Dear Museum Discussion List subscribers,
Second Call for Papers (Please note below that we have extended the
deadline for Symposia proposals until December 23, 2005).
Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA)
34th Annual Conference
April 18-21, 2006
Ramada Plaza Suites and Conference Center
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Second Call for Papers
Please share this announcement with colleagues.
Dear Colleague:
The Conference Organizing Committee for CAA 2006 invites you to participate in the Annual Conference of Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA).
You can participate in the conference by submitting an abstract for a paper presentation, symposium, poster, workshop, or roundtable panel. Or, simply attend the conference, with its open and cordial atmosphere, to learn more about new developments in computer applications and quantitative methods, and to meet and talk with international colleagues.
About CAA
CAA is an international organization with the goal of expanding fruitful communication between archaeologists, computer scientists, and mathematicians. The annual CAA conference provides the premier venue for the presentation and dissemination of studies on state-of-the-art and advanced computer technologies useful in the study of, preservation of, and access to archaeological resources. The conference also attracts museum specialists, graphic artists, geographers, physical anthropologists, design professionals, and more. The theme for CAA2006 is Digital Discovery: Exploring New Frontiers in Human Heritage.
Conference Topics
Conference papers (long and short forms), symposia, posters, workshops, and roundtable panels are welcome on any topic pertinent to CAA. Topics to be covered at the conference include but are not limited to the following.
1. Virtual Reality Modeling: Object Modeling; Site Modeling;
Augmented and Immersive Environments; Game Engines.
2. Simulations and Complex Modeling: Paleoenvironments;
Predictive Modeling; Artificial Intelligence.
3. 3D Data Capture, Manipulation, and Analysis: Object
Modeling (laser, CT, photogrammetry, etc.); Object
Reconstruction (pottery, bone, fossil, etc.); Computer
Aided Shape Analysis.
4. Field Applications: Software; Hardware; Wireless
Applications; GPS Applications; Geo-Archaeology.
5. Remote Sensing: Subsurface Prospecting; Low and High
Altitude Sensing.
6. Geographic Information Systems: Intra-site; Region and
Beyond; Terrain Mapping.
7. Informatics: Databases; Digital Libraries, Archives,
Portals; Data Mining; Standards and Best Practices;
Internet Applications; Multimedia Presentations.
8. Education: Classrooms; Museums; Other Informal (digital
videos, audio tours, TV, etc.); Remote Learning.
9. Cultural Heritage Resources Management: Heritage and
the Public (tourism, public trust, etc.); Professional
Heritage Management.
10. Bio-Archaeology and Human Biological Heritage: Mummy
Studies; Forensics; Anthropometry; 3D modeling of fossils.
11. Quantitative Applications: Statistical Analyses;
Mathematical Modeling; Predictive Modeling.
12. Archaeometry: Chronology; Provenance Studies.
13. Maritime Archaeology: Data Capture; Nautical;
Underwater Sites.
14. Theoretical Issues: All Topic Areas
15. Other Topics
Important Dates
Deadline for symposium proposal submission, EXTENDED to December 23, 2005.
Deadline for early registration, January 2, 2006.
Deadline for abstract submission for papers, roundtable panels, posters, January 2, 2006
Deadline for sponsorships, exhibits pace, and advertisement signup, February 1, 2006
More Information
To register for the conference and to submit an abstract, please visit the conference website at http://www.caa2006.org/. To stay abreast of conference news and developments, sign up for the CAA2006 Mailing List.
For questions or comments related to the CAA2006 conference, please send e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
For questions about renting a vendor booth at the CAA2006 Technology Expo, or sponsoring a conference event, please send e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
We look forward to meeting you at CAA2006 in Fargo.
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From the desk of James [Jim] E. Landrum III,
Archaeology Materials and Database Manager,
Archaeology Technologies Laboratory (ATL; http://atl.ndsu)
North Dakota State University (NDSU),
Digital Archive Network for Anthropology and World Heritage (DANA-WH; http://dana-wh.net)
Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA)
CAA2006 Conference, Fargo, North Dakota, USA. http://www.caa2006.org
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