Call for Papers: "Finding Thetas in Europe" - Conference on Applied Bayesian Statistics and MCMC Methods in the Social Sciences, 08-09 April 2010, University of Mannheim We are pleased to announce the conference "Finding Thetas in Europe - Applied Bayesian Statistics and MCMC Methods in the Social Sciences" at the University of Mannheim, Germany, from 8th to 9th April 2010. This interdisciplinary conference is organized by young scholars from the University of Cologne and the University of Mannheim. It intends to gather young social scientists from Europe who apply Bayesian and MCMC methods in their research. We aim to provide a platform for exchanging expertise on Bayesian methods and to build up a network for European scholars who share common methodological interests. The conference is based on a workshop-format. Each participant has a 30 minute slot available at his/her disposal to present and discuss his/ her research paper. This provides the framework for constructive feedback in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere. *Please note that we do not expect you to submit polished papers, but we really welcome work in progress!* *Please register by 28th February 2010 at bayes(at)uni-mannheim.de.* The participation fee is 15 Euros for workshop materials and snacks. Funding for accommodation can be provided upon approval of a pending grant application. More information can be found here: http://www.fis.uni-koeln.de/findingthetas.html We hope to welcome you all in Mannheim in spring 2010! Best, the Bayes Conference Team -- Finding Thetas in Europe Applied Bayesian Statistics and MCMC Methods in the Social Sciences 8/9 April 2009