
Genetic Algorithms Digest   Monday, February 24 1992   Volume 6 : Issue 6

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Today's Topics:
	- Genetic Algorithms/Simulated Annealing memo available
	- CFP: SAB92 Conference Announcement

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CALENDAR OF GA-RELATED ACTIVITIES: (with GA-List issue reference)

 Canadian AI Conference, Vancouver,                           May 11-15, 1992
 COGANN, Combinations of GAs and NNs, @ IJCNN-92 (v5n31)      Jun 6,     1992
 ARTIFICIAL LIFE III, Santa Fe, NM                            Jun 15-19, 1992
 10th National Conference on AI, San Jose,                    Jul 12-17, 1992
 FOGA-92, Foundations of Genetic Algorithms, Colorado (v5n32) Jul 26-29, 1992
 COG SCI 92, Cognitive Science Conference, Indiana, (v5n39)   Jul 29-1,  1992
 ECAI 92, 10th European Conference on AI (v5n13)              Aug  3-7,  1992
 Parallel Problem Solving from Nature, Brussels, (v5n29)      Sep 28-30, 1992
 SAB90, From Animals to Animats, Honolulu (v6n6)              Dec 7-11,  1992

 (Send announcements of other activities to GA-List@aic.nrl.navy.mil)

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From: horse@ai.mit.edu (Michael de-la-Maza)
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 92 14:45:12 EST
Subject: Genetic Algorithms/Simulated Annealing memo available

   The following paper is available from the MIT Artificial Intelligence
   Laboratory Publications Office:

   Abstract for A.I. Memo No. 1345
   December 1991
   "Boltzmann Weighted Selection Improves Performance of Genetic Algorithms"
   by Michael de la Maza and Bruce Tidor

   Modifiable Boltzmann selective pressure is investigated as a tool to
   control variability in optimizations using genetic algorithms.  An
   implementation of variable selective pressure, modeled after the use
   of temperature as a parameter in simulated annealing approaches, is
   described.  The convergence behavior of optimization runs is
   illustrated as a function of selective pressure; the method is
   compared to a genetic algorithm lacking this control feature and is
   shown to exhibit superior convergence properties on a small set of
   test problems.  An analysis is presented that compares the selective
   pressure of this algorithm to a standard selection procedure.

   The paper is also available in electronic form (.ps file) by sending
   email to mdlm@ai.mit.edu (Michael de la Maza).  

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From: Stewart Wilson <wilson@smith.rowland.org>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 92 16:40:20 EST
Subject: SAB92 Conference Announcement & CFP

  [Ed's Note: The full text of this announcement is available via
  anonymous ftp from the ga-list ftp archive, ftp.aic.nrl.navy.mil, in
  pub/galist/conferences/sab90. --Alan] 


               Conference Announcement and Call For Papers

                        FROM ANIMALS TO ANIMATS

   Second International Conference on Simulation of Adaptive Behavior (SAB92)



                              Ilikai Hotel

                   Honolulu, Hawaii, December 7-11, 1992


        This conference is the successor to SAB90 - which was held in Paris
        in September, 1990.  Its object is to bring together researchers in
        ethology, psychology, ecology, cybernetics, artificial intelligence,
        robotics, and related fields so as to further our understanding of
        the behaviors and underlying mechanisms that allow animals and,
        potentially, robots to adapt and survive in uncertain environments.

        The conference will focus particularly on simulation models in order
        to help characterize and compare various organizational principles
        or architectures capable of inducing adaptive behavior in real or
        artificial animals.

        Contributions treating any of the following topics from the
        perspective of adaptive behavior will receive special emphasis.


   Individual and collective behavior   Autonomous robots
   Neural correlates of behavior        Hierarchical and parallel organizations
   Perception and motor control         Emergent structures and behaviors
   Motivation and emotion               Problem solving and planning
   Action selection and behavioral      Goal directed behavior
    sequences                           Neural networks and classifier systems
   Ontogeny, learning and evolution     Characterization of environments
   Internal world models                Applied adaptive behavior
    and cognitive processes


Submission Instructions

  Authors are requested to send two copies (hard copy only) of a full paper
  to each of the Conference co-chairs (Meyer, Roitblat, & Wilson). Papers
  should not exceed 10 pages (excluding the title page), with 1 inch margins
  all around, and no smaller than 10 pt (12 pitch) type (Times Roman preferred).
  Each paper must include a title page containing the following: (1) Full
  names, postal addresses, phone numbers, email addresses (if available),
  and fax numbers for each author, (2) A 100-200 word abstract, (3) The
  topic area(s) in which the paper could be reviewed (see list above). Camera
  ready versions of the papers will be required after acceptance.
  Computer, video, and robotic demonstrations are also invited.  Please contact
  Herbert Roitblat to make arrangements for demonstrations.  Other program
  proposals will also be considered.


Conference committee

        Conference Chair

          Jean-Arcady MEYER
          Groupe de Bioinformatique
          URA686.Ecole Normale Superieure
          46 rue d'Ulm
          75230 Paris Cedex 05
          France
          e-mail: meyer@wotan.ens.fr
                  meyer@frulm63.bitnet

          Herbert ROITBLAT
          Department of Psychology
          University of Hawaii at Manoa
          2430 Campus Road
          Honolulu, HI 96822
          USA
          email: roitblat@uhunix.bitnet,
                 roitblat@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu

          Stewart WILSON
          The Rowland Institute for Science
          100 Cambridge Parkway
          Cambridge, MA  02142
          USA
          e-mail: wilson@smith.rowland.org

        Organizing Committee    S. Gagnon, H. Harley, D. Helweg, M. Hoffhines,
        and local arrangements  P. Nachtigall, P. Moore, M. Hoffhines, E. Reese

        Program Committee
                                A. Berthoz, France      M. Bitterman, USA
                                L. Booker, USA          R. Brooks, USA
                                P. Colgan, Canada       J. Delius, Germany
                                S. Goss, Belgium        L. Steels, Belgium
                                R. Sutton, USA          F. Toates, UK
                                S. Tsuji, Japan         W. Uttal, USA
                                D. Waltz, USA

Official Language: English

Important Dates

          JUL 15, 1992      Submissions must be received by the organizers
          SEP  1, 1992      Deadline for early registration
          OCT  1, 1992      Notification of acceptance or rejection
          NOV  7, 1992      Deadline for regular registration
          NOV 15, 1992      Camera ready revised versions due
          DEC 7-11, 1992    Conference dates

Registration

All participants must register.  Early registration fee will be $180,
regular registration will be $220 and late registration will be $250.
Students will be allowed to register for $50.  Students should submit
proof of their status along with their registration fee.  The fee for
accompanying persons is $75, which includes the reception and the cruise.

Meeting Site

The conference activities will be held at the Ilikai Hotel. The Ilikai
is situated at the gateway to Waikiki within walking distance of many
fine restaurants, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and Ala Moana Park.  The
Hotel overlooks the Ala Wai Yacht Marina where Waikiki Beach begins.
Room rates for the conference are $110 or $125 per night (single or
double).  Most rooms have been recently remodelled and provide ocean
or city views.  The hotel is adjacent to the beach and also offers two
swimming pools, a fitness center, and tennis courts.  Reservations
must be made directly with the hotel.  Conference rates will be
available for the weekend before and the weekend following the
conference as well.  Arrangements have been made for a small number of
student rooms in a nearby hotel at about $55 per night (single or
double).  Students are, of course, welcome to stay in the conference
hotel.  Reservations for student rooms will be made through the
official travel agent.  A small number of travel scholarships may be
available to defray part or all of the expenses of attending the
conference.  Interested students should submit a letter of application
describing their research interests, the year they expect to receive
their degree, and a brief letter of recommendation from their major
professor.  Please state the amount of support required. The number and
size of awards will be limited by the total money available.

Persons with disabilities may contact Herbert Roitblat for information
on accessibility.  Advance notice is advised, if you have special
needs and request an accomodation.  The University of Hawaii is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Travel Information

Theo Stahl, Associated Travel, 947 Keeaumoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 949-1033, (800) 745-3444, (808) 949-1037 (fax) is the official travel
agent for the conference.  Participants are encouraged, but not required,
to make their travel arrangements through Ms Stahl.  United Airlines is
offering a special conference rate for participants from US as well as
European, Japanese, and Australian gateway cities served by United.
Ms Stahl is very knowledgeable about the local travel market and can make
arrangements to visit neighbor islands (including Hawaii with its active
volcano) and for other activities.

Please make your travel arrangements early because Hawaii is a popular
destination in December and the conference is scheduled just before
the start of the busiest season.

Tentative Conference Schedule

Sunday, December 6, 1992
  1800-2000       Cocktail Reception at the Ilikai
Monday, December 7, 1992
  0800-1230       Paper presentations
  Break
  1630-1900       Paper and poster presentations
Tuesday, December 8, 1992
  0800-1230       Paper presentations
  Break
  1630-1900       Paper and poster presentations
Wednesday, December 9, 1992
  0800-1230       Paper presentations
  Break
  1630-1900       Paper and poster presentations
Thursday, December 10, 1992
  0800-1230       Paper presentations
  Break
  1630-1900       Paper and poster presentations
  2100-2400       Cruise on the Navatek I
Friday, December 11, 1992
  0800-1330       Paper presentations
  1900            Optional Luau (not included in registration).



                                                 SAB92 December 7-11, 1992




                            CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

                             Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, HI

                             SAB92, December 7-11, 1992



          ____________________________________________________________
          Last Name      First Name                    Middle


          ____________________________________________________________
          Professional Affiliation


          ____________________________________________________________
          Street Address and Internal Mail Code


          ____________________________________________________________
          City           State/Country                 Zip/Postal Code


          ____________________________________________________________
          E-mail         Telephone                     Fax




          Registration Fees (includes reception, cruise, continental
          breakfasts)


               ___ Early (Before September 1, 1992)                    $180

               ___ Regular (Before November 7, 1992)                   $220

               ___ Late (After November 7, 1992)                       $250

               ___ Student (with proof of status)                       $50

               ___ Accompanying person  (number of persons)             $75

               ___ Luau (number of tickets)                             $45

               ___ Donation to support student scholarship fund       $____

               Enclosed is a check or money order (US $ only, payable to
          University of Hawaii) for $_______




               Return to: SAB92 Registration, Conference Center, University
          of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822.




                                                   SAB92 December 7-11, 1992


                                 Hotel Registration

                                    Ilikai Hotel

          Name   _____________________________________________________

          Address    _________________________________________________

          City    ____________________________________________________

          State/Country, Zip    ______________________________________

          Telephone Number    ________________________________________

          Arrival Date    ____________________________________________

          Departure Date    __________________________________________

          No. of Persons    __________________________________________



          Preferred Room rate:


               _____     1 or 2 persons      $110+tax

               _____     1 or 2 persons      $125+tax

               _____     1 Bed          _____     2 Beds

               _____     Handicapped Accessible


          All reservations must be guaranteed by check or credit card
          deposit for one night lodging.

               Amount of enclosed check:     $_____

               Charge to: ___Visa  ___ Mastercard  ___American Express
               ___Diner's Club  ___Discover

               Credit card Number: _______________________
               Expiration Date: ________


               Signature ___________________________________


          Request and deposit must be received by November 7, 1992.
          Check-in time is 3:00.  Check-out time is 12:00.

          Mail hotel registration directly to the Ilikai Hotel,
          1777  Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815.  (800) 367-8434.
          (808) 947-4523 (fax).  In Britain:  0800 282502
          In Tokyo: 03-3281-4321

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