[comp.ai.neural-nets] Computational NeuroScience & Parallel Processing

wntrmute@cmx.npac.syr.edu (Jim Brule) (09/08/89)

               First Computational NeuroScience
                             and
                Parallel Processing Symposium

                    October 23-24, 1989
                        Syracuse, NY

Computational NeuroScience, an emergent field, exists at the 
juncture of the modeling of neurological systems and high 
performance computing, commonly implemented using parallel 
processors. Attend the first event to bring together 
individuals from industry, government, and universities in an 
exploration of opportunities in Computational NeuroScience.

Today, we use high performance computers at the frontiers of 
neuroscience to model the neuronal behavior of living 
organisms. Tomorrow, parallel processors will deliver these 
research results into real-world applications.

We have brought together leaders in the field of 
neuroscience, parallel processing, artificial neural 
networks, and technology commercialization to report on the 
status of current research and the promise of wide-spread 
application. Additionally, two panels have been assembled to 
focus further discussion on application and implementation 
issues. By attending this symposium you'll have the 
opportunity to learn:

* How neuroscience can accelerate advances in parallel 
computation, and how parallel computation can accelerate 
advances in neuroscience.
* The latest methods for implementing neuroscience models 
using high-performance computing.
* Prospects for the commercialization of neuroscience results 
into practical applications.

The First Computational NeuroScience and Parallel Processing 
Symposium has been designed to foster discussion between 
speakers and their audience; for this reason, attendance will 
be limited.

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SPEAKERS AND PANEL LEADERS

Erich Harth, Symposium Chair
Syracuse University

James Anderson
Brown University

Dana Ballard
University of Rochester

Robert Barlow
Syracuse University

Jack Cowen
University of Chicago

Geoffrey Hinton
University of Toronto

Victor Lesser
University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Tom Schwartz (Panel Leader)
The Schwartz Associates

Charles Stormon (Panel Leader)
Coherent Research, inc.

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Airline Transportation

To receive discounted airfares with USAir or Piedmont 
Airlines call Piedmont Airlines Meeting and Convention Sales 
and REFER TO GOLD FILE NO. 352004.  Piedmont's toll-free 
numbers are:  1-800-334-8644; from North Carolina, 1-800-251-
5720, Ext. 2224.  Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 
Eastern Time.  If you normally use the  services of a travel 
agent or corporate travel department, please have them place 
the call.

Accommodations

The Symposium will be held at the Sheraton University Inn. 
Special rates are offered; please identify yourself as part 
of the "Computational Neuroscience Symposium." A limited 
number of rooms are being held for registrants until October 
1, 1989.

PLEASE RESERVE EARLY

Sheraton University Inn
801 University Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210-0801
315/475-3000 


For more information contact
James F. Brule', Ass't. Dir. for Research Programs
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center (NPAC)
Center for Science and Technology
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244			
jfbrule@nova.npac.syr.edu
Phone:  315-443-1723

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SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 22	
6:30 - 8:30 PM	Conference Registration
8:00 - 9:30 	No-host Reception

Monday, October 23	
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Coffee and Registration
9:00 - 9:15 	Welcome
9:15 - 12:30 PM	Speakers
12:30 - 1:45 	Lunch
1:45 - 3:15 PM 	Speakers
3:30 - 5:00 	Panel: Implementation Issues

Tuesday, October 24	
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Coffee
9:15 - 12:30 PM	Speakers
12:30 - 1:45 	Lunch
1:45 - 3:15 	Speakers
3:30 - 5:00 	Panel: Application Areas

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Registration Form

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	Until	After
Fees:	9/22	9/22

IEEE/INNS: 	$325	$385
	(15% discount)

Non-Member:	$385	$450

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Fee includes lunch both days and dinner 10/23.

Please make check payable to:
Syracuse University

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Computational NeuroScience Symposium
NPAC
Center for Science and Technology
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244