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Workshop on Modeling Complex Systems

This workshop was completed November 20-21, 2002

Reid Engineering Laboratory Conference Facility University of Nevada, Reno

From fractals measurements to modeling complex systems: How do we get there?

Details:

Workshop and Introductory Class

Topical disciplines:

Disciplines include engineered systems at all scales (large-scale structural engineering, nanotechnology, artificial life, traffic systems, granular matter, etc.), geology, mineralogy, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, oceanography, climatology, microbiologically mediated processes, biological systems, and ecology.

Class description:

Program Schedule:

Abstract submission:

Abstracts not exceeding ~500 words, including author, institution, and e-mail address (AGU format required: http://www.agu.org/pubs/inf4aus.html) should be submitted via e-mail in Microsoft Word 2000 (or later) to: Victor Mossotti (mossotti@usgs.gov) no later than November 1st, 2002.

Publication of proceedings & Author's guidelines:

Manuscripts in the form of extended abstracts or short papers will be published in workshop proceedings as a formal publication. Speakers are invited to submit manuscripts before the meeting. Manuscripts will also be accepted up to two months after the meeting. A link to the proceedings volume will become available on this website shortly after the workshop. Manuscripts for the proceedings should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format to: Victor Mossotti at: mossotti@usgs.gov ; AGU format is suggested: http://www.agu.org/pubs/inf4aus.html

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Important dates/deadlines:

Registration:

Please e-mail the following information to:
Ms. Ellen Jacobson at: jacobsoe@unr.edu

• Full Name:
• Organization:
• General scientific area of interest:
• Participation category (Non-Student $190/Student $80)
• Presenting paper Yes/No if yes give title:
• Address:
• Phone:
• e-Mail:

Make check payable to:
College of Engineering, UNR

Mail check to:
Ellen Jacobson
College of Engineering, SEM-132
Mail Stop 256
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557

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Travel Considerations:

The workshop will be held at the Reid Engineering Conference Facility, College of Engineering, University of Nevada-Reno (UNR). A reception and dinner will take place at the Desert Research Institute (DRI), 2215 Raggio Parkway, at the north end of Reno, on November 20th; round-trip transportation for the reception and dinner will be provided from the University Inn (signups for 6:00 pm boarding are requested). Taxi fare to DRI from UNR is about $7.00.

Lodging:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the University Inn ($55), located at the UNR campus. An abundance of rooms are available in downtown Reno ranging in price from about $35 to $65; the UNR campus is approximately a ten-minute walk from downtown. Please make reservations directly with the hotels:

University Inn: 775-323-0321; special rates will be held until Oct. 1, 2002. Use conference name to obtain special rate.

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Transportation:

Shuttles are available from the Reno airport to the University Inn ($3.50) and to downtown Reno (free with room reservations). Although all major car rental companies are represented at the Reno Airport, a rental car should not be necessary for the purposes of the workshop.

UNR campus map: http://www.howler.unr.edu/bcnpurchasing/Purchasing/MapDirections.htm

DRI map: http://www.dri.edu/

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