Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences http://www.societyforchaostheory.org register@societyforchaostheory.org webmanager@societyforchaostheory.org en-US hello world http://www.societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org On the first day of the SCTPLS conference in Orange, July 27, we will offer three stimulating and exciting workshops, facilitated by some leaders of the field of Nonlinear Dynamics. Stephen Guastello, Professor of Psychology at Marquette University will conduct an introductory level workshop entitled Basic Nonlinear Dynamics covering some of the basic concepts and illustrating their explanatory power. John and Jo Lee Link (Volvox, Inc.), in an intermediate to advanced-level workshop, will demonstrate the Chaos, Inc. exercise, a simulation of dynamical processes for practitioners working in complex organizations. Terrill Frantz (Carnegie-Mellon University) will offer an advanced level workshop entitled Social Agents and Simulating Social-System Dynamics, a hands-on systems analysis course, which utilizes the Enron 1999-2002 e-mail corpus to analyze social networks and their evolution over time. Registration for the conference and workshops is open now! ( www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2007 ) http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Dr. Bill McKelvey, from UCLA's Center for Complex Human Systems & Computational Social Science, will present "Why Power Law Phenomena Serve to Integrate Chaos and Complexity Dynamics" at the opening session of the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences at Chapman University in Orange, CA July 27-29, 2007. More information about SCTPLS conferences, guests, workshops, and special features will be posted to the conference web page: www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2007 . http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Dr. Bruce West, author of "Where Medicine Went Wrong" (World Scientific, 2006) will be our banquet speaker for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences. Further information about our guests, workshops, and other features will be posted to www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2007 . http://www.societyforchaostheory.org The index appears as part of the NDPLS special issue of January 2007: NONLINEAR SCIENCE: PARADIGM SHIFT OR NORMAL SCIENCE? (M. Jayne Fleener, Dean of Education, Louisiana State University, Guest Co-Editor). Thomas Kuhn explored the issues of paradigm shifts, scientific revolutions, and the relationship between them. Authors in this issue explore whether Nonlinear Science approaches in nonlinear dynamics and complexity research signify postmodern science perspectives, and examine the role of nonlinear science in what may be the on-going evolution of the next paradigm shift. The disciplinary areas of evolutionary organizational theory, neuroscience, social group dynamics, economics, and visual art are examined in detail. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org is the title of the January 2007 special issue of Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences (M. Jayne Fleener, Dean of Education, Louisiana State University, Guest Co-Editor). Thomas Kuhn explored the issues of paradigm shifts, scientific revolutions, and the relationship between them. Written before the techniques and practices of the complexity sciences were developed, Kuhn described what he termed the Copernican Revolution as the last scientific revolution signifying a paradigmatic shift in society. Authors in this issue explore whether New Science approaches in nonlinear dynamics and complexity research signify postmodern science perspectives, and examine the role of nonlinear science in what may be the on-going evolution of the next paradigm shift. The disciplinary areas of evolutionary organizational theory, neuroscience, group dynamics, economics, and visual art are examined in detail. For more about NDPLS and subscriptions: please visit: http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/ http://www.societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/tutorials.html http://www.societyforchaostheory.org In our continuing efforts to assist scholars who have an interest in nonlinear dynamics, we have expanded our Resources webpage to include new tutorials about chaos, nonlinear dynamics, fractals, complexity, and agent-based modeling, and their applications. The project continues to expand, so if you would like to create a tutorial about some aspect of nonlinear dynamics, e.g. basic theory, overview of application areas, methodology, instructions, about to to use particular software, or have a new tutorial for consideration ready, feel free to contact Matt Koopmans, President ( mkoopmans@nyu.edu ). http://www.societyforchaostheory.org will be held at Chapman University in Orange, California, July 27-29, 2007. (Orange is located a little south of Los Angeles, and a little east of some great beaches.) Watch this space for the Call for Papers, workshop descriptions, guest speakers, and other news. ( http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/conferences.html ) http://www.societyforchaostheory.org The preliminary program for the annual (2006) conference has been completed and may be found through our 2006 conference homepage. The depth, breadth, and quality of activities is sure to make for an outstanding conference experience this year. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Press kits are now available for SCTPLS, its members' activities, and Annual Conference in Baltimore, Aug. 4-6 2006. Media reps from news outlets should contact: Dr. Joseph Jacobsen (jojacob@mpw.net) , P R Officer, to obtain a kit. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Our special guests this year will be Dr. Steven M. Boker from University of Notre Dame and Dr. Robin R. Vallacher from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Boker is well known for his recent work on people engaged in conversations, and statistical analysis for nonlinear dynamics. Dr. Vallacher is well known for his influential role in the development of nonlinear theories in social psychology. We are honored that they will be sharing their insights and visions with us this year. Registrations for the conference can be accepted now: http://societyforchaostheory.org/conf2006 http://www.societyforchaostheory.org In our continuing efforts to assist scholars who have an interest in nonlinear dynamics, we have overhauled our tutorials webpage to include several new tutorials about chaos theory, nonlinear dynamics, fractals complexity and agent-based modeling. In addition, the content on our Resources page is still under development. If anyone in the nonlinear community would like to create a tutorial about some aspect of nonlinear dynamics, e.g., basic theory, overview of application areas, methodology, instructions about how to use particular software, or have one ready for consideration, feel free to contact Dr. Matthijs Koopmans (mkoopmans@aol.com). http://www.societyforchaostheory.org In our continuing efforts to get the message out and assist scholars who have an interest in nonlinear dynamics, we are in the process of upgrading our webpage to include several new tutorials about chaos theory, nonlinear dynamics, fractals complexity and agent-based modeling. In addition, the content on our resources page is still in the process of upgrading. If you would like to create a tutorial about some aspect of nonlinear dynamics, e.g., basic theory, overview of application areas, methodology, instructions about how to use particular software, or have one ready for consideration, feel free to contact us at mkoopmans@aol.com. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Three exiting workshops will start us off in Baltimore this year. Dr. Liebovitz (Florida Atlantic University) will conduct an introductory workshop in chaos theory and fractals, Dr. Glenda Eoyang (Human Complex Systems Institute) will discuss the applications of nonlinear dynamical systems to peace and conflict, and Dr. Mary Ann Metzger will offer a methodological workshop on the use of time series analysis and interpretation of results. Below are abstracts for each workshop as well as a biographical sketch of the workshop moderators. Please visit our website (www.societyforchaostheory.org) for ongoing updates to the conference program. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org This year, the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and Life Sciences (SCTPLS) will host its annual meeting at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. The conference provides a unique opportunity for scholars and practitioners working in the field of nonlinear dynamical systems to report research, network and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals and congregate in a pleasant collegial environment. We invite all interested scholars to submit abstracts reporting work in nonlinear dynamical systems theory, which includes chaos theory, fractals, complex systems, and related topics. For more information or to submit an abstract, please visit us at: http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2006/ http://www.societyforchaostheory.org The deadline for abstracts for the INSC conference in Crete (March 10-12, 2006) has been extended to December 15. Abstracts that have been received already are now being reviewed and processed. Special features on brain dynamics and nonlinear education have been added. "Brain Dynamics" explores how the various parts of the brain work together to produce the complex cognitive processes that we observe and experience. "Nonlinear Education" explores the best means for introducing nonlinear science as part of the regular curricula of colleges and universities. For more information please visit www.societyforchaostheory.org/insc/2006 or contact Dr. Ivelisse Lazzarini (IvelisseLazzarini@creighton.edu), Conference Chair, or Dr. Dimitrios Stamovlasis (stadi@cc.uoi.gr) Conference Program Co-Chair. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org He will be working with Dr. Joseph Jacobsen to promote the Society's conferences and accomplishments of our members to the media. Contact: proffice@societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org After carefully considering the bids for numerous locations we have selected Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland as the location for our 16th Annual Conference. Baltimore is known for its charm, history, culture, and excellent seafood – especially Maryland Blue Crabs which will be in season at the time of the conference. We will keep you updated about dates, submissions, and program in the coming months – but begin making your plans early. This will be a conference you will not want to miss. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Joseph J. Jacobsen will be the new PR officer for the rest of 2005 and 2006. Joe has been a member since 2003 and has already donated much time to the society in other respects. He has local experience in public relations in his hometown of Milwaukee, WI, and has agreed to spread the news about our society and member activities. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org : Matthijs Koopmans, the 2005-2006 president, was elected for a second term, 2006-2007. Ivelisse Lazzarini had a very respectible showing, and overall the participation in the voting process was excellent. Congratulations have been extended to President Koopmans and thanks for the willingness to serve the society for another year. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org This coffee-table book will delight and inform general readers curious about ideas of chaos, fractals, and nonlinear complex systems. Developed out of 10 years of interdisciplinary seminars at UW-Madison, it features multiple ways of knowing: Chapman's poems of everyday experience of change in a complex world, associated metaphorically with Sprott's full-color computer art. Includes CD-ROM containing poetry readings and 1000 images of chaos art. Published by World Scientific. Now a Scientific American Book Club selection. Contact: csprott@wisc.edu http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Crawdad 1.2 embeds Centering Resonance Analysis (CRA), which uses natural language processing to create a network model of text. Provides a number of text analytic modules to browse and visualize individual texts, compare texts, sort texts into clusters, search, and develop themes. You can export word influences into your favorite stats package. More features. Windows platform. 30-day free trial offer available. Contact: dooley@crawdadtech.com http://www.societyforchaostheory.org The Editorial Board of Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences is pleased to announce the first of two special issues on nonlinear methodology. Part 1, Broad Issues, will appear in October, 2005, any day now. Part 2: Domain-Specific Issues will appear in April 2006 and will cover many more new developments in nonlinear methods with applications showing how they play out in applications such as learning and memory experiments, biometrics, and linguistic analyses. Abstracts of issue 1 may be pre-viewed at www.societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/vol9.html. Journal subscrptions are a free benifit to members of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and Life Sciences. To join, go to: www.societyforchaostheory.org/membership.html http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Peter Allen (Head, Complex Systems Management Center, UK), Tassos Bountis (Prof. Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece), Stephen Guastello (Prof. Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marquette University, USA) and Wolfgang Tschacher (Prof. Clinical Psychology, University of Bern, Switzerland). The Call for Papers is open until 15 November www.societyforchaostheory.org/insc/2006 For further information and special questions, contact: Prof. Ivelisse Lazzarini (Creighton, University, USA): Ivelisse.Lazzarini@creighton.edu http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Founded by Dr. J. A. Scott Kelso in 1985, the Center for Complex Systems (www.ccs.fau.edu), the center brings together an interdisciplinary team of laboratory biologists, psychologists, applied mathematicians, and theoretical physicists to answer questions such as: How do genes work together to form a cell? What happens when a nerve is damaged? How are nerve cells connected together in the brain? How do we respond to what we see? How do we control our movements? How do we understand speech? How do we play and listen to music? The Center is also a home for a unique Ph.D. program where students learn how biological experiments, medical imaging techniques, and mathematical computations can be combined to learn about the brain and other complex systems. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Original research, reviews tutorials, speculations, data base availability. Journal covers a wide range of topic in nonlinear dynamics and their applications. Contact Franco F. Orsucci, Editor in Chief, franco.orsucci@ixtu.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org As the immediacy of the crisis fades, news is produced at a rate dictated by the internal mechanism of the new agencies and by other news occurring during a given time period. NDPLS Vol. 8 No. 3. www.societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/ Contact: kevin.dooley@asu.edu http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Rosser's lecture to a Beijing audience on speculative bubbles and market crashes was met with the onset of a typhoon a week later. See previous entry, "Tokyo earthquake." http://www.societyforchaostheory.org A Richter 6 quake rattled Tokyo July 23 during Prof. J. Barkley Rosser's invited lecture at Chuo Univ on speculative bubbles and market crashes just as he uttered the word "crash." Contact: rosserjb@jmu.edu http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Expectations of positive effects of alcohol, peers' approval of drinking habits, and the cusp dynamics explain the vast majority of differences in consumption among 1000 students. Contact: Dr. Kelly Kulkoski, kkulkoski@hotmail.com http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Watch this news feed for developments in the coming membership year (started Sept. 1) or contact proffice@societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Doris Behrens (Vienna Univ of Tech) and co-workers explain the conditions under which different dynamics occur and the options for control. Full report: NDPLS Vol. 8 No. 3. Contact proffice@societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org The Call for Papers is now open. Deadline is 15 Nov., 2005. Details: www.societyforchaostheory.org/insc/2006 http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Much depends on the short-term fluctuations in the team's success levels, according to an experimental report in Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences. See Vol. 8, No. 3: www.societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/ http://www.societyforchaostheory.org E. Glattre & J. Nygard, from the Cancer Register of Norway report that prior findings could be artifacts of inappropriate linear methods of data analysis. Contact: eystein.glattre@kreftregisteret.no http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Lichtenstein, Dooley, & Lumpkin published "Measuring emergence in the dynamics of new venture creation" in the Journal of Business Venturing, June 2005. Contact: kevin.dooley@asu.edu http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Denver Aug. 4-6. Matthijs Koopmans ( mkoopmans@aol.com ) Program Chair. View Abstracts: www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2005/schedule2005DOC.html http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences: Emergence: Complexity in Organizations. Watch for SCTPLS' fall catalog. Inquiries to: proffice@societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org For more contact: Dr. Jayne Fleener, Dean of Education, LSU: fleener@lsu.edu http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Dr. Gino Spinelli, Univ Bari, Italy. Journal reprints (NDPLS, Vol. 7, No. 4) are available by post. Contact: proffice@societyforchaostheory.org http://www.societyforchaostheory.org L. Douglas Kiel, University of Texas-Dallas, Banquet Speaker, SCTPLS Denver, Aug 5. www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2005/ http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Marc Lewis, University of Toronto, Keynote Speaker SCTPLS Denver, Aug 4: www.societyforchaostheory.org/conf2005/ http://www.societyforchaostheory.org SCTPLS will sponsor the 2nd INSC at Univ Crete Medical School 10-12 March, 2006. Call for papers will be available in a few weeks. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org Meg Spohn is the new Public Relations Officer for SCTPLS. She will be sending press kits to Radio, TV, Newspaper, Magazine, and related outlets this month. Interested media should contact: proffice@societyforchaostheory.org http://societyforchaostheory.org/ Conference attendees to view new moon and celestial phenomena through a 120-year-old telescope. http://societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/ Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences will be publishing special issues on nonlinear methodology in October 2005 and April 2006. http://societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/ 2005 conference is August 4-6 in Denver, CO, USA. http://societyforchaostheory.org/conf2005/