Dear Museum-L list subscribers,
I am forwarding the Call for Papers, Posters, Sessions, Symposia,
Workshops, and Roundtable Panel Discussions from the Organizing
Committee of the 34th Annual meeting and conference of the Computer
Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA), to be held
at Fargo, North Dakota, on April 18-21, 2006. We look forward to your
participation in this leading edge conference, which will be held for
the first time in North America since its founding in 1973.
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**** Call for Papers ****
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34th Annual Meeting and Conference
Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology
CAA2006 - Fargo, ND ** April 18-21, 2006
Ramada Plaza Suites and Conference Center
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
View the following document on-line at:
http://www.caa2006.org/abstracts/call-for-papers.php
Dear Colleague:
The Conference Organizing Committee for CAA2006 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.
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**** About CAA ****
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CAA is an international organization with the goal 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.
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**** Conference Topics ****
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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***
Site and Architecture 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, 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. ***Mapping and Spatial Technologies (GIS and others)***
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***
Osteological and Fossil Studies; Mummy Studies; Forensics;
Anthropometry; Genetic/Population Modeling.
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***
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**** Important Deadlines ****
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1. December 1, 2005 - Symposium Proposal Submission Closes
2. January 2, 2006 - Early Registration Closes
3. January 2, 2006 - Abstract Submission Closes
- Papers, Roundtable Panels, Workshops, Posters, and 3D Virtual
Reality Presentations
4. February 1, 2006 - Sponsorship Signup Closes
- General Conference, Exhibit Space, Attendance Fellowships,
Program Advertisements
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**** 3D Virtual Reality Presentation ****
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CAA2006 Fargo will have a room designated for 3D stereo projection of
virtual worlds. This is a rare opportunity for those working in 3D VR to
show their models, and we encourage all who have produced virtual worlds
to submit your work, or some part of it.
See CAA2006 Presentation Guidelines for more information:
http://www.caa2006.org/pdf/caa-presentation-guidlines.pdf
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**** More Information ****
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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 at: http://www.caa2006.org/mailinglist/
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]
View this document on-line at
http://www.caa2006.org/abstracts/call-for-papers.php
We look forward to meeting you at CAA2006 in Fargo, ND!
Dr. Jeffrey T. Clark
Chair, CAA2006 Fargo
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 231-6434
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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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