2011 NCS Research Consortium on Information Technology Innovations (ReCITI) - Conference

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The Research Consortium on Information Technology Innovations (ReCITI) is an International event of Nigeria Computer Society that will bring together young and experienced Researchers in Computer Science to discuss research ideas in Information Technology related fields. With collaborative participation of International Center for Information Technology and Development (ICITD), it is specially designed to provide opportunity for Graduate Students of Computer Science to showcase their on-going research work and network with their peers from various higher institutions all over the world as well as Senior Researchers of Information Technology. Experienced Researchers shall also be invited to discuss their ongoing work and serve as mentor to young researchers in the process.

The event, which is expected to be a one day affair, shall be held during the 10th International Conference of Nigeria Computer Society in July 2011 and shall take place in the first day of the conference (Conference Arrival Day). This will enable Participants attend the Conference.

The Consortium will begin with a workshop centered on "Research Methodology".There would also be a second workshop session entitled "Grant Proposal Writing: Tips and Methods". It is hoped that these two workshops shall help our young researchers overcome the usual hurdles normally encountered in the course of embarking on research activities. Accepted submissions will be presented during the Research Consortium and also as a poster at the Conference.

Objective of the consortium:

The Research Consortium, which major objective is to help Participants' Profile ongoing and future research work in Computer Science, shall take place in a workshop situation that creates networking environment between students and senior researchers of similar interests.

The aims of the consortium include:
•   To provide an environment for Participants to give a short presentation of their current research work and receive constructive feedback from both experienced researchers and their peers. The provided comments and perspectives will provide feedback on their current research and guidance on future research directions
•   To prepare young researchers and would-be researchers through inputs and advice on how to embark on academic and industrial research and careers.
•   To encourage the development of a community of Research Scholars in Computer Science and encourage the spirit of collaborative research across Higher Institutions, Research Institutes, companies and other organizations within and outside the country with a view to exposing promising researchers to the global community of Information Technology.
•   To promote contacts among young researchers in addition to providing networking, collaboration and mentoring opportunities between students and academics working in similar areas.
•   To encourage presentations from experienced researchers and open up avenues for focused interaction between the experienced and young researchers

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2011 NCS Research Consortium on Information Technology Innovations (ReCITI) - Conference

Expected participants

The Research consortium shall be open to the following participants:
•   Doctoral students in computer science and related fields who are either just    starting or have got to an advanced stage in their PhD dissertation and want to discuss their research ides.
•   M. Sc. Students and graduates who wish to carry on their research ideas into doctoral work and are looking for guided contributions that will fine-tune such ideas into more suitable doctoral research.
•   Experienced Researchers from Universities, research institutes, governmental/non-governmental organizations, and other companies who are currently undergoing a research study and want to discuss their ongoing research work for the purpose of obtaining constructive feedback from other researchers or for the purpose of mentoring younger researchers in related fields
•   Experienced researchers who want to serve as mentors for younger researchers and students through discussing concerns about research, supervision, obtaining grants and sponsorship opportunities, the job market, and other issues.

Funding for Participants:
Subject to availability of funds, it is hoped that financial support shall be provided to some of the graduate students whose papers are accepted for presentation at the consortium. The categories of students to be supported and the level of support given will be examined in the course of preparation for this consortium. The funding plans, which shall be majorly through sponsorship from organizations within and outside Nigeria, will be discussed by conferences committee.

When it will take place:

The Research Consortium will be conducted the day preceding the commencement of NCS 10th International Conference in July 2011 – Monday 25th July 2011, Kaduna State

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