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2012
SSNC 2012
May 28 – June 1st, 2012
Organized
by:
Research
Group on Mathematical Linguistics (GRLMC)
Rovira
i Virgili University
http://grammars.grlmc.com/ssnc2012/
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AIM:
SSNC 2012 offers a broad and intensive series of
lectures at different levels on selected topics in nature-inspired computing.
The students choose their preferred courses according to their interests and
background. Instructors are top names in their respective fields. The School
intends to help students initiate and foster their research career.
ADDRESSED TO:
Graduate (and advanced undergraduate) students from
around the world. Most appropriate degrees
include: Computer Science, Biology, Neuroscience, Physics and Mathematics.
Other students (for instance, from Engineering or Logic) are welcome too.
The School is appropriate also for people more
advanced in their career who want to keep themselves updated on developments in
the field.
There will be no overlap in the class schedule.
COURSES AND
PROFESSORS:
- Eric Bonabeau
(Icosystem,
- David W. Corne
(Heriot-Watt), Swarm Intelligence Algorithms [introductory, 6 hours]
- Hisao Ishibuchi
(
- Xiaodong Li
(Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), Advances in Particle Swarm
Optimization [introductory/advanced, 6 hours]
- Martin
Middendorf (
- Stefano Nolfi
(CNR, Roma), Evolution and Development of Language in Robots [introductory/intermediate,
6 hours]
- Leandro Nunes
de Castro (Mackenzie Presbiterian,
- Tatsuya Suda
(University Netgroup Inc.,
- L. Darrell
Whitley (
- Xin Yao
(
REGISTRATION:
It has to be done on line at
http://grammars.grlmc.com/ssnc2012/Registration.php
FEES:
They are variable, depending on the number of
courses each student takes. The rule is:
1 hour =
- 10 euros (for payments until March 18, 2012),
- 15 euros (for payments after March 18, 2012).
PAYMENT
PROCEDURE:
The fees must be paid to the School's bank account:
Uno-e Bank
bank’s address: Julian Camarillo
IBAN: ES3902270001820201823142
SWIFT/BIC code: UNOEESM1
account holder: Carlos Martin-Vide GRLMC
account holder’s address: Av. Catalunya 35,
43002
Please mention SSNC 2012 and your name in the
subject. A receipt will be provided on site.
Remarks:
- Bank transfers should
not involve any expense for the School.
- People claiming early
registration will be requested to prove that the bank transfer order was
carried out by the deadline.
- Students may be
refunded only in the case when a course gets cancelled due to the
unavailability of the instructor.
People registering on site at the beginning of the
School must pay in cash. For the sake of local organization, however, it is
much recommended to do it earlier.
ACCOMMODATION:
Information about accommodation is available on the
website of the School.
CERTIFICATE:
Students will be delivered a certificate stating
the courses attended, their contents, and their duration.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Announcement of the programme: February 12, 2012
Starting of the registration: February 12, 2012
Early registration deadline: March 18, 2012
Starting of the School: May 28, 2012
End of the School: June 1st, 2012
QUESTIONS AND
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Lilica Voicu:
florentinalilica.voicu@urv.cat
WEBSITE:
http://grammars.grlmc.com/ssnc2012/
POSTAL ADDRESS:
SSNC 2012
Research Group on Mathematical Linguistics (GRLMC)
Rovira i Virgili University
Av. Catalunya, 35
43002
Phone: +34-977-559543
Fax: +34-977-558386
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Diputació de Tarragona
Universitat Rovira i Virgili