2008 CICA-STR Conference

Featuring: The 26th CICA Meeting & the 2nd STR Conference on aggression and terrorism

Co-Organized by:
CICA (International Colloquium on Conflict and Aggression)
STR (Society for Terrorism Research)
PSPS (Polish Association of Social Psychology, (http://psps.psychologia.pl)
Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University (http//www.psychologia.uj.edu.pl)

OPEN to All Interested Persons
Since space is limited, admittance is on a first registered-first served basis.
Local hotel accommodations are an available alternative.

About the co-ORganizing organizations

Since 1983, CICA has promoted and supported a multidisciplinary understanding of conflict and aggression through international, residential colloquia on the relationship between the brain and the social context of aggression. STR was launched in mid-2006 as an international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers in the behavioral sciences. STR’s mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism through the integration of findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law and other behavioral sciences. Polish Association of Social Psychology (PSPS) aims are to promote research in the field of social psychology in Poland. It sets up a variety of activities (general conventions, small group meetings, schools for young scientists) and it creates publication outlets for significant research contributions (issuing peer-reviewed quarterly Psychologia Spoleczna and Monographs in Social Psychology). As such it contributes to the scientific communication among Polish social psychologists

About the conference

Both organizations hold that when research on aggression and terrorism is informed by the integration of theoretical frameworks and findings from multiple disciplines, more effective policies worldwide will emerge. Since 2008 is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, specific fields that correspond to the list of human rights would be very appropriate to be discussed.

* the conference schedule

Tuesday, July 15: late afternoon evening registration
Wednesday, July16: Full day of conference presentations
Thursday, July 17: Full day of conference presentations
Friday, July 18: Half day of conference presentations and people travel home

Ground Transportation

Zakopane has a railway connection. It can be reached by train from all the major cities of Poland. The nearest major junctions are Chabówka, Sucha Beskidzka and Cracow. Zakopane has a connection with Cracow also by the national road No. 95. Other roads join it with Silesia and Nowy S?cz. The nearest international airport is in Cracow (about 100 km) and in Poprad in Slovakia (70 km).

Local Organizing Committee

Ma?gorzata Kossowska, Katarzyna Ja?ko, Micha? Chmiel i Tomasz Kubik

Cancellation & refund policy

Paid registrations that are cancelled on or before March 1 will be refunded at 50%. Cancellations received after March 1 cannot be refunded.

If you need to contact us for any reason, or would like to receive the more detailed information, please send an email to the following addresses:

malgosia@apple.phils.uj.edu.pl

The conference is dedicated to the international, interdisciplinary understanding of aggression and terrorism through theoretical and empirical research from all the behavioral sciences.

About the Co-Sponsors

CICA (Coloquios Internationales Sobre Conflicto Y Agresion)
Since 1983, C.I.C.A. has promoted and supported a multidisciplinary understanding of conflict and aggression through international, residential colloquia on the relationship between the brain and the social context of aggression.

STR (Society for Terrorism Research)

STR was launched in mid-2006 as an international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers in the behavioral sciences. STR’s mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism through the integration of findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law and other behavioral sciences.

PSPS (Polish Society of Social Psychology)

Polish Association of Social Psychology (PSPS) aims are to promote research in the field of social psychology in Poland. It sets up a variety of activities (general conventions, small group meetings, schools for young scientists) and it creates publication outlets for significant research contributions (issuing peer-reviewed quarterly Psychologia Spoleczna and Monographs in Social Psychology). As such it contributes to the scientific communication among Polish social psychologists.

We invite submission on all topics related to the brain, aggression, and terrorism. Of course, you may also attend without presenting any paper.

The following are some suggested categories for presentations, others are possible.

Defining the terms of conflicts
Societal and personal reactions to terrorism
Psychological characteristics of the terrorists
The role of “hearts and minds” in policy making
Global context of terrorism and aggression
Biology and evolution of aggression
Torture
Systemic approaches to aggression and terrorism
Vicious cycles of war and conflict
Suicide and homicide attacks as vehicles for terrorism
The effect of dialogue on terrorists
Providing platforms to terrorists to get their message out peacefully
Complex causation of terrorism and aggression
Terrorism and aggression in the frame of the Human Rights
How human rights activities may help in the fight against Terrorism

Format of Presentations:

Symposia

We welcome topic suggestions for symposia with recommended panelists. The symposium presenters will offer the attendees an opportunity to hear a discussion of a particular topic from several different lenses (i.e., one topic from the perspective of different disciplines). Please e-mail your ideas to us at the addresses below.

Papers

These seminars will present research findings and be in lecture format, followed by plenty of time for questions and answers.

Poster Presentations

The emphasis will be on visual presentations accompanied by dialogues with small groups of people. Most people informally interact with presenters in this venue around the posters. A brief presentation to the group at large will precede the poster period. Full papers or short summaries should be made available.

A selection of conference papers will tentatively be published in STR’s Journal of Terrorism Research, in PSPS Monographs in Social Psychology, and in other related journals.

Email the following information; include information for each presenter and co-presenter.

Student, or companion who does not attend conference: € 180 (before 1 March);
€ 230 (after 1 March)

Zakopane district is considered the most attractive tourist region in Poland. The Tatras, the hills of Podhale as well as the town itself are ideal places for walks or longer or shorter hikes. A walk around the town can be combined with visiting its monuments and other interesting places. It will also be possible to organize interesting trails in The Tatra National Park.



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Coming Conference on Aggression, Terrorism, and Human Rights Website: http://psps.psychologia.pl/conference/index.php Featuring: The 26th CICA Meeting & the 2nd STR Conference on aggression and terrorism Co-Organized by: CICA (International Colloquium on Conflict and Aggression) STR (Society for Terrorism Research) PSPS (Polish Association of Social Psychology, (http://psps.psychologia.pl) Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University (http//www.psychologia.uj.edu.pl) Dates: 15th - 18th July 2008 Location: Zakopane (near Cracow), Poland in Rezydencja Sienkiewiczówka (visit http://www.sienkieiwczowka.pl; check out Zakopane: http://www.zakopane.pl/) OPEN to All Interested Persons Since space is limited, admittance is on a first registered-first served basis. Local hotel accommodations are an available alternative. About the co-ORganizing organizations Since 1983, CICA has promoted and supported a multidisciplinary understanding of conflict and aggression through international, residential colloquia on the relationship between the brain and the social context of aggression. STR was launched in mid-2006 as an international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers in the behavioral sciences. STR’s mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism through the integration of findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law and other behavioral sciences. Polish Association of Social Psychology (PSPS) aims are to promote research in the field of social psychology in Poland. It sets up a variety of activities (general conventions, small group meetings, schools for young scientists) and it creates publication outlets for significant research contributions (issuing peer-reviewed quarterly Psychologia Spoleczna and Monographs in Social Psychology). As such it contributes to the scientific communication among Polish social psychologists About the conference Both organizations hold that when research on aggression and terrorism is informed by the integration of theoretical frameworks and findings from multiple disciplines, more effective policies worldwide will emerge. Since 2008 is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, specific fields that correspond to the list of human rights would be very appropriate to be discussed. * the conference schedule Tuesday, July 15: late afternoon evening registration Wednesday, July16: Full day of conference presentations Thursday, July 17: Full day of conference presentations Friday, July 18: Half day of conference presentations and people travel home Ground Transportation Zakopane has a railway connection. It can be reached by train from all the major cities of Poland. The nearest major junctions are Chabówka, Sucha Beskidzka and Cracow. Zakopane has a connection with Cracow also by the national road No. 95. Other roads join it with Silesia and Nowy S?cz. The nearest international airport is in Cracow (about 100 km) and in Poprad in Slovakia (70 km). Local Organizing Committee Ma?gorzata Kossowska, Katarzyna Ja?ko, Micha? Chmiel i Tomasz Kubik Cancellation & refund policy Paid registrations that are cancelled on or before March 1 will be refunded at 50%. Cancellations received after March 1 cannot be refunded. If you need to contact us for any reason, or would like to receive the more detailed information, please send an email to the following addresses: malgosia@apple.phils.uj.edu.pl The Call for Papers Submission Due Date – March 31, 2008 The conference is dedicated to the international, interdisciplinary understanding of aggression and terrorism through theoretical and empirical research from all the behavioral sciences. About the Co-Sponsors CICA (Coloquios Internationales Sobre Conflicto Y Agresion) Since 1983, C.I.C.A. has promoted and supported a multidisciplinary understanding of conflict and aggression through international, residential colloquia on the relationship between the brain and the social context of aggression. STR (Society for Terrorism Research) STR was launched in mid-2006 as an international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers in the behavioral sciences. STR’s mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism through the integration of findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law and other behavioral sciences. PSPS (Polish Society of Social Psychology) Polish Association of Social Psychology (PSPS) aims are to promote research in the field of social psychology in Poland. It sets up a variety of activities (general conventions, small group meetings, schools for young scientists) and it creates publication outlets for significant research contributions (issuing peer-reviewed quarterly Psychologia Spoleczna and Monographs in Social Psychology). As such it contributes to the scientific communication among Polish social psychologists. We invite submission on all topics related to the brain, aggression, and terrorism. Of course, you may also attend without presenting any paper. The following are some suggested categories for presentations, others are possible. Defining the terms of conflicts Societal and personal reactions to terrorism Psychological characteristics of the terrorists The role of “hearts and minds” in policy making Global context of terrorism and aggression Biology and evolution of aggression Torture Systemic approaches to aggression and terrorism Vicious cycles of war and conflict Suicide and homicide attacks as vehicles for terrorism The effect of dialogue on terrorists Providing platforms to terrorists to get their message out peacefully Complex causation of terrorism and aggression Terrorism and aggression in the frame of the Human Rights How human rights activities may help in the fight against Terrorism Challenges to conventional wisdom are especially welcome. Format of Presentations: Symposia We welcome topic suggestions for symposia with recommended panelists. The symposium presenters will offer the attendees an opportunity to hear a discussion of a particular topic from several different lenses (i.e., one topic from the perspective of different disciplines). Please e-mail your ideas to us at the addresses below. Papers These seminars will present research findings and be in lecture format, followed by plenty of time for questions and answers. Poster Presentations The emphasis will be on visual presentations accompanied by dialogues with small groups of people. Most people informally interact with presenters in this venue around the posters. A brief presentation to the group at large will precede the poster period. Full papers or short summaries should be made available. Conference registration: Presenters must register for the conference. Publication: A selection of conference papers will tentatively be published in STR’s Journal of Terrorism Research, in PSPS Monographs in Social Psychology, and in other related journals. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Email the following information; include information for each presenter and co-presenter. 1. 150 word abstract in English 2. Your contact information Name: Address: Email address: Telephone number: Affiliation: Title: 3. Where did you hear about this announcement? 4. Indicate type of presentation format: Paper/Poster/Symposium 5. Send proposals to the conference organizers via e-mail. Use the link provided here or address your email to these addresses: malgosia@apple.phils.uj.edu.pl and Cc to tkwstr@gmail.com and CICA@psi.ucm.es. Put “CICA/STR Proposal Submission” in the subject line. Submission Due Date: March 1, 2008 Conference fee Professional: € 270 (before 1 March); € 320 (after 1 March) Student, or companion who does not attend conference: € 180 (before 1 March); € 230 (after 1 March) Information about the method of payment soon. Social Events Zakopane district is considered the most attractive tourist region in Poland. The Tatras, the hills of Podhale as well as the town itself are ideal places for walks or longer or shorter hikes. A walk around the town can be combined with visiting its monuments and other interesting places. It will also be possible to organize interesting trails in The Tatra National Park.
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