ASSC: first call for symposia proposals

FIRST CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS

ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS 11TH ANNUAL MEETING.
Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas June 22 – June 25, 2007
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The 11th annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness will be held from June 22nd to June 25th, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Imperial Palace Hotel). This is a first call for symposia proposals. The calls for tutorial proposals, abstract submissions and registration will be circulated at a later date.

ASSC11 is intended to promote interdisciplinary dialogue in the scientific study of consciousness. The overall goal of the conference is to promote the scientific study of consciousness in all of its forms. Following last year’s successful symposia, ASSC members (or non-members who are planning to join ASSC) are again invited to submit proposals for symposia relevant to the overall goal of the conference. Non-members can also submit proposals for tutorials.

Symposia will address current empirical and theoretical issues in the study of consciousness, from the perspectives of philosophy, neuroscience, clinical medicine, psychology, and computer science.

For latest updates, please check the conference website.

The web site will be continually evolving, so please visit often for updated information.

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CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS

SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 15TH NOVEMBER 2006
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The Program committee invites proposals from ASSC members for symposia on any topic relevant to the scientific study of consciousness. Non-members are also encouraged to propose symposia but the proposer will be required to join ASSC if the proposal is accepted (see here) for membership details; USD30 per annum for full members).

Symposia will typically have three speakers (plus Chair if not speaking). Only the proposer need be an ASSC member. Each symposium is 2 hours long, and the Chair is limited to 15 minutes at the beginning to introduce the topic. The Chair will be expected to coordinate any questions and lead discussion after each talk.

Symposium/talks should be spread over topics in consciousness studies, paying close attention to areas that may have been overlooked last year or in previous years (see here for previous programs). ASSC has a strong preference for symposia proposals to focus on specific questions rather than a set of loosely related talks. Accepted symposia will be subject to limited compensation for travel expenses (in discussion with the organizers) and registration fees will be waived. Participants will be expected to cover their own accommodation costs.

Since ASSC aims to cover general issues of interest to consciousness research in both breadth and depth, proposals may include multiple theoretical perspectives and/or multiple methodologies. The Program Committee may recommend changes in speakers to achieve program balance.

Send the proposal along with the following to Stephen Macknik as soon as possible but no later than 15th November 2006.

The submission should include:

1. Chair’s address with affiliation, email and phone number.
2. Draft of the proposed symposium program with title.
3. Summary of symposium (150 words) for use in printed material.
4. List of speakers, affiliations, email and mailing addresses (Chairs should have prior agreement from speakers).
5. Time allotted for each talk. Include time for discussion and questions.
6. Summary or abstract of each individual talk (150 words).
7. Audio/Visual requirements for each talk.

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ASSC11 Scientific Program Committee: Susana Martinez-Conde (co-chair), Stephen Macknik (co-chair), Marisa Carrasco, Zoltan Dienes, Allen Houng, Steven Laureys, Alva Noe, and Elisabeth Pacherie

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Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD
Director, Laboratory of Visual Neuroscience
Division of Neurobiology
Barrow Neurological Institute
350 W. Thomas Rd
Phoenix AZ 85013, USA

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