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MODEL-BASED REASONING:
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, VALUES (MBR'01),
Pavia, Italy, May 17-19, 2001.
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Up-to date information on the conference will be found at
http://philos.unipv.it/courses/progra1.html
or
http://www.unipv.it/webphilos_lab/courses/progra1.html
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GENERAL INFORMATION
>From Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 May 2001 (three days) the
International Conference "MODEL-BASED REASONING. SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY,
TECNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, VALUES" will be held at the University of
Pavia (near Milan, Italy).
PROGRAM
The conference will deal with the logical, epistemological, and
cognitive aspects of modeling practices employed in scientific
discovery and technological innovation, including computational
models of such practices. Abduction is widely recognized as a
significant reasoning process in discovery whose features are
in need of explication. We will solicit papers that examine various
forms of model-based reasoning, such as analogical and visual
modeling, from philosophical, historical, sociological, psychological,
or computational perspectives. We also plan to address the problem
of model-based reasoning in ethics reasoning, especially pertaining
to science and technology.
RELEVANT RESEARCH AREAS
We shall call for papers that cover topics from the following list:
- abduction
- analogical reasoning
- causal and counterfactual reasoning in model construction
- computational models of model-based reasoning and scientific reasoning
- conceptual combination and theory formation
- hypothetical and explanatory reasoning
- logical analyses that may contribute to our understanding
of the issues in model-based reasoning
- model-based reasoning in ethics
- models and manipulative reasoning
- models and technological innovation
- thought experimenting
- visual, spatial, imagistic modeling, reasoning, and simulation
SUBMISSIONS OF PAPERS
All submitted papers will be carefully refereed. The precise format
of the conference will be fixed after we have an idea of the number of
accepted papers. We are thinking in terms of presentations of 40 and
20 minutes. The funding is Italian and US, but we are also looking
elsewhere
for further financing (and would appreciate any suggestions).
A selected subset will be invited for inclusion (subject to refereeing)
in a book which will constitute an advanced handbook for scientists
and researchers. The book will be published by an international
publishing house. Moreover another selected subset will be invited
for inclusion (subject to refereeing) in special issues of suitable
international Journals.
FORMAT
Authors must submit three printed copies and an electronic version
- formatted in Microsoft Word, RTF, PDF, or Postcript format -
of an extended abstract (about 1000 words) not later than
November 30, 2000.
Please send electronically the extended abstract
to the program chair at the address
in case of problem with the above address please use
lorenzo@philos.unipv.it or
lmagnaniusa@netscape.net
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Registration Fees:
Before 15 March 2001:
Normal: ITL. 300.000 = appr. US$ 155 (EUR 154.93)
(to participate in all
the activities of the
Conference)
Students: Free
After 15 March 2001:
Normal: ITL. 350.000 = appr. US$ 175 (EUR 180.75)
(to participate in all
the activities of the
Conference)
Students: Free
METHOD OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Bank (Swift) Transfer to BANCA REGIONALE EUROPEA S.p.A
BRANCH PAVIA - Sede
SWIFT BREUITM2 301
Bank Code 06906.11301
Acc. n. 520 Dipartimento di Filosofia
indicating CONVEGNO INTERNAZIONALE MBR'01
PLEASE REGISTER by email, fax or air mail (before March 15, 2001) by
sending PROGRAM CHAIR first and last name, function, institution, full
address, phone, fax and email.
For information about paper submission and the program that is not
available on the web site, please contact the program chair.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration deadline............................15 March 2001
Submission deadline..............................30 Nov 2000
Notification of acceptance.....................28 Feb 2001
Final papers
(from those selected for publication) due........30 June 2001
Conference....................................17-19 May 2001
PROGRAM CHAIR
Lorenzo MAGNANI
School of Public Policy and College of Computing
Program in Philosophy, Science, & Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, 685 Cherry Street
Atlanta, GA, 30332 - 0345, USA
Office: 404-894-0950 & 404-385-0884, Home: 404-875-3566
Fax: 404-385-0504 & 404-894-2970
Email: lorenzo.magnani@cc.gatech.edu
Address in Italy:
Department of Philosophy and Computational Philosophy Laboratory
University of Pavia,
Piazza Botta 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Office: +39-0382-506283, Home: +39-0383-371067
Fax: +39-0382-23215
Email: lorenzo@philos.unipv.it
PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Nancy J. NERSESSIAN (Program Co-Chair)
Program in Cognitive Science
School of Public Policy and College of Computing,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
Email: nancyn@cc.gatech.edu
PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Kenneth J. KNOESPEL (Program Co-Chair)
School of History, Technology, and Society, and
Program in Cognitive Science
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
Email: kenneth.knoespel@hts.gatech.edu
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
- Ann Bostrom, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute
of Technology,
Atlanta, GA, USA
- Elena Gagliasso, Department of Philosophical and Epistemological
Studies,
University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, ITALY
- Dedre Gentner, Psychology Department, Northwestern University,
Evanston,
IL 60208, USA
- Ronald N. Giere, Department of Philosophy, University of Minnesota,
MN, USA
- Mark L. Johnson, Department of Philosophy, 1295 University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR, USA
- Kenneth Knoespel, School of History, Technology, and Society, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Lorenzo Magnani, Department of Philosophy, University of Pavia, Pavia,
ITALY
and School of Public Policy and College of Computing, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Pat Langley, Adaptive Systems Group, DaimlerChrysler Research &
Technology
Center, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Nancy J. Nersessian, School of Public Policy and College of Computing,
Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Brian Norton, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of
Technology,
Atlanta, GA, USA
- Claudio Pizzi, Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences,
University of
Siena, Siena, ITALY
- Mario Stefanelli, Department of Computer Science, University of Pavia,
Pavia, ITALY
- Paul Thagard, Department of Philosophy, University of Waterloo,
Waterloo,
CANADA
- Ryan D. Tweney, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA
- Stella Vosniadou, Department of Philosophy and History of Science,
Brain and Cognitive Science Division, National and Capodistrian
University
of Athens, Athens, GREECE.
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Riccardo Dossena (riki.dox@libero), Elena Gandini (elegand@yahoo.com),
Rosella Gennari (gennari@hum.uva.nl), Lorenzo Magnani
(lmagnani@cc.gatech.edu),
Massimo Manganaro (triskel@worldonline.it), Stefania Pernice
(stepernice@libero.it),
Matteo Piazza (pimat@yahoo.com), Giulio Poletti (philosophia@libero.it)
Stefano Rini (s.rini@philos.unipv.it), Andrea Venturi
(aventuri@philos.unipv.,it) (Department of Philosophy, University of
Pavia, Pavia, Italy), Mario Stefanelli (mstefa@ipvstefa.unipv.it)
(Department of Computer Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy).
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
LORENZO MAGNANI (Conference Chair)
School of Public Policy and College of Computing
Program in Philosophy, Science, & Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, 685 Cherry Street
Atlanta, GA, 30332 - 0345, USA
Office: 404-894-9050 & 404-385-0884, Home: 404-875-3566
Fax: 404-385-0504 & 404-894-2970
Email: lorenzo.magnani@cc.gatech.edu
Address in Italy:
Department of Philosophy and Computational Philosophy Laboratory
University of Pavia,
Piazza Botta 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Office: +39-0382-506283, Home: +39-0383-371067
Fax: +39-0382-23215
Email: lorenzo@philos.unipv.it
CONFERENCE SITE:
Collegio Ghislieri, Piazza Ghislieri, 27100 PAVIA, Italy,
phone +39 0382 22044.
The Conference is sponsored by
UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA, ITALY
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ATLANTA, GA, USA
UNIVERSITY OF SIENA, ITALY
UNIVERSITY OF ROME "LA SAPIENZA", ITALY,
MURST (Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca Scientifica e
Tecnologica),
ITALY,
CARIPLO (CASSA DI RISPARMIO DELLE PROVINCIE LOMBARDE, MILAN, ITALY)
HOW TO REACH PAVIA
LINATE Airport:
People arriving by plane at LINATE should take the bus to the
CENTRAL STATION of Milan (cf below fron this Station to Pavia).
In LINATE it could be convenient to take a Taxi because the
airport is close to the center of Milan. Moreover, The bus
company SGEA offers six runs from LINATE to Pavia at
9.00, 10.00, 12.00 AM and 2.00, 5.00, 8.30 PM. The last stop
is Pavia, near the station (see again our updated web page for
possible alterations of this time-table) (from Pavia to LINATE
six runs at 5,00, 7.45, 10.00 AM, 1.00, 4.00, 6.00 PM)
(one hour trip). In Pavia there is only one station.
The easiest way to reach the center of the town is to
get off at the station and than take the bus n. 3.
MALPENSA 2000 and OLD MALPENSA Airports (usually people
arrive to Malpensa 2000 and not to OLD MALPENSA):
People arriving by plane at MALPENSA 2000 (also called MALPENSA
2000 Terminal 1) or at "old" MALPENSA (now called MALPENSA NORTH
but also called Malpensa 2000 Terminal 2) should take the bus
to the CENTRAL STATION of Milan. There is also a bus AND A
TRAIN from Malpensa 2000 to the NORTH STATION (Piazzale Cadorna)
of Milan, in this case from NORTH Station you will have to take
the underground MM1 to the Central Station: trains to Pavia leave
from Central station). Moreover, the bus company SGEA offers
four runs from MALPENSA 2000 to Pavia at 9.00 AM, 1:30 PM,
5.00 PM, and 9:30 PM - from Malpensa North (OLD Malpensa or
Malpensa 2000 Terminal 2 5 munutes later) (from Pavia to MALPENSA
2000 and to OLD MALPENSA four runs at 7.00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3.15 PM,
and 7:00 PM) (one hour and half trip). The last stop is Pavia,
near the station (see again our updated web page for possible
alterations of this time-table) In Pavia there is only one
station. The easiest way to reach the center of the town is to
get off at the station and than take the bus n. 3.
There are trains from MILAN (Central Station) to PAVIA and vice
Versa about every an hour (routes: MILAN-GENOVA; MILAN-VENTIMIGLIA;
MILAN-LA SPEZIA; MILAN-SAVONA; MILAN-SESTRI LEVANTE; MILAN-IMPERIA;
MILAN-ALBENGA; Pavia is the first stop only if the train is not slow,
that is, if it is not, in ITALIAN, "L", locale).
In Pavia there is only one rail station. The easiest way to reach the
center of the town is to get off at the station and than take the bus
n. 3.
ACCOMMODATION
The WEB site of the Tourist Office is
http://www.systemy.it/pavia/home.html
(new! sorry, only in Italian). The email address is info@apt.pv.it. When
available you will find the whole list of hotels
and other information concerning Pavia and its history. See also
http://www.itwg.com/ct_00036.asp.
In case of accommodation problems remember we will have at our
disposal some rooms at special "conference rates" in the Colleges
of the University. For further information please contact the
Program Chair. As the the conferences dates are very close to
summer holidays we recommend making your reservations as early
as possible and before March 31, 2000 at the latest.
ALL ACCOMMODATIONS (EXCEPT FOR INVITED SPEAKERS)
WILL BE PROCESSED BY:
Agenzia Viaggi ALOHATOUR
Corso Cairoli 11
I - 27100 PAVIA
Italy
Phone: +39-0382-539565
Fax: +39-0382-539572
+39-0382-539504
email (only to request information): aloha@buonviaggio.it
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ACCOMMODATION FORM - MBR'01
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TO BE FAXED: +39-0382-539572
+39-0382-539504
OR MAILED: Agenzia Viaggi ALOHATOUR
Corso Cairoli 11
I - 27100 PAVIA
Italy
email (only to request information): aloha@buonviaggio.it
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FILL IN CAPITAL LETTERS, PLEASE
LAST NAME:___________________FIRST NAME:_____________Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.
AFFILIATION/UNIVERSITY/DEPT.__________________________________________
STREET:_______________________________________________________________
TOWN:___________________________CODE:_____________COUNTRY:____________
PHONE:__________________FAX:__________________E-MAIL:_________________
TYPE OF TRAVELLING:__________________DATE OF ARRIVAL:_________________
DATE OF DEPARTURE:___________________NUMBER OF NIGHTS:________________
CREDIT CARD
NUMBER AND TYPE__________________________ EXPIRATION_____________
(you can also pay by bank transfer and postal order, please see below)
ACCOMMODATION INCL. BREAKFAST
SINGLE ROOM+BATH. / DOUBLE ROOM+BATH.
***HOTEL EXCELSIOR,
Piazza Stazione,
PAVIA LIT. 100.000 / LIT. 150.000 ______________
(EUR. 51.64 / EUR. 77.46)
****HOTEL ARISTON,
Via Scopoli,
PAVIA LIT. 130.000 / LIT. 190.000 +_____________
(EUR. 67.13 / EUR. 98.12)
****HOTEL MODERNO,
Viale V. Emanuele,
PAVIA LIT. 170.000 / LIT. 230.000 +_____________
(EUR. 87.79 / EUR. 118.78)
RESERVATION CHARGE LIT. 25.000 +_______
(EUR. 12.91)
TOTAL AMOUNT: =_____________
ACCOMMODATION DEPOSIT: ONE NIGHT LIT......... - _____________
(EUR)
ACCOMMODATION BALANCE: LIT......... =_____________
(EUR)........
Hotel Excelsior (from the station walk east)
Hotel Moderno (from the station walk north)
To reach Hotel Ariston take the bus n. 3 or taxi.
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PLEASE FAX OR MAIL THIS FORM AND
PAY BY *CREDIT CARD* BEFORE *15 MARCH 2001*
TO:
FAX: +39-0382-539572
+39-0382-539504
MAIL ADDRESS: Agenzia Viaggi ALOHATOUR
Corso Cairoli 11
I - 27100 PAVIA
Italy
email (only to request information): aloha@buonviaggio.it
DATE OF PAYMENT____________YOUR SIGNATURE____________________
________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE FAX OR MAIL THIS FORM AND PAY BY *BANK TRANSFER*
BEFORE *15 MARCH 2001* (fax or mail also a copy of the bank transfer)
TO:
BANCA REGIONALE EUROPEA
S.p.A.BRANCH PAVIA - SedeSWIFT BREUITM2
301Bank Code 6906.11301
Agenzia Viaggi ALOHATOUR S.r.l. Acc.n 19952/4
DATE OF PAYMENT____________YOUR SIGNATURE___________________
________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE FAX OR MAIL THIS FORM AND PAY BY *POSTAL ORDER*
BEFORE* 15 MARCH 2001*
(fax or mail also a copy of the postal receipt) TO:
Agenzia Viaggi ALOHATOUR
Corso Cairoli 11
I - 27100
PAVIA
Italy
DATE OF PAYMENT______________________YOUR
SIGNATURE______________________
_________________________________________________________________________
ALHOATOUR WILL MAIL OR FAX YOU THE RESERVATION VOUCHER
ALOHATOUR WILL SATISFY THE REQUESTS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE.
IF NOT POSSIBLE, ANOTHER SIMILAR ACCOMMODATION WILL BE
ARRANGED.
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