DAI-List Digest Monday, 24 February 1992 Issue Number 70 Topics: CFP for Conference on Information and Knowledge Management Report Available on "The Outbreak of Cooperation" CFP for Conference on Simulation of Adaptive Behavior Please send submissions to DAI-List@mcc.com. Send other requests, such as changes in your e-mail address, to DAI-List-Request@mcc.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Feb 92 02:03:29 EST From: finin@algol.cs.umbc.edu (Timothy Finin) Subject: CFP for CIKM-92 CIKM-92 First International Conference on INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT November 8 - 11, 1992 Radisson Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, USA Sponsored by ISMM in cooperation with AAAI, SIGART, SIGIR, IEEE The conference provides an international forum for presentation and discussion of research on information and knowledge management, as well as recent advances on data and knowledge bases. Authors are invited to submit papers and proposals for tutorials concerned with theory or practice or both. The focus of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following: application of knowledge representation techniques to semantic data modeling; development and management of heterogeneous knowledge bases; automatic acquistion of data and knowledge bases, especially from raw text; object-oriented DBMS; optimization techniques; transaction management; high performance OLTP systems; security techniques; performance evaluation; hypermedia; unconventional applications; parallel database systems; physical and logical database design; data and knowledge sharing; interchange and interoperability; cooperation in heterogenous systems; domain modeling and ontology building; knowledge discovery in databases; information storage and retrieval and interface technology. For an automatic reply containing more information about CIKM-92 send mail to cikm-info@cs.umbc.edu. Send queries to cikm@cs.umbc.edu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 1992 11:14:25 PST From: Bernardo Huberman Subject: New report available The Outbreak of Cooperation N. Glance and B. A. Huberman Abstract We study the ongoing collective action problem among intentional agents whose choices depend not only on the past but also on their expectations as to how their actions will affect those of others. In this model agents act on the basis of imperfect information. We show that under these conditions the onset of overall cooperation can take place in a sudden and unexpected way. Likewise, defection can appear out of nowhere in very large, previously cooperating groups. These outbreaks mark the end of long transient states in which defection or cooperation persists in groups that cannot sustain it indefinitely. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Feb 92 10:48:57 HST From: Herbert Roitblat Subject: Simulation of Adaptive Behavior Conference Announcement and Call For Papers FROM ANIMALS TO ANIMATS Second International Conference on Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB92) Ilikai Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii, December 7-11, 1992 This conference is the successor to SAB90 - which was held in Paris in September, 1990. Its object is to bring together researchers in ethology, psychology, ecology, cybernetics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and related fields so as to further our understanding of the behaviors and underlying mechanisms that allow animals and, potentially, robots to adapt and survive in uncertain environments. The conference will focus particularly on simulation models in order to help characterize and compare various organizational principles or architectures capable of inducing adaptive behavior in real or artificial animals. Contributions treating any of the following topics from the perspective of adaptive behavior will receive special emphasis. Individual and collective behavior Autonomous robots Neural correlates of behavior Hierarchical and parallel organizations Perception and motor control Emergent structures and behaviors Motivation and emotion Problem solving and planning Action selection and behavioral Goal directed behavior sequences Neural networks and classifier systems Ontogeny, learning and evolution Characterization of environments Internal world models Applied adaptive behavior and cognitive processes Submission Instructions Authors are requested to send two copies (hard copy only) of a full paper to each of the Conference co-chairs (Meyer, Roitblat, & Wilson). Papers should not exceed 10 pages (excluding the title page), with 1 inch margins all around, and no smaller than 10 pt (12 pitch) type (Times Roman preferred). Each paper must include a title page containing the following: (1) Full names, postal addresses, phone numbers, email addresses (if available), and fax numbers for each author, (2) A 100-200 word abstract, (3) The topic area(s) in which the paper could be reviewed (see list above). Camera ready versions of the papers will be required after acceptance. Computer, video, and robotic demonstrations are also invited. Please contact Herbert Roitblat to make arrangements for demonstrations. Other program proposals will also be considered. Conference committee Conference Chair Jean-Arcady MEYER Groupe de Bioinformatique URA686.Ecole Normale Superieure 46 rue d'Ulm 75230 Paris Cedex 05 France e-mail: meyer@wotan.ens.fr meyer@frulm63.bitnet Herbert ROITBLAT Department of Psychology University of Hawaii at Manoa 2430 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 USA email: roitblat@uhunix.bitnet, roitblat@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu Stewart WILSON The Rowland Institute for Science 100 Cambridge Parkway Cambridge, MA 02142 USA e-mail: wilson@smith.rowland.org Organizing Committee S. Gagnon, H. Harley, D. Helweg, M. Hoffhines, and local arrangements G. Losey, P. Nachtigall, P. Moore, E. Reese Program Committee A. Berthoz, France M. Bitterman, USA L. Booker, USA R. Brooks, USA P. Colgan, Canada J. Delius, Germany S. Goss, Belgium L. Steels, Belgium R. Sutton, USA F. Toates, UK S. Tsuji, Japan W. Uttal, USA D. Waltz, USA Official Language: English Important Dates: JUL 15, 1992 Submissions must be received by the organizers SEP 1, 1992 Deadline for early registration OCT 1, 1992 Notification of acceptance or rejection NOV 7, 1992 Deadline for regular registration NOV 15, 1992 Camera ready revised versions due DEC 7-11, 1992 Conference dates Registration All participants must register. Early registration fee will be $180, regular registration will be $220 and late registration will be $250. Students will be allowed to register for $50. Students should submit proof of their status along with their registration fee. The fee for accompanying persons is $75, which includes the reception and the cruise. Meeting Site The conference activities will be held at the Ilikai Hotel. The Ilikai is situated at the gateway to Waikiki within walking distance of many fine restaurants, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and Ala Moana Park. The Hotel overlooks the Ala Wai Yacht Marina where Waikiki Beach begins. Room rates for the conference are $110 or $125 per night (single or double). Most rooms have been recently remodelled and provide ocean or city views. The hotel is adjacent to the beach and also offers two swimming pools, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Conference rates will be available for the weekend before and the weekend following the conference as well. Arrangements have been made for a small number of student rooms in a nearby hotel at about $55 per night (single or double). Students are, of course, welcome to stay in the conference hotel. Reservations for student rooms will be made through the official travel agent. A small number of travel scholarships may be available to defray part or all of the expenses of attending the conference. Interested students should submit a letter of application describing their research interests, the year they expect to receive their degree, and a brief letter of recommendation from their major professor. Please state the amount of support required. The number and size of awards will be limited by the total money available. Persons with disabilities may contact Herbert Roitblat for information on accessibility. Advance notice is advised, if you have special needs and request an accomodation. The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Travel Information Theo Stahl, Associated Travel, 947 Keeaumoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 949-1033, (800) 745-3444, (808) 949-1037 (fax) is the official travel agent for the conference. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to make their travel arrangements through Ms Stahl. United Airlines is offering a special conference rate for participants from US as well as European, Japanese, and Australian gateway cities served by United. Ms Stahl is very knowledgeable about the local travel market and can make arrangements to visit neighbor islands (including Hawaii with its active volcano) and for other activities. Please make your travel arrangements early because Hawaii is a popular destination in December and the conference is scheduled just before the start of the busiest season. Tentative Conference Schedule Sunday, December 6, 1992 1800-2000 Cocktail Reception at the Ilikai Monday, December 7, 1992 0800-1230 Paper presentations Break 1630-1900 Paper and poster presentations Tuesday, December 8, 1992 0800-1230 Paper presentations Break 1630-1900 Paper and poster presentations Wednesday, December 9, 1992 0800-1230 Paper presentations Break 1630-1900 Paper and poster presentations Thursday, December 10, 1992 0800-1230 Paper presentations Break 1630-1900 Paper and poster presentations 2100-2400 Cruise on the Navatek I Friday, December 11, 1992 0800-1330 Paper presentations 1900 Optional Luau (not included in registration). CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, HI SAB92, December 7-11, 1992 ____________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Middle ____________________________________________________________ Professional Affiliation ____________________________________________________________ Street Address and Internal Mail Code ____________________________________________________________ City State/Country Zip/Postal Code ____________________________________________________________ E-mail Telephone Fax Registration Fees (includes reception, cruise, continental breakfasts) ___ Early (Before September 1, 1992) $180 ___ Regular (Before November 7, 1992) $220 ___ Late (After November 7, 1992) $250 ___ Student (with proof of status) $50 ___ Accompanying person (number of persons) $75 ___ Luau (number of tickets) $45 ___ Donation to support student scholarship fund $____ Enclosed is a check or money order (US $ only, payable to University of Hawaii) for $_______ Return to: SAB92 Registration, Conference Center, University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822. SAB92 December 7-11, 1992 Hotel Registration Ilikai Hotel Name _____________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________ State/Country, Zip ______________________________________ Telephone Number ________________________________________ Arrival Date ____________________________________________ Departure Date __________________________________________ No. of Persons __________________________________________ Preferred Room rate: _____ 1 or 2 persons $110+tax _____ 1 or 2 persons $125+tax _____ 1 Bed _____ 2 Beds _____ Handicapped Accessible All reservations must be guaranteed by check or credit card deposit for one night lodging. Amount of enclosed check: $_____ Charge to: ___Visa ___ Mastercard ___American Express ___Diner's Club ___Discover Credit card Number: _______________________ Expiration Date: ________ Signature ___________________________________ Request and deposit must be received by November 7, 1992. Check-in time is 3:00. Check-out time is 12:00. Mail hotel registration directly to the Ilikai Hotel, 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815. (800) 367-8434. (808) 947-4523 (fax). In Britain: 0800 282502 In Tokyo: 03-3281-4321