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Registration is now open for the 2006 NEURON Simulator Meeting, which is being co-hosted by the Center for Learning and Memory & the Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. The aim of this meeting is to bring together people who are interested in using computational modeling in neuroscience research and education -- especially current users of NEURON, and others who are interested in using it -- for the following purposes:
sharing knowledge about technical aspects of computational modeling
keeping informed about the latest advances and "best practices" in the use of NEURON
encouraging participation in NEURON's development
stimulating communication and collaboration
This conference will alternate between single track sessions for presentations and discussions on topics of general interest, and multiple track breakout sessions for smaller group interactions. Potential speakers are invited to submit proposals for talks, symposia, tutorials, and workshops (see "Proposals Invited" below). Requests for coverage of specific topics are also welcome.
There will be a banquet on the evening of Saturday, May 6, but otherwise the evenings will be free for informal interactions among participants.
The registration fee is $120, which covers daily continental breakfast, coffee breaks, lunches on Friday and Saturday, and a banquet on Saturday evening.
Registration is limited to 50 participants on a
first-come, first-serve basis.The deadline
for registration is Friday, April 21, 2006.
NO
on-site registration will be accepted.
Registrants from outside the Austin area can find accommodations at any of these locations, which are close (if not walking distance) to the conference facilities.To make a reservation, contact the hotel directly and tell them you are attending the NEURON Simulator Meeting.
The University of Texas at Austin has made a major commitment to the growth of neuroscience research and teaching by establishing the Center for Learning and Memory (CLM). The CLM was founded in September, 2004, as a freestanding research unit within the College of Natural Sciences. Dr. Dan Johnston, as Director, is developing an internationally recognized research center focused on investigating the molecular, cellular, and behavioral mechanisms associated with learning and memory. Understanding the biological basis of learning and memory is inherently an interdisciplinary and collaborative task, and CLM faculty are interfacing with the outstanding faculty on campus in the Institute for Neuroscience, the Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, the Department of Computer Sciences, the School of Pharmacy, and various departments within the School of Engineering.
The Institute for Neuroscience (INS) serves as a campus-wide umbrella organization responsible for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience as well as for research and teaching activities related to the neurosciences. The INS consists of 61 participating faculty from 19 academic departments on campus. It is designed to achieve four primary goals:
The INS also provides support for The BrainWaves Initiative and its syndicated radio program Brain Stories™
Austin offers a multitude of opportunities for dining and nightlife. For more information visit the Austin Chamber of Commerce site. or Austin360, and current events at the University of Texas for museums, sports or other cultural events.
We invite participants to propose and be responsible for talks, symposia, tutorials, or workshops. Symposia or tutorials are more or less formal presentations but with time allocated for open discussion, and workshops are relatively informal discussions of a more exploratory nature.
Appropriate topics include anything that is relevant to the technical aspects of computational modeling in neuroscience. Experimental science per se is OK insofar as it sets the stage for a technical discussion. To facilitate scheduling, individual talks should be limited to 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions and answers; symposia, tutorials, and workshops will be allowed 2 hours maximum (exceptions may be made upon special request).
To propose an event, please send a plain text file (NO PDFs or giant Word documents!) with the following information to Ted Carnevale (ted.carnevale@yale.edu) as soon as possible:
The name of the organizer.
The title and nature of the event (symposium, tutorial, workshop).
A 200 word abstract that clearly states the topic(s) that will be addressed.
A list of special needs, e.g. A/V equipment and room layout (classroom, round table, etc.).
If this is a symposium or tutorial, a provisional list of speakers. Note that each speaker will be required to submit an abstract.
Requests for symposia, tutorials, or workshops on specific topics are also welcome. Requests may be submitted by posting a message in the Suggestions and Feedback area of The NEURON Forum.
NEURON Simulator Meeting
May 5-7, 2006
Texas Union Building, University of Texas at Austin