[visionlist] ASSC11 **FINAL** CALL FOR PAPERS - EARLY REGISTRATION & ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1st!

[Susana Martinez-Conde]

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SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT TODAY!
ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

11TH ANNUAL MEETING
Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas 
June 22 - June 25, 2007
http://assc2007.neuralcorrelate.com 
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ASSC promotes interdisciplinary dialogue in the scientific study of
consciousness. This year's conference will not disappoint, with numerous
exciting events and symposia that will bring you up-to-date with the
cutting-edge discoveries in the field!

The 11th annual meeting will be held from June 22nd to June 25th, 2007 in
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Imperial Palace Hotel). 

**************   DO NOT MISS OUR SPECIAL EVENTS  ***********************

********************    Opening reception    ****************************

A taste of the finest hors d'oeuvres in a spectacular setting, Canaletto,
the restaurant at the unique The Venetian Resort-Casino, with breathtaking
views of the Grand Canal and gondolas passing below. 

The restaurant's architecture is as remarkable as its food with 16-foot
ceilings rising above polished hardwood floors and a glorious exhibition
kitchen. Chef Luigi Bomparola will recreate the unique flavors of Venice for
ASSC2007's exceptional Opening Reception. Don't miss it!


*************   The Magic of Consciousness Symposium    ****************

DO NOT MISS the first scientific event to bring in WORLD CLASS magical
performers to share their deep intuitions and insights into the covert
manipulation of attention and awareness! This event promises to astound, to
delight, and to make you take magic seriously as an important experimental
tool in the study of consciousness.

For latest updates, please check the conference website:

http://assc2007.neuralcorrelate.com   

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

Confirmed speakers include:

. Marvin Chun, Yale University 
. David Edelman, The Neurosciences Institute 
. Graziano Fiorito, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn 
. Michael Gazzaniga, University of California, Santa Barbara 
. Alison Gopnik, University of California, Berkeley 
. Heather Gray, Harvard University 
. Alumit Ishai, University of Zurich 
. Anthony Jack, Washington University 
. Joshua Knobe, University of North Carolina 
. Sid Kouider, Ecole Normale Superieure 
. Rafi Malach, Weizmann Institute of Science 
. Bjorn Merker, Royal University College of Music 
. Irene Pepperberg, Harvard University 
. Luiz Pessoa, Brown University 
. Philip Robbins, Washington University 
. David Rosenthal, City University of New York 
. Anil Seth, University of Sussex 
. Giulio Tononi, University of Wisconsin 

This is the FINAL call for paper and poster proposals. As in previous years
a significant portion of the program will be set aside for concurrent
sessions of submitted talks and poster sessions. ASSC11 will provide an
excellent opportunity for the presentation of new empirical findings or
novel theoretical perspectives in an atmosphere that will promote discussion
and debate.

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CALL FOR PAPER AND POSTER SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2007
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Speakers in concurrent sessions are invited to talk on any topic relevant to
the scientific study of consciousness. Submissions that include
anthropological, evolutionary, physiological, psychological, philosophical,
or computational perspectives are all welcome.

Submissions for both posters and talks will be accepted. Any person may
present only one submission, but may be co-author on more than one. 

Submit by filling out the appropriate form at:

http://assc2007.neuralcorrelate.com  

Please note: talks and posters are selected based on an aggregate vote of
the scientific program committee (members vote on all abstracts barring
those in which a conflict of interest arises). Proposals that pass a given
threshold will be considered for an oral or poster presentation; those that
pass a lower threshold will be considered for a poster presentation only
(this in no way implies that posters are considered a "lower" medium for
presentation, but rather reflects the restricted number of talk slots
available). Qualities considered in assessing abstracts include originality,
relevance to research on consciousness (good, but seemingly irrelevant work
will receive lower scores), and clarity of ideas (ASSC11 is an
interdisciplinary conference, as such it is expected that proposals should
be intelligible for all members of committee regardless of research
background). Membership status, category of talk, and presentation
preference (oral/poster) are ignored when scoring proposals.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 
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***EARLY REGISTRATION FEES will be available until APRIL 1st, 2007***

As in previous years, discounted registration will be available to ASSC
members, who will also enjoy a range of book discounts and other member
benefits. The registration discount will be greater than the cost of
membership, so prospective members are encouraged to join ASSC now! To find
out more about the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness,
and to apply for membership, please consult our website at
http://assc.caltech.edu   

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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
 
Phone: +1 (602) 406-3484
Fax: +1 (602) 406-4172
Email: smart at neuralcorrelate.com
http://www.neuralcorrelate.com/smc_lab