Extended Deadline for Paper Submission: 15 October 2004 Apologies for possible multiple postings ------------------------------------------------------ HCI International 2005 11th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction jointly with Symposium on Human Interface (Japan) 2005 6th International Conference on Engineering Psychology & Cognitive Ergonomics 3rd International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction 1st International Conference on Virtual Reality 1st International Conference on Usability and Internationalization 1st International Conference on Online Communities and Social Computing 1st International Conference on Augmented Cognition 22-27 July 2005 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA http://www.hci-international.org/ Important Submission Deadlines: --------------------------------- - Papers (Extended Abstract of 800 words): 15 October 2004 - Tutorials (Abstract of 300 words): 20 October 2004 - Special Interest Groups (Extended Abstract of 800 words): 20 October 2004 - Posters and Demonstrations (Abstract of 300 words): 1 April 2005 Submission Requirements and further Information are available though the conference web site: http://www.hci-international.org/ Call for Participation: ----------------------------- You are cordially invited to participate in HCI International 2005 and the affiliated conferences, which are jointly held under one management and one registration. The Conference aims to provide an international forum for the dissemination and exchange of scientific information on theoretical, generic, and applied areas of HCI, usability, internationalization, virtual reality, universal access and cognitive ergonomics. This will be accomplished through the following six modes of communication: plenary presentation, parallel sessions, demonstration and poster sessions, tutorials, exhibitions and meetings of Special Interest Groups. Nine major thematic areas are in the focus of the program: Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers Program Chair: Pascale Carayon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Human Interface and the Management of Information Program Chair: Michael J. Smith -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Human-Computer Interaction Program Chair: Julie Jacko -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics Program Chair: Don Harris -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction Program Chair: Constantine Stephanidis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virtual Reality Program Chairs: Kay Stanney & Michael Zyda -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usability and Internationalization Program Chair: Nuray Aykin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Online Communities and Social Computing Program Chair: Jennifer Preece -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Augmented Cognition Program Chair: Dylan D. Schmorrow This is a truly international in scope event, representing work from the world's foremost leaders in the field. It will be held under the auspices of 9 distinguished international boards of 202 members from 31 countries! We expect that over 2000 participants from over 60 countries will attend this Conference. Keynote speaker: ------------------------ "From Brain Dynamics to Consciousness: A Prelude to the Future of Brain-Based Devices" Dr. Gerald M. Edelman, Nobel laureate The Neurosciences Institute, San Diego, California Prevalent views of higher brain functions are based on the notions of computation and information processing. These views suggest that the brain is a Turing machine. Various lines of evidence appear to be incompatible with this position and suggest instead that the brain operates according to a set of selectional principles. A theory addressing these principles, called Neural Darwinism, will be discussed. Neural Darwinism has a direct bearing on the search for neural correlates of consciousness. Most approaches to the understanding of consciousness are concerned with the contributions of specific brain areas or groups of neurons. By contrast, I will consider what kinds of neural processes can account for key properties of conscious experience such as its unity and its diversity, and I will present supporting evidence on the neural correlates of consciousness obtained from MEG studies of human subjects. Devices based on Neural Darwinism have been constructed in order to study detailed neural dynamics during behavior in a real world environment. The performance of these brain-based devices (BBDs) will be briefly described. Refinement of their design and behavior points to the possibility of constructing a conscious artifact. ********************** Dr. Edelman is Director of The Neurosciences Institute and President of Neurosciences Research Foundation, a publicly supported not-for-profit organization that is the Institute's parent. Separately, he is Professor at The Scripps Research Institute and Chairman of the Department of Neurobiology at that institution. His early studies focused on the structure and diversity of antibodies. His subsequent work led to the discovery of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), which have been found to guide the fundamental processes by which an animal achieves its shape and form, and by which nervous systems are built. Dr. Edelman has formulated a detailed theory to explain the development and organization of higher brain functions. This theory was presented in his 1987 volume Neural Darwinism. In 1972, he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the structure and function of antibodies. ********************** Exhibition: ----------- The HCI International 2005 exhibits will provide state-of-the-art HCI, VR, psychology and computer products and services for the users, professionals, and researchers in the field. Attendees will be able to examine state-of-the-art HCI technology and interact with manufacturing representatives, vendors, publishers, and potential employers. Sponsorship opportunities: --------------------------- Sponsorship in the context of HCI International 2005 is an ideal opportunity for interested organizations to raise their profile to an international targeted audience. Student Volunteers: -------------------- The success of the conference also depends upon the diligent work of Student Volunteers, in return of a complimentary conference registration and a complimentary conference T-shirt. Conference location: --------------------- The Caesars Palace Hotel, one of the most prestigious resorts in the world, is the location where all events of the HCI International 2005 Conference will take place. General Chair: ---------------- Gavriel Salvendy Purdue University [log in to unmask] Conference Contact Information: ------------------------------------- HCI International 2005 Conference Administrator School of Industrial Engineering Purdue University Grissom Hall 315 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2023 USA Tel: +1-765-494-5426 Fax: +1-765-494-0874 Email: [log in to unmask]