{"id":1865,"date":"2013-06-30T16:53:34","date_gmt":"2013-06-30T23:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/tiic\/blog\/2013\/06\/cfp-toward-a-science-of-consciousness-2014\/"},"modified":"2013-06-30T16:53:34","modified_gmt":"2013-06-30T23:53:34","slug":"cfp-toward-a-science-of-consciousness-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/tiic\/blog\/2013\/06\/cfp-toward-a-science-of-consciousness-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"CFP: Toward a Science of Consciousness 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toward a Science of Consciousness 2014*<\/span><\/p>\n

\n*April 21-26, 2014, Tucson, Arizona*<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

*The 20th Anniversary Conference*<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

*Speakers will include*: Ned Block, David Chalmers, Karl Deisseroth, Daniel<\/span>
\nDennett, David****<\/span><\/p>\n

Eagleman, Rebecca Goldstein, Stuart Hameroff, Christof Koch, Henry Markram,<\/span>
\nJohn Searle, Petra Stoerig, Giulio Tononi and many more. ****<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

This conference marks the 20th anniversary of the first Tucson “Toward a<\/span>
\nScience of Consciousness” conference. Speakers will reflect on progress<\/span>
\nover the last 20 years and on challenges for the next 20 years, as well as<\/span>
\npresenting research from the leading edge of the science of consciousness.**<\/span>
\n**<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

*Toward a Science of Consciousness* is an interdisciplinary conference<\/span>
\nknown for rigorous and leading edge approaches to all aspects of the study<\/span>
\nof conscious experience. These aspects include neuroscience, psychology,<\/span>
\nphilosophy, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, molecular biology,<\/span>
\nmedicine, quantum physics, and cosmology as well as art, technology, and<\/span>
\nexperiential and contemplative approaches. The conference is the largest<\/span>
\nand longest-running interdisciplinary gathering probing fundamental<\/span>
\nquestions related to conscious experience. An estimated 700 participants<\/span>
\nfrom over 60 countries are due to take part. As in previous conferences,<\/span>
\nprogram sessions will include plenary and keynote talks, concurrent talks,<\/span>
\nposters, art\/science demos and exhibits, pre-conference workshops, side<\/span>
\ntrips, and social events in the Tucson tradition.    ****<\/span><\/p>\n

*Program Co-Chairs *<\/span>
\nDavid Chalmers, Australian National University, New York University<\/span>
\nStuart Hameroff, University of Arizona****<\/span><\/p>\n

*Conference Manager*<\/span><\/p>\n

Abi Behar-Montefiore, Center for Consciousness Studies Assistant Director***<\/span>
\n*<\/span><\/p>\n

** **<\/span><\/p>\n

*Sponsored by*<\/span>
\nThe Center for Consciousness Studies<\/span>
\nThe University of Arizona<\/span>
\nwww.consciousness.arizona.edu<\/a> ****<\/span><\/p>\n

*Conference Hotel *<\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott University Park****<\/span><\/p>\n

880 East 2nd Street \/Tucson, AZ****<\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott University Park- TSC Conference****<\/span><\/p>\n

Group code   (lowercase only):    *tsctsca* ****<\/span><\/p>\n

(use the area inside the gray shaded vertical bar on the left side of the<\/span>
\npage)****<\/span><\/p>\n

Link to book Toward a Science of Consciousness at Tucson Marriott<\/span>
\nUniversity Park for $109 per<\/span>
\nnight****<<\/span>http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/tusup-tucson-marriott-university-park\/?toDate=4\/27\/14&groupCode=tsctsca&stop_mobi=yes&fromDate=4\/20\/14&app=resvlink<\/a>><\/span><\/p>\n

For the first time, the conference will be held at the Marriott –<\/span>
\nUniversity Park Hotel, steps from the Main Gate of the beautiful campus of<\/span>
\nthe University of Arizona and from shops, restaurants and bars on<\/span>
\nUniversity Blvd. A *special conference hotel rate of $109 *has been<\/span>
\narranged and this rate is extended for 2-3 days pre\/post conference<\/span>
\nstart\/finish dates.<\/span>
\n<<\/span>https:\/\/mail.catnet.arizona.edu\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=LolwqgXbpUu44LPViBb7VFp6DauiRdAI417-DxUvKkByjmxsX3yGsmu7oWbsIAmrHRo9HYogsss.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marriott.com%2fhotels%2ftravel%2ftusup%3fgroupCode%3dtsctsca%26app%3dresvlink%26fromDate%3d4%2f20%2f14%26toDate%3d4%2f27%2f14%26stop_mobi%3dyes<\/a>><\/span>
\n****<\/span><\/p>\n

For additional area hotels, see the CCS website:<\/span>
\nwww.consciousness.arizona.edu<\/a>****<\/span><\/p>\n

*Abstract Submission – TSC 2014*<\/span><\/p>\n

Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations and for<\/span>
\nart\/tech demo sessions. Online submissions will open by August 15. ****<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

*Registration – TSC 2014*<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration for attendance uses the same online system as abstract<\/span>
\nsubmission, but you do not have to submit an abstract.****<\/span><\/p>\n

*Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals – TSC 2014 *<\/span>
\nProposals for pre-conference workshops are invited in all areas related to<\/span>
\nunderstanding conscious experience. Workshops provide in depth, detailed<\/span>
\ntreatments of various methodologies, perspectives, reviews and approaches.<\/span>
\nWorkshops may be solo presentations, or include two or more presenters.<\/span>
\nPlease submit a 500 word (or less) abstract\/summary and presenter<\/span>
\ninformation by email directly to<\/span> center@u.arizona.edu<\/a>****<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2014 pre-conference workshops will be held in three 4-hour sessions<\/span>
\n1) Monday April 21,   9 am to 1 pm<\/span>
\n2) Monday April 21,   2 pm to 6 pm<\/span>
\n3) Tuesday April 22, 9 am to 1 pm****<\/span><\/p>\n

*Main Conference Schedule*<\/span><\/p>\n

Plenary sessions for the conference will run from 2pm on Tuesday April 22<\/span>
\nthrough 1pm on Saturday April 26. Concurrent sessions will be held from<\/span>
\n4:30-6:30pm on April 22, 23, and 25. Poster sessions will be held from<\/span>
\n7-10pm on April 23 and 25. There will be a free afternoon April 24. Evening<\/span>
\nsocial events include a welcome reception April 22, the conference dinner<\/span>
\nApril 24, the poetry slam April 25, and an “End of Consciousness” party<\/span>
\nApril 26. **<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

*Registration\/ Abstract Submission Schedule and Important Deadlines *<\/span><\/p>\n

*                                2 0 1 3*****<\/span><\/p>\n

July 15    Call for Pre-conference workshop proposals****<\/span><\/p>\n

Aug 15    Abstracts \/ Early Registration Open****<\/span><\/p>\n

Aug 1     Marriott Special Conference Rate – Online booking rate based on<\/span>
\navailability through Mar 21, 2014.****<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept 15   Deadline for Workshop Proposals****<\/span><\/p>\n

Sept 30   Notifications – Workshops ****<\/span><\/p>\n

Dec 10    Final Abstracts Due****<\/span><\/p>\n

*                                2 0 1 4*<\/span><\/p>\n

Jan   5   Notifications – abstracts<\/span>
\nJan 15   Early Conference Registration Deadline****<\/span><\/p>\n

Mar 21   Marriott Special Conference Rate Deadline****<\/span><\/p>\n

April 21-22 Pre-Conference Workshops<\/span>
\nApril 22-26 Main Conference ****<\/span><\/p>\n

* *<\/span><\/p>\n

*Conference Links *<\/span><\/p>\n

Conference Manager         Abi Behar-Montefiore, Center for Consciousness<\/span>
\nStudies, University of Arizona mail to:      <\/span>center@u.arizona.edu<\/a> ****<\/span><\/p>\n

CCS website                      <\/span>www.consciousness.arizona.edu<\/a>  ****<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Abstract Submission via the CCS website after August 15****<\/span><\/p>\n

Conference Hotel                Link to book TSC Conference Rate at Tucson<\/span>
\nMarriott University Park<\/span>
\n<<\/span>http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/tusup-tucson-marriott-university-park\/?toDate=4\/27\/14&groupCode=tsctsca&stop_mobi=yes&fromDate=4\/20\/14&app=resvlink<\/a>><\/span>
\n****<\/span><\/p>\n

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