The Measuring Behavior conferences

Measuring Behavior is a conference centered around methods and techniques in behavioral research. While most conferences focus on a specific scientific area, this conference tries to create bridges between disciplines by bringing together people who may otherwise be unlikely to meet each other.

At a Measuring Behavior meeting, you will find yourself among ethologists, behavioral ecologists, behavioral neuroscientists, developmental, social and work psychologists, ergonomists, human factors researchers, movement scientists, psychiatrists, linguists, psychophysiologists, toxicologists, usability testers, and others! While the research questions and applications may be highly diverse, what all delegates share is an interest in methods, techniques and tools for the study of behavior.

Experience tells us that the focus on methodological and technical themes can lead to a very productive cross-fertilization between research fields.

Measuring Behavior ’96

The first meeting was the spin-off of the international Eureka project "Automatic Recording and Analysis of Behavior". The plan to share the results of our project with colleagues quickly evolved into an international event. The proceedings are available on-line.
 
    
 
 Location Utrecht University (Utrecht, The Netherlands)
 
 No. of days 2
 
 No. of participants 153 (25 countries)
 
 No. of presentations 70
 
 No. of scientific tours 4
 
 Publications Menno Kruk wrote a report of the meeting, which was published in Trends in Neurosciences (vol. 20, pp. 187-189, 1997).

Measuring Behavior '98

More than in 1996, the scientific program was well-balanced between human and animal research. There was also more time for posters and demonstrations of software or equipment by participants. The scientific tours, technical training sessions and user meetings, all of which were highly rated program elements in 1996, were further expanded. The proceedings are available on-line.
     
  Location University of Groningen, (Haren, The Netherlands)
  No. of days 3
  No. of participants 275 (32 countries)
  No. of presentations 140 (14 thematic symposia)
  No. of scientific tours 6
  No. of exhibitors 20
  New A ‘video digitization service’ which allowed delegates to take a look in the world of digital video.
  Publications A selection of the presentations has been published as full papers in the journal Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers, Volume 32 (1), February 2000.

Measuring Behavior 2000

In the year 2000 Measuring Behavior was held in Nijmegen. The third meeting attracted an even bigger group of researchers from around the world. The proceedings are available on-line.
 
  Location The University of Groningen in Groningen (The Netherlands)
  No. of days 3
  No. of participants 300 (35 countries)
  No. of presentations 160 (10 thematic symposia)
  No. of scientific tours 7
  No. of user meetings 2
  No. of exhibitors 10
  New SIGs (4) & workshops (1)
  Publications A selection of the presentations has been published as full papers in the journal Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers, Volume 33 (3), August 2001.

 

Measuring Behavior 2002

This time, Measuring Behavior visited the capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam. Scientists, practioners, technicians and students came from all over the world to participate in this conference. The proceedings are available on-line.
     
  Location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
  No. of days 3
  No. of participants 325 (37 countries)
  No. of presentations 150 (10 thematic symposia)
  No. of SIGs 4
  No. of scientific tours 9
  No. of user meetings 5
  No. of exhibitors 15
  New Tutorials (12)
  Publications A selection of the presentations has been published as full papers in the journal Behavior Research Methods, Instruments & Computers, Volume 35 (3), August 2003.

 

Measuring Behavior 2005

This time, Measuring Behavior took place at Wageningen, The Netherlands. Again, the conference was a great success. The proceedings are available on-line.
     
  Location WICC, Wageningen (The Netherlands)
  No. of days 3
  No. of participants 425 (36 countries)
  No. of presentations 250 (11 thematic symposia)
  No. of SIGs 5
  No. of scientific tours 8
  No. of user meetings 3
  No. of tutorials 11
  No. of exhibitors 13
     
  Publications A selection of the presentations has been published as full papers in the journal Published in Behavior Research Methods, Volume 38 (3), August 2006.

Measuring Behavior 2008 in Maastricht will be the sixth conference. The very positive way in which the Measuring Behavior conferences have been received so far indicates that the meeting has found a niche in the crowded annual conference calendar. As far as we are concerned, it's here to stay! We look forward to seeing you in Maastricht, The Netherlands!

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