[ACT-R-users] ACT-R summerschool 2004

[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 and Workshop
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 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
$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 and Workshop
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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