[ACT-R-users] ACT-R Summer school 2005 announcement

[Niels Taatgen]

TWELFTH ANNUAL ACT-R SUMMER SCHOOL
Carnegie Mellon University
June 13-18 2005

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 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. The summer school is followed by a workshop, but this  
year there will be a 1 month separation between the two events.  Summer  
school will be June 13-18 in Pittsburgh and the workshop will be July  
15-17 in Trieste, Italy.

The Twelfth Annual ACT-R Summer School will be held at Carnegie Mellon  
University in Pittsburgh  from Monday June 13 to Saturday June 18,  
2005. 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 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.

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:

2005 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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Twelfth Annual ACT-R Summer School and Workshop
June 13 to 18, 2005 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh

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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.


                                 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 $43.80/night/person for single rooms and  
$21.90/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 (regular mail or email):

2005 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

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Niels Taatgen - Carnegie Mellon University, Psychology, BH 345E
Also (but not now): University of Groningen, Artificial Intelligence
web: http://www.ai.rug.nl/~niels     email: taatgen at cmu.edu
Telephone: +1 412-268-2815
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