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Conventions: Jul 30, 2008
- 2nd International Junior Researcher and Engineer Workshop
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Jul 30, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Aula Magna, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Toscana ItalyThe 2nd International Junior Researcher and Engineer Workshop on Hydraulic Structures (IJREWHS’08) is to provide an opportunity for young researchers and engineers (typically post graduate students, but also young researchers and engineers in both public and private sectors) to present ideas, plans, and preliminary results of their own research in an inspiring, friendly, co-operative, and non-competitive environment. To reach that purpose, the local organizing committee will organise a call for papers, with a peer-review process to be undertaken by the International Scientific Committee. All the papers must have a Junior co-Author that will present and discuss the work at the conference.
The workshop sessions will be chaired by the junior participants, who will play a major role in preparing reports and identifying key scientific elements and pending questions for all sessions. Therefore, the main goal is to learn from and help each other in solving scientific and engineering problems. - full details
- ER2008. Epigenetic Robotics 2008.
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Jul 30, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
University of Sussex, Brighton, England, United KingdomThe particular focus of this theme is on the dynamic interplay between ontogeny and phylogeny. In other words, how do new abilities and skills that emerge during development influence the path of evolution, and how do subsequent evolutionary changes help to create new developmental trajectories? This is a question that fits well within the mission of epigenetic robotics, as it spans not only a wide range of research areas and academic disciplines (e.g., biology, psychology, AI and machine learning, linguistics, anthropology, etc.) but also a broad spectrum of spatial and temporal scales (e.g., neurons, brains, social communities, cultures, etc.).
We are especially interested in submissions that will enhance the emerging dialog between evolutionary and developmental perspectives. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:
* Artificial embryology
* Morphogenesis, differentiation, and regulation
* Behavioral inheritance and social learning
* The evolution of language acquisition
* Phylogenetic constraints on perceptual processing (e.g., face perception)
* Neuroplasticity and the evolution of cognition
* Evolutionary influences on mother-infant bonding
* Modularity of mind (evolutionary constraints on neural processing)
* Tool-use and problem-solving in humans, non-human primates, and machines - full details
- National Latino Cancer Summit
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Jul 30, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Courtyard Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, California United StatesThe National Latino Cancer Summit will convene cancer researchers, health policy experts, community activists, cancer survivors, and health professionals in the first of its kind conference to bring attention to the issue of cancer and cancer care disparities among Latinos in the U.S. The Summit will be a unique opportunity to hear the latest in groundbreaking cancer research and best practices as they relate to Latinos and cancer.
Our purpose is to initiate a dialogue between researchers and Latino communities broadly defined in mobilizing efforts to increase research participation, reduce disparities, and improve cancer care and quality of life for Latinos living with cancer and their families.
The Summit will be held at the Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF. We hope to provide a fully bi-lingual conference. Some scholarships are available for students and small agencies. Opportunities to sponsor the Summit are still available. We have a limited number of table sponsorships for companies, educational and medical institutions. We also have vendor tables as well as low cost space for community-based agencies. Stay tuned to this site for updates. If you have any questions, please refer to the contacts page for the appropriate team member. - full details
- Niche Tourism Forum 2008 *** Event Cancelled ***
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Jul 30, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Shanghai, Shanghai (munic.) ChinaUncover the trends of the hottest breed of tourism at Niche Tourism Forum 2008:
• Get updates on outbound tourism trends and examine potential of various travel sectors
• Learn how to bundle your niche travel & tourism travel products to cater to this growth
• Case studies of successful niche tourism marketing
• Special focus areas – High growth segments
• Leverage on effective marketing research and partnerships to create strong travel destination brands and niche product development strategies
We bring you the best of...
ENHANCED BUSINESS NETWORKING
OVER 10 hours of networking through our Contact xchange, business clinic, networking breaks and etc
PROGRAM SPECIALS
• Industry-speak up small group discussion
• Special focus session on fast-growing niche segments in Asia – eco, health, wellness, sports & adventure
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
• Addressing all your needs on the requirements to design your niche tourism offerings - full details
- Essentials Skills as a QA/QC Manager
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Jul 30, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaIn the decade ahead, QA and QC managers will be facing more challenges and opportunities that at any time in the past. The role played by them will be very important in the effort to increase worldwide quality. With intensifying competitors from foreign products and services, the performance levels of quality managers will affect not just their own career but the economic health of the nation as a whole. The emergences of new markets which are cost effective and quality conscious are some of the main challenges for the future. Environmental changes and changing customer requirements are some other challenging issues for the future production and factory manager. The two primary objectives of the quality managers are to ensure the operations runs smoothly at high productivity and at the same time achieve the 7 performance objective of an organization. Many quality managers operate without a proper operations management process. This event will assist the QA and QC managers to put in place an operations management process where he/she can clearly define the activities and responsibilities of the QA and QC manager.
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- PVJapan 2008
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Jul 30, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo JapanCo-organized by Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA) and Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), PVJapan 2008 is a new, comprehensive solar power event in Japan dedicated to all fields of photovoltaic technology and all segments of the global solar industry. The exhibition, symposium and networking events will run from July 30 – August 1, 2008 in Tokyo.
Solar cell manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, and other PV-related companies from around the world will be exhibiting at the trade show; the JPEA Symposium on Photovoltaic Generating Systems will feature leading experts on photovoltaic technology, business, advocacy and policy related to adoption of solar power. - full details
- 6th Annual Australian Biotechnology Summit 2008
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Jul 30, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008,
Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park Sydney Sydney, New South Wales AustraliaThis is a flagship summit for the biotechnology industry - in Australia and internationally. The event has annually attracted a distinguished panel of speakers, as well as senior delegates representing the industry’s most innovative biotechnology companies. The agenda focuses on movng products from the bench to business, as well as R&D and full-scale commercialisation. The format features a mix of senior level presentations, “chat-room” style panel discussions and networking sessions. A state-of-the-art technology showcase is also included over the 2 days.
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- SAPPA Annual Conference 2008 - South Australian Primary Principals Association
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Jul 30, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Wirrina Cove, Adelaide, South Australia AustraliaThe South Australian Primary Principals Association (SAPPA) conference will feature Professor Martin Westwell, Director of the Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century; Dr Jonathan Sharples, Deputy Director at The Institute for the Future of the Mind; Dr Julia Atkin, independent education and learning consultant in Australia and internationally; Margot Foster, SA public education sector.
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- SEEK - Successfully Education Exceptional Kids
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Jul 30, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008,
Melbourne, Victoria AustraliaThe incidence of autism spectrum disorders is alarming. Autism spectrum disorders are now a medical epidemic. Intervention strategies are more important than ever for providing supports to our students so that they may become productive citizens and/or to provide for an enriched quality of life. This three-day workshop provides an in-depth look at practical strategies that can be implemented in a self-contained classroom for students with developmental disabilities. These research-based strategies are also appropriate within a classroom where the student with autism spectrum disorders is included.
Objectives
As a result of this workshop, participants will:
• Pinpoint behaviors that are manifestations of autism spectrum disorders
• Identify physical structures, schedules, visual structures, tasks and work systems needed in scenarios based on real situations in the classroom and home
• Set up communication systems changing form, function, content and context based on individual needs
• Apply what has been learned to scenarios and real-life situations using examples from sensory integration discussion
• Devise solutions for behaviors based on communication, sensory, and structured teaching interventions
• Determine when to use Social Stories™, Power Cards, t-charts, and other visual strategies appropriately
* Identify problem areas that interfere with achieving goals due to grief of parents resulting in ineffective collaboration
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- The Economic Times
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Jul 30, 2008 - Jul 30, 2008,
Hotel ITC Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi, Delhi IndiaThe real estate market in India predominantly continues to remain unorganized, fairly fragmented, mostly characterized by small players with a local presence. Traditionally, developers were viewed with an element of skepticism. However, a lot of changes have come about since the opening of markets and corporatization of the builders as a fraternity.
In this backdrop, The Economic Times is organizing a day-long Conference called “Realty Convention 2008”, an interactive Dialogue on the Indian Realty scenario with a special emphasis on sectoral opportunities in the projected Regulatory framework on 30 July 2008 at Hotel ITC Maurya Sheraton, in New Delhi. The Summit will focus on topics which will influence the future. Ideas like the PPPs and SEZs will form the backbone of discussion in this Convention. - full details
- Society for Mathematical Biology Conference (SMB 2008)
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Jul 30, 2008 - Aug 2, 2008,
University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Bldg Toronto, Ontario CanadaThis is one of the premier conferences on mathematics in biology and the biomedical sciences. This conference will integrate into the activities of the Fields Thematic Program on Mathematical and Quantitative Oncology with Cancer being one of the major themes of the conference.
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