

To provide an optimal learning environment, admission is limited to a dozen 
participants, who must submit by April 1 an application consisting of a 
curriculum vitae and a statement of purpose.  Demonstrated experience with 
a modeling formalism similar to ACT-R will strengthen the application. 
Applicants will be notified of admission by April 15, with early 
notification upon request.  Admission to the summer school is free.  A 
stipend of up to $750 is available to advanced graduate students for 
reimbursement of travel, housing and meal expenses.  To qualify for the 
stipend, students must be US citizens and join to their application a 
letter of reference from a faculty member.

WORKSHOP:

The workshop will take place from the morning of Friday July 25 to Sunday
July 27 at noon.  Mornings 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.  Afternoons will feature more research presentations as well
as discussion sessions and instructional tutorials. Suggestions for the
topics of the tutorials and discussion sessions are welcome.  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.  Informal 
proceedings of past workshops can be found on the ACT-R web site 
(http://act-r.psy.cmu.edu/workshops/).

The summer school and workshop were scheduled to just precede the Cognitive 
Science conference in Boston from July 30 to August 3 
(http://www.cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci.html). Housing and computing 
facilities will be provided at CMU from July 27 to 30 for participants to 
the summer school or workshop who wish to stay on to work on their ACT-R 
projects and collaborate with other researchers until the start of Cogsci.

A registration form is appended below.  Additional information (detailed
schedule, etc.) will appear on the ACT-R Web site when available or can be 
requested at:

2003 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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Tenth Annual ACT-R Summer School and Workshop
July 14 to 24, 2003 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh

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Summer School (July 14 to 24): ........ (check here to apply)
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Applications are due APRIL 1.  Acceptance will be notified by APRIL 15.
Applicants MUST include a curriculum vitae and a short statement of purpose.
Demonstration of experience with a modeling formalism similar to ACT-R, 
such as a completed model, should also be included in the application.

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

Check here to apply for stipend: ........


Workshop (July 25 to 27): ........ (check here to register)
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Presentation topic (optional - include one-page abstract with registration):

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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.  Last year's rates were 
$267.75/week/person or $38.25/night/person for single rooms and
$192.50/week/person or $27.50/night/person for double rooms.  Housing
reservations will be taken after acceptance to the summer school.  Do not
send money.  See http://www.housing.cmu.edu 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 is the Wyndham Garden Hotel, located within easy 
walking distance of CMU.  Contact the Wyndham directly at +1 (877) 662 6242.

Send this form to:

2003 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