Application deadline for travel stipends: April 4, 2025
Registration period ends: April 30, 2025
Workshop dates: June 5â7, 2025
Workshop theme
Effective and widely available reading assessments are fundamental for education and instrumental for early diagnosis of reading difficulties, enabling timely and targeted intervention. In this workshop, we explore how eye-tracking combined with machine learning technologies can enhance reading assessments. Our goal is to bring together researchers from various relevant fields, including educational science, cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, eye-tracking-based reading research, and machine learning. The workshop will provide a platform for exchanging ideas for the next generation of reading assessments aided by eye-tracking and machine learning technologies, as well as inspiring cross-disciplinary research collaborations.
The first two days will feature a structured program, including talks, poster sessions, and group discussions. On the third day, the focus shifts to a more relaxed format, providing participants with the opportunity to network and plan joint activities in an informal setting while enjoying an easy hike and/or leisurely picnic.
Invited speakers
Prof. Dr. Johanna Kaakinen Dept. of Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology University of Turku, Finland
Prof. Dr. Andreas Bulling Dept. of Collaborative Artificial Intelligence University of Stuttgart, Germany
Delgado, Pablo; Micai, Martina; Barea, Paula ; Gema Erena-guardia; Vanessa FernĂĄndez-Torres; Moreno-PĂŠrez, F. Javier; RodrĂguez-Ortiz, Isabel R.; Rivero-Contreras, Miriam; SolĂs-Campos, AdriĂĄn; SaldaĂąa, David: How students with autism and students with ADHD adapt their reading to different reading goals: An eye-tracking study
We will explore Stuttgartâs cultural side and enjoy some good conversation:
Detailed Timeline:
10:30 đ¨ Meet in front of the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, one of Germanyâs leading art museums (Google Maps). The building itself is worth seeing if youâre into postmodern architecture (designed by James Stirling).
10:30â13:00 đźď¸ Enjoy their outstanding collection, from classical to modern art. Feel free to explore the exhibitions at your own pace, as a group or solo.
12:30â13:00 We gather at nearby Tempus (Google Maps), a casual and cozy cafĂŠ/bar just next to the museum.
13:00 â open end đ˝ď¸â Enjoy affordable lunch (Swabian and Mexican options), a range of drinks including craft beers, and an informal, relaxed atmosphere. We have a soft reservation for 20â30 people, so there will be plenty of space for everyone.
Good to Know:
Both venues are within easy walking distance of the workshop and city center hotels.
You can join or leave at any pointâfeel free to come just for the museum, just for lunch, or both.
Meat- and seefood-oriented, but some good vegetarian options, too; may be busy
Venue
The workshop will take place at the International Meeting Center (IZB) of the University of Stuttgart, a modern and welcoming venue designed to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas. The facility features a lecture hall for up to 80 participants, as well as two smaller seminar rooms ideal for focused discussions and breakout sessions. Attendees will also enjoy the charming amenities of the venue, including a cozy fireside loungeâperfect for informal networkingâand a spacious garden that provides a serene atmosphere for relaxation between sessions. The garden is equipped with facilities for barbecues, making it an great setting for social events and fostering meaningful connections in a laid-back environment.
Lena Jäger Department of Computational Linguistics, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Yevgeni Berzak Technion Faculty of Data and Decision Sciences, Israel
Co-organizers
Anna PrysĹopska Institute of Linguistics, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Anna Bondar Department of Computational Linguistics, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Funding
The workshop is sponsored by the University of Stuttgart and the MultiplEYE COST Action. The workshop will provide financial support to cover travel expenses for a limited number of participants. Authors will be invited to apply for travel funding upon abstract acceptance. Funding will be partial and priority will be given to junior researchers.