WELCOME TO THE CNS NEWSLETTER COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2001 Table of Contents: I Welcome to the Newsletter II Annual Meeting III Announcements IV Positions Available V Conferences VI CNS Membership Form *************************************************************** I WELCOME TO THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER *************************************************************** This newsletter is intended for CNS members only. It is a monthly newsletter designed to update CNS members on events, job opportunities, and related information in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience. The Newsletter is emailed at the first of the month to all current members (receipt of this Newsletter does not confirm membership status, contact cns@dartmouth.edu for membership status), and sections are posted on the Society's Web site at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~cns. To become a member or to renew your membership use the membership application form at the end of the newsletter. For guidelines on submitting an announcement to the newsletter, email cns_shauney@hotmail.com. ************************************************************** II ANNUAL MEETING ************************************************************** Next year's meeting will again be in San Francisco at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, April 14-16, 2002. Abstract deadline is November 1, 2001. Information will be sent to members in early fall. ******************************************************* III ANNOUNCEMENTS ******************************************************* C A L L F O R P A P E R S The fMRI Data Center has experienced an overwhelming response from the scientific community. This publicly available archive of published functional magnetic resonance imaging studies is intended to facilitate data sharing across the fields of computer science, mathematics, physics, and the neurosciences. Since its inception, the Data Center has provided researchers in over 20 countries with complete, raw, functional and structural MRI data sets. To further encourage this unique opportunity for scientific exchange The Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience would like to announce a callfor papers for the New Perspectives in f MRI Research Awards Submitted papers will be adjudicated by leading experts in fMRI research. The evaluation of manuscripts will be focused upon 1) The best utilization of one or more data sets housed at the fMRI Data Center and 2) How the findings of the original functional imaging investigation have been expanded through re-analysis. Three finalists will be selected to receive cash awards of $5000, $2000, $1000, respectively, and all three manuscripts will be published in the JOCN. Additionally, the authors of the original research articles, from which data have been utilized, will be invited to provide a published commentary on the new analyses. Please remit your Letter of Intent by October 1 st , 2001 to The Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience 6162 Moore Hall Hanover, New Hampshire 03755 Deadline for manuscript submission: February 1 st, 2002 Awardees will be notified by mail and publicly announced at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2002 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA. For more information, please call the fMRI Data Center at (603) 646-0170 ************************************************************ The 2nd International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL'02) June 12-15, 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology http://www.egr.msu.edu/icdl02/ Sponsored by: IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Cognitive Science Society Papers and tutorial submission due: January 20, 2002 The scope of the conference includes the computational studies of mental development exhibited by humans, higher animals and artificial systems. More information is available at the ICDL'02 website and a recent article in Science http://www.cse.msu.edu/dl/SciencePaper.pdf. ************************************************************ UNIV. OF MICHIGAN SEEKING VIDEOTAPE ON PATIENTS WITH MEMORY DISORDERS University of Michigan seeks video footage of patients with memory disorders (e.g., anterograde/retrograde amnesia, working memory deficits, prosopagnosia, category-specific deficits) to be used for undergraduate instruction. The University will purchase footage, if necessary; contributors will be reimbursed for costs of copying, shipping, etc. Due credit will be given to contributors. Footage will be used strictly for teaching purposes, and will not be distributed. For further information, please contact Leon Gmeindl at lgmeindl@umich.edu . ************************************************************ ANNOUNCING A NEW INITIATIVE IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATED GRANTS How can the Internet help historians conduct research? Until now, historians generally have used the Internet to describe and display the past; the point of ECHO is to change the way historians use the Internet by empowering them to take an active role in collecting the past. ABOUT ECHO George Mason University's Center for History and New Media, with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, has initiated a new project to promote and improve the collection and dissemination of the history of science and technology on the Web. This project, entitled ECHO: Exploring & Collecting History Online--Science & Technology, and its associated Web site (http://chnm.gmu.edu/echo) will try to accomplish this in several ways: - through a directory that collects, categorizes, and reviews the spectrum of existing sites on the history of science and technology (feel free to link to this directory at http://echo.gmu.edu/center) - through the development of model digital histories that collect first-hand accounts on line (http://echo.gmu.edu/memory) - by consulting with and assisting historians who wish to explore the unique ways the Internet can aid and expand their work (http://echo.gmu.edu/guide) - through outreach to those who took part in and experienced recent scientific, technological, and medical advances With these tools, ECHO will help historians create compelling, interactive, and innovative historical experiences for scholars, scientists, and engineers, as well as the interested public. ECHO GRANTS & WORKSHOP ECHO is sponsoring a select number of scholars seeking to advance their research on the history of science, technology, and medicine using the Internet. Participants in this competitive program will receive a $1,000 stipend to attend a workshop that will be held from October 26-28, 2001, at the Arlington, VA, campus of George Mason University, right outside of Washington, DC. The stipend can be used to defray the costs of attending the workshop and to support online history projects. Applicants for this first wave of grants should be working on a topic that involves the recent history of science and technology, where people who experienced important events (whether through their involvement in discoveries or inventions, or because they witnessed the event) are still alive. Sample topics and projects can be found on our Web site at http://echo.gmu.edu/workshops. Applicants should send a c.v. and a 1-2 page description of the project they wish to work on, including how they envision using the Internet to reach historical participants. Although applicants will not be selected based on their computer skills, applicants should include a brief paragraph detailing their level of familiarity with computers and the Internet to help us plan for the workshop. Please send applications via email to echo@history.gmu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning in July and must be submitted by September 1, 2001. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the ECHO staff at echo@history.gmu.edu. ************************************************************ CURE AUTISM NOW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Deadline: October 1, 2001 Cure Autism Now invites proposals for Young Investigator Awards, Pilot Research Studies, Treatment-Related Research, Innovative Technology for Autism Awards, and Biomaterials Awards that focus on projects related to the pathogenesis or treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: molecular biology, microbiology, neuroimaging, animal models, genetics, epidemiology, neuroimmunology, systems neuroscience and developmental neurobiology. The deadline for submission of all proposals (with the exception of treatment-related projects which are accepted at any time) is October 1, 2001. Awards will be announced in March 2002 and funded in June 2002. Current guidelines and grant descriptions may be found at www.cureautismnow.org. An application cover sheet may be obtained from the Research Associate at 1-888-8AUTISM or at research@cureautismnow.org. ************************************************************ NEAR-INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AND DIFFUSE OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY Massachusetts General Hospital, NMR Center October 11-13, 2001 The Massachusetts General Hospital NMR Center announces a two-and-a-half day course on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Diffuse Optical Tomography. The introductory course covers the fundamentals of these optical techniques and offers hands-on experience in application of the techniques to the study of brain activity. Course topics include: the physics of diffuse optical tomography and imaging of the brain, the instrumentation used in such experiments, the basics of experimental design, and potential clinical and research applications. Each day of the course includes a hands-on workshop during which participants apply the theoretical concepts taught during the day's seminars. For further information regarding registration and administration, contact Ms. Kim Nadeau at 617-726-2970 or kimn@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu; or visit us on the Web: http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/NIRS-DOT_Course/DOT_course. For academic questions (e.g., is the course too introductory? is it too advanced?) you can contact me directly at dboas@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu David Boas, Ph.D. Room 2301 Building 149, 13-th Street MGH-NMR Center Charlestown, MA 02129 ******************************************************* IV POSITIONS AVAILABLE ******************************************************** DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH M.I.N.D. Institute University of California, Davis The Department of Human and Community Development, and the M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis announce an opening for a fiscal (11-month), tenured position at the Associate or Full Professor level to participate actively in a newly emerging, state-of-the-art research center: The UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a core research program in the UC Davis Department of Human and Community Development and M.I.N.D. Institute that promotes an understanding of mechanisms related to the development of learning, memory, and information processing in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position includes some teaching responsibilities in Human Development or Education. The position requires a mid-level or senior investigator with a demonstrated record of scholarship and independent funding in areas related to educational intervention, cognitive processing, and/or affective (social) development in children with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Candidates should have a Doctorate or equivalent in Education, Psychology, Human Development, Educational Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science or related area, or hold a Ed.D. with special emphasis in neurodevelopmental disorders, and a record of research and educational innovation reflected by grants, publications and national prominence in areas of educational processes, cognitive neuroscience and /or innovative educational leadership. Appointment expected on or before September 1, 2002. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, representative reprints, and the names and addresses of five references to Dr. B. A. Ober, Co-Chair, Search Committee, c/o Search Committee Coordinator, Department of Human and Community Development, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, by 11/15/01. Applications will be accepted, however, until the position is filled. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. ************************************************************ CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR IN DEVELOPMENTAL COGNITIVE SYSTEMS AND NEUROSCIENCE DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY UBC The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for one senior tenure-track appointment at the Full Professor level. The expectation is that this position will be designated as a Tier I Canada Research Chair. However, there is a possibility that the appointment could be made at the junior Tier II level for an Associate Professor of exceptional merit. This prestigious position will be funded through the Federal Government program, with research support appropriate to the program and its goals. The appointment will be made in association with a UBC campus-wide initiative (and other appointments) in a Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems "cluster." We are particularly interested in applicants with an established record of research in developmental cognitive neuroscience. The ideal candidate will have either research interests in language and the brain, or in some other fundamental area of cognition and development. Expertise in behavioural, computational, and/or neural imaging techniques including those (such as ERP) that could be used in infants or special populations will be of special interest. To apply, send a curriculum vitae and a short statement of research interests, selected reprints, and the names of three referees to: Dr. Richard C. Tees, Head, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z4. Closing date for applications and supporting material is December 1, 2001. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and it is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. There is no restriction with regard to nationality or residence and the positions are open to all candidates. Offers will be made in keeping with immigration requirements associated with the CRC program. ************************************************************ FACULTY POSITIONS, CENTER FOR COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, DUKE The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University seeks exceptional candidates for two senior faculty positions. We are especially interested in leaders with international reputations in the areas of: Cognitive Neuropsychology/Neurology and Computational/Neural Modeling of Cognition, although exceptional candidates in other areas will be considered. A demonstrated record of a first-rank extramurally-funded research program at the cutting edge of cognitive neuroscience is required. New faculty will hold primary appointments at the Associate or Full Professor levels in university departments such as Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or other departments as appropriate, and will participate in both undergraduate and graduate education. Clinically-relevant appointments in Duke Medical School will be made as appropriate (e.g., Neurology). The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) is one part of an interdisciplinary initiative that includes: (i) the recently developed Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC) in Duke Medical School, directed by Professor Gregory McCarthy?, which houses new 1.5T and 4T GE MRI scanners dedicated to neuroimaging research, (ii) the newly approved Center for Neuroengineering, and (iii) the new University Program in Neural Analysis. Together with the Department of Neurobiology and the Departments of Psychology, these initiatives reflect Duke's deep, ongoing commitment and recently accelerated efforts in research and education in the brain and mind sciences. Interested candidates should submit a statement of research and teaching interests, c.v., representative publications, and the names of three references to: Professor George R. Mangun, Director, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Box 90999 (for courier use LSRC Bldg., Rm B203) Duke University Durham, NC 27708 Tel. 919-668-2512; FAX 919-681-0815 The searches will remain open until the positions are filled, but applications received by April 1, 2001 will be guaranteed consideration. For information see http://www.mind.duke.edu. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ************************************************************ FACULTY POSITIONS BRAIN IMAGING AND ANALYSIS CENTER DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER The Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC) at Duke University Medical Center is seeking exceptional candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions. The BIAC focuses upon basic and clinical research in human brain function using magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. Candidates in the areas of MR physics and biophysics, image and signal processing, and cognitive and clinical neuroscience are particularly welcome to apply. A demonstrated capability or exceptional promise for developing a first-rank, independent, extramurally funded research program is required. New faculty will hold primary appointments at the appropriate rank in medical school departments such as Radiology, Psychiatry, Neurobiology, or Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. Major equipment at the BIAC includes two research-dedicated GE MRI NVi? systems operating at 1.5 and 4.0 Tesla. The BIAC is closely affiliated with Duke University's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Development, and Center for In-Vivo Microscopy. Interested candidates should submit a statement of research interests, c.v., representative publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Gregory McCarthy?, Director, Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Box 3918, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 (for courier use 163 Bell Building, DUMC, tel. 919-681-9337). This search will remain open until both positions have been filled; however, applications prior to September 15, 2001 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer. ************************************************************ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE UMass? Boston announces tenure track Assistant Professor vacancy in Cognitive Neuroscience beginning Fall, 2002. Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline, superior program of research, and potential for excellence in teaching required. Substantial cognitive background, ability to teach statistics, and research program in attention, perception, memory, vision, language, and motor systems desired. Submit c.v., letter describing research and teaching interests, publication (p)reprints, and 3 recommendation letters to UMass? Boston, H.R., Search 370, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125. Application review begins in October. Visit http://psych.umb.edu. Position contingent upon funding availability. ************************************************************ TWO TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE The Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Cognitive Psychology, beginning July 1, 2002. The Ph.D. degree is required at the time of the appointment. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. We seek applicants whose research investigates fundamental mechanisms of cognition including memory, language, perception, or attention, which are areas of strength within the current program. We are also interested in individuals whose research is relevant to cognitive aging. Applicants should also be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Review of completed applications will begin Oct. 15, 2001 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, reprints, a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Christine Chiarello Chair, Cognitive Psychology Search Committee Department of Psychology - Box D University of California - Riverside Riverside, CA 92521 email: christine.chiarello@ucr.edu department web site at: http://www.psych.ucr.edu/. The University of California, Riverside is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer. ************************************************************ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE TUFTS UNIVERSITY Tenure-track position in the Psychology Department to begin September 2002. Ph.D. or equivalent degree as well as an active research program investigating the biological basis of human cognition are required. Opportunities for collaborative relationships exist between Tufts and nearby imaging centers (MGH and McLean? Hospital). Applicant should be willing to teach courses in Statistics and/or Experimental Research Methods as courses in their area of research interest. Review of applications begins October 15, 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send letter of application, curriculum vita, brief statement of research plans and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Phillip Holcomb, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. ************************************************************ POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN DYNAMIC NEUROIMAGING AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE The Dynamic Neuroimaging Laboratory at the University of California San Francisco announces open post-doctoral positions. Our interdisciplinary group employs state-of-the-art EEG, MEG, fMRI recording and analysis techniques as well as computational modeling to study topics in cognitive neuroscience in humans and monkeys. Our present emphasis is on attention and working memory. In addition to our excellent resources at UCSF, we are engaged in long-term collaborations with colleagues at MGH, LANL and UCLA, and internationally in Helsinki, Montreal and Toronto. Scientific experience and training opportunities range from multimodal functional imaging, computational modeling, biophysical tool development (EEG/MEG source localization) and neuro-informatics. CONTACT: Gregory V. Simpson, Ph.D., Director Dynamic Neuroimaging Laboratory, UCSF Greg.Simpson@radiology.ucsf.edu 415.502.6522 ********************************************************** POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - LABORATORY OF NEUROCOGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT - WPIC A postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development at Western Psychiatric Institute in Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. The main research focus of this laboratory is to characterize the changes that occur in brain function that underlie cognitive maturation from late childhood, to adulthood, with a special interest in adolescence, by bridging developmental psychology and neuroscience. We are also interested in establishing a template for normal development from which to assess abnormal function in neuropsychiatric disorders including autism and schizophrenia. Specifically, we are interested in delineating the systems-level pattern of brain activation subserving voluntary response suppression and spatial working memory. We utilize eye movement paradigms to probe the bases of cognition that have been well delineated at the single-cell level in the non-human primate. We use both quantitative eye movement measures in the laboratory and perform neuroimaging studies using fMRI. Recommended (but not required) expertise for this position include: a background in developmental psychology, neuroscience, or cognitive psychology, and familiarity with fMRI, computers (UNIX, C/C++) and statistical methods. Please contact: Beatriz Luna Ph.D. Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic 3501 Forbes Ave. Oxford #743 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 w: (412) 383-1023 fax: (412) 383-2870 em: lunab@msx.upmc.edu ********************************************************** FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING POSTDOC-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH/NIH, INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM Unit on Integrative Neuroimaging, Clinical Brain Disorders Branch/NIMH, offers a 2-5 year postdoctoral fellowship for recent Ph.D or M.D. starting ASAP. Areas of study include neurofunctional substrate of higher cognitive function, particularly working memory and frontal lobe; neurofunctional bases of neuropsychiatric illnesses, especially schizophrenia and genetic disorders of cognition; neurochemical underpinnings of cognitive function/dysfunction; computational neuroscience (statistical and systems approaches). Familiarity with fMRI, computers (UNIX, C/C++, matlab) and statistical methods (e.g. SPM) is an advantage but not absolutely required. Karen Berman, M.D.; Chief, Unit on Integrative Neuroimaging; NIH, Building 10/4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365. (301)496-7603. karen.berman@nih.gov. NIMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ************************************************************ PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, BETHESDA, MD The Unit on Integrative Neuroimaging within the Clinical Brain Disorders Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health is offering a predoctoral Intramural Research and Training Award fellowship to begin immediately. The fellowship is a full time position and will last a minimum of two years. The applicant will be involved in neuroimaging research (including fMRI and PET) of the neural substrate normal higher cognitive function and dysfunction in neuropsychiatric illnesses (e.g. schizophrenia and developmental genetic illnesses). Emphases will be placed on training in 1) research design in neuroimaging; 2) development of cognitive activation tasks for use in functional imaging; 3) collection of neuroimaging data; and 4) image processing and analysis of structural And functional neuroimaging data. Experience with computers (especially UNIX) is recommended but not required. The applicant should have all graduate course work completed, will assist in technical duties, will be expected to generate a dissertation from the research experience, and will receive a stipend depending upon previous experience. Send letter of interest outlining research goals, CV, two letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcript ASAP to: Karen F. Berman, M.D.; Chief, Unit on Integrative Neuroimaging; National Institutes of Health; NIH Building 10, Rm 4C101; 9000 Rockville Pike; Bethesda MD 20892-1365 USA. Phone: (301) 496-7603; FAX: (301) 496-7437. E-mail: karen.berman@nih.gov. The National Institute of Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ************************************************************ RESEARCH MANAGER/COORDINATOR FOR FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, NIH, INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, BETHESDA, MD This is a full-time, long-term, GS-rated position with competitive pay and benefits at one of the premiere research sites in the nation. It is best suited for those interested in functional neuroimaging, psychology, neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science with a degree at any level (e.g. B.A., M.S., Ph.D.). Willingness to commit for 3 years will confer an advantage. We use a variety of brain imaging methods (including fMRI and PET) to understand the neural substrate of normal cognition and dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders, especially schizophrenia and genetic disorders of cognition. Duties include management and coordination of these studies and participation in all phases of them. Some outstanding candidates may develop own research projects. Computer expertise (especially Unix/C/C++) recommended. Resume, references, transcripts to: Karen Berman, M.D.; NIH Building 10/4C101; Bethesda MD 20892-1365; bermank@alw.nih.gov. (301) 496-7603. NIMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ************************************************************ TENURE TRACK RESEARCH POSITION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH CHILD PSYCHIATRY BRANCH Child Psychiatry Branch, NIMH seeking candidates for tenure track research position investigating neurobiology of childhood-onset psychiatric disorders. Ph.D.: postdoctoral training in cognitive neuroscience, neuropyschology, or developmental psychology interest in brain imaging or behavioral genetics, or M.D.: training in neurology, pediatrics, pediatric neurology or child psychiatry.. C.V., statement of research interests, three reference letters by 10/31/2001, to: Dr. Dennis Charney, Chair, Search Committee, CHP NIMH, 10/3N210, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. NIH is an EOE. ************************************************************ RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania We employ cognitive experimental paradigms with brain-damaged and normal humans and fMRI to investigate memory, language, and frontal lobe functions. Job responsibilities: formulate and execute research ideas; conduct experimental sessions; data analysis; assist in manuscript and grant proposal preparation, and coordinate lab activities. BA/BS in Psychology or other sciences. POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Excellent benefits package. EOE. Send resume and cover letter to: Dr. Sharon Thompson-Schill University of Pennsylvania 3815 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6196. Email: thompson@psych.upenn.edu URL: http://psych.upenn.edu/~sschill ************************************************************ II CONFERENCES ************************************************************ Conference on The Amygdala in Brain Function: Basic and Clinical Approaches March 24-26, 2002 - Galveston Island, Texas Co-sponsored by the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) and The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Interest in the amygdala is very high among scientists and the general public, in view of the importance of understanding how the brain governs emotions, learning and memory. The objective of this meeting is to provide a forum for presenting the most current information on the basic characteristics of amygdala function. Contributed Poster and Data Blitz Sessions are planned. Call for Abstracts deadline: January 11, 2002. Contact for information: NYAS, S&T Meetings Dept., 2 E. 63rd St., NY, NY 10021 T: 212.838.0230, ext. 324; F: 212.838.5640; E: conference@nyas.org; W: http://www.nyas.org/scitech/contents/amyg/index.html ************************************************************ VI CNS MEMBERSHIP FORM (copy and email to cns@dartmouth.edu or print and fax to 978-749-0025) ************************************************************* COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM 1. COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS INFORMATION Name Institutional Affiliation Mailing Address City State Zip/Postal Code Country E-mail Phone 2. CHOOSE LEVEL OF MEMBERSHIP Membership is for one year, starting from the month we receive and process your membership application. Regular Membership $55 Postdoc Membership $45* Student Membership $25* *Requires proof of status 3. 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