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MATHEMATICA CONFERENCE Program, Registration, Call for papers

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  • Subject: [mg590] MATHEMATICA CONFERENCE Program, Registration, Call for papers
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  • Date: Wed, 22 Mar 1995 12:43:45 -0500

I thought the Mathematica users on the list might want to know about this.


------ Forwarded Article <mathematica_conference-210395144403 at mg1_95.chem.utas.edu.au>
------ From mathematica_conference at hilbert.maths.utas.edu.au

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Conference Program, Call for Papers and Registration Form 
(updated 16 March 1995)

MATHEMATICA in MATHEMATICS RESEARCH and EDUCATION

University of Tasmania 
8-10 July 1995

The Mathematica Conference will immediately follow the Annual Conference of
the Australian Mathematical Society, 2-7 July 1995, also at the University
of Tasmania.  

Up-to-date information about the Mathematica Conference may be accessed on
the World Wide Web at

     http://euler.maths.utas.edu.au/Maths/MathematicaConference.html

You'll also find a link there to a nice online tour of Tasmania.

The support is acknowledged of the Australian Mathematical Society and of
PICA Software as a Commercial Sponsor of the conference.

CALL for PAPERS 
Papers for presentation at the conference should be in the form of
Mathematica Notebooks.   Papers may address any topic in mathematics
teaching or research (and should indicate which).  The Program Committee
will consider papers, in complete or outline form, for inclusion in the
conference program.  The University of Tasmania has a Mathematica site
licence, and, where appropriate, contributed Mathematica materials may be
made accessible to conference participants on computers in the Mathematics
and other Computing Laboratories.  Papers should be submitted to the
Conference Chair, preferably by email, before 1 May 1995.  Email
notification of acceptance of papers will be issued by 15 May 1995. 
Accepted papers will be published in Mathematica World.  

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
* Day 1  Saturday 8 July 1995   Mathematica in Mathematics Research 
        
Invited presentation:  Applied Mathematics and Mathematica,  Terry Robb,
Monash University      

Invited presentation:  Automated Theorem Proving using Groebner bases,  Tim
Stokes, Murdoch University          

25 minute contributed presentations

Other activities

Conference Banquet
        
* Day 2  Sunday 9 July 1995   Mathematica in Mathematics Education  
        
Invited presentation:  Mathematica As a Tool for Student Exploration and
Discovery, Ed Packel, Lake Forest College, USA         

Invited presentation:  Mathematica - Enhancing the teaching and application
of mathematics, Stephen Hunt, Victoria University of Technology

Invited presentation:  Mathematica at the Tertiary-Secondary Interface -
Exploring possibilites, David Leigh-Lancaster, Kingswood College       

25 minute contributed presentations

Other activities
        
* Day 3  Monday 10 July 1995  Paul Abbott's Mathematica Programming Course 


Intensive intermediate-level Mathematica programming course,    with a
limit of 20 participants.  Participants should be familiar with the basics
of Mathematica:  built-in functions, basic data-types such as lists,
definition and use of simple functions.  Topics covered:
- Writing functions
- Assignment statements
- Pattern-matching
- Rule-based programming
- Functional programming
- Importing and formatting data
- Using Mathematica to solve a real-world problem
- Developing a reusable package; modularity and scoping (Block and Module)
        
INVITED PRESENTERS
Paul Abbott, University of Western Australia, is a computational physicist
well-known in Mathematica circles.  Dr Abbott worked for Wolfram Research
for two and a half years.  He is a Contributing Editor of the Mathematica
Journal and an Associate Editor of Mathematica World, and was an invited
speaker at the Mathematica Conferences in Boston and Tokyo in 1992.  He has
given a number of Mathematica training courses, and in a 1994 lecture tour
spoke on Mathematica at 11 Japanese Universities.

Stephen Hunt, a mathematician, is the founding editor of the electronic 
publication Mathematica World.  He has written many articles on Mathematica
and 
through Mathematica World Interactive Mathematica Centers is seeking to aid
the 
implementation of interactive Mathematica materials in mathematics
education.  
You can sample Mathematica World on the web at 
http://www.wri.com/MW/

David Leigh-Lancaster is Head of the Mathematics Faculty at Kingswood
College, Victoria. He is well known as an author of a current mainstream
VCE textbook and has been VCE Examiner in the units Reasoning and Data and
Mathematical Methods.  His current research interests include global
methods for mathematical curriculum design, development and review;
extended task assessment in mathematics; and the use of technology in these
areas.   Kingswood College is committed to using Mathematica throughout
senior schooling, in paricular to support the investigative project/problem
components of the VCE courses.

Ed Packel is the Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science at Lake Forest College, Illinois.  His research interests include
operator theory, social choice and game theory, information-based
complexity, and use of technology in teaching mathematics, and his
publications include three books: Functional Analysis: A Short Course, The
Mathematics of Games and Gambling, and (with Stan Wagon) Animating
Calculus: Mathematica Notebooks for the Laboratory.

Terry Robb is an applied mathematician at Monash University.  He is the
creator of the popular package Intercall which enables users of Mathematica
to transparently include calls to purpose-designed numerical packages such
as IMSL and NAG in their Mathematica code.  He is also the author of the
Planetarium.ma Notebook (MathSource 0206-132) with which you can display
star charts, compute planet positions and determine eclipses.  Dr Robb is
an Associate Editor of Mathematica World.

Tim Stokes is a mathematician who works at Murdoch University.  His
research interests include Groebner base algorithms and the automatic proof
of geometry theorems, in particular using Maple and  Mathematica. 

REGISTRATION
Day 1   $60 Australian Mathematical Society members and students $90 others
 
Day 2   $60 Australian Mathematical Society members and students $90 others
 
Day 3   $200 
20% discount for payment of registration received prior to 31 May 1995.

Conference Banquet $15.

Please note that early registration and accommodation booking bring special
benefits.   

To register, make a hard copy of the Registration and Accommodation Form
below and mail or fax it with payment to:

Mathematica Conference
c/- Dickensons Conference Department
Dickensons Travel
111 Main Road, MOONAH
Tasmania 7009,  Australia
Phone: 002 281932   (Int) +61 02 281932   
Fax: 002 782956  (Int) +61 02 782956

Please direct enquiries regarding the conference program by email to the
Conference Chair at:
mathematica_conference at hilbert.maths.utas.edu.au

 ACCOMMODATION 
Dickensons Conference Department (Travel Licence No. TAS036) has been
appointed to receive and acknowledge all registrations.  They will also
manage accommodation, travel enquiries and bookings.
                  
All accommodation is within easy access of the University Campus.

Hotel/Motel 3 1/2 star - Private Facilities (room only) $75 per room per
night $17 each additional person (children stay free)

Aussie Pub  2 1/2 star - Private Facilities(room only) From  $35 per room
per night (single) From  $49 per room per night (double/twin) $10 each
additional person

Self Contained Apartment (2,3 share) - Private Facilities From  $85 per
unit per night (single, double, twin) $17 each additional person

TRAVEL TO AND FROM TASMANIA.   Airfares discounted 50% of the normal
economy class fare have been negotiated for the Qantas flights listed
below.  To take advantage of the discounts you must book direct with
Dickensons Conference Department  at least one month in advance of travel.

SEAT ALLOCATIONS HELD.   Allocations and special fares have been taken on
the following flights.  These will be released back to Qantas one month
prior to the commencement of the conference, so BOOK EARLY!  Within one
month, best possible fare on application.

Connections will be arranged from and to HOME PORT to connect with:
 
Melbourne to Hobart flights:
Friday 7 July   QF 449  Depart 6:25pm   Arrive 7:30pm 
Friday 7 July   QF 461  Depart 9:05pm    Arrive 10:10pm

Hobart to Melbourne flights:
Sunday 9 July   QF 460  Depart 4:45pm   Arrive 5:50pm 
Sunday 9 July   QF 490  Depart 8:10pm   Arrive 9:15pm 
Monday 10 July   QF 460  Depart 6:45pm   Arrive 7:50pm 
Tuesday 11 July   QF 430  Depart 10:00am   Arrive 11:05am 
Tuesday 11 July   QF 442  Depart 1:15m   Arrive 2:20pm 

CONDITIONS OF CONFERENCE FARE:
Non-refundable once ticketed.
Payment required one month prior to travel, rather than paying within 72
hours of booking.
Fares only available through Dickensons.

HOW TO BOOK:   Via the Registration Form below or by fax to Dickensons: 002
782956

TRAVEL INSURANCE:  This is strongly recommended against cancellation fees. 
A policy with $800 cover is available for $17 per person (Australian
participants only).  Rates for overseas participants available on request.
 
PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TOURING:  For all your touring requirements contact
Dickensons.  Take advantage of their local knowledge.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Paul Abbott, University of Western Australia 
Michael Bulmer, University of Tasmania 
Desmond Fearnley-Sander, University of Tasmania

CONFERENCE CHAIR
Desmond Fearnley-Sander 
Department of Mathematics 
University of Tasmania 
GPO Box 252C, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, AUSTRALIA
PHONE: (002) 202445 (Australia)  + 61 02 202445 (outside Australia)
FAX: (002) 202867 (Australia)  + 61 02 202867 (outside Australia)
EMAIL: mathematica_conference at hilbert.maths.utas.edu.au

-------------------- cut here ---------------

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION FORM

MATHEMATICA in MATHEMATICS RESEARCH and EDUCATION University of Tasmania 
8-10 July 1995

Please complete this form and mail it with payment to Dickensons Conference
Department.  The address is at the bottom of the form.

SURNAME:  ......................................... 
GIVEN NAME: ................... TITLE: .........

SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY:
..........................................................

ADDRESS: 
................................................................................

COUNTRY:  .................................  
STATE: .........  P/CODE: ..........

TELEPHONE: W (...)............  H (...)............. 
FAX:  (...)................
EMAIL:  .................................

Preferred name for badge
.......................................................

Accompanying Person/s - not attending sessions
SURNAME:  ......................................... 
GIVEN NAME: ................... TITLE: .........

Preferred name for badge
.......................................................


I intend to submit a teaching/research paper (before 1st May 1995) 
entitled: 

..................................................................................


PART A - REGISTRATION DETAILS
To register, choose one of the four following options. 
Registration is on a per day basis and you must pay for each day that you
wish to attend. Cross out the days you don't wish to register for.  All $
amounts are Australian dollars.

1.  EARLY REGISTRATION for Australian Mathematical Society members and
students
(must be received on or before 31 May 1995).....[ ]
Day 1................$48
Day 2................$48
Day 3...............$160 
TOTAL.............$

2. EARLY REGISTRATION.....[ ]
(must be received on or before 31 May 1995)
Day 1................$72
Day 2................$72
Day 3...............$160 
TOTAL.............$

3.  REGISTRATION for Australian Mathematical Society members and
students.....[ ]
Day 1................$60
Day 2................$60
Day 3...............$200 
TOTAL.............$

4.  REGISTRATION.....[ ]
Day 1................$90
Day 2................$90
Day 3...............$200 
TOTAL.............$


I am currently a member of the Australian Mathematical Society.....[ ]
I am currently an enrolled student at a school or University.......... [ ]

Registration Fee (as above) ....................................... $
...........

Conference Banquet (subsidised) No. of people .... x $15....$ ........... 
                                                                           
   
......................................................SUBTOTAL A $_______  
                                                                           
     

PART B - ACCOMMODATION
Please indicate your preference by ticking the appropriate box

SINGLE [ ]  
DOUBLE [ ]  
TWIN [ ]  
SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT [ ]

Hotel/Motel deposit $75......................[ ]
Aussie Pub deposit $50......................[ ]
Self Contained Apartment deposit $85.....[ ]
                   
Arrival day and date:
Time: am [ ]  pm [ ]    
Please complete  as Hotel requires this information

Departure day and date:
Number of nights: .......
I wish to share with 
..............................................................

I enclose a deposit as above to confirm this booking.  
    
...........................................SUBTOTAL B $_______  

The balance of the accommodation cost is payable on departure from the
hotel.
                         
PART C - TRAVEL TO AND FROM TASMANIA
[ ] Please book flights as follows
Forward: Date ............ Time ......am/pm   FROM ............ TO
..............
Return:  Date ............ Time ......am/pm   FROM ............ TO
..............
Preferred airline (Qantas, Ansett, other):  .................... 
Frequent Flyer No:  ....................

PART D - INDEPENDENT TOURING   
                                
Please send information on the following areas - 
.................................
.................................
.................................

PART E - TRAVEL INSURANCE    

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.   
Please send details [ ] YES  [ ] NO   or 
I enclose $17.00 per person (Australian participants only).  
Overseas participants will be forwarded special inbound traveller insurance

details if required.                                                       
                                                                           

............................................SUBTOTAL E $_______    
                                                                           
     
PAYMENT DETAILS                                
                                                                           
  
SUBTOTAL A - Registration fees.....................Aus$ ____________       
       
SUBTOTAL B - Accommodation deposit ............Aus$ ____________           
   
SUBTOTAL E - Travel insurance......................Aus$ ____________
               
TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED.....................Aus$ ____________
               
Please make payment by cheque, credit card or bank draft in Australian
dollars.

CREDIT CARD: 
Visa [  ]  Bankcard [  ]  Mastercard [  ]  Diners Club [  ]
American Express [  ]  AMEX Auth No.:....

Card Number:....

Expiry date:....

Cardholder Name:....

Signature:....   

PLEASE SEND THIS FORM TO:

Mathematica Conference
c/- Dickensons Conference Department
Dickensons Travel
111 Main Road, MOONAH
Tasmania 7009,  Australia
Phone: 002 281932   (Int) +61 02 281932   
Fax: 002 782956  (Int) +61 02 782956

Please direct enquiries regarding the conference program by email to the
Conference Chair at:
mathematica_conference at hilbert.maths.utas.edu.au

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