[CogSci] CFP: 3rd Workshop on Eye Movements and the Assessment of Reading Comprehension

[Titus von der Malsburg]

3RD WORKSHOP ON EYE MOVEMENTS AND THE ASSESSMENT OF READING
COMPREHENSION

Dates: June 5–7, 2025
Location: University of Stuttgart, Germany
Web: https://tmalsburg.github.io/ComprehensionWorkshop

## 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.

## Important dates:

- Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2025
- Acceptance notifications: March 14, 2025
- Registration period: March 14 – April 14
- Workshop dates: June 5–7, 2025

## Workshop format:

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.

## Relevant topics for submission:

- Machine learning approaches to reading assessment
- Eye movements as indicators of reading comprehension
- Methodology and design of reading assessments, including large scale
  reading assessments (LSAs)
- Reading assessments for different populations (e.g. children, adults,
  elderly, populations with cognitive impairments)
- Reading development
- Cognitive processes underlying reading comprehension

## Invited speaker:

Prof. Dr. Johanna Kaakinen
Dept. of Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology
University of Turku, Finland

## Submissions:

- We invite submissions of short abstracts of up to 350 words.
- To submit your abstract, please fill in the abstract submission form
  at: https://forms.gle/AntXQ3K5dwxZLjVH6
- Submissions will be reviewed by the workshop organizers primarily with
  an eye to relevance.
- We expect to accept 25–35 submissions.

## Venue:

The workshop will take place at the International Meeting Center 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 lounge—perfect for informal networking—and 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.

Venue description with photos:
https://www.beschaeftigte.uni-stuttgart.de/uni-services/infrastruktur/ibz/

## 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.

## Workshop organizers

Titus von der Malsburg
Inst. of Linguistics,
University of Stuttgart, Germany
titus.von-der-malsburg at ling.uni-stuttgart.de

Lena Jäger
Dept. of Computational Linguistics
University of Zurich, Switzerland
jaeger at cl.uzh.ch

Yevgeni Berzak
Faculty of Data and Decision Sciences,
Technion, Israel
berzak at technion.ac.il

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Titus von der Malsburg, Jun.-Prof. Dr.
Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Modeling
Institute of Linguistics, University of Stuttgart
https://tmalsburg.github.io