GA conference registration info
Robert Elliott Smith
rob at comec4.mh.ua.edu
Thu Feb 16 14:32:53 EST 1995
6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON GENETIC ALGORITHMS
July 15-19, 1995
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Stephen F. Smith, Chair
Carnegie Mellon University
Peter J. Angeline, Finance
Loral Federal Systems
Larry J. Eshelman, Program
Philips Laboratories
Terry Fogarty, Tutorials
University of the West of England, Bristol
Alan C. Schultz, Workshops
Naval Research Laboratory
Alice E. Smith, Local Arrangements
University of Pittsburgh
Robert E. Smith, Publicity
University of Alabama
The 6th International Conference on Genetic Algorithms (ICGA-95) brings
together an international community from academia, government, and industry
interested in algorithms suggested by the evolutionary process of natural
selection, and will include pre-conference tutorials, invited speakers, and
workshops.
Topics will include: genetic algorithms and classifier systems,
evolution strategies, and other forms of evolutionary computation; machine
learning and optimization using these methods, their relations to other
learning paradigms (e.g., neural networks and simulated annealing), and
mathematical descriptions of their behavior.
The conference host for 1995 will be the University of Pittsburgh
located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The conference will begin Saturday
afternoon, July 15, for those who plan on attending the tutorials. A
reception is planned for Saturday evening. The conference meeting will begin
Sunday morning July 16 and end Wednesday afternoon, July 19. The complete
conference program and schedule will be sent later to those who register.
TUTORIALS
ICGA-95 will begin with three parallel sessions of tutorials on Saturday.
Conference attendees may attend up to three tutorials (one from each
session) for a supplementary fee (see registration form).
Tutorial Session I 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
I.A Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
Melanie Mitchell - A brief history of Evolutionary Computation. The
appeal of evolution. Search spaces and fitness landscapes. Elements of
Genetic Algorithms. A Simple GA. GAs versus traditional search methods.
Overview of GA applications. Brief case studies of GAs applied to: the
Prisoner's Dilemma, Sorting Networks, Neural Networks, and Cellular
Automata. How and why do GAs work?
I.B Application of Genetic Algorithms
Lawrence Davis - There are hundreds of real-world applications of
genetic algorithms, and a considerable body of engineering expertise has
grown up as a result. This tutorial will describe many of those principles,
and present case studies demonstrating their use.
I.C Genetics-Based Machine Learning
Robert Smith - This tutorial discusses rule-based, neural, and fuzzy
techniques that utilize GAs for exploration in the context reinforcement
learning control. A rule-based technique, the learning classifier system
(LCS), is shown to be analogous to a neural network. The integration of
fuzzy logic into the LCS is also discussed. Research issues related to
GA-based learning are overviewed. The application potential for
genetics-based machine learning is discussed.
Tutorial Session II 1:30-3:00 p.m.
II.A Basic Genetic Algorithm Theory
Darrell Whitley - Hyperplane Partitions and the Schema Theorem. Binary
and Nonbinary Representations; Gray coding, Static hyperplane averages,
Dynamic hyperplane averages and Deception, the K-armed bandit analogy and
Hyperplane ranking.
II.B Basic Genetic Programming
John Koza - Genetic Programming is an extension of the genetic
algorithm in which populations of computer programs are evolved to solve
problems. The tutorial explains how crossover is done on program trees and
illustrates how the user goes about applying genetic programming to various
problems of different types from different fields. Multi-part programs and
automatically defined functions are briefly introduced.
II.C Evolutionary Programming
David Fogel - Evolutionary programming, which originated in the early
1960s, has recently been successfully applied to difficult, diverse
real-world problems. This tutorial will provide information on the history,
theory, and practice of evolutionary programming. Case-studies and
comparisons will be presented.
Tutorial Session III 3:30-5:00 p.m.
III.A Advanced Genetic Algorithm Theory
Darrell Whitley - Exact Non-Markov models of simple genetic
algorithms. Markov models of simple genetic algorithms. The Schema Theorem
and Price's Theorem. Convergence Proofs, Exact Non-Markov models for
permutation based representations.
III.B Advanced Genetic Programming
John Koza - The emphasis is on evolving multi-part programs containing
reusable automatically defined functions in order to exploit the
regularities of problem environments. ADFs may improve performance, improve
parsimony, and provide scalability. Recursive ADFs, iteration-performing
branches, various types of memories (including indexed memory and mental
models), architecturally diverse populations, and point typing are
explained.
III.C Evolution Strategies
Hans-Paul Schwefel and Thomas Baeck - Evolution Strategies in the
context of their historical origin for optimization in Berlin in the 1960s.
Comparison of the computer-versions (1+1) and (10,100) ES with classical
optimum seeking methods for parameter optimization. Formal descriptions of
ES. Global convergence conditions. Time efficiency in some simple
situations. The role of recombination. Auto-adaptation of internal models of
the environment. Multi-criteria optimization. Parallel versions. Short list
of application examples.
GETTING TO PITTSBURGH
The Pittsburgh International Airport is served by most of the major
airlines. Information on transportation from the airport and directions to
the University of Pittsburgh campus, will be sent along with your conference
registration confirmation letter.
LODGING
University Holiday Inn, 100 Lytton Avenue
two blocks from convention site
$92/day (single)
$9 /day parking charge
pool (indoor), exercise facilities
Reserve by June 18. Call 412-682-6200.
Hampton Inn, 3315 Hamlet Street
12 blocks from convention site
$72/day (single)
free parking, breakfast, and one-way airport
transportation
Reserve by July 1. Call 412-681-1000.
Howard Johnson's, 3401 Boulevard of the Allies
12 blocks from convention site
$56/day (single)
free parking and Oakland transportation
pool (outdoor)
Reserve by June 13. Call 412-683-6100.
Sutherland Hall (dorm), University Drive-Pitt campus
10 blocks from convention site (steep hill)
$30/day, single
no amenities (phone, TV, etc.)
shared bathroom
Reserve by July 1. Call 412-648-1100.
CONFERENCE FEES
REGISTRATION FEE
Registrations received by June 11 are $250 for participants and $100 for
students. Registrations received on or after June 12 and walk-in
registrations at the conference will be $295 for participants and $125 for
students. Included in the registration fee are entry to all technical
sessions, several lunches, coffee breaks, reception Saturday evening,
conference materials, and conference proceedings.
TUTORIALS
There is a separate fee for the Saturday tutorial sessions. Attendees may
register for up to three tutorials (one from each tutorial session). The fee
for one tutorial is $40 for participants and $15 for students; two
tutorials, $75 for participants and $25 for students; three tutorials, $110
for participants and $35 for students. The deadline to register without a
late fee is June 11. After this date, participants and students will be
assessed a flat $20 late fee, whether they register for one, two, or all
three tutorials.
CONFERENCE BANQUET
Not included in the registration fee is the ticket for the banquet.
Participants may purchase banquet tickets for an additional $30. Note -
Please purchase your banquet tickets nowQyou will be unable to buy them upon
arrival.
GUEST TICKETS
Guest tickets for the Saturday evening reception are $10 each; guest tickets
for the conference banquet are $30 each for adults and $10 each for
children. Note - Please purchase additional tickets now - you will be unable
to buy them upon arrival.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY For cancellations received up to and including
June 1, a full refund will be given minus a $25 handling fee.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS
With support from the Naval Center for Applied Research in Artificial
Intelligence, Naval Research Laboratory, a limited fund has been set aside
to assist students with travel expenses. Students should have their advisor
certify their student status and that sufficient funds are not available.
Students interested in obtaining such assistance should send a letter before
May 22 describing their situation and needs to: Peter J. Angeline, c/o
Advanced Technologies Dept, Loral Federal Systems, State Route 17C, Mail
Drop 0210, Owego, NY 13827-3994 USA.
TO REGISTER
Early registration is recommended. You may register by mail, fax, or email
using a credit card (MasterCard or VISA). You may also pay by check if
registering by mail. Note: Students must also send with their registration a
photocopy of their valid university student ID or a letter from a professor.
Complete the registration form and return with payment. If more than
one registrant from the same institution will be attending, make additional
copies of the registration form.
Mail ICGA 95
Department of Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
1048 Benedum Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
Fax Fax the registration form to 412-624-9831
Email Receive email form by contacting: icga at engrng.pitt.edu
Up-to-date conference information is available on the World Wide Web (WWW)
http://www.aic.nrl.navy.mil/galist/icga95/
CALL FOR ICGA '95 WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
ICGA workshop proposals are now being solicited. Workshops tend to range
from informal sessions to more formal sessions with presentations and
working notes. Each accepted workshop will be supplied with space and an
overhead projector. VCRs might be available.
If you are interested in organizing a workshop, send a workshop title,
short description, proposed format, and name of the organizers to the
workshop coordinator by April 15, 1995.
Alan C. Schultz - schultz at aic.nrl.navy.mil
Code 5510, Navy Center for Artificial Intelligence Naval Research Laboratory
Washington DC 30375-5337 USA
REGISTRATION FORM
Prof / Dr / Mr / Ms / Mrs
Name ______________________________________________________
Last First MI
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Affiliation/Business ______________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________________
State ___________________ Zip ________________________
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Telephone (include area code)
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FEES (all figures in US dollars)
Conference Registration Fee
By June 11
___ participant, $250 ___ student, $100 =$_________
On or after June 12
___ participant, $295 ___ student, $125 =$_________
July 15 Tutorials Select up to three tutorials, but no more than one
tutorial per tutorial session.
Tutorial Session I: ___I.A Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
___I.B Application of Genetic Algorithms
___I.C Genetics-Based Machine Learning
Tutorial Session II: ___II.A Basic Genetic Algorithm Theory
___II.B Basic Genetic Programming
___II.C Evolutionary Programming
Tutorial Session III: ___III.A Advanced Genetic Algorithm Theory
___III.B Advanced Genetic Programming
___III.C Evolution Strategies
Tutorial Registration Fee
By June 11
___one tutorial: participant, $40 student, $15
___two tutorials: participant, $75 student, $25 = $_________
___three tutorials: participant, $110 student, $35
On or after June 12,
participants and students add a $20 late fee for tutorials = $_________
Banquet Ticket (not included in the Registration Fee; no tickets may be
purchased upon arrival)
participants/adult guest #______ ticket(s) @ $30 =
$_________
child #______ ticket(s) @ $10 =
$_________
Additional Saturday reception tickets (no tickets may be purchased upon
arrival)
guest #______ ticket(s) @ $10 =
$_________
TOTAL (US dollars)
$____________
METHOD OF PAYMENT
___ Check (payable to the University of Pittsburgh, US banks only)
___ MasterCard ___ VISA
#__________________________________________
Expiration Date ____________________
Signature of card holder ______________________________________________
Note: Students must submit with their registration a photocopy of their
valid student ID or a letter from a professor.
Mail ICGA 95, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of
Pittsburgh, 1048 Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
Fax 412-624-9831
Email To receive email form: icga at engrng.pitt.edu
World Wide Web (WWW) For up-to-date conference information:
http://www.aic.nrl.navy.mil/galist/icga95/
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