PoCSci is a prestigious, internationally-recognized forum for computer scientists to explore the murky and obscure depths of their field. We invite the submission of papers, skits, fliers, and bombastic claptrap relating to all aspects of computer science or, for that matter, any graduate studies that involve the use of an abacus (or better). Previous years' papers have covered a wide range of topics. This year, we are especially interested in the following:
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Computational Comedy |
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Observations of "Graduatis Computer Scientis" in Captivity |
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Graduate Student Psychology (with respect to relocation stress) |
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Oracular Systems |
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Political Logic Systems (Made-up Intelligence |
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Human-Computer Irritation |
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Professorial Impersonations |
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Theory of Caffeination |
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Off-the-wall Computing |
Nevertheless, anything with a sketch of a computer scribbled on the cover page will be considered. Papers must be submitted by courier (no electronic nonsense here!) to Paul Allen Center room 382 by 01 May MMIV. Submissions must be of length no greater than twenty (20) [10100] {0x14} Reboot Coffee Card backs, three (3) [11] {0x3} laser printed 8.5 x 11 pages, ten (10) [1010] {0xA} dirty napkins, or twenty-five (25) [11001] {0x19} feet of one inch wide, infinitely thin Turing machine tape.
Papers will be selected by a strict and selective review process. Each paper will be looked at by at least i2 members of the program committee. Whereas last year's program committee included two (2) [10] {0x2} toddlers, this year's will include two (2) [2] {0x2} cats. Accordingly, the liberal application of kitty marijuana or the submission of tuna treats is highly recommended. As we do not expect the cats to show any interest whatsoever, papers will be accepted on an arbitrary basis by the program chair. Papers too offensive to show to cats may be summarily rejected by the program committee chair.
We look forward to your submissions. Please direct questions to petersen or pmork.