Call For Proposals: IACAT 2010
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17 december 2009
The International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT) is a nascent organization dedicated to advancing computerized adaptive testing (CAT) through research and education. IACAT is planning to hold its first annual conference June 7- 9, 2010. The conference will take place in Arnhem, The Netherlands, and is hosted by the Research Center for Examination and Certification
(RCEC: www.rcec.nl), a partnership between Cito (www.cito.com) and the University of Twente (www.universiteittwente.nl/en).
IACAT welcomes proposals for conference presentations at this time. Presentations will be in one of two formats: a 20-minute session and a traditional poster format. Proposals must include title, authors, and a description of 250 words or less.
CAT research generally falls into two categories: theoretical research on algorithms and applications and implementations of CAT. Both types of research are welcome at the conference; please also specify the category when submitting. Proposals will be evaluated on technical quality, practical applicability, advancement of knowledge, and perceived interest to participants.
Proposals can be submitted by filling in the proposal submission form on the conference web site: www.rcec.nl/iacat
The deadline for submission is February 15, 2010. The proposal will be reviewed and notice of acceptance will be given before April,1, 2010.
The conference is organized by by a committee consisting of
Clifford Donath, Donath Group, USA
Theo Eggen, Cito, University of Twente, Netherlands
Nathan Thompsom, Assessment Systems Cooperation,USA
David Weiss, University of Minnesota, USA
Birgit Olthof, RCEC, University of Twente, Netherlands
About IACAT
Previous CAT conferences were held in 2007 and 2009, sponsored by the Graduate Management Admissions Council. IACAT was founded at the 2009 conference, and the 2010 conference marks the first official function of the organization. Come take part in history!
To learn more about IACAT or to join, please visit www.iacat.org.