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BESA 10/09 Chicago


2-day hands-on workshop on BESA 5.2


October 15-16, 2009 (Immediately Before SFN2009)
Chicago, IL

Hosted by Cortech Solutions and Megis GmbH

We are pleased to invite you to a 2-day hands-on BESA software workshop Wednesday and Thursday, October 15-16, 2009 at Microtek Chicago, hosted by Cortech Solutions.  The workshop, to be given by Karsten Hoechstetter of Megis, GmbH, will emphasize practical details for using effectively the new features of BESA 5.2.  The schedule will be described in greater detail in a program to be linked from the menu at left as soon as it becomes available.

The workshop will provide an introduction to the BESA program, including a presentation of the features of the latest BESA release. Hands-on sessions are combined with demonstrations and explanatory introductory talks.  Topics will include:

  • A thorough introduction to source analysis
  • Data import and preprocessing
  • Artifact rejection and correction
  • Paradigm definition and averaging
  • Discrete multiple source analysis
  • Distributed 3D source imaging (LAURA, LORETA, sLORETA, etc.) and beamforming
  • Coregistration of EEG/MEG with MRI and fMRI
  • Time-frequency analysis and source coherence
  • Batch scripting and statistics
  • Additional topics on demand

Who Should Attend

The workshop is intended for both new and experienced BESA users, as well as potential future users. 

Format

The workshop consists of lectures, software demos, discussion and labs.  Please complete the Pre-Workshop Questionnaire by clicking the link at left to let us know what you would like to learn about in the workshop.

Air Travel to Chicago

Airfare, hotel and other travel expenses are not included in the registration fee, so attendees should make their own travel arrangements. 

Venue

The workshop will be held at Microtek Chicago at 230 W. Monroe Suite 550 located in the famous Chicago Loop close to convenient transportation and a block from the Sears Tower. The 10,000 square foot facility boasts a 100 Mb fiber optic line and backup T1 that provide internet access to its 13 classrooms. Wireless (Wi-Fi) service is available for the students' use along with 5 phone and email stations, and 5 analog port stations. MicroTek has been providing high-tech computer labs since 1991.

Microtek Chicago

230 W. Monroe, Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 236-3811 

Hotel Accommodations

Those who will also attend SFN will probably prefer to extend their stay at the hotel they have selected for SFN and travel by taxi or subway to Microtek.  Those attending only the BESA workshop should see the hotel recommendations on the Microtek Chicago site.  

Cost and Registration

The cost of the workshop is $300 per person to help defray expenses.  Customers who already have an account with Cortech Solutions can use their login/password for our e-commerce site to register for the workshop by clicking Customer Registration link above.  If you do not already have an account with us, just visit the Request Info link above to setup your account, and let us know that you wish to register for the workshop.

If you decide to register, please also complete and return the questionnaire form linked from the menu at left so we know what you are most interested to learn about.

This will be a valuable opportunity, both to learn about the software, and to meet with other BESA users, as well as Megis and Cortech Solutions staff.  We hope that you will be there!