Reminder@ CogSci2000

Rejected message: sent to koglist(a)cogpsyphy.hu by SCHOOL(a)COGS.NBU.ACAD.BG follows. Reason for rejection: sender not subscribed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We would like to remind you that the deadline for application is April 3rd. 7th International Summer School in Cognitive Science Sofia, New Bulgarian University, July 10 - 30, 2000 Courses: =85 Distributed representations and gradual learning processes in cognition = - Jay McClelland (Carnegie Mellon University, USA) =85 Connectionist models of language processing - Jeff Elman (University of California, San Diego, USA) =85 Brain Organization of Human Memory and Thought - John Gabrieli (Stanford University) =85 Cognitive Development - Graeme Halford (University of Queensland) =85 The Human Conceptual System - Lawrence W. Barsalou (Emory University) =85 Topics in Vision Science - Stephen E. Palmer (University of California, Berkeley) =85 Cognitive Science: A Basic Science for an Applied Science of Learning - John T. Bruer (James S. McDonnell Foundation) =85 Psychological Scaling - Encho Gerganov (New Bulgarian University) =85 Research Methods in Psycholinguistics - Elena Andonova (New Bulgarian University) =85 Research Methods in Memory and Thinking - Boicho Kokinov (New Bulgarian University) Organised by New Bulgarian University, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and Bulgarian Society for Cognitive Science Sponsored by the Open Society Institute in Budapest - HESP Program International Advisory Board Participation Participants will be selected by a Selection Committee on the bases of their submitted documents: =85 application form (see at the Web page), =85 CV, =85 statement of purpose, =85 copy of diploma; if student - academic transcript =85 letter of recommendation, =85 list of publications (if any) and short summary of up to three of them. Apply as soon as possible since the number of participants is restricted. =46or more information look at: http://www.nbu.bg/cogs/events/ss2000.html Housing and Fees The Organizing Committee has been able to sign a contract with a hostel/dormitory and is able to provide accommodation at very favorable prices. However, the participants have to pay the whole sum in advance to the organizing committee. This fee includes accommodation and full board for the period July 9-31, as well as participation in all courses, participant symposia, panel discussions, student sessions. We will offer alternative possibilities for accommodation in single rooms in 2 and 3 star hotels at higher prices. The meals for all participants will be together independently of the accommodation choice thus allowing for better social interactions and continuation of the discussions started in classes. The registration fee which includes accommodation and meal for 3 weeks (from the evening of July 9 till the Morning of July 31st), two bus trips, reception, teaching materials and tuition are the following: =85 hostel "CIURK" USD 630 =85 **Hotel USD =85 ***Hotel USD =46inancial Support Soros' Open Society Institute - Budapest has kindly provided support for young faculty members from Central and Eastern Europe (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Rumania, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Yugoslavia, Albania, Macedonia) as well as from the former Soviet Union (Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kazahstan, Tadjikistan, Turkmenistan, Kirgistan, Azarbedgian, Moldova). The scholarships cover tuition, travel, and living expenses. Participants from other countries should find locally support for their participation. Deadline for application: April 3rd Notification of acceptance: April 24th. Methods of Payment Bank transfer to: New Bulgarian University - CogSci2000, Bank account 11-600-52-913, Raiffeisen Bank, Sofia, 18-20 Gogol Street, Bank code: 155-91-550, SWIFT: RZBBBGSS (transfer fees should be prepaid). Check made payable to New Bulgarian University (add USD10 processing fee) Pay in cash (in USD only) at on site registration, in this case add USD100 for late registration. Cancellations and Reimbursement If you cancel your registration before June 30 you will be refunded with a 15% reduction, afterwards no refunding will be possible.