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Subhash Kak kak at gate.ee.lsu.edu
Thu Mar 9 17:33:26 EST 1995




	  Second Annual Joint Conference on Information Sciences
		     September 28 - October 1, 1995

	
			HONORARY CONFERENCE CHAIRS
		    Lotfi A. Zadeh & Azriel Rosenfeld


   First Annual Conference on Computational Intelligence & Neurosciences
	         Co-Chairs: Subhash C. Kak & Jeffrey P. Sutton


			    ADVISORY BOARD

Jim Anderson	   Earl Dowell	  	Erol Gelenbe         Kaoru Hirota
George Klir 	   Teuvo Kohonen	Gregory Lockhead     Zdzislaw Pawlak
C. V. Ramamoorthy  Herb Rauch	        John E. R. Staddon   Masaki Togai
Victor Van Beuren  Max Woodbury         Stephen S. Yau       Lotfi A. Zadeh
H. Zimmerman


			   PROGRAM COMMITTEES

   First Annual Conference on Computational Intelligence & Neurosciences
Robert Erickson	   George Georgiou       David Hislop	     Michael Huerta 
Subhash C. Kak     Stephen Koslow 	 Sridhar Narayan     Slater E. Newman 
Gregory Lockhead   Richard Palmer        David C. Rubin      Nestor Schmajuk  
David W. Smith     John Staddon          Jeffrey P. Sutton   Harold Szu	     
L.E.H. Trainor     Abraham Waksman       Paul Werbos	     M. L. Wolbarsht
Max Woodbury





			TIME SCHEDULE & VENUE

   September 28 to October 1, 1995.  The beautiful ``Shell Island'' Hotels of 
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, USA.
   Tel: 800-689-6765          


                   KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, PLENARY SPEAKERS
 
    The following distinguished, leading researchers have already accepted 
our invitation:
    Jim Anderson	   Zdzislaw Pawlak	    Azriel Rosenfeld
    L. E. H. Trainor 	   Lotfi A. Zadeh

    The other leading researchers including: Stephen Grossbery, John Holland,
John Staddon, Michio Sugeno, etc, are considering our invitations.




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			*  PUBLICATIONS  *		
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    The joint conference publishes one Proceedings on Summaries which consist 
of all papers accepted by all three program committees. The JCIS Proceedings 
will be made available on Sept. 28, 1995.
    A summary shall not exceed 4 pages of 10-point font, double-column, 
single-spaced text, (1 page minimum) with figures and tables included. Any 
summary exceeding 4 pages will be charged $100 per additional page. Three 
copies of the summary are required by June 25,1995. A deposit of $150 check 
must be included to guarantee the publication of your 4 pages summary in the 
Proceedings. $150 can be deducted from registration fee later. It is very 
important to mark ``plan A'' or ``plan B'' or ``plan C'' on your manuscript. 
The conference will make the choice for you if you forget to do so. Final 
version of the full length paper must be submitted by October 1, 1995. Four 
(4) copies of the full length paper shall be prepared according to the 
``information for Authors'' appearing at the back cover of Information 
Sciences, an International Journal (Elsevier Publishing Co.). A full paper
shall not exceed 20 pages including figures and tables. All full length 
papers will be reviewed by experts in their respective fields. Revised 
papers will be due on April 15, 1996. Accepted papers will appear in the 
hard-covered proceeding (book) to be published by a publisher or Information 
Sciences Journal (INS journal now has three publications: Informatics and 
Computer Sciences, Intelligent Systems, Applications). All fully registered 
conference attendees will receive a copy of proceeding (summary) on September 
28, 1995; a free one-year subscription (paid by this conference) of 
Information Sciences Journal - Applications. Lastly, the right to purchase 
either or all of Vol.I, Vol.II, Vol.III of Advances in FT & T hard-covered, 
deluxe, professional books at 1/2 price.

(1) Deadline for summaries submission: June 25, 1995.
(2) Reviewing: June 25 - Aug. 1, 1995.
(3) Decision & notification date: August 5, 1995.
(4) Absolute deadline for summaries: August 25, 1995.
(5) Deadline for full length paper: October 1, 1995.






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                   |  ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS  |
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                            General Information

The Joint Conference on Information Sciences consists of three international 
conferences. All interested attendees including researchers, organizers, 
speakers, exhibitors, students and other participants should register either 
in Plan A: Fourth International  Conference on Fuzzy Theory & Technology or 
Plan B: Second International Conference on Computer Theory & Informatics and
Plan C: First International Conference on Computational Intelligence & 
Neurosciences.

   First Annual Conference on Computational Intelligence & Neurosciences

The conference will consist of both plenary sessions and contributory 
sessions, focusing on topics of critical interest and the direction of future
research. For contributory sessions, full papers are being solicited. We also
welcome you to contact Jeffrey P. Sutton for the interesting formate he has 
proposes in ``Symposium on Neural Computing''. Several interesting sessions
Have already been organized, e.g., ``From Animals to Robots'' by Nestor 
Schmajuk, ``Intelligent Control'' by Chris Tseng, and ``Computational Science 
Meets Neurobiology'' by Sridhar Narayan. Other example topics include, but are
not limited to the following:
	* Neural Network Architectures
	* Artificially Intelligent Neural Networks
	* Artificial Life
	* Associative Memory
	* Computational Intelligence
	* Cognitive Science
	* Fuzzy Neural Systems
	* Relations between Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks
	* Theory of Evaluationary Computation
	* Efficiency/Robustness Comparisons with Other Direct Search Algorithms
	* Parallel Computer Applications
	* Integration of Fuzzy Logic and Evolutionary Computing
	* Evaluationary Computation for Neural Networks
	* Fuzzy Logic in Evolutionary Algorithms
	* Neurocognition
	* Neurodynamics
	* Optimization
	* Feature Extraction & Pattern Recognition
	* Learning and Memory
	* Implementations (electronic, Optical, Biochips)
	* Intelligent Control



(1) The Human Brain Project: Neuroinformatics
    The Human Brain Project is a broad-based, long-term research initiative 
which supports research and development of advanced technologies to make 
avaiable to neuroscientists and behavioral scientists an array of information 
tools for the 21st Century. These include novel database and querying 
capabilities for the full range of structural and fuctional information about 
the brain and behavior, as well as technologies for managing, integrating and 
sharing information over networks. These will also provide the means for 
electronic collaboration. This initiative was launched in 1993, and is 
supported by 14 federal organizations across
5 agencies (NIH, NASA, NSF, DOE and DOD). Over 40 brain and behavioral 
scientists, informatio and computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians and 
statisticians are funded by the Human Brain Project. The diversity and volume 
of data generated by brain and behavioral science is testing the limits of 
informatics and associated technologies; the Human Brain Project is expanding 
these limits. Such advances will be applicable to a wide range of problems, as 
brain and behavioral research encompasses a multitude of disciplinary 
approaches and data types. And, since brain and behavioral research is 
generated around the world, the potential of this initiative will be fully 
realized only when these tools become global resources. Thus, the strategies 
and technologies that are developed as part of the Human Brain Project will 
serve as models for other complex information domains, with implications far 
beyond the brain research community.
    It is our intention to creat such a discussion forum by inviting various 
governmental, industrial and acdemic researchers to attend. For further 
information please contact Co-chair Subhash C. Kak (kak at max.ee.lsu.edu, Voice:
504 388 5552, FAX: 504 388 5200).

(2) Symposium on Neural Computing
    It is important that researchers in information science keep abreast of 
rapid achievements being made in neuroscience. Mathematical and computer
approaches aid in understanding biological information processing, and 
information science stands to gain by examining strategies used by the nervous
system to solve complex problems. The aim of this symposium is to identify 
areas where future research in information science should focus based on 
recent advances in neural computing. A discussion format will be used. It will
be supplemented with a few key plenary lectures on computational and systems 
neuroscience. No prior background in neurobiology is assumed. A summary 
statement of the goals elucidated in the discussions will be prepared. Your 
participation in this growing area of information science is most welcome.
    N.B. Professors Jim Anderson (Brown) and L.E.H. Trainor (Toronto) are both
interested in contributing. Jeffrey know several other prominent researchers 
in the field who would likely contribute if asked. For further information 
about this symposium, please contact Jeffrey P. Sutton (sutton at ai.mit.edu, 
Voice: 617 726 6766, FAX: 617 726 4078).






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				*  TUTORIALS  *
				***************

Several mini-courses are scheduled for sign-up. Please take note that any one
of them may be cancelled or combined with other mini-courses due to the lack 
of attendance. Cost of each mini-course is $120 up to 7/15/95 & $160 after 
7/15/95, the same cost for all mini-course.

  No.     Name of Mini-Course            Instructor             Time  
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  A    Languages and Compilers for      J. Ramanujan       6:30 pm - 9 pm
       Distributed Memory Machine                              Sept. 28 
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  B    Pattern Recognition Theory       H. D. Cheng        6:30 pm - 9 pm 
				        		       Sept. 28
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  C    Fuzzy Set Theory 	         George Klir       2:00pm - 4:30pm
							       Sept. 29
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  D    Neural Network Theory            Richard Palmer	   2:00pm - 4:30pm
							       Sept. 29
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  E    Fuzzy Expert Systems             I. B. Turksen	   6:30 pm - 9 pm
							       Sept. 29
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  F    Intelligent Control Systems       Chris Tseng	   6:30 pm - 9 pm
							       Sept. 29
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  G    Neural Network Applications       Subhash Kak	   2:00pm - 4:30pm
							       Sept. 30
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  H    Pattern Recognition Applications  Edward K. Wong    2:00pm - 4:30pm
							       Sept. 30
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  I    Fuzzy Logic & NN Integration       Marcus Thint 	   9:30am - 12:00
							        Oct. 1
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  J    Rough Set Theory                  Tsau Young Lin    9:30am - 12:00
							        Oct. 1
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                        	*****************
				*  EXHIBITIONS  *
				*****************


Once again, Intelligent Machines, Inc. will demonstrate their highly 
successful new software ``O'inca''-a FL-NN, Fuzzy-Neuro Design Framework. 
Elsevier Publishing Co. will lead major publishers for another successful 
exhibits. Dr. Hua Li of Texas Tech. Univ. will exhibit his hardware & software
research results. In addition, we plan to celebrate 30th Anniversary of Fuzzy 
Theory & Technology through a special exhibit of historical aluable. This 
exhibition does not represent any society, it does represent, however, some 
personal collections. Any person has some interesting or collectibles to share
 ith the conference, please contact Paul P. Wang (ppw at ee.duke.edu).

		Interested Vendors should contact:
                        Dr. Rhett George 
		Department of Electrical Engineering
			Duke University
			Durham, NC 27708
		    Telephone: 919 660 5242
		        FAX:   919 660 5293
                         rtg at ee.duke.edu




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		* JCIS'95 REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION  *
		********************************************


				Up to 7/15/95		After 7/15/95
Full Registration		$275.00			$395.00
Student Registration		$100.00			$160.00
Tutorial(per Mini-Course)	$120.00			$160.00
Exhibit Boot Fee		$300.00			$400.00
One Day Fee(no pre-reg. discount)	$195.00
 					$ 85.00  (Student)
Above fees applicable to both Plan A & Plan B & Plan C


FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes admission to all sessions, exhibit 
area, coffee, tea and soda. A copy of conference proceedings (summary) at
conference and one year subscription of Information Sciences - Applications, 
An International Journal, published by Elsevier Publishing Co. In addition,
the right to purchase the hard-cover deluxe books at 1/2 price. Award Banquet
on Sept. 30, 1995 is included through Full Registration. One day registration
does not include banquet, but one year IS Joural - C subscription is 
included for one-day full registration only. Tutorials are not included.

STUDENT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: For full-time students only. A letter from 
your department is required. You must present a current student ID with 
picture. A copy of conference proceedings (summary) is included. Admission to 
all sessions, exhibit area, area, coffee,tea and soda. The right to purchase 
the hard-cover deluxe books at 1/2 price. Free subscription of IS Journal -
Applications, however, is not included.

TUTORIALS REGISTRATION: Any person can register for the Tutorials. A copy of 
lecture notes for the course registered is included. Coffee, tea and soda are 
included. The summary and free subscription of IS Journal - Applications is, 
However, not included. The right to purchase the hard-cover deluxe books is
included.




			VARIOUS CONFERENCE CONTACTS:

 		Tutorial Conference Information
Paul P. Wang		Jerry C.Y. Tyan		Kitahiro Kaneda
ppw at ee.duke.edu		ctyan at ee.duke.edu	hiro at ee.duke.edu
Tel. (919)660-5271	Tel. (919)660-5233	Tel. (919)660-5233
          660-5259
	
Coordinates Overall Administration   Local Arrangement Chair
Xiliang Gu 			     Sridhar Narayan
gu at ee.duke.edu			     Dept. of Mathematical Sciences
Tel. (919)660-5233		     Wilmington, NC 28403
     (919)383-5936		     U. S. A.
				     narayan at cms.uncwil.edu
       				     Tel: 910 395 3671 (work)
				          910 395 5378 (home)


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		      *	TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS * 
		      ***********************

The Travel Center of Durham, Inc. has been designated the officeal travel 
provider. Special domestic fares have been arranged and The Travel Center is 
prepared to book all flight travel. 
Domestic United States and Canada: 1-800-334-1085
International FAX:                 919-687-0903


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                      *	HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS *
		      **********************

       		     SHELL ISLAND RESORT HOTELS
		     2700 N. LUMINA AVE.
		     WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
		     U. S. A. 

This is the conference site and lodging. A block of suites (double rooms) 
have been reserved for JCIS'95 attendees with discounted rate. All prices 
listed here are for double occupancies.
		$100.00 + 9% Tax (Sun.- Thur.)
		$115.00 + 9% Tax (Fri. - Sat.)
		$10.00 for each additional person over 2 people per room.
We urge you to make reservation early. Free transportation from and to 
Wilmington, N. C. Airport is available for ``Shell Island'' Resort Hotel 
Guests. However, you must make reservation for this free service. Please 
contact:
		Carvie Gillikin, Director of Sales
		Voice: 1-800-689-6765
		   or: 910-256-8696
		  FAX: 910-256-0154


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		|		   SPONSORS:			  |
		| Machine Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic Laboratory |
		| Dept. of Electrical Engineering		  |
		| Duke University				  |
		|						  |
		| Elserier Science Publishing Inc.				  |
		| New York, N.Y.				  |
		|						  |
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			CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
                        
It is important to choose only one plan; Participation Plan A or Plan B or 
Plan C. The only difference in the privelege for the choice is both Plan B 
and Plan C do not participate in Lotfi A. Zadeh Best Paper Competition. 

			[ ] I wish to receive further information.
			[ ] I intend to participate in the conference.
			[ ] I intend to present my paper to regular session.
			[ ] I intend to register in tutorial(s).


Mane: Dr./Mr./Mrs. _________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Country: ___________________________________________________________

Phone:________________ Fax: _______________ E-mail: ________________

Affiliation(for Badge): ____________________________________________

Participation Plan:   [ ]A		[ ]B		[ ]C



				Up to 7/15/95		After 7/15/95
Full Registration		[ ]$275.00		[ ]$395.00
Student Registration		[ ]$100.00		[ ]$160.00
Tutorial(per Mini-Course)	[ ]$120.00		[ ]$160.00
Exhibit Boot Fee		[ ]$300.00		[ ]$400.00
One Day Fee(no pre-reg. discount)	[ ]$195.00
 					[ ]$ 85.00 (Student)

Total Enclosed(U.S. Dollars): ________________


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		$  Please make check payable and mail to: $
		$        FT & T				  $
		$        c/o. Paul P. Wang		  $
		$	 Dept. of Electrical Engineering  $
		$	 Duke University		  $
		$	 Durham, NC 27708		  $
		$	 U. S. A.			  $
		$					  $
		$  All foreign payments must be made by   $
		$  draft on a US Bank in US dollars. No   $
		$  credit cards or purchase order can be  $
		$  accepted.     			  $
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