Date: 03 Feb 1994 ----------------- ====================================================================== TOPICS: UM94 (International Conference on User Modeling) Papers due Feb 28th! ====================================================================== ====================================================================== From: diane@research.att.com (Diane Litman) To: siggen@black.bgu.ac.il Subject: UM94 Date: Mon, 31 Jan 94 18:57 EST UM 94 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE Fourth International Conference on User Modeling Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts U.S.A. 15 - 19 August 1994 Research in the field of user modeling and user-adapted interaction provides crucial foundations for improving the usability of interactive software systems and technical devices in many application areas. UM-94, the Fourth International Conference on User Modeling, will offer a forum for presenting the results of academic and industrial research in this field to an international audience. The conference will gather international researchers in User Modeling from a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary fields. Whereas UM-86, UM-90 and UM-92 were invitational workshops, UM-94 will be a conference with open participation. Much of the original character will be preserved, however, by holding the meeting in a workshop-like setting, with ample room for presentations, special interest group meetings and system demonstrations. Enclosed in this package are a Call for Papers, Registration and Accommodations forms, along with information about activities happening in and around the Cape Cod Area. There is a bus service that will be operating to and from Logan International Airport, Boston, Massachusetts, for which schedules will be made available closer to the conference date. We believe that attendees will find the conference facilities superb, and the atmosphere of Cape Cod in the summer time outstanding. General and Local Arrangements Chair: Brad Goodman, The MITRE Corporation, Bedford, MA, USA Program Chairpersons: Alfred Kobsa, University of Konstanz, Germany Diane Litman, AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- UM-94: Call for Papers and SIG Meeting Proposals Fourth International Conference on User Modeling Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, U.S.A. August 15-19, 1994 Research in the field of user modeling and user-adapted interaction provides crucial foundations for improving the usability of interactive software systems and technical devices in many application areas. UM-94, the Fourth International Conference on User Modeling, will offer a forum for presenting the results of academic and industrial research in this field to an international audience. Whereas UM-86, UM-90 and UM-92 were invitational workshops, UM-94 will be a conference with open participation. Much of the original character will be preserved, however, by holding the meeting in a workshop-like setting, with ample room for presentations, special interest group meetings and system demonstrations. Submissions are invited on original and substantial academic or industrial research on all aspects of user modeling and user-adapted interaction, including (but not limited to) the following topic areas: user model acquisition, plan and intent recognition, user stereotypes, representation of user models, inference, consistency of user models, user modeling shell systems, explanation generation, intelligent/adaptive user interfaces, intelligent tutoring systems, navigational aids, adaptive hypertext and hypermedia, information retrieval and information filtering, knowledge-based information presentation, natural-language systems, and applications in office machines and consumer electronics. Accepted submissions will be published in a proceedings volume. Extended versions of high-quality papers should be submitted to the international journal User Modeling and User-Adapted Interaction after the conference. General and Local Arrangements Chair: Brad Goodman, The MITRE Corp., Bedford, MA, USA Program Chairpersons: Alfred Kobsa, University of Konstanz, Germany Diane Litman, AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ, USA Program committee: Doug Appelt, SRI, Stanford, CA, USA Peter Brusilovsky, ICSTI, Moscow, Russia David Chin, University of Hawaii, USA Michael Desmarais, CRIM, Montreal, Canada Mark Elsom-Cook, EBC, Leeds, England Jim Foley, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA A. Jameson, Univ. of Saarbrucken, Germany Andrew Jennings, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia Craig Kaplan, IBM, San Jose, CA, USA Bob Kass, EDS, Troy, MI, USA Uwe Malinowski, Siemens, Munich, Germany Cecile Paris, ISI, Marina del Rey, CA, USA Karen Sparck Jones, Univ. of Cambridge, England Carlo Tasso, University of Udine, Italy Junichi Toyoda, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Japan Sherman Tyler, NASA Ames Res. Ctr., CA, USA Gerrit van der Veer, Free University, Netherlands Sponsors: The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), the American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence Inc. (IJCAII), and the MITRE Corporation are co-sponsoring the conference. The conference is also being held In Cooperation With ACM/SIGART. Submission of papers: Submissions should be no longer than 12 pages in length (excluding title page and references), and should use a font no smaller than 12-point. Five (5) hardcopies should be sent to Alfred Kobsa, University of Konstanz, P.O. Box 5560-D73, D-78434 Konstanz, Germany. Papers should include the authors' postal and email addresses as well as their phone and fax numbers. Authors are strongly encouraged to also send an electronic abstract of their papers to um94-abstracts@inf-wiss.uni-konstanz.de This will significantly aid the reviewing process by helping direct the papers to the most appropriate reviewers. If possible, authors should additionally transfer a Postscript version of their papers to the directory /incoming on the ftp server ftp.rz.uni-konstanz.de The name of the file should be the first author's last and first name, as: ..ps. The directory /incoming is unreadable for anonymous ftp users. Submission of proposals for special interest group meetings: Proposals of not more than one page should be submitted to Diane Litman, Room 2B-412, AT&T Bell Laboratories, 600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, NJ 07974, USA, diane@research.att.com. Electronic submissions are preferred. The proposals should include the proposed topic, an abstract, reasons for the usefulness of the meeting, and the names of several other participants who have agreed to participate in the proposed meeting. Registration of system demonstrations: Various platforms will be available for unrefereed system demonstrations. Prospective presenters should contact Brad Goodman (bgoodman@mitre.org) and specify their hardware and software requirements. Important deadlines: Feb. 28, 1994: hardcopy submissions to be received by Alfred Kobsa March 31, 1994: proposals for special interest group meetings to be received by Diane Litman May 1, 1994: notification of authors about acceptance or rejection June 15, 1994: final copies to be received by Brad Goodman June 30, 1994: system demonstrations to be registered with Brad Goodman Best paper award: A cash prize donated by Kluwer Academic Publishers will be awarded to the author(s) of the best paper presented at the conference. Financial support: Limited financial support will be available for students of all countries and for participants from Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Persons who wish to apply for such a grant should indicate so upon the submission of their paper. Further information: Further information on the conference, including hotel reservation and travel directions, can be obtained from the automatic mail agent um94@linus.mitre.org in due course. ------------------------------------------------------------------- UM 94 GENERAL INFORMATION Location and Accommodation The conference is to be held at the Tara Hyannis Hotel & Resort in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA. Accommodations are available for conference attendees at the Tara Hyannis Hotel. Most rooms include two full-size beds and private bathroom. Accommodations will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Register early to ensure on-site accommodation and a special conference discount. Reservations are to be made directly with the Tara Hyannis Hotel and Resort. Social Activities The main social activities include: - Welcome reception (15 August) - Banquet reception (17 August) - Conference banquet - New England Lobster - Clambake (17 August) - Opportunities to sightsee. Insurance The UM94 organizers and sponsors can accept no liability for personal injuries, or for loss or damage to property belonging to conference participants or accompanying persons, either during or as a result of the conference. It is recommended that attendees take out personal travel insurance. Costs Conference registration costs include the technical program, conference facilities, the conference proceedings, breaks, receptions, and the banquet for conference attendees. Costs for accompanying persons is additional. Payment Payment of fees must accompany all registration forms. No reservations will be confirmed until payment is received. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars. Cancellations and Refunds Cancellations should be notified in writing to the General Chairperson. Cancellations received prior to 14 May 1994 will incur a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellation received prior to 1 August 1994 will incur a 50% cancellation fee. We regret that no refunds can be made for cancellations received after 1 August 1994. Sponsors The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), the American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence Inc. (IJCAII), and the MITRE Corporation are co- sponsoring the conference. The conference is also being held In Cooperation With ACM/SIGART. Transportation By car: Hyannis is easily accessed by car from major cities in northeastern United States. By air: Barnstable Airport (+1-508-778-9458) is located in Hyannis off Route 132 and the Airport Rotary. It services direct flights to and from Boston, Massachusetts and Newark, New Jersey. US Air / US Air Express ((800) 428-4322 or +1- 617-482-3160) and Delta Air Lines / Delta Business Express ((800) 345-3400 or +1-617-567- 4100) serves Boston. Cape Air (+1-508-771- 6944) provides service to Newark, New Jersey. By bus: The Hyannis Bus Terminal provides regular service to major cities in the northeast. Frequent connections to and from Logan International Airport in Boston is provided by Plymouth and Brockton Bus Lines (+1-508-775- 5524). Bonanza Bus Lines (+1-617-720-4110) and Greyhound Bus Lines (+1-617-423-5810) provide service from major northeastern cities, such as New York City and Boston, to Hyannis. Travel Grants A limited number of travel grants for students of all countries and participants from Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States are available through the contributions of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), the American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence Inc. (IJCAII), and the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence (ACM/SIGART). Important Deadlines: Paper Submissions Due: 28 Feb 94 SIG Proposals Due: 31 Mar 94 Early Registration: 15 May 94 System Demo Registration: 30 June 94 Regular Registration: 01 Jul 94 Hotel Reservation Cutoff: 12 Jul 94 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UM 94 Hyannis, Massachusetts and Cape Cod Location "The southernmost tip of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stretches approximately 100 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean. This wonderful peninsula is known as Cape Cod: the northside shore opens to the cool waters of Massachusetts Bay while the southern beaches reach to the warm and gentle waters of Nantucket Sound. Centrally situated is the town of Barnstable with shorefront on both north and south coasts." "Within the town of Barnstable are seven villages: Barnstable, West Barnstable, Marstons Mills, Cotuit, Osterville, Centerville and Hyannis. The largest and most central is the village of Hyannis - the Hub of the Cape: terminus for island ferries, major bus transportation, and airlines. The Islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard lie to the east and southeast of the mainland." History "The history of Hyannis and the Town of Barnstable is rich and colorful, from the first explorer to yesterday." "In 1602, Capt. Bartholomew Gosnold was the first of the Old World explorers to view the area known as Hyannis." "In 1620, the Pilgrims stopped in Hyannisport but were deterred from settling here permanently because of the extremely low tides and treacherous rocky harbor. However, settlers from Barnstable, England did incorporate the town of Barnstable in 1639." "The early settlers of the town of Barnstable were primarily farmers who turned toward the sea. The maritime harvest was plentiful, for frequently there were drift whales on our beaches. By the close of the 19th century over 800 shipmasters sailed worldwide for the homeport of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Many of these brave mariners established strong family ties in our area and their descendents are still vital, well-known members of our community today." "City dwellers had begun to appreciate the pleasures of summer vacations spent by the edge of the sea. In 1872, the Hyannis Land Company purchased nearly 1,000 acres extending from Lewis Bay to Craigville, including most of Hyannisport, for about $100. Thus began the ever expanding tourist industry radiating from Hyannis." "Among the earliest nationally known personalities to enjoy the Hyannis area was President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874. Some years later President Grover Cleveland visited Hyannisport. During the 1960's the eyes of the world focused on Hyannis when native son John F. Kennedy ascended to the Presidency of the United States." Hyannis, The Hub of the Cape "Hyannis is the largest of Barnstable's seven principal villages and is within one day's drive of one third of the population of the United States, with 6 million people entering and leaving Hyannis year round." "Hyannis is the Cape's commercial and transportation hub." "Known as Cape Cod's urban center, Hyannis boasts the area's largest concentration of businesses, shops, motels, hotels, restaurants and entertainment spots. Located mid-Cape, 40 miles from Plymouth and 50 miles from Provincetown, Hyannis is the perfect 'take off' point for exciting side trips." "Downtown you'll find Main Street: from east end to west end, a variety of specialty shops, factory outlets and eateries to dazzle the eye and palate. Midway along Main Street be sure to enter the Old Town Hall for a tour of the JFK Museum, the Cape Years, an exhibit which highlights the special aura Cape Cod offered to President Kennedy." "Within pleasant walking distance of Main Street is Hyannis Harbor. At the intersection of South and Ocean Streets, you will see the newly refurbished Aseiton Park, the beginning of the proposed scenic Walkway to the Sea. As you travel this route, enjoy the ambiance of the dock area of Hyannis Harbor at Bismore Park. There, awaiting visitors, are the ferries for the islands of Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, as well as excursion and charter boats for daily fishing trips, catboat and windjammer scenic cruises of the harbor and replica steamboats to carry passengers on frequent sightseeing tours. Beyond the harbor area is the JFK Memorial Park on Ocean Street overlooking Veteran's Beach. Continue along Ocean Street to Kalmus Beach which boasts shoreline on both Hyannis Harbor and Lewis Bay. The village of Hyannis also offers the Orrin Keyes beach on Sea Street for additional sunning, swimming, shelling, and strolling." "For a different water vista and activity enjoy the flavor of whale-watching cruises from Barnstable Harbor on the north side of the Cape, or from Provincetown." [The excerpts above are from the 1993 Hyannis Guidebook, Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, RS Walters Agency, 1993. For more information on Hyannis, contact the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce, 1481 Route 132, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 USA; phone +1-508-775-2201.] -------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM "User Modeling 1994" 15-19 August 1994, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA Please Complete Form Below and Submit Payment. Section 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION Name:____________________________________________________________ Affiliation:_____________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Country:_______________________________________ Postal Code:___________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________ Fax:___________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________ Accompanying person(s): (names) 1.________________________________________________ 2.________________________________________________ Dietary needs:___________________________________________________________ Other special needs:___________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 2: REGISTRATION COSTS ** Important Note: Participants who register early will receive $30 (USD) off The Tara Hyannis special conference daily room rates for up to four nights (a discount of up to $120 (USD) total.) To take advantage of this special discount, registration and payment must be received by 15 May 1994. DEADLINE DATES Individual Student On or Before 15 May ____$350 USD ____$275 USD 1994 16 May 1994 - 1 July ____$400 USD ____$325 USD 1994 After 1 July ____$450 USD ____$325 USD (subject to availability) Insert appropriate information, amounts, and totals. All costs are in U.S. dollars. Students must submit a supporting letter from faculty member for any discount. Accompanying Persons: $_____Receptions: $30 x number of guests $_____Banquet (subject to space): $35 x number of guests (Childrens menu available at minimal price) TOTALS $_________ Registration Individual $_________ Registration Students $_________ Guests ----------------------------------------------------------------- Section 3: METHOD OF PAYMENT (Registration Portion Only) (Payable to "The MITRE Corporation") _____International Draft; Draft#____________AMOUNT = $_______US _____Check AMOUNT = $______USD (drawn on US Bank) Please be sure form is filled out properly, completed and returned with payment (payable to "The MITRE Corporation") to: BRAD GOODMAN, The MITRE Corporation, MS K302, 202 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730. USA PHONE +1-617-271-2085 FAX +1-617-271-2352 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Section 4: ACCOMMODATIONS The conference will be held at the Tara Hyannis Hotel and Resort in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL USING THE ATTACHED FORM. Expected Arrival Date:_________________________ Departure Date:___________________________ The hotel provides a free shuttle bus service to the nearby Craigville Beach. An 18-hole golf course is available on site. The Tara Hyannis and its sister hotel, The Cape Codder, offer an activities program for children (ages 4 and up) on the hotel property for a nominal fee. If you are interested in the program, please list the names and ages of the children. Name:________________________Age:_______ Name:________________________Age:_______ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Section 5: ACTIVITIES There are many attractions on Cape Cod in the Hyannis area. The hotel can arrange for you, family members, and our group to participate in these activities. Please check below the activities that interest you or other members of your party. This is not a reservation but will help us determine interest in particular activities. _____Hyannis Harbor Cruise: Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour cruise on the waters of Lewis Bay and Hyannisport harbor. Professional guides will point out places of interest such as the JFK Memorial, Kennedy Compound, Squaw Island and more. ______Provincetown: A day trip to the tip of Cape Cod is a great way to experience the Cape. Visit MacMillan Wharf, the National Seashore, and Highland Lighthouse. Stroll among the dozens of shops and restaurants on Commercial Street. ______Martha's Vineyard: A day trip to the island seven miles off Cape Cod to see colorful Gay Head Cliffs, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, pristine beaches, unique shops and museums. ______Nantucket: A day trip to this beautiful island off Cape Cod with its cobblestone streets, quaint shops, glorious beaches, and museums. ______Whale Watch: An experience you will never forget. You will be fascinated by these magnificent mammals in their natural habitat. _______Sandwich and Plymouth: A day trip to the towns of Sandwich and Plymouth. Visit the Sandwich Glass Museum, Heritage Plantation, and Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II. _______Falmouth: A half day trip to Falmouth and Woods Hole and the Oceanographic Institute. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6: DEMONSTRATING SOFTWARE Would you like to demonstrate any software? If so, what?__________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ If yes, will you provide your own equipment? Yes / No If no, what will you require? Macintosh/PC/Other:_____________________________________________________ Please state your software and hardware requirements: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Section 7: TRAVEL GRANTS A limited number of travel grants for students of all countries and participants from Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States are available through the contributions of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), the American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intellligence Inc. (IJCAII), and ACM SIGART. If you wish to apply for one of these travel grants, indicate below: ______Student Grant Request ______Eastern European & Commonwealth of Independent States Grant Request Please outline your travel needs below: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- RETURN FORM AND REGISTRATION PAYMENT TO: Brad Goodman The MITRE Corporation Mailstop K302 202 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730 USA Phone: +1-617-271-2085 Fax: +1-617-271-2352 Email: UM94@linus.mitre.org ---RESERVATION-FORM--------cut-here---------RESERVATION-FORM--------- Tara Hyannis Hotel & Resort West End Circle Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 USA +1-508-775-7775 Fourth International Conference on User Modeling (UM94) August 15 - 19, 1994 PLEASE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS: _______ $115.00 PER ROOM, PER NIGHT, SINGLE OCCUPANCY + 9.7% TAX _______ $115.00 PER ROOM, PER NIGHT, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY + 9.7% TAX A THIRD AND FOURTH PERSON (17 YEARS & OLDER) IN A ROOM IS $15.00 PLUS TAX PER NIGHT Please indicate date preference. Special conference hotel rate is $115 (USD) per day plus taxes from 13 - 21 August. (I) (WE) WILL ARRIVE ON:_____________________ AND DEPART ON:_______________________ Hotel Registration Must be Received No Later Than 12 JULY 1994 Name:___________________________________________ Phone&Fax:______________________________________ Affiliation:_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Country/Postal Code _____________________________________________ ** A LIMITED NUMBER OF NON-SMOKING ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE - PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCE: SMOKING________ NON SMOKING_________ The Tara Hyannis and its sister hotel, the Cape Codder, offer an activites program for children (ages 4 and up) at the Cape Codder property for a nominal fee. If you are interested in the program, please list the names and ages of the children. NAME(S) & AGE(S):__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Will you or a guest require any special needs?_____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ONE NIGHT'S DEPOSIT PER ROOM PLUS 9.7% ROOM TAX REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE THE RESERVATION. (PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE TARA HYANNIS HOTEL DRAWN ON A US BANK) FOR THOSE USING AN INTERNATIONAL DRAFT OR A CREDIT CARD AS A GUARANTEE PLEASE COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL TUESDAY JULY 12, 1994. AFTER THIS DATE RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. YOUR DEPOSIT WILL BE APPLIED TO THE LAST NIGHT OF YOUR ROOM RESERVATION. RESERVATIONS FAX #: +1-508-778-6039 1. International Draft: #:______________ Draft Amount: $__________________USD 2. Check: Amount: $____________USD 3. Credit Card: _____VISA _____MASTERCARD _____DINERS _____AMEX _____EUROCARD Card #:______________________________________ Expiration Date______________________________ Signature________________________________________________________ REFUND OF DEPOSIT GIVEN IF CANCELLATION IS MADE 72 HOURS OR MORE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. NO REFUND GIVEN IF: A. RESERVATION IS CANCELLED WITHIN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. B. GUEST DOES NOT ARRIVE ON DATE SPECIFIED. RESERVATION IS AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED IF YOU FAIL TO ARRIVE ON DATE SPECIFIED. REINSTATING RESERVATION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. CHECK IN TIME AFTER 3:00PM - CHECK OUT TIME BY 11:00AM PLEASE COMPLETE AND SEND WITH YOUR DEPOSIT TO OUR RESERVATION MANAGER -------------------------------------------------------------------