From: NECSI Programs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon 2 Apr 2007 14:39:24 GMT-05:00
To: "Announcements of Complex Systems Activities" <complex-
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Subject: ICCS: International Conference on Complex Systems CFP
Announcement, Including Call for Papers
Seventh International Conference
on
COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Boston, MA
October 28-November 2, 2007
Host: New England Complex Systems Institute
http://necsi.org/events/iccs7
Conference Chairman: Yaneer Bar-Yam
This is the seventh in a series of conferences with two major
aims: first, to investigate those properties or characteristics that
appear to be common to the very different complex systems now
under study; and second, to encourage cross fertilization among
the many disciplines involved.
PEDAGOGICAL SESSION:
The conference will include pedagogical sessions on Sunday,
October 28 covering fundamental knowledge in concepts,
simulation, and analysis tools relevant to complex systems.
CONFERENCE TRACKS:
Please note there will be special tracks and sessions including:
--Networks
--Systems Biology
--Socio-Economic Systems
--Artificial Worlds
--Evolution and Ecology
--Quantum Systems
--Neural Systems and Cognition
--Distributed & Complex Systems Engineering
--Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation
--Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems
--Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools
Sessions will be formed out of abstracts received on diverse
topics. Individual submissions will be accepted on their merit.
A list of subject areas follows.
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ICCS SUBJECT AREAS:
UNIFYING THEMES IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Sessions will be structured around both themes and systems.
The themes are:
EMERGENCE, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: substructure, the
relationship of component to collective behavior, the relationship
of internal structure to external influence, multiscale structure and
dynamics, fractals, networks.
INFORMATICS: structuring, storing, accessing, and distributing
information describing complex systems.
COMPLEXITY: characterizing the information necessary to
describe complex systems, the dynamics of this information, and
its computational characterization.
DYNAMICS: time series analysis and prediction, chaos, temporal
correlations, the time scale of dynamic processes, spatio-
temporal patterns, dynamic scaling.
SELF-ORGANIZATION: Pattern formation, evolution,
development and adaptation.
The system categories are:
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL SYSTEMS: non-equilibrium processes,
hydrodynamics, glasses, non-linear chemical dynamics, complex
fluids, molecular self-organization, information and computation
in quantum and classical physical systems, spatio-temporal
patterns in physical systems from subatomic to astrophysical.
BIO-MOLECULAR & CELLULAR SYSTEMS: protein and DNA
folding, bio-molecular informatics, membranes, cellular response
and communication, genetic regulation, gene-cytoplasm
interactions, development, cellular differentiation, primitive
multicellular organisms, the immune system.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYSTEMS: Nervous
system, neuro-muscular control, neural network models of brain,
cognition, psychofunction, psychological dysfunction, mind
control, pattern recognition, learning and development, man-
machine interactions.
ORGANISMS AND POPULATIONS: population biology,
ecosystems, ecology, evolution.
HUMAN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS: Corporate and
social structures and dynamics, markets, urban development, the
global economy, military systems, global conflict, the Internet.
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: Design and manufacturing, nano-
technology, bioengineering, modified and hybrid biological
organisms, computer based interactive systems, agents, artificial
life, artificial intelligence, robots, communication networks, traffic
systems, distributed control, self-organization, complex systems
engineering, biologically inspired engineering.
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REGISTRATION:
Conference attendance is limited. Applications will be accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis from those active or interested
in becoming active in the study of complex systems. Application
should be done through the web at
http://necsi.org/events/iccs7/registration.php
Once you have completed an application, you will receive a
username and password that will allow you to submit an abstract
and track the status of your submissions.
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PROCEEDINGS AND JOURNAL PUBLICATION OF ARTICLES:
Submission of papers is not a requirement for presentation at the
conference. Authors of papers whose abstract submissions are
accepted for presentation should plan to submit full papers by
August 31. These will be reviewed and, if accepted, published in
the peer reviewed on-line journal InterJournal and as a
conference proceedings volume published by Springer Verlag.
Formatting instructions for the papers should be followed
carefully and are available at
http://necsi.org/events/iccs7/iccsinfo2007.php
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IMPORTANT DATES and DEADLINES:
Abstract Submission: May 31
Early Registration: August 15
Paper Submission: August 31
Registration: TBA
Conference: October 28-November 2
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REGISTRATION:
Note: Registration fees do not include meals. There will be
affordable food concessions on site, as well as fixed price
luncheons that can be prepaid, and two on-site restaurants.
Registration fees are available at
http://necsi.org/events/iccs7/fees.php
An additional $100 will be charged for those who register at the
conference site. Payment information will be sent out with
notification of application acceptance.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
We anticipate having some funds available to assist conferees
according to need. Application to the conference organizers
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) may be made for this financial support.
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LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS:
The conference will be held at the Boston Marriott Quincy in
Quincy, Massachusetts, 8 miles south of downtown Boston.
Reservations can be made directly with Marriott reservations at
(800) 228-9290 or (617) 472-1000. A block of rooms has been
reserved at a conference discount rate of $149/night + tax (single
or double) for the week of the conference. These rooms are
available on a first-come, first-served basis. To receive the
discount rate identify yourself as a member of ICCS 2007. These
rates are only available until Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance without
penalty. If you need assistance in arranging for
a roommate, please visit
http://necsi.org/events/iccs7/roommates.php
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I look forward to seeing you there.
Best,
Yaneer
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Yaneer Bar-Yam
President
New England Complex Systems Institute
http://necsi.net
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