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OBJECTIVE
There are a large number of initiatives developed by the EC in he 7th framework program that support and develop research in the areas of cognitive systems, robotics and the relationship between biology and technology. These initiatives combine hundreds of research groups throughout Europe. Thus far there is no common practical platform for the exchange and dissemination of the results of these research efforts beyond short workshops and conferences. In order to fully develop the European research potential in this area such a practical platform is needed. The Barcelona cognition, brain and technology summer school - BCBT to be held from Sept 8 to 22, 2008 – aims at providing this platform for both student training and the development of a common research agenda. BCBT is positioned at the interface between cognitive systems, robotics, biology (in particular neuroscience) and technology and a dozen European research consortia already support it. With respect to FP7 this means that BCBT is catering to the research communities addressed by the “cognitive systems”, “bio-ict convergence” and related FET calls. BCBT is aiming at making a positive contribution to the development of an active and integrated multi-disciplinary research environment in these areas.
The main sponsor of the BCBT summer school is
There are a large number of initiatives developed by the EC in he 7th framework program that support and develop research in the areas of cognitive systems, robotics and the relationship between biology and technology. These initiatives combine hundreds of research groups throughout Europe. Thus far there is no common practical platform for the exchange and dissemination of the results of these research efforts beyond short workshops and conferences. In order to fully develop the European research potential in this area such a practical platform is needed. The Barcelona cognition, brain and technology summer school - BCBT to be held from Sept 8 to 22, 2008 – aims at providing this platform for both student training and the development of a common research agenda. BCBT is positioned at the interface between cognitive systems, robotics, biology (in particular neuroscience) and technology and a dozen European research consortia already support it. With respect to FP7 this means that BCBT is catering to the research communities addressed by the “cognitive systems”, “bio-ict convergence” and related FET calls. BCBT is aiming at making a positive contribution to the development of an active and integrated multi-disciplinary research environment in these areas.
The main sponsor of the BCBT summer school is
BCBT is a bottom-up activity supported LARGELY BY EUCOGNITION and receiving additional support by a number of FP6 & FP7 projects in the areas of cognitive systems and bio-ict convergence (see "assiciated EC-IST consortia" at the end of this page for a list). All members of these projects are invited to participate supported by their respective projects.
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REGISTRATION
BCBT is a bottom-up activity supported by a number of FP6 & FP7 projects in the areas of cognitive systems and bio-ict convergence. All members of these projects are invited to participate supported by their respective projects. In addition, we have 10 student scholarships available through our generous sponsor, the euCognition network. PhD students who want to make use of this opportunity need to be members of euCognition. (If you are not already, you should consider joining by visiting http://www.eucognition.org/ - click on 'members', then 'why don't you become a member?' The scholarships cover travel expenses, accommodation and registration fee. All reimbursements will be done once the Summer School is finished.
To apply, please register at registration form before August 20.
LOCATION
The BCBT summer school will be hosted by the Institute of Audio-visual Studies (IUA) of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. This has a number of practical reasons. On one hand IUA can directly provide all spaces and infrastructure required to support the workshop. On the other, Barcelona is easily reached from most European airports and provides an inspiring back drop for the summer school with its beaches and world renowned culture. The organizers believe that in this way both the costs of the event and the effort involved in running it and the scientific outcome will be optimized. The hosting university Pompeu Fabra has already committed itself to fully supporting the practical organization of BCBT.
AUDIENCE
BCBT caters to the students and researchers involved in the associated European projects. Currently these are:
ReNaChip – Angie Silmon Neurochem – Santiago Marco ICEA – Tom Ziemke Cogniron - Raja Chatila CoSy - Henrik I Christensen Synthetic Forager (SF) – Paul Verschure Robot Cub – Giulio Sandini/Giorgio Metta BIOTACT - Tony Prescot
The coordinators of these consortia are all member of the organizing committee of the summer school. BCBT will offer up to 30 student slots for the practical workshops while as many researchers of the associated projects can sign up to attend the presentations and discussion sessions as are interested. For the lectures the limit will be placed at 75 given the capacity of the available lecture theatre. In addition, we will open up 10 additional student slots for euCognition members in case euCognition decides to support BCBT.
WHEN
September 8-20, 2008
Target audience (N = ~50 active full-time): PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, members of associated EC IST consortia.
FORMAT
Morning: lectures (3 x 1 hour including sufficient time for discussion) Afternoon/Evening: week 1: Skills: simulation techniques, robot control techniques, experimental design, etc week 2: Project work
Associated EC-IST consortia 
  
    
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