[ACT-R-users] ACT-R summerschool - application deadline 20 April

[Niels Taatgen]

ELEVENTH ANNUAL ACT-R SUMMER SCHOOL
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  Carnegie Mellon University - July 2004
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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 summer school is held to train researchers in the use
  of the ACT-R system. This year the summer school is followed by the 
International
  Conference on Cognitive Modeling, which will also be in Pittsburgh 
from July 30
  until August 1. See http://simon.lrdc.pitt.edu/~iccm/ for details.
  The Eleventh Annual ACT-R Summer School will be held at Carnegie  
Mellon University
  in Pittsburgh in July 2004.

  The summer school will take place from Friday July 23 to Wednesday 
July 28.
  This intensive 6-day course is designed to train researchers in the 
use of
  ACT-R for cognitive modeling. It is structured as a set of six 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.

  To provide an optimal learning environment, admission is limited to a 
dozen participants,
  who must submit by April 20 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 May 4,
  with early notification upon request.  Admission to the summer school 
is free.

  More information, including papers published by the ACT-R community, 
can be found
  on the ACT-R web site (http://act-r.psy.cmu.edu/).

  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:

  2004 ACT-R Summer School
  Psychology Department
  Attn: Niels Taatgen
  Baker Hall 345E                                 Fax: +1 (412) 268-2844
  Carnegie Mellon University                      Tel: +1 (412) 268-2815
  Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890                       Email: taatgen at cmu.edu



 


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  Eleventh Annual ACT-R Summer School and Workshop
  July 23 to 28, 2004 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh

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  Summer School (July 23 to 28)
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  Applications are due APRIL 20.  Acceptance will be notified by MAY 4.
  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.


                                  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:

  2004 ACT-R Summer School
  Psychology Department
Niels Taatgen
  Baker Hall 345E                                 Fax: +1 (412) 268-2844
  Carnegie Mellon University                      Tel: +1 (412) 268-2815
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890                       Email: taatgen at cmu.edu