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May 15-17, 2015 Computational Social Science Summit - Submissions Deadline Extended to April 10th

  • 1.  May 15-17, 2015 Computational Social Science Summit - Submissions Deadline Extended to April 10th

    Posted 04-02-2015 00:01

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    Computational Social Science Summit "Collaborative Futures" 15-17 May 2015  #CSSS15
     
    OVERVIEW & REGISTRATION
    Join a select community of social science researchers as we foreground social science research and identify areas that can benefit from a deep engagement with computer science and related fields. Learn more and register at kell.gg/CSSS15.
     
    AGENDA
    Friday, May 15
    Datathon (Featuring $500 and $1,000 Prizes) and Training Workshops
     
    Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17
    Research Presentations, Special Topic Panels and Keynote Speakers: David Ferrucci, Bridgewater Associates (formerly of IBM  Watson); Katy Börner, Indiana University; Sandra González-Bailón, University of Pennsylvania; and Michael Macy, Cornell University.
     

    CALL FOR PAPERS - Extended
    We are now accepting rolling submissions until Friday, April 10th. You will know if your abstract is accepted within a few days if you submit before April 10th.

    Submissions should be sent as attachments to submit@computationalsociology.org.

     
    FEES & AWARDS
    Paper submission is free; conference registration is $125 per person (full-time students may register at the discounted rate of $25). Note that Travel Awards of $750 are available to those who demonstrate need. Best Paper and Poster Prizes will be made at $500 and $250, respectively.
     
    CONTACT
    Logistics Assistance
    Datathon
    Workshops
    Media and Sponsorship
     
     

    Noshir Contractor

    Jane S. & William J. White Professor of Behavioral Sciences
    Northwestern University

    To schedule appointments, please check my availability at http://tinyurl.com/noshcal 
    For assistance, please see http://tinyurl.com/noshcalhelp