SCTPLS 2001 Call for Papers/Update

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2001--Abstracts Due This Friday May 4

CALL FOR PAPERS

11th Annual International Conference
The Society For Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences

Madison, WI, USA
August 3-6, 2001

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An invitation is extended to all interested scholars to submit abstracts
reporting work involving chaos theory, fractals, nonlinear dynamics,
complexity, and related principles.  Submissions are solicited in research,
theory, and application in any of the psychological and life sciences
sub-disciplines.  Areas represented at recent conferences have included
neuroscience, biology, medical research, economics, sociology, anthropology,
physics, political science, psychology, organizations and management,
education, art, philosophy, and literature. The program will include single
papers, symposia, and roundtable or other special sessions. Subject matter
may be theoretical or applied, and may be empirically or methodologically
oriented.

THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE THEME

Simulating and Visualizing Complex Systems
All forms of nonlinear dynamics, chaos, complexity, and their applications
are welcome at this conference. We look forward to a vibrant intellectual
experience.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (for more info, go to:
	www.societyforchaostheory.org)

August 3 (Friday)       Registration, Workshop:
		FREDERICK D. ABRAHAM:
		Dynamics for Dummies - Introduction to Dynamics
		and Interactive Computer Lab

			Opening Ceremonies Invited Speaker:
		J. BARKLEY ROSSER, JR:
		The Complexities of Complex Economic Systems
			
August 4 (Saturday)     Conference Day 1, with special plenary session:
		J. C. SPROTT:
		Can a Monkey with a Computer Create Art?

			 Banquet with Invited Speaker:
		STEPHEN J. GUASTELLO:
		Nonlinear Dynamics in Organizations: The First 20 Years

August 5 (Sunday)       Conference Day 2
August 6 (Monday)       Business Meeting, Workshops:
		KEVIN J. DOOLEY:
		An Introduction to Complexity Studies for
		Organizational Researchers
		
		ROBERT PORTER, DICK BIRD, SUSAN MIROW, FRANCO ORSUCCI:
		Nonlinear Perspectives on Rhythm, Chaos, and Control in
		Human Biology: Theories and Methods


IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Registration forms will be posted on www.societyforchaostheory.org

May 4   SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS
	(Accepted abstract's authors will be contacted on or before May 18)
July 3  Registration for all speakers is required. All lodging requests must
	be received (It's hard to guarantee rooms after this date).  After this
	date, the hotel may not be able to give the conference rate.
July 6  Drop dead date for speakers to register.  After this date your
	abstract may be dropped from the program.
July 20 Last day for early registration.  At-door rates apply. Registration
	cancellations refunded only to 50%; memberships not refundable.
Aug 3   The show begins!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

Submissions should include the title of the presentation, the names and
affiliations of all authors, and a SHORT abstract (200 -250 words).
All abstracts MUST be submitted in publishable, electronic form, either as
ASCII email enclosures or as WORD or WORDPERFECT attachments.  Please
facilitate review of your abstract by checking additional format
instructions on <www.societyforchaostheory.org>.

Also specify your AUDIO VISUAL NEEDS: e.g. VHS Videotape. Transparency
projectors will be provided automatically.

SUBMIT ABSTRACTS, ELECTRONICALLY, TO:

kevin.dooley@xxxxxxx

* Abstracts may also be mailed in the form of 3.25 diskettes, PC format, to,
Kevin Dooley, PhD, Arizona State University, PO Box 875906,Tempe AZ
85287-5906
* FAX special graphic material to Kevin Dooley at 480-965-8692
* You will be notified when your abstract is received.  Responses regarding
abstracts acceptance will be made via email on or before May 18, 1999.  If
you are not notified by May 18, please contact Prof. Dooley at above email
address.
* A list of accepted Abstract Titles and Presenters will be available on the
SCTPLS webpage by May 25.
* Full Schedule of Presentations will be available on the SCTPLS webpage by
June 10.
* The SCTPLS webpage is located at: http://www.societyforchaostheory.org

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

The 11th Annual International Conference of the Society for Chaos Theory in
Psychology & Life Sciences will be held at University of Wisconsin, Madison.
The Grainger Hall facilities offer comfortable meeting rooms and spacious
facilities for reception and self-organized discussions.  It is located at
975 University Avenue.  Hotel accommodations this year have been arranged
through the HOWARD JOHNSON'S PLAZA HOTEL, which is located three blocks away
from Grainger Hall. The HJ PLAZA was rated as the 1998 Hotel of the Year out
of 570 HJ Hotels. Hotel room rates, which start below $89 include access to
the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and transportation to the Madison
(Dane County) Airport. The Hotel also operates a shuttle service to UW
buildings for those who need the assistance. Rooms with data ports are
available upon request.

Principal papers of this conference will be published in
Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology & Life Sciences conditional on arrangements
with author and the standard review process.

A subscription to NDPLS is one of the benefits of membership in SCTPLS.
To become a member, use the Conference Registration Form (next Newsletter)
or the membership form that is currently located on
<www.societyforchaostheory.org>  ASCII copies may
be obtained from Mary Ann Metzger, secretary <metzger@xxxxxxxx>.