2006 IEEE Information Theory Workshop

Institute Of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc., Piscataway NJ

Investigators

Abstract

IEEE Information Theory Workshops (ITWs) are held on topics of special research interest at irregular intervals. A 2006 ITW will be held at the Chengdu International Exhibition and Convention Center, Chengdu, China, October 22 - 26, 2006, http://sist.swjtu.edu.cn/imc/itw06/. This proposal requests support for the travel expenses of junior participants from the U. S., such as graduate students, research associates, and new faculty hires. These participants will be individuals whose papers have been selected for presentation at the workshop, but who lack funds and would not be able to attend without travel support. ITW has a strong tradition of junior participation that has helped it to maintain its reputation as a leading forum for new ideas. It is proposed that the two U. S.-based co-chairs of the symposium, Shu Lin and Daniel Costello, make the awards. The total amount requested is $15,000; this is based on 15 awards (averaging $1,000 apiece).