From: icw+@cs.cmu.edu (I-Chen Wu)
Subject: Abstract Machine Models Workshop
Organization: School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 19:02:30 GMT

I post this message for Professor P. Dew and Mr. John Davy.  
Email enquiries should be directed to the Local Organiser
    davyjr@uk.ac.leeds.scs   [UK JANET]
    davyjr@scs.leeds.ac.uk   [Internet]

I-Chen Wu

(Note: a deadline is extended from the earlier call.)

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Second Workshop on Abstract Machine Models for Highly Parallel Computers
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University of Leeds, April 14-16 1993

Organised by BCS Parallel Processing Specialist Group and
Leeds University School of Computer Studies

Aim of the Workshop
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Following the first workshop on this theme in 1991, the aim is to provide
a forum for the discussion of abstract machine models for highly parallel
computers. Particular attention will be given to the specification,
implementation and application of such models and to the identification of
key issues for future research.

Workshop Format
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Invited speakers will give keynote presentations. A selection of submitted
papers which highlight key themes will also be presented. Working groups
will focus on major issues identified through submitted papers and position
statements. The emphasis will be on providing maximum opportunity for
discussion, interchange of ideas and identifying the most promising areas
for progress.

The workshop will be restricted to 60 active researchers in relevant fields.
In the event that more than 60 applications are received, selection will be
on the basis of position statements or full papers received. All delegates
will receive duplicated copies of these statements and papers. Selected papers
will, after suitable revision, be included in an ensuing book from a leading 
publisher.

Invited Speakers include
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        J. Darlington   (Imperial College)
        J. Gurd         (Manchester University)
        T. Lake         (Glossa)
        W. McColl       (Oxford University)
        H. Muller       (Amsterdam University)
        A. Shafarenko   (Surrey University)

Programme Chair 
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      P. M. Dew       (Leeds University)

Local Organiser
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      J. R. Davy        (Leeds University)


Submitting Papers
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Potential participants are asked to submit EITHER a short position statement 
(no more than 2 sides of A4) OR a full paper of up to 6000 words. Only full
papers will be considered for presentation at the conference and for the
subsequent book.

Suitable topics for papers include, but are not limited to:
    The role of abstraction in modelling parallel computation.
    Models for general purpose parallel and distributed computing.
    PRAM models.
    Performance modelling and verification.
    The role of abstract models in parallel and distributed program design.
    Hardware support for abstract machine models.
    Shared objects and object-oriented programming for parallel computers
    Portability and Open standards.


FIVE copies of full papers should be submitted no later than 16th Dec. 1992. 
TWO copies of position statements should be submitted no later than 16th Feb. 
1993 (deadline extended from earlier call).


Costs
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   The cost of the workshop is #210 (pounds sterling), with reduced rates
   as follows (only one discount can be claimed):

        BCS members         #190
        PPSG members        #170
        full-time students  #110

   This includes:
        duplicated copies of all presented papers and position statements
        a copy of the subsequent book (not in student package)
        lunch on 14/15/16 April
        evening meal 14 April
        workshop dinner 15 April
        light refreshments throughout the workshop

    One year's complimentary membership of PPSG is also included
    for non-members, enabling discounts at future events.

    Optional bed and breakfast (available 13/14/15/16 April) will be charged
    separately at #19 per night.

    A booking form will be sent to all participants after papers
    and position statements are received. All payments to be made
    in advance, in pounds sterling.
         

Correspondence
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All correspondence should be sent to:

      The Abstract Machine Workshop Secretary
      School of Computer Studies
      The University
      LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, UK
 
      Telephone (0532) 335432   (International +44 532 335432)
      Fax       (0532) 335468   (International +44 532 335468)

 


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I-Chen Wu 	Email: icw@cs.cmu.edu		School of Computer Science
Tel: (O) 412-268-3046 (H) 412-521-2954		Carnegie Mellon University
FAX: 412-268-5739				Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890

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