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Neuron Digest Volume 03 Number 07
NEURON Digest Wed Feb 24 08:43:40 CST 1988 Volume 3 / Issue 7
Today's Topics:
Everything you ever wanted to know about the
International Neural Network Society.
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Date: Wed, 10 Feb 88 18:05:26 EST
From: Michael Cohen <mike%bucasb.bu.edu@bu-it.bu.edu>
Subject: INNS 88 UPDATE AND CALL FOR PAPERS
International Neural Network Society
First Annual Meeting
September 6--10, 1988
Boston, Massachusetts
The International Neural Network Society (INNS) invites all
those interested in the exciting and rapidly expanding field of
neural networks to attend its 1988 Annual Meeting. Incorporated
in 1987, INNS already includes among its members 1300 of the field's
most active researchers and is growing rapidly. The meeting
includes plenary lectures, symposia, contributed oral and poster
presentations, tutorials, commercial and publishing exhibits,
government agency presentations, and social events. These events will
bring together scientists, engineers, government administrators, industrial
administrators, and students in an open form for advancing the full
spectrum of significant neural network research from biology through
technology.
JOIN US IN BOSTON IN SEPTEMBER!
INNS OFFICERS AND GOVERNING BOARD:
Stephen Grossberg, President;
Demetri Psaltis, Vice-President;
Harold Szu, Secretary and Treasurer.
Shun-ichi Amari, James Anderson, Gail Carpenter, Walter Freeman, Kunihiko
Fukushima, Lee Giles, Teuvo Kohonen, Christoph von der Malsburg, Carver Mead,
David Rumelhart, Terrence Sejnowski, George Sperling, Bernard Widrow.
MEETING ORGANIZERS:
General Meeting Chairman: Bernard Widrow
Technical Program Co-Chairmen: Dana Anderson and James Anderson
Organization Chairman: Gail Carpenter
Tutorial Program Co-Chairmen: Walter Freeman and Harold Szu
Conference Coordinator: Maureen Caudill
Publications Coordinators: Charles Butler and Maureen Caudill
Publicity and Vendor Liaisons: Tom Schwartz and Diane Schwartz
COOPERATING SOCIETIES:
The Societies listed below have generously agreed to cooperate with the INNS
meeting. Organizing Committee for Cooperating Societies: Mark Kon
(Chairman), Joseph Bronzino, William Freeman, Morris Hirsch, William
Hutchinson, Simon Levin, Daniel Levine, Herbert Rauch, David Rumelhart, Jay
Sage, Bernard Soffer.
American Mathematical Society
Association for Behavior Analysis
Cognitive Science Society
Computer Society of the IEEE
IEEE Control Systems Society
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society
Optical Society of America
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Society for Mathematical Biology
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
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---A DAY OF TUTORIALS---
September 6, 1988
8:00AM--6:00PM
1. JOHN DAUGMAN, Harvard University: Vision and image processing
2. TEUVO KOHONEN, Helsinki University of Technology: Speech and language
processing
3. STEPHEN GROSSBERG, Boston University: Sensory-motor control and robotics
4. GAIL CARPENTER, Northeastern University: Pattern recognition, associative
learning, and self-organization
5. DAVID RUMELHART, Stanford University: Cognitive psychology for information
processing
6. ALLEN SELVERSTON, University of California at San Diego: Local circuit
neurobiology
7. MORRIS HIRSCH, University of California at Berkeley: Nonlinear dynamics for
neural networks
8. DEMETRI PSALTIS, California Institute of Technology: Applications,
combinatorial optimization, and implementations
The tutorial registration fee includes all eight one-hour tutorial lectures by
leading scholars in each subject. A reception at 6:00PM will be followed by a
plenary lecture.
SYMPOSIUM AND PLENARY SPEAKERS:
Plenary Cognitive and Neural Systems
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Stephen Grossberg James Anderson
Carver Mead Walter Freeman
Terrence Sejnowski Guenter Gross
Nobuo Suga Gary Lynch
Bernard Widrow Christoph von der Malsburg
David Rumelhart
Allen Selverston
Vision and Pattern Recognition Combinatorial Optimization
------------------------------ and Content Addressable Memory
Gail Carpenter ------------------------------
Max Cynader Daniel Amit
John Daugman Stuart Geman
Kunihiko Fukushima Geoffrey Hinton
Teuvo Kohonen Bart Kosko
Ennio Mingolla
Eric Schwartz
George Sperling
Steven Zucker
Applications and Implementations Motor Control and Robotics
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Dana Anderson Jacob Barhen
Michael Buffa Daniel Bullock
Lee Giles James Houk
Robert Hecht-Nielsen Scott Kelso
Demetri Psaltis Lance Optican
Thomas Ryan
Bernard Soffer
Harold Szu
Wilfrid Veldkamp
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---CONTRIBUTED ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS---
Submit abstracts for oral and poster presentation on biological and
technological models of:
Vision and image processing
Local circuit neurobiology
Speech and language
Analysis of network dynamics
Sensory-motor control and robotics
Combinatorial optimization
Pattern recognition
Electronic implementation (VLSI)
Associative learning
Optical implementation
Self-organization
Neurocomputers
Cognitive information processing
Applications
Abstracts must be typed in the INNS camera-ready format. Either printed
abstract forms or white bond paper may be used. Instructions for Authors
are attached. Submit completed abstracts to:
INNS Conference
16776 Bernardo Center Drive
Suite 110B
San Diego, CA 92128 USA
(619) 451-3752
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 1988
Acceptance notifications will be mailed in June, 1988. Accepted abstracts
will be published as a supplement to the INNS journal, Neural Networks,
and mailed to meeting registrants and Neural Networks subscribers in
August, 1988.
---PROGRAM COMMITTEE---
Joshua Alspector Walter Freeman Lance Optican
Shun-ichi Amari Kunihiko Fukushima David Parker
Dana Anderson Lee Giles Demetri Psaltis
James Anderson Stephen Grossberg Adam Reeves
Jacob Barhen Morris Hirsch Thomas Ryan
Michael Buffa Scott Kelso Jay Sage
Daniel Bullock Daniel Kersten Eric Schwartz
Marcia Bush Teuvo Kohonen Allen Selverston
Terry Caelli Bart Kosko George Sperling
Gail Carpenter Daniel Levine David Stork
Michael Cohen William Levy Harold Szu
Max Cynader Richard Lyon David Tank
John Daugman Carver Mead Wilfrid Veldkamp
David van Essen Ennio Mingolla William Warren
Federico Faggin Paul Mueller Bernard Widrow
Nabil Farhat Gregory Murphy
NSF TRAVEL GRANTS: The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to
help students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty travel to the INNS
Annual Meeting. Preference will be given to young scientists who are authors or
co-authors of contributed papers. A letter of request for travel support should
be sent along with the abstract. Please include the name, address, and
telephone number of each person requesting support; an estimate of basic travel
expenses; and the title and authors of the abstract. Awards will be announced
in June, 1988.
Complete attached forms for Conference and Tutorial Registration, Hotel
Reservations, and Discounted Travel Reservations. The celebrated Park Plaza
Castle will house many commercial, government, and publishing exhibits.
For exhibitor information write:
INNS Conference
J.R. Schuman Associates
316 Washington St.
Box 125
Wellesley, MA 02181 USA
(617) 237-7931.
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---INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS OF ABSTRACTS---
International Neural Network Society
First Annual Meeting
September 6--10, 1988
Boston, Massachusetts
An abstract may be typed on white bond paper, as specified below.
Alternatively, a printed abstract form can be obtained by writing:
INNS Conference
16776 Bernardo Center Drive
Suite 110B
San Diego, CA 92128 USA
(619) 451-3752
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
Mail to: INNS Conference, 16776 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 110B, San Diego,
CA 92128 USA. Include:
1. Original abstract, typed on INNS abstract form or on white bond legal size
(8-1/2" x 14") paper. DO NOT FOLD.
2. Five (5) photocopies.
3. Completed Abstract Information Form (next page).
4. A stamped, self-addressed acknowledgement card specifying abstract title
and authors (optional).
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Postmarked March 31, 1988
---ABSTRACT PREPARATION---
Abstract Style Guide (sample):
ADAPTIVE SWITCHING CIRCUITS. B. Widrow and M. Hoff. Department of Engineering,
Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 USA.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Style Rules:
Set title in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Underline authors' names.
Provide a full mailing address.
Skip one line following the address.
Indent paragraphs three spaces.
Single space.
Type right up to the margins. All text, including title, figures, and
references must fall within a 8-1/4-inch (width) x 11-inch (height)
rectangle.
Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by three members of the Program
Committee, and accepted abstracts will be published without revision. It is
therefore essential that abstracts be clear, specific, and self-contained.
Abstracts of previously published material should not be submitted. An
individual may appear as author on any number of abstracts. Acceptance
notifications will be mailed in June, 1988.
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---ABSTRACT INFORMATION FORM---
International Neural Network Society
First Annual Meeting
September 6--10, 1988
Boston, Massachusetts
MAIL TO: INNS Conference, 16776 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 110B, San
Diego, CA 92128 USA; (619) 451-3752
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS: Postmarked by March 31, 1988.
1. Abstract title:
2. Presenting author:
3. Mailing address:
4. Telephone number(s):
5. Preferred presentation format: [ ] poster
[ ] oral (20 minutes)
6. Session number: First choice [ ]
Second choice [ ]
(1) Vision and image processing (8) Local circuit neurobiology
(2) Speech and language (9) Analysis of network dynamics
(3) Sensory-motor control and robotics (10) Combinatorial optimization
(4) Pattern recognition (11) Electronic implementation (VLSI)
(5) Associative learning (12) Optical implementation
(6) Self-organization (13) Neurocomputers
(7) Cognitive information processing (14) Applications
7. Projection equipment for oral presentations:
8. Signature (author):
9. Authorization (if needed):
Abstracts accepted for oral or poster presentation at the meeting will be
published in a supplement to the INNS official journal, Neural Networks.
Each camera-ready abstract will appear on a separate page. The supplement will
be mailed to meeting registrants and Neural Networks subscribers in
August, 1988, and will also be available at the meeting. It is thus
essential that Instructions for Authors and the deadline (March 31, 1988) be
strictly observed.
Submission of an abstract constitutes permission to have it published as a
supplement to Neural Networks.
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---CONFERENCE AND TUTORIAL REGISTRATION FORM---
International Neural Network Society
First Annual Meeting
September 6--10, 1988
Boston, Massachusetts
Name:
Address:
Telephone(s):
Conference Registration Fee Schedule: CIRCLE ONE:
September 6, 1988 (6 PM) -- September 10, 1988 (5 PM)
INNS Member Non-member
Until March 31, 1988 $125 $170 *
After March 31, 1988 $175 $220 *
Full-time student $50 $85 *
* Includes 1988 INNS membership; 1-year subscription to the INNS journal,
Neural Networks; and the Meeting Abstracts. A membership application form
is enclosed.
Tutorial Registration Fee Schedule: CIRCLE ONE:
Tuesday, September 6, 1988 (8 AM -- 6 PM)
Note: Tutorial attendees must also register for the conference
INNS INNS
Regular Member Student Member
Until March 31, 1988 $100 $30
After March 31, 1988 $150 $60
Tutorial registration fees do not include the price of tutorial lecture notes.
Cancellation Policy: Conference and tutorial fees, less $30, will be
refunded upon receipt of a written request dated before July 31, 1988.
After that date, no refund will be made.
Check or money order for $___ enclosed.
Payable to: INNS.
Or charge: ( ) MasterCard
( ) VISA
Account No.
Expiration Date
Signature
MAIL TO: J.R. Schuman Associates
Neural Networks 1988
P.O. Box 125
Wellesley, MA 02181
(617) 237-7931
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---HOTEL RESERVATION FORM---
International Neural Network Society
First Annual Meeting
September 6--10, 1988
Boston, Massachusetts
Room Reservation: Boston Park Plaza Hotel
One Park Plaza at Arlington
Boston, MA 02117 USA
Name:
Address:
Nunber in Room:
City:
State:
Country:
Postal/Zip Code:
Arrival Date:
Departure Date:
Ref: Neural Networks
$91 (+ tax)/night, single or double. Conference rate applies for
arrivals on (or after) September 3, 1988, and for departures on
(or before) September 11, 1988.
Reservations for arrival after 4 PM must be guaranteed by:
( ) Check ($91 enclosed)
Or credit card: ( ) VISA
( ) American Express
Card No.
Expiration Date
Signature
The INNS room block at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel will be saved until
August 5, 1988. After that date reservations will be made on a space-available
basis.
If plans change or you need to cancel (before 4 PM Boston time) call
(800) 225-2008 to avoid billing, and retain cancellation number given
by hotel agent.
Reservations will be made at a nearby hotel if the Boston Park Plaza Hotel
no longer has rooms available.
Check in after 2 PM --- Check out prior to 1 PM.
MAIL TO:
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Attn: Reservations Manager
50 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02117 USA
Telex 940107
(800) 225-2008 (Continental US)
(800) 462-2022 (Massachusetts only)
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---INTERNATIONAL NEURAL NETWORK SOCIETY---
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
The International Neural Network Society (INNS) is an association of
scientists, engineers, students, and others seeking to learn about and
advance our understanding of the modelling of behavioral and brain processes,
and the application of neural modelling concepts to technological problems. The
INNS will sponsor its first annual international meeting in Boston,
Massachusetts, September 6-10, 1988. INNS membership includes a subscription
to Neural Networks, the official journal of the Society, and the Annual
Meeting Abstracts.
Membership Fees 1987--88 (including a 1-year subscription to Neural Networks)
( ) Regular ($45)
( ) Full-time Student ($35)
Check or money order for $___ enclosed (payable to INNS)
Or Charge: ( ) MasterCard
( ) VISA
[Bill will read: "Pergamon Press", the publisher of Neural Networks]
Account Number
Expires
Signature
Name
Title
Department
Institution
Employment: ( ) University
( ) Government
( ) Industry
( ) Other
Mailing Address
Electronic Mail Address
Telephone(s)
Education: Highest Degree
Date
University
Department
Check your principal areas of interest in neural networks:
( ) Vision and image processing
( ) Local circuit and systems analyses of brain-behavior relationships
( ) Speech and language understanding
( ) Pattern recognition
( ) Combinatorial optimization
( ) Associative learning and long-term memory
( ) Electronic hardware
( ) Optical hardware
( ) Self-organization
( ) Hybrid hardware
( ) Cognitive information processing
( ) Virtual devices
( ) Cooperative and competitive network dynamics and short-term memory
( ) Neurocomputers
( ) Sensory-motor control and robotics
( ) Parallel distributed processing
( ) Other
Signature
Date
Mail to: Dr. Harold Szu
NRL, Code 5756
Washington, DC 20375-5000
(202) 767-1493
E-Mail: ARPNET-Szu@NRL3
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---CALL FOR PAPERS---
Neural Networks commenced quarterly publication in January, 1988.
Articles span the full range of biological through technological neural
network models. The January issue includes:
Teuvo Kohonen: An introduction to neural computing.
Stephen Grossberg: Nonlinear neural networks: Principles, mechanisms,
and architectures.
Shun-ichi Amari and Kenjiro Maginu: Statistical neurodynamics of associative
memory.
Paul R. Gorman and Terrence J. Sejnowski: Analysis of hidden units in a
layered network trained to classify sonar targets.
Carver A. Mead and Misha Mahowald: A silicon model of early visual
processing.
The April, 1988, issue will include:
Allen Selverston: A consideration of invertebrate central pattern generators as
computational data bases.
Kunihiko Fukushima: Neocognitron: A hierarchical neural network capable of
visual pattern recognition.
Robert Hecht-Nielsen: Applications of counterpropagation networks.
Christoph von der Malsburg: Pattern recognition by labeled graph matching.
Demetri Psaltis, Cheol Hoon Park, and John Hong: Higher order associative
memories and their optical implementations.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS:
Authors should submit four copies of each manuscript, plus original
illustrations. Do references in American Psychological Association
format; e.g., Hebb (1949). Submit from Asia and Australia to Prof. Shun-ichi
Amari; from North and South America to Prof. Stephen Grossberg; from Europe
and Africa to Prof. Teuvo Kohonen. Complete Instructions for Authors
may be obtained from the Editors.
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---DISCOUNTED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS---
International Neural Network Society
First Annual Meeting
September 6--10, 1988
Boston, Massachusetts
Domestic Travelers: Airline tickets may be ordered at a special convention
rate 60% off coach fares on Eastern Airlines and 5% off the lowest available
fare on Continental Airlines. Eastern and Continental airlines have the
greatest number of flights in and out of Logan International Airport in
Boston. Convention rates are often the lowest unrestricted rates obtainable at
the time you book your flights. However, since the rate is negotiated far in
advance, and since the airlines may offer special lower fares at the time you
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