jfbrule@cmx.npac.syr.edu (Jim Brule) (06/01/89)
Preliminary Announcement:
Computational Neuroscience and Parallel Computing
October 23-24, 1989
Sheraton University Inn and Conference Center
Syracuse, NY
sponsored by:
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center (NPAC)
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Symposium Chair:
Erich Harth, Syracuse University
Program Committee:
Michael Arbib, USC
James Brule', NPAC
Erich Harth, SU
J. Alan Robinson, SU
Charles Stormon, Coherent Research Inc.
Thomas Schwartz, TJ Schwartz Associates
Great strides are being made in the fields of neuroscience
and parallel computing. This is in part due to the
technological advances made in support of each field,
allowing scientists to further their work more effectively.
The rapid progress in each field has led to an overlap
between them. Work that takes place in this overlap is
beginning to gain stature as a field in its own right. This
fledgling discipline has come to be known as "Computational
Neuroscience." It has found itself at the center of much
attention and controversy. As such, Computational
Neuroscience has generated both enthusiasm and caution among
researchers.
The goal of this Symposium is to explore this overlap with
the intent of discovering the richest opportunities for
research there. Invited neuroscientists and computer
scientists will speak, and lead panel discussions and
roundtable exchanges. A total of seven invited lectures and
two panels will be presented. The following topics are a
partial representation of the final program:
Connectionism and Massively Parallel Systems
Neural Networks
Computational Neuroscience
Dynamic Link Architectures
Application Areas (panel)
Implementation Issues (panel)
In an effort to promote meaningful exchange, attendance will
be limited to 125.
Fees: $385 until August 31, 1989; $450 thereafter.
5% discount for members in good standing of IEEE or INNS
For more information contact:
James F. Brule', Ass't Dir. for Research Programs
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center (NPAC)
Center for Science and Technology
111 College Place
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
(315) 443-3924
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