Workshop
Archeology has embraced the topic of agent-based modelling (ABM) as a powerful tool for understanding, formalizing and testing theories.
This workshop is aimed at students and researchers in the archaeological sciences interested in the use of agent-based simulations in archaeological research. It will be centered on practical tutorials which will provide a basic understanding if how to use the free software package NetLogo and to build simple agent-based models to address research questions in this field. Lectures will cover theoretical background and recent research results. Topics include:
- agent-based modelling in archaeological research
- introduction to agent programming using the free NetLogo agent environment and the implementation of agent-based models
- hands-on exercises using agent simulation
The venue will be held at the Museum of Natural History Vienna.
Workshop language is english.
Who is it for?
The program is aimed at advanced students, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who wish to assess the potential of agent-based simulations and learn basic modelling techniques. Participants are not expected to possess any special programming skills. You will be expected to bring your own laptop.
Workshop size
The workshop will be limited to 25 participants.
Fees and Application
The workshop fee is 50 €. This includes attendance at the workshop, "get together reception" on Thursday, a printed abstract book, all coffee breaks and lunch on Thursday and Friday.
All applicants who wish to participate in the aia11 workshop are required to submit a short academic cv and a letter of motivation. The application documents should not exceed 2000 caracters (including blanks) in total.
Application deadline: 20th of February 2011.
Please send your application to aia11@iemar.tuwien.ac.at, subject should be "Application for aia 11".
Contact us
In case of questions please contact us: aia11@iemar.tuwien.ac.at
Organizers
Anthropologische Gesellschaft Wien/Natural History Museum Vienna, Kerstin Kowarik, Hans Reschreiter
Vienna University of Technology, Gabriel Wurzer
Vienna University/Ludwig Boltzmann Institute, Michael Doneus
Application deadline: 15th of January 2011
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