[visionlist] FIRST CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS -- ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS 11TH ANNUAL MEETING

[macknik at neuralcorrelate.com]

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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:

http://assc2007.neuralcorrelate.com

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 http://www.assc.caltech.edu
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 http://assc.caltech.edu/conferences.html 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(macknik at neuralcorrelate.com) 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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Stephen L. Macknik, Ph.D.
Director, Laboratory of Behavioral Neurophysiology
Divisions of Neurosurgery and Neurobiology
Barrow Neurological Institute
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ  85013    USA
+1 (602) 406-8091
macknik at neuralcorrelate.com
http://neuralcorrelate.com