Eleventh Annual Workshop and Summer School
(L to R) Niels Taatgen, Leo Ferres, Daniel Veksler, Angela Brunstein, Wolfgang Gaissmaier, John Anderson, Lissette Mol, Dan Bothell, Andrew Reifers, Raj Ratwani, Chris Sims, Renee Elio, Yelena Kushleyva
NOT PICTURED: Gisela Bahr, Scott Kerick
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
until August 1. See http://simon.lrdc.pitt.edu/~iccm/ for details.
The Eleventh Annual ACT-R Summer School will be held at
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
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@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
REGISTRATION
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Summer School (July 23 to 28)
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Applications are due APRIL 20. Acceptance will be notified by MAY 4.
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
Psychology Department
Niels Taatgen
Baker Hall 345E Fax: +1 (412) 268-2844
Carnegie Mellon University Tel: +1 (412) 268-2815