From cl at cmu.edu Tue Jul 2 15:16:33 2013 From: cl at cmu.edu (Christian Lebiere) Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:16:33 -0400 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Draft ACT-R Workshop Schedule Message-ID: Attached is a draft schedule of the workshop to take place at ICCM 2013 on Thursday July 11. The plan is for 4 90' sessions, each with 3 presentations (other than the final "future of ACT-R" session) followed by a general discussion. Each speaker is encouraged to limit their presentation to 20' (including questions) to leave a full 30' block at the end of each session for discussion of each talk as well as wide-ranging topics in each theme. The themes are "architectural", "applications", and "neural", all broadly construed. All comments or notices of any error or omission are welcome. Thank you, The Workshop Organizers -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Draft Schedule.docx Type: application/msword Size: 59316 bytes Desc: not available URL: From cjanssen at ski.org Wed Jul 3 13:48:54 2013 From: cjanssen at ski.org (Christian Janssen) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 10:48:54 -0700 Subject: [ACT-R-users] CFP Multitasking and Interruptions Message-ID: <7C7434E1-B28A-4B4D-99A7-C9B23C29985B@ski.org> Dear colleagues, We are organizing a special issue on multiple methods for studying multitasking and interruptions, that might be of interest to many of you. We have an open call for papers (see below) and hope you will consider submitting. If you know of any colleagues who might be interested, please forward this message on to them. More details can also be found here: http://www.cpjanssen.nl/IJHCS/ Do let me know in case of any further questions. Kind regards, Christian Janssen The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Instittute CFP - Understanding Multitasking and Interruptions: Co-ordinating Approaches for New Insights International Journal of Human-Computer Studies Description Multitasking and interruptions have been studied using a variety of methods in multiple fields (e.g., HCI, cognitive science, computer science, and social sciences). This diversity brings many complementary insights. However, it also challenges researchers to understand how seemingly disparate ideas can best be integrated to further theory and to inform design practice. The aim of this special issue is to offer a platform to discuss how different approaches to understanding multitasking and interruptions can be combined to provide insights that are more than the sum of their parts. Intended contributions are review articles of methods, theoretical position papers regarding method integration, and practical examples of such approaches. Rather than focusing solely on a specific study, emphasis should be placed on the advantages and limitations of a specific method or methods. Papers that combine multiple methods or techniques are of particular interest. A longer description of the topic can be found here: http://www.cpjanssen.nl/IJHCS/ Submission types Articles must be based on original research, although extended versions of published conference papers may be acceptable if they contain at least 50% new material. IJHCS likes to publish concrete research contributions with a user-centric and/or engineering element. We distinguish between empirical articles, theoretical articles, and practical example articles. An ideal empirical article should clearly describe the following: * The method that was used for studying multitasking and interruptions. * Why this method was beneficial. * What the challenges were of this method. * What the insights were that this method gave (i.e., focusing on the research findings). * How this method can complement other approaches. * A preference is given to articles that apply a variety of methods and that focus on the benefits and challenges of combining such methods. However, articles that apply a single method are also welcome. An ideal theoretical article should focus on a comparison of various methods or approaches for studying multitasking and interruptions. Rather than only summarizing the methods or approaches, the article should generate new insights or knowledge about these methods or approaches that can inform theory and practice. An ideal practical example paper should describe how insights from various methods or approaches for studying multitasking and interruptions lead to the design and implementation of a practical system. The definition of a system is intended to be broad; for example, it can be a physical/technological system or a work procedure system. Review process Papers are subject to the regular IJHCS review process (see http://ees.elsevier.com/ijhcs/). Our reviewer panel consists of experts in the area of multitasking and interruptions, who have experience with various methods and techniques. Letter of intent: send before 1 September 2013 Prospective authors are strongly encouraged to send a letter of intent with a topic outline of up to one page to Christian Janssen (cjanssen at ski.org) before 1 September 2013. Submission & timeline All submissions should be formatted according to IJHCS guidelines. Submission will go through the editorial website of IJHCS. When submitting, select ?SI: Multitasking and Interruptions? as the article type. Please also indicate in your cover letter that your submission is for the ?Multitasking and Interruptions? special issue. * 1 September 2013: 1-page letter of intent e-mailed to cjanssen at ski.org (encouraged, but optional) * 1 March 2014: Complete submissions due * 15 May 2014: Author notification (1st review round) * 15 August 2014: Revised submissions due * 31 October 2014: Author notification (2nd review round) * 15 January 2015: Final versions due Editors * Christian P. Janssen, The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, cjanssen at ski.org * Sandy J. J. Gould, UCL Interaction Centre, University College London, London, s.gould at cs.ucl.ac.uk * Simon Y. W. Li, Department of Sociology and Social Policy, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, simonli2 at ln.edu.hk * Duncan P. Brumby, UCL Interaction Centre, University College London, London, brumby at cs.ucl.ac.uk * Anna L. Cox, UCL Interaction Centre, University College London, London, anna.cox at ucl.ac.uk Further information Further information can be found on the website: http://www.cpjanssen.nl/IJHCS/ . Potential authors can send queries to Christian Janssen, cjanssen at ski.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From howesa at mac.com Thu Jul 4 07:01:27 2013 From: howesa at mac.com (Andrew Howes) Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:01:27 +0100 Subject: [ACT-R-users] Post-doc at University of Manchester Message-ID: <6714ADF0-5C5C-4DF8-969E-428B7AEA6A38@mac.com> Research Associate The University of Manchester School of Psychological Sciences Closing Date: 12/07/2013 Reference: M&HS-02906 Faculty / Organisational Unit: Medical & Human Sciences Division: Psychology Salary: ?29,541 to ?36,298 per annum according to relevant experience Employment type: Fixed Term Duration: tenable from 1 September 2013 to 28 February 2015 Hours per week: Full time Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Project Applications are invited for an 18-month position funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The aim of the project is to develop causal models of human judgement and decision making behaviour subject to environmental and cognitive constraints. A dominant perspective in psychology and behavioural economics suggests that human judgement and decision making (JDM) is flawed. In contrast, in this project we aim to demonstrate that, contrary to the dominant perspective, human judgement and decision making are optimal if the constraints imposed by the environment and the limitations of the cognitive system are taken into account. In doing so, we aim to develop a novel, causal framework which can account for a wide range of behavioural phenomena as optimal under constraints. In addition, we aim to provide a proof of concept that this framework can facilitate the design and testing of interventions to bring about advantageous behavioural change. You should hold a PhD (or be working towards submission of a PhD) in a discipline involving a significant mathematical modelling component. Alternatively, candidates with an undergraduate degree in a numerical discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) and some relevant PhD or postdoctoral experience will also be considered. Applicants with primary expertise in the behavioural study of human judgement and decision making or in Economics will also be considered provided that they have appropriate skills and experience. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Paul Warren or Andrew Howes Email: paul.warren at manchester.ac.uk Telephone: 0161 275 7699 Email: Howesa at bham.ac.uk For further details and application information please go to: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/search.aspx and search on the job reference number: M&HS-02906 From cl at cmu.edu Tue Jul 9 14:51:48 2013 From: cl at cmu.edu (Christian Lebiere) Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:51:48 -0400 Subject: [ACT-R-users] ACT-R Workshop 2013 at ICCM Message-ID: Here is the final schedule for the 2013 ACT-R workshop, including location information and talk instructions. Let us know of any error or omission. Thank you and see you there on Thursday, The Organizers =========================== ACT-R Workshop 2013 at ICCM The ACT-R workshop will take place in Tory 208, part of a cluster of rooms that will also be used for ICCM and BRIMS workshops. Signs will be posted. All presentations are 20? including questions to allow for a 30? discussion at the end of each session. 9:00 Session 1 ? Architecture Unmesh Kurup Using Expectations to Drive Cognitive Behavior Niels Taatgen General Strategies for Cognitive Control Rob Thomson Bottom-Up Learning: The Case for Associative Memory in ACT-R 10:30 Break 11:00 Session 2 ? Applications Hugh McLarty Massively Scalable ACT-R David Reitter Modeling Individual Differences and Need-for-cognition Mike Schoelles JSON Network Interface to ACT-R Jerry Vinokurov SAL, a Hybrid Cognitive Architecture, with Applications 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Session 3 ? Neural Chris Dancy ACT-R?: ACT-R with a Physiological Substrate Terry Stewart Neural Python ACT-R Robert West Is the Amygdala a Production System? 3:00 Break 3:30 Session 4 ? Future Dan Bothell ACT-R updates All Discussion From cl at cmu.edu Wed Jul 17 17:02:07 2013 From: cl at cmu.edu (Christian Lebiere) Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:02:07 -0400 Subject: [ACT-R-users] ACT-R Workshop 2013 at ICCM In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thank you all for your participation in the ACT-R workshop at ICCM, and for the local organizers, Robert West and Terry Stewart, for giving us a forum. There was a good program of thought-provoking talks and some challenging discussions which provided a useful summary of current research directions. As usual, please send your presentations to Dan for inclusion in the ACT-R web site proceedings. Thank you again, The Organizers On 7/9/13 2:51 PM, "Christian Lebiere" wrote: > Here is the final schedule for the 2013 ACT-R workshop, including location > information and talk instructions. Let us know of any error or omission. > > Thank you and see you there on Thursday, > The Organizers > > =========================== > ACT-R Workshop 2013 at ICCM > > The ACT-R workshop will take place in Tory 208, part of a cluster of rooms > that will also be used for ICCM and BRIMS workshops. Signs will be posted. > > All presentations are 20? including questions to allow for a 30? discussion at > the end of each session. > > 9:00 Session 1 ? Architecture > > Unmesh Kurup Using Expectations to Drive Cognitive Behavior > Niels Taatgen General Strategies for Cognitive Control > Rob Thomson Bottom-Up Learning: The Case for Associative Memory in ACT-R > > 10:30 Break > 11:00 Session 2 ? Applications > > Hugh McLarty Massively Scalable ACT-R > David Reitter Modeling Individual Differences and Need-for-cognition > Mike Schoelles JSON Network Interface to ACT-R > Jerry Vinokurov SAL, a Hybrid Cognitive Architecture, with Applications > > 12:30 Lunch > 1:30 Session 3 ? Neural > > Chris Dancy ACT-R?: ACT-R with a Physiological Substrate > Terry Stewart Neural Python ACT-R > Robert West Is the Amygdala a Production System? > > 3:00 Break > 3:30 Session 4 ? Future > > Dan Bothell ACT-R updates > All Discussion >