
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 92 12:06:30 MDT
From: cgl@t13.lanl.gov (Chris Langton)
Subject: Alife III 4-H Show

			Artificial Life III
		        Artificial 4-H Show
		          June 19, 1992
		          
  The final day of the upcoming Artificial Life III workshop will
be devoted to an "artificial 4H show". This will involve contests, 
challenges and talent shows for wetware, software, and hardware
artificial  organisms. 

  Bring your artificial creature and show it off! (Please bring 
appropriate scooper!) 

  Organized activities include:

  -  Lego-Logo Robot Design Seminar & Competition 
  -  Robot Games (a mini-version of the annual Robot Olympics) 
  -  Robot Talent Show (show off your robot/creature!)
  -  Obstacle Courses for Mobile Robots
  -  Tierra Digital Organism Seminar & Challenge
  -  Genetic Programming Seminar & Challenge
  
 Some of the design seminars will be held during the entire week
of the workshop, but the challenges and competitions will all be
held during the artificial 4H show, on the last day of the workshop.

  For further information on participation in these events, please contact 
the AlifeIII Organizing Committee (address, email and phones below).  
We'd also like to solicit ideas for other events, and we'd like to hear 
from you if you would like to run a seminar on designing creatures within 
your system during the week of the workshop, aimed at holding a contest 
or talent show during the Artificial 4-H Show. 

  Information on the artificial 4H show (and on the AlifeIII workshop
itself) can also be obtained via ftp from host "santafe.edu". Login as 
"anonymous" and send your home login_id@host as password. Then 
"cd pub/Artificial-Life-III" and "get README", which describes
the various information files available. In particular, the file
"alifeiii.4H_show" contains information about the artificial 4H show
itself, as well as pointers to other files detailing the various
events.

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AlifeIII Organizing Committee		EMAIL: alife@santafe.edu
Santa Fe Institute			Phone: (505) 984-8800
1660 Old Pecos Trail			FAX:   (505) 982-0565
Santa Fe, New Mexico
87501

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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 92 22:47:37 -0600
From: cgl@beta.lanl.gov (C G Langton)
Subject: Artificial Life III Workshop 

	
                          ARTIFICIAL LIFE III
                            June 15-19, 1992
                          Santa Fe, New Mexico                          

                              INTRODUCTION

The Third Artificial Life Workshop will be held at Sweeney Convention Center,
201 West Marcy Street, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 15-19, 1992.  The
following describes the workshop, providing a tentative schedule, conference
registration forms, and travel and hotel information.

Artificial Life
	
Artificial Life is synthetic biology.  It involves attempts to put together
life, evolution, and other biological phenomena from first principles for the
purpose of scientific experiment and engineering applications.  As such,
Artificial Life is not restricted to the medium of carbon-chain chemistry in
its attempts to synthesize biological phenomena.  Rather, it uses whatever
medium is most appropriate and convenient for the synthesis of the phenomenon
under study.  Because of their extreme behavioral plasticity, computers are
often the medium of choice.  Furthermore, the lifelike behaviors and
structures synthesized by Artificial Life need not be restricted to those
found in the products of the evolution of life on Earth.  Had conditions been
slightly different on the early Earth, the evolutionary process would have
lead to entirely different products, with their own distinct biology.  It is
extremely important for theoretical biology that we explore the ensemble of
what could have evolved, not just what did evolve. Thus, the scope of
Artificial Life is broader than traditional biology.  Artificial Life is an
attempt to extend the theory and practice of biology beyond life as we know it
to the domain of life as it could be, in any of its possible incarnations.

The Workshop

The first four days will consist of talks on the synthesis of lifelike
phenomena in wetware, software, and hardware, in that order, while the fifth
day will be devoted to the `Artificial 4-H Show.'  Evenings will be devoted to
poster sessions, special interest group meetings, a video and demo night, and
an evening of general discussion and philosophical debate - the Alife Cafe.

Artificial Life 4-H Show

Contests, challenges and talent shows for wetware, software, and hardware
artificial  organisms.  Bring your artificial creature.
Organized activities include:

  -  Lego-Logo Robot Design Seminar & Competition 
  -  Robot Games (a mini-version of the annual Robot Olympics) 
  -  Robot Talent Show (show off your robot/creature!)
  -  Obstacle Courses for Mobile Robots
  -  Tierra Digital Organism Seminar & Challenge
  -  Genetic Programming Seminar & Challenge

For further information on participation in these events, please contact the
AlifeIII Organizing Committee.  We'd also like to hear from you if you have
ideas or candidates for other events, or if you would like to run a seminar on
designing creatures within your system during the week of the workshop, aimed
at holding a contest or talent show during the Artificial 4-H Show. 

_______________________________________________________________________________
	
                          ARTIFICIAL LIFE III
                            June 15-19, 1992
                          Santa Fe, New Mexico

      
                          PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

     (All events take place at Sweeney Center, 201 West Marcy Street,
                          unless otherwise noted.)

SUNDAY, JUNE 14:   REGISTRATION

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Registration and Reception,
   Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta

MONDAY, JUNE 15:   WETWARE SYNTHESIS

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.: Registration, Sweeney Center

Invited speakers include:
   Gerald Joyce, Scripps Clinic
   Julius Rebek, MIT        
   Harold Morowitz, George Mason University
   Bruce Gaber, Naval Research Lab
   Hirokazu Hotani, Teikyo
   Stuart Kauffman, SFI
   (Plus submitted contributions)

Evening: Reception, Poster Session

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16-17:   SOFTWARE SYNTHESIS

Invited Speakers include:
   Jean-Louis Deneubourg, Brussels
   Kristian Lindgren, Sweden
   Leo Buss, Yale
   Przemyslaw Prusinkiewicz, Regina
   Thomas Ray, SFI
   Stephen Wolfram, WRI
   John Koza, Stanford
   Walter Fontana, SFI
   Mitchel Resnick, MIT
   Karl Sims, TMC
   Pattie Maes, MIT
   (Plus submitted contributions)

Tuesday Evening: Special Interest Discussion Groups 

Wednesday Evening: Video and Demo Night

THURSDAY, JUNE 18:   HARDWARE SYNTHESIS

Invited Speakers include:
   Rod Brooks, MIT 
   Luc Steels, Brussels
   Maja Mataric, MIT 
   Hans Moravec, CMU
   Mark Tilden, Waterloo
   Tim Smithers, Brussels
   Fred Martin, MIT 
   Randal Beer, Case Western
   Inman Harvey, Sussex
   (Plus submitted contributions)

Evening: Alife Cafe - Philosophical discussion.

Invited speakers include:
   Daniel Dennett, Tufts
   Stevan Harnad, Princeton

FRIDAY, JUNE 19:   ARTIFICIAL 4-H SHOW

Contests and talent shows for wetware, software, and hardware artificial
organisms.  Bring your artificial creature (with appropriate scooper!).  
For list of events see description in Introduction.

_______________________________________________________________________________
	
                          ARTIFICIAL LIFE III
                            June 15-19, 1992
                          Santa Fe, New Mexico

                          
                         LOGISTICAL INFORMATION

Meeting Registration

Conference attendance will be limited to the first five hundred registrants.
To qualify for the reduced rate, return the enclosed Registration Form,
complete with payment, by May 10, 1992.  Confirmation of registration will be
sent to you.  Conference materials may be picked up at the Registration and 
Reception at the Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, between 5:00-8:00 p.m.
on June 14 or at Registration at Sweeney Convention Center, 201 West Marcy
Street, between 8:00-9:30 a.m. on June 15.

Hotel Reservations

To make housing reservations, return the enclosed Hotel Reservation Form and
room deposit directly to the Housing Bureau.  To take advantage of special
Artificial Life III meeting rates and to ensure accommodations, reservations
must reach the Housing Bureau by May 10, 1992.  See Hotel Reservation Form for
more details.

About Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a lovely, small city located at an altitude of 7,000 feet in the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A town of 55,000 people, it is renowned for
its beauty, art, culture, museums, and restaurants.  June temperatures are
usually quite mild during the day and a bit chilly at night.  Rain is always a
possibility.

 
Transportation

Air Travel - The major airport connection is Albuquerque, New Mexico,
approximately 60 miles from Santa Fe.  Most major airlines serve the
Albuquerque International Airport.  There is also a small airport in Santa Fe
which is serviced by Mesa Airlines (ten-seat planes) from both Albuquerque and
Denver; for information call 1-800-637-2247.  Delta Airlines is offering
Artificial Life III participants savings of 40% on coach fares and 5% on super
saver fares on Delta roundtrip flights to Albuquerque.  To arrange for these
discounts, please call 1-800-221-1212, ask for the Special Meetings Department
and reference #U46005.  Certain restrictions may apply and seats are limited.

Ground Travel - Shuttlejack.  Shuttlejack (a bus service) provides daily
ground transportation at regularly scheduled intervals between Albuquerque
International Airport and the Eldorado Hotel and the Inn at Loretto in
downtown Santa Fe, at a one-way fare of $20.  Reservations are required;
please call 1-800-452-2665 or (505)982-4311 for reservations.  Reference the
Artificial Life III conference when calling.  If the Shuttlejack schedule
allows, these buses will stop directly at your hotel/motel.  Please check with
Shuttlejack when making your reservation.  If you arrive Sunday evening, you
might ask if it's possible to have the Shuttlejack drop you off at the
Registration/Reception at the Hotel Santa Fe.  Shuttlejack will also provide
local transportation between the motels on Cerrillos Road and Sweeney
Convention Center each morning and evening.  Timetables will be located at the
motels.  Currently, there is no other public transportation in Santa Fe except
for taxi service.  To hail a taxi call 989-8888.

Ground Travel - Car Rental.  The Santa Fe Institute has arranged for excellent
rates which include free insurance coverage with Budget Rent-a-Car.  To
reserve a car, please call 1-800-821-5799; reference the Santa Fe Institute
corporate account number 871 10 14710 and rate code WA 15.  Budget is located
on the lower level of the Albuquerque airport.

More Information

Direct comments, suggestions, and inquiries to:

Ms. Andi Sutherland
Santa Fe Institute
1660 Old Pecos Trail, Suite A
Santa Fe, NM  87501 USA
Phone (505) 989-7372
Fax (505) 982-0565
email alife@santafe.edu

_______________________________________________________________________________

                          ARTIFICIAL LIFE III
                            June 15-19, 1992
                          Santa Fe, New Mexico
                          

                         HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

Please complete this form and return with deposit before May 10, 1992 to the
ALIFE III Housing Bureau, Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau, PO Box 909, 
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909 USA

Name_______________________________________________________________

Institution________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________

       ____________________________________________________________

Telephone (office)_______________(fax #:)______________(home #:)___________

Please indicate hotel choice in order of preference (i.e. 1,2,3). Reservations 
will be assigned with maximum consideration given to your preference.  
See below for descriptions/rates. (* = Triple occupancy accomodated.)

(   ) Inn on the Alameda     (   ) Hotel Plaza Real     (   ) Hotel Santa Fe
(   ) Inn of the Governors   (   ) Santa Fe Budget Inn  (   ) Park Inn(*)
(   ) Ramada Inn(*)
	
_____ Single                  _____ Double               _____ Triple(*)

Sharing room with __________________________.  If sharing room with one or
two friends, submit only one Hotel Form.  

Reservations must be received at the Santa Fe Visitors and Convention Bureau 
by May 10, 1992. Special rates and guaranteed availability may not apply after 
that date.  Please note all hotels require at least 72 hours notice of 
cancellation to refund deposit.  Cancellations or changes must be made directly
with the hotel. You will be sent an acknowledgement from the Convention Bureau 
and a confirmation from the individual hotel shortly thereafter.

Reservation requests must be accompanied by a deposit equivalent to one night's
room charge. No cash please. Checks should be made payable to the Santa Fe 
Convention & Visitors Bureau.  

Method of Payment:

$_______ Check or money order enclosed in US funds payable to "Santa Fe
Convention & Visitors Bureau."

Visa/MasterCard/American Express Credit card number ____________________
Expires _______ (Circle appropriate Credit Card)

Signature  ______________________________________   

If you are paying your deposit with a credit card, you can FAX the Hotel
Reservation Form to the Housing Bureau at (505) 984-6679.  Forms and payment 
can be mailed to ALIFE III Housing Bureau, Santa Fe Convention and Visitors 
Bureau, PO Box 909, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909.  (Phone 1-800-777-2489)
	
         <<<<<<<<<<<<< THIS FORM CANNOT BE E-MAILED >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Remember the cut-off date for special rates and guaranteed availability is
May 10, 1992.  

Hotel Descriptions

INN ON THE ALAMEDA	303 East Alameda 	(505) 984-2121
	Lovely, intimate European-style hotel. 6 blocks from 
	Convention Center.
	$85 Single	$85 Double

HOTEL PLAZA REAL	125 Washington Street	(505) 988-4900
	Lovely, intimate hotel.  In the heart of downtown. 
	3 blocks from Convention Center.
	$85 Single	$85 Double

HOTEL SANTA FE	1501 Paseo de Peralta	(505) 982-1200
	New, larger, pueblo-style hotel.  Excellent value.  
	8 blocks from Convention Center.  Pool.
	$75 Single	$85 Double

INN OF THE GOVERNORS	234 Don Gaspar	(505) 982-4333
	Newly renovated in the heart of downtown.  
	4  blocks from Convention Center.  Pool.
	$75 Single	$85 Double	

SANTA FE BUDGET INN	725 Cerrillos Road	(505) 982-5952
	Standard large motel one mile to Convention Center.  
	Transportation will be provided. Pool.
	$60 Single	$68 Double

RAMADA INN	2907 Cerrillos Road	(505) 471-3000
	Standard large motel several miles from Center.  
	Transportation will be provided.  Pool.
	$50 Single	$50 Double	$50 Triple

		
PARK INN	2900 Cerrillos Road	(505) 473-4281
	Standard large motel several miles from Center.  
	Transportation will be provided.  Pool.
	$45 Single	$45 Double	$45 Triple

All rooms are subject to an additional 10.125% tax.
Reservations cannot be made directly with the hotels.  
Please contact the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau.

_______________________________________________________________________________

                          ARTIFICIAL LIFE III
                            June 15-19, 1992
                          Santa Fe, New Mexico
           

                     CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM 
              
         This form must be returned by May 10, 1992 to qualify
               for the reduced advance registration fee.

Name_____________________________________________________________

Institution______________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

       __________________________________________________________

Telephone (office)_____________(fax)____________(home)___________

email address__________________________

Date of arrival________________     Time of arrival______________

REGISTRATION FEES	BEFORE MAY 10, 1992	AFTER MAY 10, 1992

  [  ]  Student			$50			$75
  [  ]  Postdoctoral Fellow	$100			$125
  [  ]  University Faculty	$150			$175
  [  ]  Industry		$250			$275
  
  Payment Enclosed  $_________

METHOD OF PAYMENT

  [  ]  Check or money order enclosed in US funds payable to 
        "Santa Fe Institute."

  [  ]  Charge to Visa/MasterCard/American-Express (Edit or circle card type)

  	Credit card number _____________________________________  

	Expires ___________________________

        Signature _________________________ (if sending by FAX or US-mail)
         
Register one person per form; use photocopies for additional registrants. 
Complete and return this registration form with a check or money order 
(in US funds) or credit card information for the appropriate amount.  
Forms and payment must be received no later than May 10, 1992 to
qualify for the reduced advance registration fee.  

MAIL YOUR FORM AND PAYMENT TO:  ALIFE III, SANTA FE INSTITUTE, 
1660 OLD PECOS TRAIL, SUITE A, SANTA FE, NM 87501 USA.   

FORMS WITH CREDIT CARD INFORMATION CAN BE FAXED TO (505) 982-0565 
