Panel Discussion Abstracts and Bio's  

 

Plenary and Breakout Session Slides and Handouts

Student and Scholarship Recipient Orientation
Keynote and Plenary Sessions
Technical Paper Sessions
Panel Discussion Sessions
Workshop Sessions
Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions


Student and Scholarship Recipient Orientation

Moving Toward Future Objectives: How NOT to have a long, unsuccessful tenure in graduate school
Jeffrey Forbes, Duke University, forbes@cs.duke.edu
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Keynote and Plenary Sessions

Opportunities in the 21st Century Computing Industry
Dr. Mark E. Dean, IBM Fellow and Vice President, IBM Almaden Research Center
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Data and the Next Generation
Dr. Francine Berman, Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center, Professor and HPC Endowed Chair, University of California, San Diego
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Changing the Places Where We Work: Diversifying Computing
Dr. Jan Cuny, Program Director, Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC), National Science Foundation
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The Development of Dynamic Ventilation Imaging
Dr. Thomas M. Guerrero, Assistant Professor, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Technical Paper Sessions

T1: Computational Math I

On a Global Optimization Technique for Solving a Nonlinear Hyperboloid Least Squares Problem
Miguel Argaez, Brenda Bueno, Boguslaw Stec and Leticia Velazquez, The University of Texas at El Paso, leti@math.utep.edu
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Variational Optimization for Call Center Staffing
Robert C. Hampshire and William A. Massey, Princeton University, wmassey@princeton.edu
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A Trust-Region Interior-Point Method for Solving Nonlinear Programs
Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas-Pan American and Yin Zhang, Rice University, mcvilla@utpa.edu
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T2: Collaborative Environments

The Challenges of Ambient Collaboration
Hans-Peter Dommel, Santa Clara University, hpdommel@scu.edu
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The Design, Implementation and Application of the GrewpEdit Tool
Kenroy Granville and Timothy J. Hickey, Brandeis University, kgg@cs.brandeis.edu
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NusEye: Designing for Social Navigation in Syndicated Content
Azzari C. Jarrett and Brian M. Dennis, Northwestern University, a-caillier@cs.northwestern.edu
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MetaLab: Supporting Social Grounding and Group Task Management in CSCL Environments through Social Translucence
Deidra Morrison and Brian Dennis, Northwestern University, d-morrison2@northwestern.edu
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T3: Programming Languages

Media Centered Languages for New Computing Experiences
John Peterson, Yale University, peterson-john@cs.yale.edu
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Visual Programming for Novice Programmer Teachers
Cheryl D. Seals, Auburn University, sealscd@auburn.edu
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T4: Computational Math II

Computation of Nonclassical Shocks using a Spacetime Discontinuous Galerkin Method
Katarina Jegdic, University of Houston, kjegdic@math.uh.edu
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Empirical Sensitivity Analysis for Computational Procedures
Lorie M. Liebrock, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, liebrock@cs.nmt.edu
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T5: Systems

Towards a Cross-Platform Microbenchmark Suite for Evaluating Hardware Performance Counter Data
Roberto Araiza, Maria Gabriela Aguilera, Thientam Pham and Patricia J. Teller, University of Texas-El Paso, raraiza@cs.utep.edu
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Distributed Calibration and Tracking with Low-Power Image Sensors
Teresa H. Ko and Nina M. Berry, Sandia National Laboratories, thko@sandia.gov
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Integrated Radio Frequency Identification and Wireless Sensor Network Architecture for Automated Inventory Management and Tracking Applications
Mark L. McKelvin, Jr., University of California at Berkeley; Mitch Williams and Nina Berry, Sandia National Laboratory, mckelvin@eecs.berkeley.edu
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Locating Where Faults Will Be
Thomas J. Ostrand, Elaine J. Weyuker and Robert M. Bell, AT&T Labs - Research, weyuker@research.att.com
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T6: Diversity

Untapped Resources: Can Intellectual Diversity Promote Cultural Diversity in Technology?
Stephen Fancsali, University of Pittsburgh and Laura McGinnis, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, lfm@psc.edu
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IT Workforce Levels & Trends
Tyneka L. Harris, DePaul University, tharris@cs.depaul.edu
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Preliminary Analysis of Factors Affecting Women and African Americans in the Computing Sciences
Tiki Suarez, Florida A&M University, tiki.suarez@famu.edu, and Jamika Burge, Virginia Tech, jaburge@cs.vt.edu
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T7: Applications

Knowledge Base Design for Environmental Research
Sevki Erdogan, Ted Shaneyfelt, Wade de Smith, Yani Ivanov, Andrew Honma and Cam Muir, University of Hawaii, Hilo, sevki@hawaii.edu
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Automatic Language Translation for User Interfaces
Manuel A. Perez-Quinones, Olga I. Padilla-Falto and Kathleen McDevitt, Virginia Tech, perez@cs.vt.edu
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Finding Features and Anomalies in Scientific Data
Raquel A. Romano, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, romano@hpcrd.lbl.gov
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The John-e-Box: Fostering Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration through Accessible Advanced Visualization
Eric Wernert, Mike Boyles, John N. Huffman, Jeff Rogers, John C. Huffman and Craig Stewart, Indiana University, ewernert@indiana.edu
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Panel Discussion Sessions

P1: Leadership: A Diverse Perspective
Panel Organizer: Valerie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University, taylor@cs.tamu.edu
Panelists: Deborah Cooper, Independent Consultant; Mark Dean, IBM Almaden Research Center and Richard Tapia, Rice University
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P2: Grid Computing: The Promise and the Challenges
Panel Organizer: Charles Koelbel, Rice University, chk@cs.rice.edu
Panelist information was not available at press time.
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P3: Beware of False Prophets: Which Initiatives (Designed to Increase Diversity in Computing) Really Work?
Panel Organizer: Wanda J. Smith, Virginia Tech, wjsmith@vt.edu
Panelists: Sandra DeLoatch, Norfolk State University; Lamont A. Flowers, University of Florida and Tracy Lewis, Radford University
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P4: Next Generation Computing - Preparing the Future Workforce: An Industry Perspective
Panel Organizer: John S. Hurley, The Boeing Company, john.s.hurley@boeing.com
Panelists: John S. Davis II, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center; Robin Jeffries, Google; Elaine Weyuker, AT&T Labs - Research and Sailesh Chutani, Microsoft Corporation
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P5: Research Opportunities in Bioinformatics
Panel Organizer: Tiffani L. Williams, Texas A&M University, tlw@cs.tamu.edu
Panelists: Stephanie Forrest, University of New Mexico and Elebeoba E. May, Sandia National Laboratories
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P6: Making the Journey of Graduate School Your Own: Success at Your Own Risk
Panel Organizer: Jamika D. Burge, Virginia Tech, jamika@vt.edu
Panelists: E. Vincent Cross, II, Auburn University; Brandeis K. Hill, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Azzari C. Jarrett, Northwestern University and Dale-Marie Wilson, Auburn University
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P7: The Computer Science Academic Job Search
Panel Organizers: Juan E. Gilbert, Auburn University and Bryant York, Portland State University, gilbert@auburn.edu
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P8: Tapping Technology to Develop Diversity: Building the MentorNet Network
Panel Organizer: Carol B. Muller, MentorNet, cbmuller@mentornet.net
Panelists: Camille M. Smith, Booz Allen Hamilton
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P9: Engaging People in Cyberinfrastructure
Panel Organizer: Ann Redelfs, Engaging People in Cyberinfrastructure, ann@redelfs.us
Panelist information was not available at press time.
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P10: Implementation and Use of the Access Grid at MSIs for High Performance Computing Collaborations
Panel Organizer: Susan T. Brown, University of Hawaii, sbrown@hawaii.edu
Panelists: Alson Been, Bethune-Cookman College; Amado Gonzalez. Florida International University; Marlow Hinton, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephenie A. McLean, Texas Advanced Computing Center, University of Texas at Austin; Johnnie D. Spraggins, Our Lady of the Lake University; Tiki L. Suarez, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Jennifer Teig von Hoffman, Boston University
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Workshop Sessions

W1: Introduction to Cyberinfrastructure I
W2: Introduction to Cyberinfrastructure II
Workshop Organizers: Donald Frederick, San Diego Supercomputer Center, University of California at San Diego and Sandie Kappes, National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, frederik@sdsc.edu
Presenters: Ilkay Altintas, San Diego Supercomputer Center, University of California at San Diego and Marlon Pierce, Indiana University
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W3: Are They Really Listening? Effective Presentations in Science Settings
Workshop Organizer: Tiffani L. Williams, Texas A&M University, tlw@cs.tamu.edu
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W4: Fostering IT Career Resilience
Workshop Organizers: Wanda J. Smith and France Belanger, Virginia Tech, wjsmith@vt.edu
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Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions

BoF1: Sharing Experience on the Development and Organization of Bridge Programs to Understand Multicultural Differences and Recruit Minority Students
BoF Organizers: Manuel Penaloza, and Biagio Arobba, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, manuel.penaloza@sdsmt.edu
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BoF2: Career Strategies for Computing Professionals in a Competitive Global Market
BoF Organizer: Mark A. Friedman, The Richard J. Roman Institute, DrMarkAFriedman@gmail.com
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BoF3: Widening the Pipeline for all Minority Students
BoF Organizers: Anja Remshagen, Li Yang and Stephanie Miller, University of West Georgia, anja@westga.edu
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BoF4: Six Sigma and IT
BoF Organizer: Rodi Tountcheva, The Ohio State University, tountcheva.1@osu.edu
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October 19-22, 2005 • Albuquerque, New Mexico • www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Conferences/Tapia2005Past Tapia Symposia/Conferences