ICLP-DC 2018 - 14th Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming
https://www.cs.nmsu.edu/ALP/iclp2018/Proceedings/ICLP_DC.html
Call for Applications
The 14th Doctoral Consortium (DC) on Logic Programming will be held in
conjunction with ICLP 2018 and FLoC 2018. It provides a forum for students
working in areas related to logic and constraint programming, with a particular
emphasis to students interested in pursuing a career in academia. The DC gives
students the opportunity to present and discuss their research and to obtain
feedback from peers as well as world-renowned experts.
Goals
The DC is designed for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program, though
we are also open to exceptions (e.g., students currently in a Master’s program
and aiming at doctoral studies). Students at any stage in their doctoral
studies are encouraged to apply for participation in the DC.
· provide doctoral students working in the fields of logic and
constraint programming with a friendly and open forum to present their research
ideas, listen to ongoing work from peer students, and receive constructive
feedback,
· provide students with relevant information about important issues for
doctoral candidates and future academics,
· develop a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of
collaborative research, and
· support a new generation of researchers with information and advice
on academic, research, industrial, and non-traditional career paths
Applicants are expected to conduct research in areas related to logic and
constraint programming. Topics included, but not limited to:
· Theoretical Foundations of Logic and Constraint Logic Programming
· Sequential and Parallel Implementation Technologies
· Static and Dynamic Analysis, Abstract Interpretation, Compilation
Technology, Verification
· Logic-based Paradigms (e.g., Answer Set Programming, Concurrent Logic
Programming, Inductive Logic Programming)
· Innovative Applications of Logic Programming
Submissions by students who have presented their work at previous ICLP DC
editions
are allowed, but should occur only if there are substantial changes or
improvements to
the student’s work.
Discussants
The DC allows participants to interact with established researchers and fellow
students, through presentations, question-answer sessions, panel discussions,
and invited talks. Each participant will give a short, critiqued, research
presentation. Renowned experts in the field will evaluate submission packages
and participate in the DC, providing valuable feedback to DC participants.
Important Dates
Submission deadline: April 15, 2018
Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2018
Camera-ready due: May 25, 2018
14th ICLP DC : July 18, 2018
Submission Details
Research summary
Prepare your research summary as a PDF document, using the OpenAccess Series in
Informatics (OASIcs) format (template available here:
http://www.dagstuhl.de/publikationen/oasics/anleitung-fuer-autoren/ ) and
submitted via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iclpdc2018 .
The body of the research summary should provide a clear overview of your
research, its potential impact, and its current
status. You are encouraged to include sections like the following:
· Introduction and problem description
· Background and overview of the existing literature
· Goal of the research
· Current status of the research
· Preliminary results accomplished (if any)
· Open issues and expected achievements
· Bibliographical references
All papers must be written in English and should be between 5 and 10 pages.
Accepted DC papers will be published as technical communications (TCs) by
Dagstuhl Publishing in the OpenAccess Series in Informatics (OASIcs):
http://www.dagstuhl.de/publikationen/oasics/ .
Cover Letter
Please include the following information in a cover letter:
· statement of interest in participating in the DC,
· full name of school and department to which you are affiliated,
· name(s) of your supervising professor(s),
· title of your research work and keywords pertinent to your research,
· current stage in your program of study (e.g. Ph.D./MS student, start
date),
· contact information (full name, address, telephone number, email
address), and
· the URL of your web page (if any).
Letter of Recommendation
Include a short letter of recommendation written by your graduate or thesis
adviser(s). Please, invite your adviser(s) to give an indication of the current
status of your research and of the expected deadline for thesis submission. In
addition, your adviser(s) should briefly describe what she/he hopes you would
gain from participation in the DC.
Review Criteria
A program committee consisting of experts in
