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WoLLIC'2003
[Updated posting with NEW list of guest speakers and of scientific
sponsorship.]
Call for Papers
10th Workshop on Logic, Language, Information and Computation
(WoLLIC'2003)
July 29 to August 1, 2003
Scientific Co-Sponsorship
IGPL, FoLLI, ASL, EATCS (**NEW**), SBC, SBL
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
(PROCEEDINGS AS A VOLUME OF
"Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science" (Elsevier))
THE EVENT
The "10th Workshop on Logic, Language, Information and Computation"
(WoLLIC'2003), the tenth version of a series of workshops which started
in 1994 with the aim of fostering interdisciplinary research in pure and
applied logic, will be held in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil,
from July 29 to August 1, 2003.
SCOPE
Contributions are invited in the form of short papers (12 A4 10pt pages) in
all areas related to logic, language, information and computation, including:
pure logical systems, proof theory, model theory, algebraic logic, type
theory, category theory, constructive mathematics, lambda and combinatorial
calculi, program logic and program semantics, logics and models of
concurrency, logic and complexity theory, proof complexity,
foundations of cryptography (zero-knowledge proofs), descriptive complexity,
nonclassical logics, nonmonotonic logic, logic and language,
discourse representation, logic and artificial intelligence,
automated deduction, foundations of logic programming,
logic and computation, and logic engineering.
SCIENTIFIC SPONSORSHIP
The 10th WoLLIC'2003 has the scientific sponsorship of the Association
for Symbolic Logic (ASL), the Interest Group in Pure and Applied Logics
(IGPL), the European Association for Logic, Language and Information (FoLLI),
the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science (EATCS),
the Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC), and the Sociedade
Brasileira de Lógica (SBL).
GUEST SPEAKERS
Eric Allender (Dept Computer Sci, Rutgers, the State Univ of NJ, USA)
Robert L. Constable (Dept Computer Sci, Cornell Univ, USA) (*) **NEW**
Lauri Hella (Dept Maths, Stats & Phil, Univ Tampere, Finland) **NEW**
Jean-Baptiste Joinet (Université Paris 7, France) **NEW**
Dale Miller (INRIA/FUTURS and Lab d'Informat, École Polytechnique, France)
Hans Rott (Institut für Philosophie, Universität Regensburg, Germany)
(*) TO BE CONFIRMED
TUTORIAL LECTURES
Algorithmic Randomness and Derandomization
by Eric Allender
Implicit computational complexity
by Jean-Baptiste Joinet
Proof search foundations for logic programming
by Dale Miller
Iterated Theory Change
by Hans Rott
INVITED TALKS
NL-printable sets and Nondeterministic Kolmogorov Complexity
by Eric Allender
Calculus of structures and proof-nets
by Jean-Baptiste Joinet
Formalized reasoning about logic programs
by Dale Miller
Economy and economics in the logic of theory change
by Hans Rott
THE LOCATION
Founded in the early eighteenth century, Ouro Preto is a masterpiece of
colonial Brazilian architecture and art. In fact, UNESCO has declared it
a World Heritage Site. Here the intricate details of the buildings and art
works clearly reflect the originality and autonomy of the craftsmen and
artists who created this monument of Brazilian baroque style. The painting
of Manuel da Costa Athaíde and the sculptures of Antônio Francisco Lisboa,
Aleijadinho, are living examples of this period of enormous creative
inspiration.
A visit to Ouro Preto is a step back into history and past human
accomplishments. The town has thirteen large churches and numerous public
monuments and buildings. The most spectacular of the churches are
Saint Francis, Our Lady of Carmo, Our Lady of the Rosary, Pilar and
Antônio Dias. (http://www.ouropretotour.com/)
SUBMISSION
Papers (up to 12 pages A4 10pt, sent preferably in postscript format by
e-mail to wollic@cin.ufpe.br, or in 5(five) copies to postal address) must
be RECEIVED by MARCH 1st, 2003 by one of the Co-Chairs of the Organising
Committee.
Papers must be ANONYMOUS (a separate identification page must be included),
written in English and give enough detail to allow the programme committee
to assess the merits of the work. Papers should start with a brief
statement of the issues, a summary of the main results, and a statement
of their significance and relevance to the workshop. References and
comparisons with related work is also expected. Technical development
directed to the specialist should follow. Results must be unpublished
and not submitted for publication elsewhere, including the proceedings
of other symposia or workshops. One author of each accepted paper will be
expected to attend the conference in order to present it. Authors will be
notified of acceptance by APRIL 1st, 2003, and final versions will have
to be delivered (in LaTeX format) by MAY 1st, 2003.
The abstracts of the papers will be published in a "Conference Report"
section of the Logic Journal of the IGPL (ISSN 1367-0751) (Oxford Univ
Press, web page: http://www.oup.co.uk/igpl) as part of the meeting report.
The proceedings will appear as a volume in the Elsevier series "Electronic
Notes in Theoretical Computer Science" (http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/entcs)
Full version of papers will be refereed again for publication in a special
issue of the Logic Journal of the IGPL.
STUDENT GRANTS
ASL sponsorship of WoLLIC'2003 also will permit student ASL members to
apply for (limited) ASL travel funds that we hope to make available for
sponsored meetings that take place in 2003 (see
http://www.aslonline.org/student%20travel%20awards.html).
In addition to that, WoLLIC'2003 will make available modest grants to
graduate students in logic and to recent PhDs so that they may attend the
meeting in Ouro Preto.
To be considered for a grant, please (1) send a letter of application, and
(2) ask your thesis supervisor to send a brief recommendation letter.
The application letter should be brief (one page) and should include
(1) your name, (2) your home institution, (3) your thesis supervisor's name,
(4) a one-paragraph description of your studies and work in logic,
(5) your estimate of the travel expenses you will incur,
(6) (for citizens or residents of Brazil) citizenship or visa status, and
(7) (voluntary) indication of your gender and minority status. Only modest
grants will be possible, partially covering travel costs and perhaps some of
the living expenses during the meeting. Women and members of minority groups
are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to funds provided by WoLLIC,
it is expected that this program of student grants will be supported by a
grant from the Brazilian National Council for the Scientific and
Technological Development (CNPq); CNPq funds may be awarded only to
students at Brazilian universities and to citizens and permanent residents
of Brazil. Application by email is encouraged; put "WoLLIC grant application"
in the subject line of your message. Applications and recommendations should
be received before the deadline of MARCH 1st, 2003, by one of the Co-Chairs
of the Organising Committee.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission: MARCH 1st, 2003
Notification of acceptance/rejection: APRIL 1st, 2003
Delivery of final (in LaTeX): MAY 1st, 2003
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
Argimiro Arratia (Depto. Matematicas, Univ Simon Bolivar, Venezuela)
Alessandra Carbone (Inst Hautes Etudes Scient, and Univ Paris XII, France)
Marcelo Coniglio (Centro Logica e Epistemologia, Univ Campinas, Brazil)
Gilles Dowek (INRIA-Rocquencourt, France)
Arnaud Fleury (Facolta` di Scienze, Universita` di Verona, Italy)
Dexter Kozen (Computer Science Dept, Cornell Univ, USA)
Maarten Marx (ILLC, Faculty of Science, Univ Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Luiz Carlos Pereira (Depto. Filosofia, Pont Univ Catolica Rio, Brazil)
A. C. da Rocha Costa (Depto. Informatica, Univ Catolica Pelotas, Brazil)
Dieter Spreen (Fachbereich Mathematik, Universitaet Siegen, Germany)
Jouko Vaananen (Dept of Mathematics, University of Helsinki, Finland)
Renata Wassermann (Depto. Ciencia da Computacao, Univ Sao Paulo, Brazil)
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Anjolina Grisi de Oliveira (Centro de Informatica, Univ Fed Pernambuco)
Lucilia Figueiredo (Depto. de Computacao, Univ Fed Ouro Preto)
Fred Ulisses Maranhao (Centro de Informatica, Univ Fed Pernambuco)
Elaine Pimentel (Depto. de Matematica, Univ Fed Minas Gerais) (Co-Chair)
Ruy de Queiroz (Centro de Informatica, Univ Fed Pernambuco) (Co-Chair)
Maria Angela Weiss (Depto. de Matematica, Univ Sao Paulo)
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact one of the Co-Chairs of the Organising Committee:
Ruy de Queiroz, Centro de Informática, Univ. Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE),
Av Prof Luis Freire s/n, Cidade Universitaria, 50740-540 Recife, PE,
Brazil. E-mail: ruy@cin.ufpe.br, tel. +55 81 3271-8430 fax +55 81 3271-8438.
Elaine Pimentel, Departamento de Matematica, Univ. Federal de
Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha,
30123-970 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
E-mail: pimentel@dcc.ufmg.br, tel +55 31 3499-5970 fax +55 31 3499-5797.
WEB PAGE
http://www.cin.ufpe.br/~wollic/wollic2003/
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