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SIGGRAPH - International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques

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Description: 

“…the best place in the world to experience the explosive evolution of computer graphics and interactive techniques. See, meet, and interact with the "People Behind the Pixels" who are creating the next wave of international excellence in research, animation, art, software, visualization, hardware, games, visual effects, and education. Gain amazing insights, enrich your skill set, and expand your worldwide contacts.”

Organization: 
City: 
Los Angeles
State: 
California
Date: 
August 5-9, 2012
Conference type:
Conference

Social Tags:
ACM SIGGRAPH
Association for Computing Machinery
Computer graphics
Computer science
Graphics
Science
SIGGRAPH
Technology
Visualization
Year of birth missing

Game platform:
Computer

Published Medium:
Computer Graphics

Events Facts:
Contact Details

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.siggraph.org/s2011

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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ACE (International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology)

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"Now in it’s 8th edition, ACE has become the leading scientific forum for dissemination of cutting-edge research results in the area of entertainment computing. Interactive entertainment is one of the most vibrant areas of interest in modern society and is amongst the fastest growing industries in the world. ACE 2011 will bring together leading researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present their innovative work and discuss all aspects and challenges of interactive entertainment technology, in a cool and stimulating environment."

City: 
Lisbon
Date: 
November 8-11, 2011
Game genre:
Entertainment

Conference type:
Conference

Social Tags:
Academia
Association for Computing Machinery
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Document
Education
Science
Technology
XML

Company:
ACE

Industry Term:
computing

Target Population:
General Audience

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Location:
Portugal

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Tags for: ACE (International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology)

Entertainment, Conference, Academia, Association for Computing Machinery, CDATA, Document, Education, Science, Technology, XML, ACE, computing, General Audience, Multi-Platform, Portugal, Technology

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AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference

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"AdvaMed...is the only place in North America where you can network with more than 1,500 key MedTech executives from companies in every sector of the industry.  This event brings together policy-makers, experts, and insiders for critical dialogues on subjects ranging from regulatory affairs and reimbursement to IP and business development."

City: 
Boston
State: 
Massachusetts
Date: 
October 1-3, 2012
Health topic:
Health Care and Medicine

Conference type:
Conference

Social Tags:
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Document
Health
Medical technology
Medicine
Science
Technology
XML

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://advamed2011.com

Continent:
North America

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference

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“To meet the communications needs of the industrial, academic, and governmental sectors of researchers and practitioners of consumer communications and networking, the Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC) was developed by the IEEE Communications Society in order to bring together the latest in communications and networking technology with the utilization of that technology in consumer communications and networking devices, services and applications.”

Organization: 
City: 
Las Vegas
State: 
Nevada
Date: 
January 14-17, 2012
Health topic:
Social Issues and Skills

Conference type:
Conference

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://cms.comsoc.org/eprise/main/SiteGen/CCNC_2012/Content/Home.html

Social Tags:
IEEE Communications Society
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
International nongovernmental organizations
Professional associations
Science
Social systems
Structure
Technology

City:
Las Vegas

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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IADIS International Conference: Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA)

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The IADIS (International Association for Development of the Information Society) CELDA conference focuses on the evolving learning processes and applications associated with the advancements in digital technology. Simulations, student-centered learning, virtual reality, and multi-management systems are topics that have been featured. “Here you can present a paper or just attend the technical sessions. These sessions are designed to provide a cross fertilization environment, where you may benefit from the professional exchange of information, and also from the associated social events. Besides the academic environment, you'll also benefit from corporate showcases and company exhibitions. Invited Speakers, well known in their fields also contribute to the IADIS conference uniqueness.”

City: 
Rio de Janeiro
Date: 
November 6-8, 2011
Game genre:
Educational
Simulation

Health topic:
Cognition

Conference type:
Conference
Expo

Location:
Brazil

Social Tags:
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European Language Resources Association
IADIS Mobile Learning
Science
Simulation
Technology
XML

Events Facts:
Contact Details

Target Population:
General Audience

Sports League:
International Association

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Published Medium:
the Information Society

Technology:
virtual reality


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SimuTools - International ICST Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques

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“The aim of the conference is to bring academic and industry researchers together with practitioners… The conference will address current and future trends in simulation techniques, models and practices, and foster interdisciplinary collaborative research in this area. … the conference also encourages the submission of broader theoretical and practical research contributions.“

City: 
Desenzano
State: 
Italy
Date: 
March 19-23, 2012
Game genre:
Simulation

Conference type:
Conference

Social Tags:
Academia
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Education
Informatics
Science
Simulation
Sirmione
Technology
XML

Target Population:
General Audience

Location:
Italy

Technology:
simulation

Calais Document Category:
Technology

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Simulation, Conference, Academia, CDATA, Education, Informatics, Science, Simulation, Sirmione, Technology, XML, General Audience, Italy, simulation, Technology

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Zamzee

Zamzee is an online rewards program for young teens powered by their physical activity.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Entertainment
Music/Dance
Sports

Health topic:
Cardiovascular Health
Diabetes
Exercise and Fitness
Obesity and Weight Loss
Prevention
Public Health

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Online
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Document
HopeLab
Science
Technology

Target Population:
General Audience
Pre-Teens
Teens

Game platform:
Handheld Device
Internet


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Children, video games and physical activity: An exploratory study

APA Reference: 

McDougall, J., & Duncan, M. J. (2008). Children, video games and physical activity: An exploratory study. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 7(1), 89-94. 

Author(s): 
McDougall, J.
Duncan, M. J.
Year: 
2008
Journal: 
International Journal on Disability and Human Development
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

Social Tags:
Academia
CDATA
Disability
Document
Education
Science
Technology
XML

Target Population:
Children

Game platform:
Game Console

Company:
International Journal

Publication type:
Journal Article

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Tags for: Children, video games and physical activity: An exploratory study

Exercise and Fitness, Academia, CDATA, Disability, Document, Education, Science, Technology, XML, Children, Game Console, International Journal, Journal Article, Technology

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The effects of exergaming on physical activity among inactive students in a physical education classroom

APA Reference: 

Fogel, V. A., Miltenberger, R. G., Graves, R., & Koehler, S. (2010). The effects of exergaming on physical activity among inactive students in a physical education classroom. Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis, 43(4), 591-600.

DOI: 
10.1901/jaba.2010.43-591
Author(s): 
Fogel, V. A.
Miltenberger, R. G.
Graves, R.
Koehler, S.
Year: 
2010
Journal: 
Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

Social Tags:
Academia
Behaviorism
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Exergaming
Philosophy of mind
Robert Fogel
Science
XML

Position:
Author

Target Population:
Children

Game platform:
Game Console

Publication type:
Journal Article

Tags for: The effects of exergaming on physical activity among inactive students in a physical education classroom

Exercise and Fitness, Academia, Behaviorism, CDATA, Exergaming, Philosophy of mind, Robert Fogel, Science, XML, Author, Children, Game Console, Journal Article

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Video game play, child diet, and physical activity behavior change a randomized clinical trial

APA Reference: 

Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D., Buday, R., Jago, R., Griffith, J., et al. (2011). Video game play, child diet, and physical activity behavior change a randomized clinical trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 40(1), 33-38.

DOI: 
10.1016/j.amepre.2010.09.029
Author(s): 
Baranowski, T.
Baranowski, J.
Thompson, D.
Buday, R.
Jago, R.
Griffith, J.
Islam, N.
Nguyen, N.
Watson, K. B.
Year: 
2011
Journal: 
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness
Food and Nutrition

Position:
Author

Social Tags:
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Clinical trial
Health
Research
Science
XML

Game platform:
Computer

Publication type:
Journal Article

Target Population:
Pre-Teens

Tags for: Video game play, child diet, and physical activity behavior change a randomized clinical trial

Exercise and Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Author, CDATA, Clinical trial, Health, Research, Science, XML, Computer, Journal Article, Pre-Teens

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