Symbolic Systems Forum

(Symsys 10, 1 unit - regular attendance required if taking for credit)

Autumn Quarter, 2009-2010
4:15 pm, Thursdays, in 380-380C (Math Corner), except as noted
Everyone is welcome!

Oct. 1 2009 Summer Interns, Symbolic Systems Program, "What We Did This Summer"

Oct. 8 Film: "Monks in the Laboratory" (2006, Delphine Morel), followed by discussion

Oct. 15 Tapan Parikh, School of Information, UC Berkeley, "Giving Farmers a Voice" [NOTE: In conjunction with the Seminar on Liberation Technologies (CS 546/PoliSci 337S) in 160-124 (Learning Theater in Wallenberg Hall); lecture is from 4:30-6 pm]

Oct. 22 Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Public Service (SURPS) [NOTE: Special event at McCaw Hall, Arrillaga Alumni Center, 3:30-5:45 pm]

Oct. 29 Chris Potts, Linguistics Department, "The Language of Sentiment Expression and Group Cohesion"

Nov. 5 John L. Mumma, Philosophy Department, "Geometric Diagrams as Proof Symbols"

Nov. 12 Byron Reeves, Communication Department, "Total Engagement: Using Games and Virtual Worlds to Change the Way People Work and Businesses Compete"

Nov. 19 Christos Papadimitriou, Computer Science Division, UC Berkeley, The Logicomix Tour!

Dec. 3 Jim Gemmell, Microsoft Research, Title TBA

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Note for students enrolled in Symsys 10: You must attend and sign the attendance sheet for 7 forums this quarter to get a unit of credit.