IEEE Visualization '96 Call For Participation
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Sponsored by IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Computer Graphics, In Cooperation with ACM/SIGGRAPH

October 27 - November 1, 1996
Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, California


IEEE Visualization '96

Call For Participation



VISUALIZATION of data and information is a vital research and applications frontier that influences the scientific, engineering, medical, business, and entertainment fields. The seventh IEEE Visualization conference focuses on the algorithms, technologies, and applications that define Visualization. This is the place to meet, present, and talk to other experts in the field of visualization.
The Conference Week includes tutorials, symposia on Information Visualization and Volume Visualization, mini-workshops, papers, panels, and case studies sessions. New this year: workshop on IBM's Data Explorer, and late breaking ``hot topics'' which will be included in the main conference with a later submission deadline.

The three conference tracks cover:


Paper Submissions (due March 31, 1996)


Papers are solicited that present results related to all the above mentioned areas of visualization, including visualization tools and methods, and discipline-specific applications. Original papers should be limited to 5,000 words. The submission of images and/or NTSC VHS video to accompany the paper is recommended. Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings; the videos may be included in the conference videotape. Authors of accepted papers will have an opportunity to submit a new or revised video to be included in the conference videotape.

To submit a paper, complete the electronic paper submission form and send 7 copies of the paper to:
Roni Yagel:
Department of Computer and Information Science
The Ohio State University
2015 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43210-1277
Phone: 614-292-0060
Fax: 614-292-2911
email: vis96@cis.ohio-state.edu


Case Study Proposals (due March 31, 1996)


Case studies are reports on how visualization has contributed to the analysis of data. They may have a specific application focus in the physical, life or social sciences, engineering, or commerce, for example, or relate to the process of visualization in general. An emphasis on lessons learned from practical experience is strongly encouraged, particularly where visualization has been employed in a real, working environment. Presentation of challenges or limitations in today's methods and areas for potential new topics for research are desired. These reports may include results of research or approaches for work in progress but should also be somewhat educational for those not familiar with the application domain. A short paper (1000 words, maximum 4 pages including images) will be included in the conference proceedings. Images and/or NTSC VHS video to accompany the paper are recommended; the video may be included in the conference videotape. Authors of accepted papers will have an opportunity to submit a new or revised video to be included in the conference videotape.
To submit Case Study Proposals, send 2 copies to either:
Alex Pang:
Computer and Information Sciences Board
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Phone: 408-459-2712
Fax: 408-459-4829
email: pang@cse.ucsc.edu
OR:
Hans-Georg Pagendarm:
DLR Deutsche Forschungsanstalt fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt
Bunsenstr. 10
D-37073 Goettingen, Germany
Phone: (+49) 551-709-2407
Fax: (+49) 551-709-2446
email: schorsch@ts.go.dlr.de


Panel Proposals (due March 31, 1996)


Panels should address the most important issues in visualization today, with emphasis on research, applications, systems, and results. Panelists should be experts in their field who discuss the challenges of visualization. Panel sessions are 90-120 minutes in length, with 3-5 speakers in addition to the chair. Panel proposals should describe the topic to be addressed and identify the prospective panelists. Discussion of the panel topic among the audience and interactive debate among panelists are strongly encouraged. Panel organizers should briefly describe how they intend to facilitate discussion in their panel proposals. Each panelist should include a position statement on the topic and a short biography, the total of which should be limited to 500 words. The statement will be included in the conference proceedings.

For further information or to submit Panel Proposals, contact:
Theresa-Marie Rhyne:
Lockheed Martin (MD-24)
U.S. EPA Scientific Visualization Center
United States Environmental Protection Agency
86 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711
Phone: 919-541-0207
Fax: 919-541-0056
email: trhyne@vislab.epa.gov


Tutorial Proposals (due March 31, 1996)


Half-day and full-day course proposals are invited for visualization systems, methods, and application areas. Tutorials will be offered Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Proposals should clearly identify the visualization proficiencies expected of participants at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level. They should include an abstract of the tutorial topic, a description of the tutorial's organization including time allocation for major course topics, the duration (1/2 day or 1 day), the level of the tutorial, and the background and address information of each of the instructors. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the tutorial's importance and suitability for presentation in a tutorial format, the past experience and qualifications of the instructors, the overall balance in the tutorial program, and the likely attendance of the tutorial.

For further information or to submit Tutorial Proposals, contact:
William J. Schroeder:
Computer Graphics and Systems Program
GE Corporate R&D Center, KW-C219
1 Research Circle
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Phone: 518-387-5106
Fax: 518-387-6560
email: schroeder@crd.ge.com


Demonstration Proposals (due May 30, 1996)


Visualization '96 is a unique opportunity to present your products to visualization experts from around the world and from a wide variety of fields. We invite applications for demonstrations of commercial hardware, software, integrated systems, peripherals, and literature. We encourage commercial demonstrators to have technical representatives in attendance. Call or write for a packet which includes fees for commercial demonstrations and past attendee demographics. Registration for the technical conference is included in the commercial demonstration fee. Commercial demonstrators confirmed before June 15, 1996 will be announced in the Advance Program. Demonstrations will be held on Wednesday and Thursday during the conference.

Research groups from academia and research labs are also invited to demonstrate their work at Visualization '96. Proposals should summarize the work to be presented and identify the hardware/ software platform required. Proposals from non-profit organizations will be reviewed and accepted based on the space available and the anticipated level of interest in the research.

For further information or to submit Demonstration Proposals, contact:
Upul Obeysekare:
Information Technology Division
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, Code 5594
Washington, D.C., 20375
Phone: 202-767-3885
Fax: 202-404-7402
email: obey@genghis.nrl.navy.mil


Mini-Workshop and Birds-of-a-Feather Proposals (due March 31, 1996)


Proposals may be submitted for evening Mini-Workshops and Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) gatherings on visualization methods or application areas. They should deal with state-of-the-art topics and involve experts in the field. Discipline-focused proposals devoted to a particular discipline's methods and needs are encouraged. If appropriate, the session may be co-sponsored by another professional organization. Mini-Workshop organizers select approximately 20 participants based on responses to a CFP published in the Visualization '96 Advance Program. BOF Sessions will be described in the Advance Program and the Final Program, and the sessions are open to all. Proposals should describe the theme and goals of the Mini-Workshop or BOF, the activities planned, and provide a brief description of the organizer's background.

For further information or to submit Mini-Workshop and Birds-of-a-Feather Proposals, contact:
Polly Baker:
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
University of Illinois
405 N. Mathews Avenue
Urbana, IL, 61801
Phone: 217-244-1997
Fax: 217-244-2909
email: baker@ncsa.uiuc.edu


Late Breaking Hot Topics (due June 1, 1996)




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