Doctoral Consortium July 29, 2004
Deadline: April 1, 2004

The ICCM 2004 Doctoral Consortium provides an opportunity for doctoral students to explore their research interests in a multi-approach workshop, under the guidance of a panel of distinguished research faculty, consisting of David Touretzky (CMU) and Wayne Gray (RPI). The Consortium has the following objectives:

• provide a setting for mutual feedback on participants' current research and guidance on future research directions

• develop a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of collaborative research

• contribute to the conference goals through interaction with other researchers and conference events

Review Criteria

The Doctoral Consortium review committee will select participants based on their anticipated contribution to the Consortium objectives. Participants typically have settled on thesis directions but have not necessarily had their research proposals accepted by their thesis committees. The Doctoral Consortium encourages participation of students from a wide variety of modeling approaches. Students from under-represented groups or institutions, including students from institutions where modeling is not a strength, are especially encouraged to apply.

Extended Abstract

Prepare a two-page extended abstract of your thesis work in the Conference Publications Format including title, author information, abstract, keywords, thesis research summary, and references. The abstract will appear in the proceedings. Submit the abstract as a PDF file by email attachment to iccm@pitt.edu. Put your name and "Doctoral Consortium" in the email message subject field. In the email message, include your name, your department, your institution, your thesis advisor's name, and keywords that describe your research area (both modeling approach and domain area).

Letter of Recommendation

Have a letter of recommendation from your thesis advisor emailed to iccm@pitt.edu (by April 1st 2004). The recommendation should include formal reviews of your research and the expected timetable for completion.

Format

To apply, prepare and email to iccm@pitt.edu the following: an extended abstract in PDF form and a letter of recommendation. In the email sent to iccm@pitt.edu, include the following information: your name, your department, your institution, your thesis advisor's name, and keywords that describe your research area (both modeling approach and domain area).