CALL FOR PARTICIPATION (SCCRS 2006)

		 The 2nd Summary Camp for Cultivating
		     Research Skills (SCCRS 2006)

			Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
			 September 4-6, 2006

GENERAL
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SCCRS 2006 is the second annual summer camp for improving,
cultivating, and enlightening several skills required for
undergraduate and graduate course students, who are willing to success
in their research field.  This summer camp is aimed at providing
opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students to deeply discuss
and thoroughly clarify motivation, objective, required skills, and
possible pitfalls on their research.

SCOPE & TOPICS
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SCCRS 2006 covers a broad range of topics include, but not limited to,
the following topics:

- Communication skills (e.g., debating and English conversation)
- Social skills
- Management skills
- Technical writing
- Computer/networking skills (e.g., programming, visualization, and
- simulation techniques)

IMPORTANT DATES
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Lecture presentation due:	August 14, 2006

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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General Chair
  Hiroyuki Ohsaki, 
  Osaka University, Japan
                                  
Program Chairs
  Kouhei Sugiyama
  Osaka University, Japan
  Takeshi Itou
  Osaka University, Japan
  Mirai Wakabayashi
  Osaka University, Japan

Local Arrangements Chairs
  Koutaro Yagi
  Osaka University, Japan
  Kouichi Goto
  Osaka University, Japan

Financial Chair
  Takumi Morikawa
  Osaka University, Japan

Publication Chair
  Yasuhiko Yoshimura
  Osaka University, Japan

Social Activity Chairs
  Yusuke Sakumoto
  Osaka University, Japan

Award Chair
  Osamu Honda
  Osaka University, Japan

ORGANIZED BY
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Information Sharing Platform Laboratory, Graduate School of
Information Science & Technology

ADVANCED PROGRAM
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Monday
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10:00 - 10:30
Opening

Keynote: H. Ohsaki (Osaka University, Japan), ``Enjoy Your Research
Life''

10:30 - 12:00

Lecture: O. Honda (Osaka University, Japan), ``What You Should Do When
Facing a Problem?''

(Lunch)

13:00 - 14:30

Lecture: K. Sugiyama (Osaka University, Japan), ``Visualizing Your
Thought for Clear Understanding & Communication''

14:40 - 16:10

Lecture: K. Yagi (Osaka University, Japan), ``Finding Goals ---
Lessons Learned from My Experience''

(Coffee break)

16:40 - 18:10

Keynote: H. Tada (Kyoto University of Education, Japan) ``How to
Survive Research Blue''

(Dinner)

BOF (Birds of Feather)

Tuesday
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8:50 - 10:20

Lecture: Y. Yoshimura (Osaka University, Japan), ``Start Debating
Today''

10:30 - 12:00

Lecture: K. Goto (Osaka University, Japan), ``Motivating Yourself''

(Lunch)

13:00 - 14:30

Lecture: M. Wakabayashi (Osaka University, Japan), ``Effective
Listening for Better Communication''

14:40 - 16:10

Lecture: T. Morikawa (Osaka University, Japan), ``Logical Thinking ---
Practical Approach''

(Coffee Break)

16:40 - 18:10

Lecture: T. Itou (Osaka University, Japan), ``Teach Yourself, Learn
from Others''

(Dinner)

21:30 - 23:00

Social Activity (TBD)

BOF (Birds of Feather)

Wednesday
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10:30 - 12:00

Lecture: Y. Sakumoto (Osaka University, Japan), ``Logical Writing''

12:00 - 13:00

Award Commendation & Closing

(Lunch)