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SYMPOSIUM ON CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN AND RESEARCH
Ottawa, Ontario
7 - 8 August 1994
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT
and
C A L L F O R P A P E R S
The SYMPOSIUM ON CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN AND RESEARCH will be a two-day
event sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics and
dedicated to re-establishing the importance of cartographic design
and research. During the last several years, map design and map
design research, in particular, seem to have been relegated to a
somewhat neglected status. Here's what some leading cartographers
have said recently:
Borden D. Dent, Georgia State University, author of
Cartography: Thematic Map Design, 3rd edition: "I tend to agree
that design has fallen somewhat into neglect -- for reasons I'm not
totally certain..."
Jacqueline M. Anderson, Concordia University: "Today, map
design and map design research appear to receive little attention
both at conferences and in some of the cartographic journals."
On the idea of having a map design symposium:
Robert B. McMaster, University of Minnesota: "...a good idea."
Judy M. Olson, Michigan State University: "Interested, yes."
Barbara P. Buttenfield, SUNY-Buffalo: "...sounds interesting."
D. R. Fraser Taylor, Carleton University: "...the idea is a
good one..."
Michael Wood, Aberdeen University: "...great. Count me in..."
Patricia Gilmartin, University of So. Carolina: "...idea
sounds great..."
Janet Mersey, Guelph University: "...interested in
participating..."
Carolyn C. Weiss, Statistics Canada: "...very interested in
participating..."
This SYMPOSIUM, it is hoped, will serve as a vehicle to bring
together persons interested in redefining the role and the
direction that cartographic design and cartographic design research
must take in the age of information, automation, and geographic
information systems. The SYMPOSIUM will be scheduled in
conjunction with a joint meeting of the Canadian Cartographic
Association (CCA) and the North American Cartographic Information
Society (NACIS). JOIN US FOR A FULL WEEK OF STIMULATING
CARTOGRAPHY !!
SUGGESTED TOPICAL SUBJECTS FOR PAPERS
(not intended to be a comprehensive list)
perceptual and cognitive studies
color in cartographic design
interactive cartography, its unique design considerations
animated cartography and 'change' visualization
scientific visualization
map design and generalization
knowledge representation - knowledge formulations
automating the cartographic design process
expert systems for some aspects of map design
rule-based (production) systems
cartographic design challenges for computer and multi-media
design capabilities of GIS programs on microcomputers
map design in cartographic education
any other topics that are directly related to map design
and research in keeping with the symposium theme
Application Procedures and Schedule
ABSTRACTS for papers should include a title, names of
author and co-authors, address, telephone, FAX, and e-mail address
(if available), approximately 300-500 words describing the work and
the results, and must be submitted by 1 NOVEMBER 1993. Send to:
Professor Clifford H. Wood or Professor C. Peter Keller
Department of Geography Department of Geography
Memorial University University of Victoria
St. John's, Newfoundland A1B 3X9 P. O. Box 1700
CANADA Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Y2
tel. 709 737-8988 tel. 604 721-7333
FAX 709 737-4000 FAX 604 721-6216
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Acceptance - Notice of acceptance will be mailed by 15
December 1993.
Papers accepted for presentation will be published in a
hard-bound volume following the symposium, will include the
discussions at the conclusion of each session, and will be included
in the registration package. The final paper MUST be received by
1 JULY 1994.
A minimum of twenty papers will be accepted for the
symposium, all of which will be published.
Speakers will receive a discounted registration fee at a
minimum.
Questions - Address additional questions concerning the
SYMPOSIUM to Professor Clifford H. Wood or Professor C. Peter
Keller at the above addresses.
A detailed Symposium Program and Registration package will
be distributed early in 1994.
The symposium will precede the joint meeting of The
Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) and the North American
Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) currently scheduled for 09
- 13 August 1994 in Ottawa. For information about the joint
CCA/NACIS meeting, contact: Professor Marcia Faurer, Department of
Geography, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg,
Manitoba; tel. 204 786-9481; FAX 204 786-1824; E-mail
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ABSTRACT FORM
Attach a copy of the Abstract to the ABSTRACT FORM and mail FOUR
(4) copies to Professor Clifford H. Wood or Professor C. Peter
Keller
First Author's Name (Paper Presenter):___________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Affiliation:_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________
City, Province/State_____________________________________________
Postal Code _____________________________________________________
Country__________________________________________________________
Telephone (business):____________________________________________
(home)_________________________________________________
FAX:________________________ E-mail_____________________________
Abstract: The attached abstract should include a title, names of
author and co-authors, approximately 300-500 words describing the
work and the results. Please use separate sheet for the abstract.
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