----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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 E-mail [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] 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 [log in to unmask] 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:_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 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.