http://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Jian+ChenVrlWiki - User contributions [en]2026-07-24T01:26:57ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.43.1http://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3527Plans and Goals2009-05-24T16:44:37Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Finalize the phd committee and distribute proposal by June 15.<br />
# Incorporate feedback from the committee into the proposal by July15. <br />
# Demonstrate the utility of Reeb graphs for dt invariants by June 24. <br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal by August 31.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
# Papers / work:<br />
## Finish the camber measurement paper ( first draft of the results section - by May 28)<br />
## Finish the presence paper (accepted, by May 30)<br />
## Finish the book chapter (accepted, by May 30)<br />
## Finish the visualization paper whatever the result will be (by July 31st)<br />
## Finish the display paper and submit it to TVCG (July 31st)<br />
## Prepare the VR paper with a student at TJU (due in September, lead)<br />
## Work on the vision paper (with the student + faculty at TJU) (invited)<br />
# Career development:<br />
## write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
## Direct one student to work on the architecture project (for the VR paper)<br />
## Direct one student to work on 3D interaction (get him to USM)<br />
## inform others I will be moving<br />
## improve time management / learn roles faculty to play<br />
## Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities, collaborators)<br />
# Travels:<br />
## (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
## SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
## Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
## Leave the last week in July<br />
# Learning:<br />
## Shape<br />
## continue to learn visualization + hci issues<br />
## X3D<br />
# Code:<br />
## Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
## Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3524Plans and Goals2009-05-22T18:26:56Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
# Papers / work:<br />
## Finish the camber measurement paper<br />
## Finish the presence paper (accepted)<br />
## Finish the book chapter (accepted)<br />
## Direct one student to work on the architecture project<br />
## Direct one student to work on 3D interaction<br />
## Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities, collaborators)<br />
# Code:<br />
## Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
## Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
# Career development:<br />
## write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
## inform others I will be moving<br />
## improve time management / learn roles faculty to play<br />
# Travels:<br />
## (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
## SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
## Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3523Plans and Goals2009-05-22T18:25:49Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
# Papers / work:<br />
## Finish the camber measurement paper<br />
## Finish the presence paper (accepted)<br />
## Finish the book chapter (accepted)<br />
## Direct one student to work on the architecture project<br />
## Direct one student to work on 3D interaction<br />
## Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities, collaborators)<br />
# Code:<br />
## Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
## Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
# Career development:<br />
## write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
## inform others I will be moving<br />
# Travels:<br />
## (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
## SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
## Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3522Plans and Goals2009-05-22T18:25:25Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
# Papers / work:<br />
## Finish the camber measurement paper<br />
## Finish the presence paper (accepted)<br />
## Finish the book chapter (accepted)<br />
## Direct one student to work on the architecture project<br />
## Direct one student to work on 3D interaction<br />
## Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities, collaborators)<br />
<br />
# Code:<br />
## Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
## Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
<br />
# Career development:<br />
## write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
## inform others I will be moving<br />
<br />
# Travels:<br />
## (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
## SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
## Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3521Plans and Goals2009-05-22T18:22:30Z<p>Jian Chen: /* = */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
Papers:<br />
* Finish the camber measurement paper<br />
* Finish the presence paper (accepted)<br />
* Finish the book chapter (accepted)<br />
* Direct one student to work on the architecture project<br />
* Direct one student to work on 3D interaction<br />
* Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities)<br />
<br />
Code:<br />
* Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
* Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
<br />
Career development:<br />
* write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
<br />
Travels:<br />
* (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
* SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
* Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3520Plans and Goals2009-05-22T18:22:20Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
Papers:<br />
* Finish the camber measurement paper<br />
* Finish the presence paper (accepted)<br />
* Finish the book chapter (accepted)<br />
* Direct one student to work on the architecture project<br />
* Direct one student to work on 3D interaction<br />
* Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities)<br />
<br />
Code:<br />
* Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
* Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
<br />
Career development:<br />
* write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
<br />
Travels:<br />
* (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
* SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
* Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
<br />
=======<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3519Plans and Goals2009-05-22T18:21:54Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
Papers:<br />
* Finish the camber measurement paper<br />
* Finish the presence paper (accepted)<br />
* Finish the book chapter (accepted)<br />
* Direct one student to work on the architecture project<br />
* Direct one student to work on 3D interaction<br />
* Plan ahead for the new post (campus visit, lab space, facilities)<br />
<br />
Code:<br />
* Work with Brad to get the measurement code accessible / reusable by other people<br />
* Work with Brad to get other code bases tested before I leave<br />
<br />
Career development:<br />
* write up career goals and learning goals for the next 90 days and the next five years.<br />
<br />
Travels:<br />
* (maybe) ISBI (http://www.biomedicalimaging.org)<br />
* SIGGRAPH (August 3-6)<br />
* Campus visit (the end of June or the beginning of July)<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Spring 2009|Fall '09]]<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=3454Plans and Goals2009-05-07T03:49:18Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai (done -- simcolor work submitted instead)<br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis (done -- two papers submitted, as a result of a fruitful collaboration w/ Radu)<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
Deliverables:<br />
* <s>Devon's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)</s><br />
* <s>Andy's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)</s><br />
* A book chapter by March 31st (on domain-specific design)<br />
* The display paper to CG&A by March 31st (CG&A)<br />
* consider a biology paper (by Apr. 10th?)<br />
* consider a TVCG paper (on scalable time-varying data visualization and interaction (?on the samsung display? is there any reason to use it?)<br />
Job:<br />
* <s>Get a job</s><br />
Project:<br />
* Finish camber measurement<br />
* (pretty vague - now I look at) Finish visualization method <br />
* (vague as well) Finish the vis tool<br />
Proposal:<br />
* Short-term proposal that has potential to extend my stay<br />
Community services:<br />
* <s>Review SIGGRAPH / TVCG papers</s> - always more reviews<br />
<br />
=== Laura ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Sidra ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# <s>Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.</s><br />
## <s>Explore possible applications.</s><br />
## <s>Develop evaluation criterion. </s><br />
## <s>Consider software model as a contribution.</s><br />
# <s>Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)</s><br />
## <s>Draft complete by mid-February. (by February I mean April)</s><br />
## <s>Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.</s><br />
# <s>Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.</s><br />
## <s>Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?</s><br />
# <s>Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.</s><br />
# <s>Get through classes.</s><br />
## <s>CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.</s><br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# <s>Improve writing.</s><br />
## <s>Explore opportunities for short submissions.</s><br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
=== Wudan ===<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=2397Plans and Goals2009-03-09T20:02:42Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai. <br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis.<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
Deliverables:<br />
* Devon's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
** full draft by March 12th<br />
** iterations till the deadline<br />
* Andy's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
* A book chapter by March 31st (on domain-specific design)<br />
* The display paper to CG&A by March 31st (CG&A)<br />
* consider a biology paper (by Apr. 10th?)<br />
* consider a TVCG paper (on scalable time-varying data visualization and interaction (?on the samsung display? is there any reason to use it?)<br />
Job:<br />
* Get a job<br />
Project:<br />
* Finish camber measurement<br />
* Finish visualization method <br />
* Finish the vis tool<br />
Proposal:<br />
* Short-term proposal that has potential to extend my stay<br />
Community services:<br />
* Review SIGGRAPH / TVCG papers<br />
<br />
=== Laura ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Sidra ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.<br />
## Explore possible applications.<br />
## Develop evaluation criterion. <br />
## Consider software model as a contribution.<br />
# Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)<br />
## Draft complete by mid-February.<br />
## Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.<br />
# Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.<br />
## Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?<br />
# Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.<br />
# Get through classes.<br />
## CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Improve writing.<br />
## Explore opportunities for short submissions.<br />
### SIGGRAPH?<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
=== Wudan ===<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=2396Plans and Goals2009-03-09T20:02:05Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai. <br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis.<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
Deliverables:<br />
<br />
* Devon's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
** full draft by March 12th<br />
** iterations till the deadline<br />
* Andy's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
* A book chapter by March 31st (on domain-specific design)<br />
* The display paper to CG&A by March 31st (CG&A)<br />
* consider a biology paper (by Apr. 10th?)<br />
* consider a TVCG paper (on scalable time-varying data visualization and interaction (?on the samsung display? is there any reason to use it?)<br />
Job:<br />
* Get a job<br />
Project:<br />
* Finish camber measurement<br />
* Finish visualization method <br />
* Finish the vis tool<br />
Community services:<br />
* Review SIGGRAPH / TVCG papers<br />
<br />
=== Laura ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Sidra ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.<br />
## Explore possible applications.<br />
## Develop evaluation criterion. <br />
## Consider software model as a contribution.<br />
# Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)<br />
## Draft complete by mid-February.<br />
## Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.<br />
# Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.<br />
## Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?<br />
# Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.<br />
# Get through classes.<br />
## CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Improve writing.<br />
## Explore opportunities for short submissions.<br />
### SIGGRAPH?<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
=== Wudan ===<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=2395Plans and Goals2009-03-09T20:01:03Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai. <br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis.<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
Deliverables:<br />
<br />
* Devon's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
** full draft by March 12th<br />
** iterations till the deadline<br />
* Andy's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
* A book chapter by March 31st (on domain-specific design)<br />
* The display paper to CG&A by March 31st (CG&A)<br />
* consider a biology paper (by Apr. 10th?)<br />
* consider a TVCG paper (on scalable time-varying data visualization and interaction (?on the samsung display? is there any reason to use it?)<br />
<br />
<br />
Job:<br />
* Get a job<br />
<br />
Project:<br />
* Finish camber measurement<br />
* Finish visualization method <br />
* Finish the vis tool<br />
<br />
=== Laura ===<br />
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<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
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<br />
=== Sidra ===<br />
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<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.<br />
## Explore possible applications.<br />
## Develop evaluation criterion. <br />
## Consider software model as a contribution.<br />
# Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)<br />
## Draft complete by mid-February.<br />
## Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.<br />
# Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.<br />
## Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?<br />
# Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.<br />
# Get through classes.<br />
## CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Improve writing.<br />
## Explore opportunities for short submissions.<br />
### SIGGRAPH?<br />
<br />
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<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
=== Wudan ===<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=2394Plans and Goals2009-03-09T19:58:46Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
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<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback. See the bottom of the page for links to past plans & goals documents.<br />
<br />
== Current Schedule ==<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - [[User:Andrew_Forsberg/Meeting_Notes|asf]]<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
== Current Plans and Goals ==<br />
<br />
=== [[User:Andy Forsberg|Andy]] ===<br />
# comparison of 3d vector vis methods<br />
## run subjects, analysis, complete paper, submit to vis'09<br />
# mri/wrist<br />
## tools<br />
### registration, classification, distance-field calculation, bone proximity calc.<br />
### graphical visualization/verification?<br />
## modeling?<br />
# Potentially get involved in protein project, possibly pen UIs<br />
# $G (nightly tests, architecture, outside test-case = ADVISER)<br />
# future funding candidates<br />
## volume data visualization/analysis<br />
## flow visualization w/ leopold/GK<br />
## other?<br />
<br />
Important dates<br />
# 2/27 finish flow eval paper (Vis09 abstracts due 3/21, papers due 3/31) http://vis.computer.org/VisWeek2009/vis/<br />
# 2/27 - 3/1 - I3D in Boston http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/i3d09/index.html<br />
# 4/15 - SBIM http://sbim09.cse.wustl.edu/pages/importantDates.php<br />
<br />
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<br />
=== [[User:Brad Berg|Brad]] ===<br />
<br />
Projects<br />
<br />
* Migrate all of the wrist project before Evan leaves.<br />
<br />
* Support collaborators for the Protein project.<br />
<br />
* Continue to migrate active projects.<br />
<br />
* Begin migrating shared libraries. Some will need to be migrated in conjunction with projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
Infrastructure<br />
<br />
* Write Wiki entries for creating and building projects.<br />
<br />
* Identify external software for students to use. Currently students download software based on their immediate needs. By providing support for a small number of external packages it will make it possible to distribute their software faster and with less effort. Students will have better support when they use common external software packages.<br />
<br />
* Extend make files for tests, local installs and kits for source and binary distributions.<br />
<br />
* Integrate new tests into nightly test runs. This might involve upgrading the nightly test mechanism. Tests will need to be written. In order for students to write tests clear and simple procedures need to be in place.<br />
<br />
<br />
Knowledge<br />
<br />
* It might be useful for me to sit in on CSCI 2950J.<br />
<br />
* As project migrations complete make documentation available so that new student developers can easily get started.<br />
<br />
* Provide support for novice CVS users. Students should be able to check code in and out of CVS with a minimum of effort. This will not only make it easier for students to participate, but will also protect the code base. It is very easy to unintentionally damage files in CVS and the damage might go undetected for some time. Recovery can be difficult.<br />
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<br />
=== Çağatay ===<br />
# Present the phd thesis proposal. <br />
# Submit reeb graph of dt invariants to miccai. <br />
# Submit line-field coloring to vis.<br />
# Submit surface deformation to a journal.<br />
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=== David ===<br />
#cs295J (HCI+COG+VIS) runs smoothly: new research directions, class goals met<br />
#improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from bb, asf)<br />
#proto-papers incubator<br />
#more brain project deliverables; paper skeletons<br />
#trey stuff happy [distance pipeline ok, modeling needs attn next semester]<br />
#joslin stuff happy<br />
#support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products<br />
#refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan – write some proposals<br />
#keep up on dept/Brown service (search, facil, brdd, academic advising, mrf)<br />
#keep up on professional service<br />
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<br />
=== Eni ===<br />
<br />
*publish a full metrics paper<br />
*start working on the wrist project<br />
*publish a paper on wrist work<br />
*improve programming skills<br />
*possibly get involved in another brain project, once metrics paper is sent out<br />
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<br />
=== [[User:Jadrian Miles|Jadrian]] ===<br />
[[User:Jadrian Miles/PhD Plan]] provides more context for my goals and also serves as a working document.<br />
<br />
# Develop a research plan that works as a spiral, not a waterfall<br />
# Present a draft PhD proposal to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
# Present a draft abstract to dhl by 2/2/09<br />
<br />
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<br />
=== Jian ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
Deliverables:<br />
<br />
-- Devon's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
--- full draft by March 12th<br />
--- iterations till the deadline<br />
-- Andy's paper by March 31st (vis deadline)<br />
-- A book chapter by March 31st (on domain-specific design)<br />
-- The display paper to CG&A by March 31st (CG&A)<br />
<br />
Agenda (project) <br />
<br />
bat<br />
- finish camber measurement<br />
-- consider a biology paper (by Apr. 10th?)<br />
-- consider a TVCG paper<br />
--- on scalable time-varying data visualization <br />
(on the samsung display? is there any reason to use it?)<br />
--- knowledge driven visualization and visualization<br />
<br />
=== Laura ===<br />
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<br />
=== Radu ===<br />
Phd proposal<br />
* first rough skeleton draft by Feb 1<br />
* lit search and revised draft by March 1<br />
* more lit search and final proposal by April 1<br />
* presentation by May 1<br />
Vis submission<br />
* paper sketch by Feb 1<br />
* iteration 1 (iteration = coded concepts, evaluation scenario and feedback) by Feb 15<br />
* iteration 2 by Mar 1<br />
* first write-up and iteration 3 by Mar 15<br />
* submission<br />
Immgen<br />
*new techniques, interactions and approaches to exploring multi-dimensionality<br />
* expansion - idea and application brainstorming<br />
* continue with Bang at Broad (more or less in the background)<br />
* extract insights from genomic viewer (more evaluation)<br />
* Immgen progress report (current + future) - by Feb 1<br />
* Immgen progress report (current) - by May 15<br />
TVCG submission<br />
* tackle revision/resubmission if I get response<br />
Other conference paper<br />
* write 2-3 proposals for ideas (by April 15)<br />
* select one and write paper sketch by May 1<br />
Other<br />
* transform the weekly todo in a habit<br />
* improve multi-tasking/planning abilities<br />
* more responsive and less ball droping<br />
* cleaner submissions (of answers, code, writeups etc)<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Sidra ===<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Trevor ===<br />
<br />
# Distortion correction paper. <br />
## Finalize content and evaluation.<br />
## Submit to TMI? Consider where this will have the most impact.<br />
# Work toward Vis submission on interaction histories, collaborative scientific visualization.<br />
## Explore possible applications.<br />
## Develop evaluation criterion. <br />
## Consider software model as a contribution.<br />
# Research comps proposal. (Interaction histories?)<br />
## Draft complete by mid-February.<br />
## Practice talk at SciVis meeting February 24th.<br />
# Evaluate eye-tracking systems available at Brown.<br />
## Develop webcam-based eye-tracking?<br />
# Continue to explore and evaluate intern opportunities.<br />
# Get through classes.<br />
## CS224, CS295-J, Reading and Research.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Improve writing.<br />
## Explore opportunities for short submissions.<br />
### SIGGRAPH?<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Wenjin ===<br />
<br />
Ph.D. Proposal Draft<br />
* Abstract ready 2/23<br />
* Specific contributions 3/9<br />
* Preliminary Studies 3/16<br />
* Research Design and Methods 4/6<br />
* Background and Significance 4/20<br />
* full draft 5/4<br />
<br />
Improve Axon Modeling and Validation with Histology, submit to MICCAI <br />
* Improve axon modeling<br />
* Validation with Macaque Histology Data<br />
<br />
ISMRM conference<br />
* deliver a good presentation and poster<br />
* connect with people and seek for collaboration<br />
* gather inspiring project ideas<br />
<br />
Aim for MRM journal submission<br />
* Histology validation stuff<br />
* Improvement on modeling<br />
<br />
Prepare to get teaching experience in the fall<br />
<br />
=== Wudan ===<br />
<br />
== Past Plans and Goals ==<br />
* [[/Fall 2008|Fall '08]]<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=CS295J/Literature&diff=1469CS295J/Literature2009-01-26T21:19:12Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Design */</p>
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<div>==Perception==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Information Visualization: Perception for Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of perception as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* Some unindentified paper(s)/book(s) about Gestalt theories of perception and cognition<br />
:These theories, from the 40's inform visual design and may provide an analogy for integration of theory and practice (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://vrlab.epfl.ch/~pglardon/VR05/papers/chi2004.pdf Feeling Bumps and Holes without a Haptic Interface: the Perception of Pseudo-Haptic Textures] Lecuyer-2004-FBH<br />
: Looks like it could have cool information on "hacking" human perception. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=267474 Research issues in perception and user interfaces] Encarnacao-1994-RIP<br />
: "The authors focus at on three things: presentation of information to best match human cognitive and perceptual capabilities, interactive tools and systems to facilitate creation and navigation of visualizations, and software system features to improve visualization tools." First and third points sound relevant. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=vnax4nN4Ws4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA703&dq=slanty+design&ots=P7G259hzJa&sig=vbYZmYkquwuA_ollOI6EgciNJjU The Uniqueness of Individual Perception] Whitehouse-1999-ID<br />
: Differences and similarities between between the perceptions of individuals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
==Cognition==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Visual Thinking: For Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of cognition as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_plus_or_minus_two Wikipedia's Seven Plus or Minus Two page]<br />
:A clear description of one part of human thinking; will probably provide pointers to other things to read (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=108844.108865 A cognitive model for the perception and understanding of graphs] Lohse-1991-CMP<br />
: Abstract: "…we have only a partial understanding of how people perceive and process graphic information." Obvious potential relevance. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784395566~db=all~order=page Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning] John Swiller<br />
: Older article but referenced in a lot of newer ones; looks at how conventional problem-solving is ineffective as a learning device. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
==HCI==<br />
<br />
* John M. Carroll: HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks: Toward a Multidisciplinary Science<br />
<br />
:A gargantuan book with chapters by many folks describing some of the models and theories from HCI that may relate back to cognition; may need to create individual (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1461832&dl=&coll= Project ernestine: validating a GOMS analysis for predicting and explaining real-world task performance]<br />
<br />
: A study in which the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOMS#cite_note-CHI92-1 GOMS] method is used to correctly predict the performance of call center operators using a new workstation. Might be interesting because of the methodology used to decompose the task into basic cognitive and perceptual actions, and then measuring these actions to evaluate the new interface. (Eric)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784766580~db=all The Growth of Cognitive Modeling in Human-Computer Interaction Since GOMS]<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=169059.169426&coll=Portal&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19188713&CFTOKEN=13376420 The limits of expert performance using hierarchic marking menus]<br />
Marking menus naturally facillitate the transition from novice to expert performance for command invocation, and have been quite influential over the years to research into menu techniques. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.billbuxton.com/chunking.html Chunking and Phrasing and the Design of Human-Computer Dialogues]<br />
<br />
High-level theory of human-computer dialogues. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* Polson, P. and Lewis, C. Theory-Based Design for Easily Learned Interfaces. Human-Computer Interaction, 5, 2 (June 1990), 191-220.<br />
<br />
This is a cognitive model of how users find and learn commands in an unfamiliar user interface. This could potentially be adapted to be a piece of a theory of visualization. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/302979.303053 Manual and gaze input cascaded (MAGIC) pointing]<br />
<br />
This is a system which combines gaze input (coarse-grained) and mouse input (fine-grained) to quickly target items. This is important because it "kind of" gets around Fitt's law by using gaze input to "warp" the cursor to the general vicinity of what the user wants to work on. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985727 If not now, when?: the effects of interruption at different moments within task execution]<br />
<br />
Presents task models of user attention. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985707 "Constant, constant, multi-tasking craziness": managing multiple working spheres.]<br />
<br />
Empirical study of how information workers spend their time. Puts forward a theory of how users organize small individual tasks into "working spheres." (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/2000/CSD-00-1105.pdf The state of the art in automating usability evaluation of user interfaces] Ivory-2000-SAA<br />
: This looks money: somewhat-recent example of automating the evaluation process, very much one of our specific goals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hpl.hp.com/techreports/91/HPL-91-03.pdf User Interface Evaluation in the Real World: A Comparison of Four Techniques] Jeffries-1991-UIE<br />
: Survey of several evaluation methods, almost 20 yrs old. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ics.colorado.edu/techpubs/pdf/91-01.pdf Cognitive Walkthroughs: A Method for Theory-Based Evaluation of User Interfaces] Polson-xxxx-CWM<br />
: One more method. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=142834&coll= Finding usability problems through heuristic evaluation] Nielsen-1992-FUP<br />
: Another old one, not sure of relevance yet. "Major usability problems have a higher probability than minor problems of being found in a heuristic evaluation, but more minor problems are found in absolute numbers." [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/130000/128728/p152-jacob.pdf?key1=128728&key2=7032992321&coll=GUIDE&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19735001&CFTOKEN=82907542 The Use of Eye Movements in Human-Computer Interaction Techniques: What You Look at is What you Get] Jacob-1991-UEM<br />
: One of the first research papers to introduce eye tracking as a viable HCI technique. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=1221372&isnumber=27434 Real-Time Eye Tracking for Human Computer Interfaces] Amarnag-2003-RTE<br />
: Technical details about the implementation of a recent real-time eye-tracking system. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ipgems.com/present/swui_chi_20070502.pdf Semantic Web HCI: Discussing Research Implications] Degler-2007-SWH<br />
: A workshop discussion from CHI 2007 discussing the idea of a "semantic internet" and its relevance to the HCI community. Discusses things like adaptive web interfaces, mashups, dynamic interactions, etc. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.springerlink.com/content/u3q14156h6r648h8/fulltext.pdf Implicit Human Computer Interaction Through Context] Schmidtt-2000-IHC<br />
: A highly cited paper discussing the notion of implicit HCI, including semantic grouping of interactions, and some perceptual rules. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1903_1 Cognitive Strategies for the Visual Search of Hierarchical Computer Displays] Anthony J. Hornof<br />
: This article investigates the cognitive strategies that people use to search computer displays. Several different visual layouts are examined. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1904_9 Unseen and Unaware: Implications of Recent Research on Failures of Visual Awareness for Human-Computer Interface Design] D. Alexander Varakin; Daniel T. Levin; Roger Fidler <br />
: This article reviews basic and applied research documenting failures of visual awareness and the related metacognitive failure and then discuss misplaced beliefs that could accentuate both in the context of the human-computer interface. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* Shneiderman, Plaisant: Designing the User Interface<br />
: My textbook for an HCI class, has many good lists of guidelines. Especially Ch.2 pp 59-102. (lisajane) <br />
<br />
* [http://sonify.psych.gatech.edu/~walkerb/classes/hci/extrareading/nardi.pdf Studying Context, A Comparison of Activity Theory, Situated Action Models, and Distributed Cognition] Bonnie A. Nardi<br />
: Defines the task of the HCI specialist as the application of psychological and anthropological principles to specific design problems. It posits an inherent feud between the accurate study of relative contexts and the necessary, but more general, development of comparative models and results. Gives a coherent overview of activity theory, situated action models, and distributed cognition; finds that activity theory presents the best overall framework. There is little reason given for this ranking, however, and the description of activity theory is the most theoretical and least developed of the three.<br />
:Having spent quite a bit of time studying Soviet psychology (from which came activity theory) last semester, I question the validity of the paper’s claim, as its description of activity theory bears the artifacts of the oppressive regulations which the Soviet government imposed on psychologists. Although the theory may sound more practical, it seems fairly weak as a basis for empirical design analysis.<br />
:The paper’s strongest point is the criticisms which follow descriptions, in which theoretical shortcomings of each perspective are discussed. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* Robert Mack, Jakob Nielsen: Usability Inspection Methods (Ch. 1 Executive Summary)<br />
: Provides an overview of main usability inspection methods, a fair introduction to the industrial applications, as well as certain costs and benefits, of the methods as well as suggestions for expansive research. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=22950 Jock Mackinlay, Automating the design of graphical presentations of relational information], ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG),<br />
5(2):110-141, 1986. (Jian)<br />
: The first paper talked about how to automatically generate *good* graphs.<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=04376133 Jock Mackinlay, Pat Hanrahan, Chris Stolte, Show Me: Automatic Presentation for Visual Analysis] IEEE TVCG 13(6): 1137-1144, Nov-Dec, 2007 (Jian)<br />
: Extend their previous paper to analytics tasks.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.win.tue.nl/~vanwijk/vov.pdf Jarke J. van Wjik, The value of visualization], IEEE visualization 2005. (Jian)<br />
: discuss vis from a variety of angles as for art, science and technology and question and quantify the utility of visualization.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.almaden.ibm.com/u/zhai/papers/steering/chi97.pdf Johnny Accot and Shumin Zhai, Beyond Fitts' law: models for trajectory-based HCI tasks], CHI 97. (Jian) <br />
: Extend Fitts' to trajectory based tasks.<br />
<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=01703371 Saraiya, P., North, C., Lam, V., and Duca, K.A, An Insight-Based Longitudinal Study of Visual Analytics], TVCG 12(6): 1511-1522, 2006.(Jian)<br />
* the first paper that quantifies what insight is by comparing several infoVis tools for bioinformatics.<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1359732 David H. Laidlaw, Michael Kirby, Cullen Jackson, J. Scott Davidson, Timothy Miller, Marco DaSilva, William Warren, and Michael Tarr.Comparing 2D vector field visualization methods: A user study]. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 11(1):59-70, 2005. (Jian)<br />
: an application-specific comparison of visualization method. a cool paper.<br />
<br />
* [http://web.mit.edu/rruth/www/Papers/RosenholtzEtAlCHI2005Clutter.pdf Rosenholtz, Li, Mansfield, and Jin, Feature Congestion: A Measure of Display Clutter], CHI 2005. (Jian)<br />
: quantify visual complexity from a statistics point of view.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
* Wikipedia articles on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language "A Pattern Language"] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_pattern "Design Pattern"]<br />
:see summary for Alexander below (David)<br />
<br />
* UI Design principles (feedback, etc -- find ref)<br />
<br />
* Alexander: A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction<br />
:The original design pattern source; what makes a human space work, ineffable best practices, ~250 rules is enough to do communities and house-sized artifacts; could be a good metaphor for making; could be a good metaphor for making human virtual space work? (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://useraware.iict.ch/uploads/media/TangibleBits.pdf Tangible Bits: Towards Seamless Interfaces between People, Bits, and Atoms] Ishii-1997-TBT<br />
:A fairly-specific UI proposal, but could potentially have some nice relevant discussion on how we perceive "foreground" items and "background" items and their relationship. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://list.cs.brown.edu/courses/csci1900/2007/documents/restricted/beale.pdf Slanty Design] Beale-2007-SD<br />
:Design method, five major design steps. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Interactions-Bill-Moggridge/dp/0262134748/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989194&sr=8-1 Designing Interactions] by Bill Moggridge<br />
: Really awesome book on the evolution of interactions with technology. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989269&sr=1-1 Sketching User Experiences] by Bill Buxton<br />
: Another great book on the practices of interaction design. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://site.ebrary.com/lib/brown/docDetail.action?docID=10173678 The Laws of Simplicity] by John Maeda<br />
: An interesting work on the efficiency of minimalist design. Quick read for those interested. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/pubs/presentations/eyeshaveit/index.htm Ben Shneiderman, The Eyes Have It: User Interfaces for Information Visualization], UM, tech-report, CS-TR-3665. (Jian)<br />
: the paper talks about visualization mantra.<br />
<br />
==Thinking, analysis, decision making==<br />
<br />
* Morgan D. Jones: The Thinker's Toolkit: Fourteen Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving<br />
<br />
:Set of methods for solving problems that might be incorporated into tools for thinking (David)<br />
<br />
* Keim, Shazeer, Littman: Proverb: The Probabilistic Cruciverbalist<br />
<br />
:An automatic crossword-puzzle solver; the software framework for building this program may be a metaphor for some thinking groupware with plug-in modules. (David)<br />
<br />
* Thomas, Cook: Illuminating the Path<br />
<br />
:a research agenda for tools for intelligence analysts; not sure of relevance (David)<br />
<br />
* Richard Thaler, Cass Sunstein: Nudge - Improving Decisions About Wealth, Health, and Happiness<br />
: A great, easy read for someone who isn't familiar with the psychological perspective. Focuses mainly on public policy issues, but certain sections (on developing a better social security website, for example) relate specifically to digital design. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Visualization==<br />
<br />
* Min Chen, David Ebert, Hans Hagen, Robert S. Laramee, Robert van Liere, Kwan-Liu Ma, William Ribarsky, Gerik Scheuermann, Deborah Silver, "Data, Information, and Knowledge in Visualization," IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 12-19, Jan./Feb. 2009, doi:10.1109/MCG.2009.6</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=CS295J/Literature&diff=1468CS295J/Literature2009-01-26T21:18:59Z<p>Jian Chen: /* HCI */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Perception==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Information Visualization: Perception for Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of perception as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* Some unindentified paper(s)/book(s) about Gestalt theories of perception and cognition<br />
:These theories, from the 40's inform visual design and may provide an analogy for integration of theory and practice (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://vrlab.epfl.ch/~pglardon/VR05/papers/chi2004.pdf Feeling Bumps and Holes without a Haptic Interface: the Perception of Pseudo-Haptic Textures] Lecuyer-2004-FBH<br />
: Looks like it could have cool information on "hacking" human perception. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=267474 Research issues in perception and user interfaces] Encarnacao-1994-RIP<br />
: "The authors focus at on three things: presentation of information to best match human cognitive and perceptual capabilities, interactive tools and systems to facilitate creation and navigation of visualizations, and software system features to improve visualization tools." First and third points sound relevant. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=vnax4nN4Ws4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA703&dq=slanty+design&ots=P7G259hzJa&sig=vbYZmYkquwuA_ollOI6EgciNJjU The Uniqueness of Individual Perception] Whitehouse-1999-ID<br />
: Differences and similarities between between the perceptions of individuals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
==Cognition==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Visual Thinking: For Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of cognition as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_plus_or_minus_two Wikipedia's Seven Plus or Minus Two page]<br />
:A clear description of one part of human thinking; will probably provide pointers to other things to read (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=108844.108865 A cognitive model for the perception and understanding of graphs] Lohse-1991-CMP<br />
: Abstract: "…we have only a partial understanding of how people perceive and process graphic information." Obvious potential relevance. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784395566~db=all~order=page Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning] John Swiller<br />
: Older article but referenced in a lot of newer ones; looks at how conventional problem-solving is ineffective as a learning device. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
==HCI==<br />
<br />
* John M. Carroll: HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks: Toward a Multidisciplinary Science<br />
<br />
:A gargantuan book with chapters by many folks describing some of the models and theories from HCI that may relate back to cognition; may need to create individual (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1461832&dl=&coll= Project ernestine: validating a GOMS analysis for predicting and explaining real-world task performance]<br />
<br />
: A study in which the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOMS#cite_note-CHI92-1 GOMS] method is used to correctly predict the performance of call center operators using a new workstation. Might be interesting because of the methodology used to decompose the task into basic cognitive and perceptual actions, and then measuring these actions to evaluate the new interface. (Eric)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784766580~db=all The Growth of Cognitive Modeling in Human-Computer Interaction Since GOMS]<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=169059.169426&coll=Portal&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19188713&CFTOKEN=13376420 The limits of expert performance using hierarchic marking menus]<br />
Marking menus naturally facillitate the transition from novice to expert performance for command invocation, and have been quite influential over the years to research into menu techniques. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.billbuxton.com/chunking.html Chunking and Phrasing and the Design of Human-Computer Dialogues]<br />
<br />
High-level theory of human-computer dialogues. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* Polson, P. and Lewis, C. Theory-Based Design for Easily Learned Interfaces. Human-Computer Interaction, 5, 2 (June 1990), 191-220.<br />
<br />
This is a cognitive model of how users find and learn commands in an unfamiliar user interface. This could potentially be adapted to be a piece of a theory of visualization. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/302979.303053 Manual and gaze input cascaded (MAGIC) pointing]<br />
<br />
This is a system which combines gaze input (coarse-grained) and mouse input (fine-grained) to quickly target items. This is important because it "kind of" gets around Fitt's law by using gaze input to "warp" the cursor to the general vicinity of what the user wants to work on. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985727 If not now, when?: the effects of interruption at different moments within task execution]<br />
<br />
Presents task models of user attention. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985707 "Constant, constant, multi-tasking craziness": managing multiple working spheres.]<br />
<br />
Empirical study of how information workers spend their time. Puts forward a theory of how users organize small individual tasks into "working spheres." (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/2000/CSD-00-1105.pdf The state of the art in automating usability evaluation of user interfaces] Ivory-2000-SAA<br />
: This looks money: somewhat-recent example of automating the evaluation process, very much one of our specific goals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hpl.hp.com/techreports/91/HPL-91-03.pdf User Interface Evaluation in the Real World: A Comparison of Four Techniques] Jeffries-1991-UIE<br />
: Survey of several evaluation methods, almost 20 yrs old. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ics.colorado.edu/techpubs/pdf/91-01.pdf Cognitive Walkthroughs: A Method for Theory-Based Evaluation of User Interfaces] Polson-xxxx-CWM<br />
: One more method. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=142834&coll= Finding usability problems through heuristic evaluation] Nielsen-1992-FUP<br />
: Another old one, not sure of relevance yet. "Major usability problems have a higher probability than minor problems of being found in a heuristic evaluation, but more minor problems are found in absolute numbers." [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/130000/128728/p152-jacob.pdf?key1=128728&key2=7032992321&coll=GUIDE&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19735001&CFTOKEN=82907542 The Use of Eye Movements in Human-Computer Interaction Techniques: What You Look at is What you Get] Jacob-1991-UEM<br />
: One of the first research papers to introduce eye tracking as a viable HCI technique. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=1221372&isnumber=27434 Real-Time Eye Tracking for Human Computer Interfaces] Amarnag-2003-RTE<br />
: Technical details about the implementation of a recent real-time eye-tracking system. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ipgems.com/present/swui_chi_20070502.pdf Semantic Web HCI: Discussing Research Implications] Degler-2007-SWH<br />
: A workshop discussion from CHI 2007 discussing the idea of a "semantic internet" and its relevance to the HCI community. Discusses things like adaptive web interfaces, mashups, dynamic interactions, etc. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.springerlink.com/content/u3q14156h6r648h8/fulltext.pdf Implicit Human Computer Interaction Through Context] Schmidtt-2000-IHC<br />
: A highly cited paper discussing the notion of implicit HCI, including semantic grouping of interactions, and some perceptual rules. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1903_1 Cognitive Strategies for the Visual Search of Hierarchical Computer Displays] Anthony J. Hornof<br />
: This article investigates the cognitive strategies that people use to search computer displays. Several different visual layouts are examined. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1904_9 Unseen and Unaware: Implications of Recent Research on Failures of Visual Awareness for Human-Computer Interface Design] D. Alexander Varakin; Daniel T. Levin; Roger Fidler <br />
: This article reviews basic and applied research documenting failures of visual awareness and the related metacognitive failure and then discuss misplaced beliefs that could accentuate both in the context of the human-computer interface. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* Shneiderman, Plaisant: Designing the User Interface<br />
: My textbook for an HCI class, has many good lists of guidelines. Especially Ch.2 pp 59-102. (lisajane) <br />
<br />
* [http://sonify.psych.gatech.edu/~walkerb/classes/hci/extrareading/nardi.pdf Studying Context, A Comparison of Activity Theory, Situated Action Models, and Distributed Cognition] Bonnie A. Nardi<br />
: Defines the task of the HCI specialist as the application of psychological and anthropological principles to specific design problems. It posits an inherent feud between the accurate study of relative contexts and the necessary, but more general, development of comparative models and results. Gives a coherent overview of activity theory, situated action models, and distributed cognition; finds that activity theory presents the best overall framework. There is little reason given for this ranking, however, and the description of activity theory is the most theoretical and least developed of the three.<br />
:Having spent quite a bit of time studying Soviet psychology (from which came activity theory) last semester, I question the validity of the paper’s claim, as its description of activity theory bears the artifacts of the oppressive regulations which the Soviet government imposed on psychologists. Although the theory may sound more practical, it seems fairly weak as a basis for empirical design analysis.<br />
:The paper’s strongest point is the criticisms which follow descriptions, in which theoretical shortcomings of each perspective are discussed. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* Robert Mack, Jakob Nielsen: Usability Inspection Methods (Ch. 1 Executive Summary)<br />
: Provides an overview of main usability inspection methods, a fair introduction to the industrial applications, as well as certain costs and benefits, of the methods as well as suggestions for expansive research. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=22950 Jock Mackinlay, Automating the design of graphical presentations of relational information], ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG),<br />
5(2):110-141, 1986. (Jian)<br />
: The first paper talked about how to automatically generate *good* graphs.<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=04376133 Jock Mackinlay, Pat Hanrahan, Chris Stolte, Show Me: Automatic Presentation for Visual Analysis] IEEE TVCG 13(6): 1137-1144, Nov-Dec, 2007 (Jian)<br />
: Extend their previous paper to analytics tasks.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.win.tue.nl/~vanwijk/vov.pdf Jarke J. van Wjik, The value of visualization], IEEE visualization 2005. (Jian)<br />
: discuss vis from a variety of angles as for art, science and technology and question and quantify the utility of visualization.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.almaden.ibm.com/u/zhai/papers/steering/chi97.pdf Johnny Accot and Shumin Zhai, Beyond Fitts' law: models for trajectory-based HCI tasks], CHI 97. (Jian) <br />
: Extend Fitts' to trajectory based tasks.<br />
<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=01703371 Saraiya, P., North, C., Lam, V., and Duca, K.A, An Insight-Based Longitudinal Study of Visual Analytics], TVCG 12(6): 1511-1522, 2006.(Jian)<br />
* the first paper that quantifies what insight is by comparing several infoVis tools for bioinformatics.<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1359732 David H. Laidlaw, Michael Kirby, Cullen Jackson, J. Scott Davidson, Timothy Miller, Marco DaSilva, William Warren, and Michael Tarr.Comparing 2D vector field visualization methods: A user study]. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 11(1):59-70, 2005. (Jian)<br />
: an application-specific comparison of visualization method. a cool paper.<br />
<br />
* [http://web.mit.edu/rruth/www/Papers/RosenholtzEtAlCHI2005Clutter.pdf Rosenholtz, Li, Mansfield, and Jin, Feature Congestion: A Measure of Display Clutter], CHI 2005. (Jian)<br />
: quantify visual complexity from a statistics point of view.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
* Wikipedia articles on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language "A Pattern Language"] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_pattern "Design Pattern"]<br />
:see summary for Alexander below (David)<br />
<br />
* UI Design principles (feedback, etc -- find ref)<br />
<br />
* Alexander: A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction<br />
:The original design pattern source; what makes a human space work, ineffable best practices, ~250 rules is enough to do communities and house-sized artifacts; could be a good metaphor for making; could be a good metaphor for making human virtual space work? (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://useraware.iict.ch/uploads/media/TangibleBits.pdf Tangible Bits: Towards Seamless Interfaces between People, Bits, and Atoms] Ishii-1997-TBT<br />
:A fairly-specific UI proposal, but could potentially have some nice relevant discussion on how we perceive "foreground" items and "background" items and their relationship. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://list.cs.brown.edu/courses/csci1900/2007/documents/restricted/beale.pdf Slanty Design] Beale-2007-SD<br />
:Design method, five major design steps. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Interactions-Bill-Moggridge/dp/0262134748/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989194&sr=8-1 Designing Interactions] by Bill Moggridge<br />
: Really awesome book on the evolution of interactions with technology. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989269&sr=1-1 Sketching User Experiences] by Bill Buxton<br />
: Another great book on the practices of interaction design. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://site.ebrary.com/lib/brown/docDetail.action?docID=10173678 The Laws of Simplicity] by John Maeda<br />
: An interesting work on the efficiency of minimalist design. Quick read for those interested. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Thinking, analysis, decision making==<br />
<br />
* Morgan D. Jones: The Thinker's Toolkit: Fourteen Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving<br />
<br />
:Set of methods for solving problems that might be incorporated into tools for thinking (David)<br />
<br />
* Keim, Shazeer, Littman: Proverb: The Probabilistic Cruciverbalist<br />
<br />
:An automatic crossword-puzzle solver; the software framework for building this program may be a metaphor for some thinking groupware with plug-in modules. (David)<br />
<br />
* Thomas, Cook: Illuminating the Path<br />
<br />
:a research agenda for tools for intelligence analysts; not sure of relevance (David)<br />
<br />
* Richard Thaler, Cass Sunstein: Nudge - Improving Decisions About Wealth, Health, and Happiness<br />
: A great, easy read for someone who isn't familiar with the psychological perspective. Focuses mainly on public policy issues, but certain sections (on developing a better social security website, for example) relate specifically to digital design. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Visualization==<br />
<br />
* Min Chen, David Ebert, Hans Hagen, Robert S. Laramee, Robert van Liere, Kwan-Liu Ma, William Ribarsky, Gerik Scheuermann, Deborah Silver, "Data, Information, and Knowledge in Visualization," IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 12-19, Jan./Feb. 2009, doi:10.1109/MCG.2009.6</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=CS295J/Literature&diff=1467CS295J/Literature2009-01-26T21:17:45Z<p>Jian Chen: /* HCI */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Perception==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Information Visualization: Perception for Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of perception as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* Some unindentified paper(s)/book(s) about Gestalt theories of perception and cognition<br />
:These theories, from the 40's inform visual design and may provide an analogy for integration of theory and practice (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://vrlab.epfl.ch/~pglardon/VR05/papers/chi2004.pdf Feeling Bumps and Holes without a Haptic Interface: the Perception of Pseudo-Haptic Textures] Lecuyer-2004-FBH<br />
: Looks like it could have cool information on "hacking" human perception. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=267474 Research issues in perception and user interfaces] Encarnacao-1994-RIP<br />
: "The authors focus at on three things: presentation of information to best match human cognitive and perceptual capabilities, interactive tools and systems to facilitate creation and navigation of visualizations, and software system features to improve visualization tools." First and third points sound relevant. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=vnax4nN4Ws4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA703&dq=slanty+design&ots=P7G259hzJa&sig=vbYZmYkquwuA_ollOI6EgciNJjU The Uniqueness of Individual Perception] Whitehouse-1999-ID<br />
: Differences and similarities between between the perceptions of individuals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
==Cognition==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Visual Thinking: For Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of cognition as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_plus_or_minus_two Wikipedia's Seven Plus or Minus Two page]<br />
:A clear description of one part of human thinking; will probably provide pointers to other things to read (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=108844.108865 A cognitive model for the perception and understanding of graphs] Lohse-1991-CMP<br />
: Abstract: "…we have only a partial understanding of how people perceive and process graphic information." Obvious potential relevance. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784395566~db=all~order=page Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning] John Swiller<br />
: Older article but referenced in a lot of newer ones; looks at how conventional problem-solving is ineffective as a learning device. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
==HCI==<br />
<br />
* John M. Carroll: HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks: Toward a Multidisciplinary Science<br />
<br />
:A gargantuan book with chapters by many folks describing some of the models and theories from HCI that may relate back to cognition; may need to create individual (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1461832&dl=&coll= Project ernestine: validating a GOMS analysis for predicting and explaining real-world task performance]<br />
<br />
: A study in which the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOMS#cite_note-CHI92-1 GOMS] method is used to correctly predict the performance of call center operators using a new workstation. Might be interesting because of the methodology used to decompose the task into basic cognitive and perceptual actions, and then measuring these actions to evaluate the new interface. (Eric)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784766580~db=all The Growth of Cognitive Modeling in Human-Computer Interaction Since GOMS]<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=169059.169426&coll=Portal&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19188713&CFTOKEN=13376420 The limits of expert performance using hierarchic marking menus]<br />
Marking menus naturally facillitate the transition from novice to expert performance for command invocation, and have been quite influential over the years to research into menu techniques. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.billbuxton.com/chunking.html Chunking and Phrasing and the Design of Human-Computer Dialogues]<br />
<br />
High-level theory of human-computer dialogues. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* Polson, P. and Lewis, C. Theory-Based Design for Easily Learned Interfaces. Human-Computer Interaction, 5, 2 (June 1990), 191-220.<br />
<br />
This is a cognitive model of how users find and learn commands in an unfamiliar user interface. This could potentially be adapted to be a piece of a theory of visualization. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/302979.303053 Manual and gaze input cascaded (MAGIC) pointing]<br />
<br />
This is a system which combines gaze input (coarse-grained) and mouse input (fine-grained) to quickly target items. This is important because it "kind of" gets around Fitt's law by using gaze input to "warp" the cursor to the general vicinity of what the user wants to work on. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985727 If not now, when?: the effects of interruption at different moments within task execution]<br />
<br />
Presents task models of user attention. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985707 "Constant, constant, multi-tasking craziness": managing multiple working spheres.]<br />
<br />
Empirical study of how information workers spend their time. Puts forward a theory of how users organize small individual tasks into "working spheres." (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/2000/CSD-00-1105.pdf The state of the art in automating usability evaluation of user interfaces] Ivory-2000-SAA<br />
: This looks money: somewhat-recent example of automating the evaluation process, very much one of our specific goals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hpl.hp.com/techreports/91/HPL-91-03.pdf User Interface Evaluation in the Real World: A Comparison of Four Techniques] Jeffries-1991-UIE<br />
: Survey of several evaluation methods, almost 20 yrs old. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ics.colorado.edu/techpubs/pdf/91-01.pdf Cognitive Walkthroughs: A Method for Theory-Based Evaluation of User Interfaces] Polson-xxxx-CWM<br />
: One more method. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=142834&coll= Finding usability problems through heuristic evaluation] Nielsen-1992-FUP<br />
: Another old one, not sure of relevance yet. "Major usability problems have a higher probability than minor problems of being found in a heuristic evaluation, but more minor problems are found in absolute numbers." [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/130000/128728/p152-jacob.pdf?key1=128728&key2=7032992321&coll=GUIDE&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19735001&CFTOKEN=82907542 The Use of Eye Movements in Human-Computer Interaction Techniques: What You Look at is What you Get] Jacob-1991-UEM<br />
: One of the first research papers to introduce eye tracking as a viable HCI technique. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=1221372&isnumber=27434 Real-Time Eye Tracking for Human Computer Interfaces] Amarnag-2003-RTE<br />
: Technical details about the implementation of a recent real-time eye-tracking system. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ipgems.com/present/swui_chi_20070502.pdf Semantic Web HCI: Discussing Research Implications] Degler-2007-SWH<br />
: A workshop discussion from CHI 2007 discussing the idea of a "semantic internet" and its relevance to the HCI community. Discusses things like adaptive web interfaces, mashups, dynamic interactions, etc. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.springerlink.com/content/u3q14156h6r648h8/fulltext.pdf Implicit Human Computer Interaction Through Context] Schmidtt-2000-IHC<br />
: A highly cited paper discussing the notion of implicit HCI, including semantic grouping of interactions, and some perceptual rules. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1903_1 Cognitive Strategies for the Visual Search of Hierarchical Computer Displays] Anthony J. Hornof<br />
: This article investigates the cognitive strategies that people use to search computer displays. Several different visual layouts are examined. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1904_9 Unseen and Unaware: Implications of Recent Research on Failures of Visual Awareness for Human-Computer Interface Design] D. Alexander Varakin; Daniel T. Levin; Roger Fidler <br />
: This article reviews basic and applied research documenting failures of visual awareness and the related metacognitive failure and then discuss misplaced beliefs that could accentuate both in the context of the human-computer interface. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* Shneiderman, Plaisant: Designing the User Interface<br />
: My textbook for an HCI class, has many good lists of guidelines. Especially Ch.2 pp 59-102. (lisajane) <br />
<br />
* [http://sonify.psych.gatech.edu/~walkerb/classes/hci/extrareading/nardi.pdf Studying Context, A Comparison of Activity Theory, Situated Action Models, and Distributed Cognition] Bonnie A. Nardi<br />
: Defines the task of the HCI specialist as the application of psychological and anthropological principles to specific design problems. It posits an inherent feud between the accurate study of relative contexts and the necessary, but more general, development of comparative models and results. Gives a coherent overview of activity theory, situated action models, and distributed cognition; finds that activity theory presents the best overall framework. There is little reason given for this ranking, however, and the description of activity theory is the most theoretical and least developed of the three.<br />
:Having spent quite a bit of time studying Soviet psychology (from which came activity theory) last semester, I question the validity of the paper’s claim, as its description of activity theory bears the artifacts of the oppressive regulations which the Soviet government imposed on psychologists. Although the theory may sound more practical, it seems fairly weak as a basis for empirical design analysis.<br />
:The paper’s strongest point is the criticisms which follow descriptions, in which theoretical shortcomings of each perspective are discussed. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* Robert Mack, Jakob Nielsen: Usability Inspection Methods (Ch. 1 Executive Summary)<br />
: Provides an overview of main usability inspection methods, a fair introduction to the industrial applications, as well as certain costs and benefits, of the methods as well as suggestions for expansive research. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=22950 Jock Mackinlay, Automating the design of graphical presentations of relational information], ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG),<br />
5(2):110-141, 1986. (Jian)<br />
: The first paper talked about how to automatically generate *good* graphs.<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=04376133 Jock Mackinlay, Pat Hanrahan, Chris Stolte, Show Me: Automatic Presentation for Visual Analysis] IEEE TVCG 13(6): 1137-1144, Nov-Dec, 2007 (Jian)<br />
: Extension of their previous paper to analytics tasks.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.win.tue.nl/~vanwijk/vov.pdf Jarke J. van Wjik, The value of visualization], IEEE visualization 2005. (Jian)<br />
: discuss vis from a variety of angles as for art, science and technology and question and quantify the utility of visualization.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.almaden.ibm.com/u/zhai/papers/steering/chi97.pdf Johnny Accot and Shumin Zhai, Beyond Fitts' law: models for trajectory-based HCI tasks], CHI 97. (Jian) <br />
: Extend Fitts' to trajectory based tasks.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/pubs/presentations/eyeshaveit/index.htm Ben Shneiderman, The Eyes Have It: User Interfaces for Information Visualization], UM, tech-report, CS-TR-3665. (Jian)<br />
: the paper talks about visualization mantra.<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=01703371 Saraiya, P., North, C., Lam, V., and Duca, K.A, An Insight-Based Longitudinal Study of Visual Analytics], TVCG 12(6): 1511-1522, 2006.(Jian)<br />
* the first paper that quantifies what insight is by comparing several infoVis tools for bioinformatics.<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1359732 David H. Laidlaw, Michael Kirby, Cullen Jackson, J. Scott Davidson, Timothy Miller, Marco DaSilva, William Warren, and Michael Tarr.Comparing 2D vector field visualization methods: A user study]. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 11(1):59-70, 2005. (Jian)<br />
: an application-specific comparison of visualization method. a cool paper.<br />
<br />
* [http://web.mit.edu/rruth/www/Papers/RosenholtzEtAlCHI2005Clutter.pdf Rosenholtz, Li, Mansfield, and Jin, Feature Congestion: A Measure of Display Clutter], CHI 2005. (Jian)<br />
: quantify visual complexity from a statistics point of view.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
* Wikipedia articles on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language "A Pattern Language"] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_pattern "Design Pattern"]<br />
:see summary for Alexander below (David)<br />
<br />
* UI Design principles (feedback, etc -- find ref)<br />
<br />
* Alexander: A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction<br />
:The original design pattern source; what makes a human space work, ineffable best practices, ~250 rules is enough to do communities and house-sized artifacts; could be a good metaphor for making; could be a good metaphor for making human virtual space work? (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://useraware.iict.ch/uploads/media/TangibleBits.pdf Tangible Bits: Towards Seamless Interfaces between People, Bits, and Atoms] Ishii-1997-TBT<br />
:A fairly-specific UI proposal, but could potentially have some nice relevant discussion on how we perceive "foreground" items and "background" items and their relationship. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://list.cs.brown.edu/courses/csci1900/2007/documents/restricted/beale.pdf Slanty Design] Beale-2007-SD<br />
:Design method, five major design steps. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Interactions-Bill-Moggridge/dp/0262134748/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989194&sr=8-1 Designing Interactions] by Bill Moggridge<br />
: Really awesome book on the evolution of interactions with technology. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989269&sr=1-1 Sketching User Experiences] by Bill Buxton<br />
: Another great book on the practices of interaction design. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://site.ebrary.com/lib/brown/docDetail.action?docID=10173678 The Laws of Simplicity] by John Maeda<br />
: An interesting work on the efficiency of minimalist design. Quick read for those interested. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Thinking, analysis, decision making==<br />
<br />
* Morgan D. Jones: The Thinker's Toolkit: Fourteen Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving<br />
<br />
:Set of methods for solving problems that might be incorporated into tools for thinking (David)<br />
<br />
* Keim, Shazeer, Littman: Proverb: The Probabilistic Cruciverbalist<br />
<br />
:An automatic crossword-puzzle solver; the software framework for building this program may be a metaphor for some thinking groupware with plug-in modules. (David)<br />
<br />
* Thomas, Cook: Illuminating the Path<br />
<br />
:a research agenda for tools for intelligence analysts; not sure of relevance (David)<br />
<br />
* Richard Thaler, Cass Sunstein: Nudge - Improving Decisions About Wealth, Health, and Happiness<br />
: A great, easy read for someone who isn't familiar with the psychological perspective. Focuses mainly on public policy issues, but certain sections (on developing a better social security website, for example) relate specifically to digital design. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Visualization==<br />
<br />
* Min Chen, David Ebert, Hans Hagen, Robert S. Laramee, Robert van Liere, Kwan-Liu Ma, William Ribarsky, Gerik Scheuermann, Deborah Silver, "Data, Information, and Knowledge in Visualization," IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 12-19, Jan./Feb. 2009, doi:10.1109/MCG.2009.6</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=CS295J/Literature&diff=1466CS295J/Literature2009-01-26T21:14:53Z<p>Jian Chen: /* HCI */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Perception==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Information Visualization: Perception for Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of perception as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* Some unindentified paper(s)/book(s) about Gestalt theories of perception and cognition<br />
:These theories, from the 40's inform visual design and may provide an analogy for integration of theory and practice (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://vrlab.epfl.ch/~pglardon/VR05/papers/chi2004.pdf Feeling Bumps and Holes without a Haptic Interface: the Perception of Pseudo-Haptic Textures] Lecuyer-2004-FBH<br />
: Looks like it could have cool information on "hacking" human perception. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=267474 Research issues in perception and user interfaces] Encarnacao-1994-RIP<br />
: "The authors focus at on three things: presentation of information to best match human cognitive and perceptual capabilities, interactive tools and systems to facilitate creation and navigation of visualizations, and software system features to improve visualization tools." First and third points sound relevant. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=vnax4nN4Ws4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA703&dq=slanty+design&ots=P7G259hzJa&sig=vbYZmYkquwuA_ollOI6EgciNJjU The Uniqueness of Individual Perception] Whitehouse-1999-ID<br />
: Differences and similarities between between the perceptions of individuals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
==Cognition==<br />
<br />
* Colin Ware: Visual Thinking: For Design<br />
:Insight into some of the theory of cognition as it pertains to building visual interfaces (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_plus_or_minus_two Wikipedia's Seven Plus or Minus Two page]<br />
:A clear description of one part of human thinking; will probably provide pointers to other things to read (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=108844.108865 A cognitive model for the perception and understanding of graphs] Lohse-1991-CMP<br />
: Abstract: "…we have only a partial understanding of how people perceive and process graphic information." Obvious potential relevance. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784395566~db=all~order=page Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning] John Swiller<br />
: Older article but referenced in a lot of newer ones; looks at how conventional problem-solving is ineffective as a learning device. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
==HCI==<br />
<br />
* John M. Carroll: HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks: Toward a Multidisciplinary Science<br />
<br />
:A gargantuan book with chapters by many folks describing some of the models and theories from HCI that may relate back to cognition; may need to create individual (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1461832&dl=&coll= Project ernestine: validating a GOMS analysis for predicting and explaining real-world task performance]<br />
<br />
: A study in which the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOMS#cite_note-CHI92-1 GOMS] method is used to correctly predict the performance of call center operators using a new workstation. Might be interesting because of the methodology used to decompose the task into basic cognitive and perceptual actions, and then measuring these actions to evaluate the new interface. (Eric)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a784766580~db=all The Growth of Cognitive Modeling in Human-Computer Interaction Since GOMS]<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=169059.169426&coll=Portal&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19188713&CFTOKEN=13376420 The limits of expert performance using hierarchic marking menus]<br />
<br />
Marking menus naturally facillitate the transition from novice to expert performance for command invocation, and have been quite influential over the years to research into menu techniques. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.billbuxton.com/chunking.html Chunking and Phrasing and the Design of Human-Computer Dialogues]<br />
<br />
High-level theory of human-computer dialogues. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* Polson, P. and Lewis, C. Theory-Based Design for Easily Learned Interfaces. Human-Computer Interaction, 5, 2 (June 1990), 191-220.<br />
<br />
This is a cognitive model of how users find and learn commands in an unfamiliar user interface. This could potentially be adapted to be a piece of a theory of visualization. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/302979.303053 Manual and gaze input cascaded (MAGIC) pointing]<br />
<br />
This is a system which combines gaze input (coarse-grained) and mouse input (fine-grained) to quickly target items. This is important because it "kind of" gets around Fitt's law by using gaze input to "warp" the cursor to the general vicinity of what the user wants to work on. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985727 If not now, when?: the effects of interruption at different moments within task execution]<br />
<br />
Presents task models of user attention. (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/985692.985707 "Constant, constant, multi-tasking craziness": managing multiple working spheres.]<br />
<br />
Empirical study of how information workers spend their time. Puts forward a theory of how users organize small individual tasks into "working spheres." (Andrew Bragdon)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Pubs/TechRpts/2000/CSD-00-1105.pdf The state of the art in automating usability evaluation of user interfaces] Ivory-2000-SAA<br />
: This looks money: somewhat-recent example of automating the evaluation process, very much one of our specific goals. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hpl.hp.com/techreports/91/HPL-91-03.pdf User Interface Evaluation in the Real World: A Comparison of Four Techniques] Jeffries-1991-UIE<br />
: Survey of several evaluation methods, almost 20 yrs old. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://ics.colorado.edu/techpubs/pdf/91-01.pdf Cognitive Walkthroughs: A Method for Theory-Based Evaluation of User Interfaces] Polson-xxxx-CWM<br />
: One more method. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=142834&coll= Finding usability problems through heuristic evaluation] Nielsen-1992-FUP<br />
: Another old one, not sure of relevance yet. "Major usability problems have a higher probability than minor problems of being found in a heuristic evaluation, but more minor problems are found in absolute numbers." [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://delivery.acm.org/10.1145/130000/128728/p152-jacob.pdf?key1=128728&key2=7032992321&coll=GUIDE&dl=GUIDE&CFID=19735001&CFTOKEN=82907542 The Use of Eye Movements in Human-Computer Interaction Techniques: What You Look at is What you Get] Jacob-1991-UEM<br />
: One of the first research papers to introduce eye tracking as a viable HCI technique. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=1221372&isnumber=27434 Real-Time Eye Tracking for Human Computer Interfaces] Amarnag-2003-RTE<br />
: Technical details about the implementation of a recent real-time eye-tracking system. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.ipgems.com/present/swui_chi_20070502.pdf Semantic Web HCI: Discussing Research Implications] Degler-2007-SWH<br />
: A workshop discussion from CHI 2007 discussing the idea of a "semantic internet" and its relevance to the HCI community. Discusses things like adaptive web interfaces, mashups, dynamic interactions, etc. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.springerlink.com/content/u3q14156h6r648h8/fulltext.pdf Implicit Human Computer Interaction Through Context] Schmidtt-2000-IHC<br />
: A highly cited paper discussing the notion of implicit HCI, including semantic grouping of interactions, and some perceptual rules. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1903_1 Cognitive Strategies for the Visual Search of Hierarchical Computer Displays] Anthony J. Hornof<br />
: This article investigates the cognitive strategies that people use to search computer displays. Several different visual layouts are examined. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1207/s15327051hci1904_9 Unseen and Unaware: Implications of Recent Research on Failures of Visual Awareness for Human-Computer Interface Design] D. Alexander Varakin; Daniel T. Levin; Roger Fidler <br />
: This article reviews basic and applied research documenting failures of visual awareness and the related metacognitive failure and then discuss misplaced beliefs that could accentuate both in the context of the human-computer interface. (lisajane)<br />
<br />
* Shneiderman, Plaisant: Designing the User Interface<br />
: My textbook for an HCI class, has many good lists of guidelines. Especially Ch.2 pp 59-102. (lisajane) <br />
<br />
* [http://sonify.psych.gatech.edu/~walkerb/classes/hci/extrareading/nardi.pdf Studying Context, A Comparison of Activity Theory, Situated Action Models, and Distributed Cognition] Bonnie A. Nardi<br />
: Defines the task of the HCI specialist as the application of psychological and anthropological principles to specific design problems. It posits an inherent feud between the accurate study of relative contexts and the necessary, but more general, development of comparative models and results. Gives a coherent overview of activity theory, situated action models, and distributed cognition; finds that activity theory presents the best overall framework. There is little reason given for this ranking, however, and the description of activity theory is the most theoretical and least developed of the three.<br />
:Having spent quite a bit of time studying Soviet psychology (from which came activity theory) last semester, I question the validity of the paper’s claim, as its description of activity theory bears the artifacts of the oppressive regulations which the Soviet government imposed on psychologists. Although the theory may sound more practical, it seems fairly weak as a basis for empirical design analysis.<br />
:The paper’s strongest point is the criticisms which follow descriptions, in which theoretical shortcomings of each perspective are discussed. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* Robert Mack, Jakob Nielsen: Usability Inspection Methods (Ch. 1 Executive Summary)<br />
: Provides an overview of main usability inspection methods, a fair introduction to the industrial applications, as well as certain costs and benefits, of the methods as well as suggestions for expansive research. (Steven)<br />
<br />
* [http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=22950 Jock Mackinlay, Automating the design of graphical presentations of relational information], ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG),<br />
5(2):110-141, 1986 (Jian).<br />
: The first paper talked about how to automatically generate *good* graphs.<br />
<br />
<br />
* [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=04376133 Jock Mackinlay, Pat Hanrahan, Chris Stolte, Show Me: Automatic Presentation for Visual Analysis] IEEE TVCG 13(6): 1137-1144, Nov-Dec, 2007 (Jian)<br />
: Extension of their previous paper to analytics tasks.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.win.tue.nl/~vanwijk/vov.pdf Jarke J. van Wjik, The value of visualization], IEEE visualization 2005. (Jian)<br />
: discuss vis from a variety of angles as for art, science and technology and question and quantify the utility of visualization. <br />
<br />
<br />
* [http://www.almaden.ibm.com/u/zhai/papers/steering/chi97.pdf Johnny Accot and Shumin Zhai, Beyond Fitts' law: models for trajectory-based HCI tasks], CHI 97. (Jian) <br />
: Extend Fitts' to trajectory based tasks.<br />
<br />
<br />
* [http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/pubs/presentations/eyeshaveit/index.htm Ben Shneiderman, The Eyes Have It: User Interfaces for Information<br />
Visualization], UM, tech-report, CS-TR-3665. (Jian)<br />
: the paper talks about visualization mantra.<br />
<br />
*[ http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=01703371 Saraiya, P., North, C., Lam, V., and Duca, K.A, An Insight-Based<br />
Longitudinal Study of Visual Analytics], TVCG 12(6): 1511-1522, 2006.<br />
* Quantify what insight is using a longitude study.<br />
<br />
*[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1359732 David H. Laidlaw, Michael Kirby, Cullen Jackson, J. Scott Davidson,<br />
Timothy Miller, Marco DaSilva, William Warren, and Michael Tarr.<br />
Comparing 2D vector field visualization methods: A user study]. In IEEE<br />
Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 11(1):59-70, 2005. (Jian)<br />
: an application-specific comparison of visualization method. cool paper.<br />
<br />
* [http://web.mit.edu/rruth/www/Papers/RosenholtzEtAlCHI2005Clutter.pdf Rosenholtz, Li, Mansfield, and Jin, Feature Congestion: A Measure of<br />
Display Clutter], CHI 2005. (Jian)<br />
: quantify visual complexity from a statistics point of view.<br />
<br />
==Design==<br />
<br />
* Wikipedia articles on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language "A Pattern Language"] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_pattern "Design Pattern"]<br />
:see summary for Alexander below (David)<br />
<br />
* UI Design principles (feedback, etc -- find ref)<br />
<br />
* Alexander: A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction<br />
:The original design pattern source; what makes a human space work, ineffable best practices, ~250 rules is enough to do communities and house-sized artifacts; could be a good metaphor for making; could be a good metaphor for making human virtual space work? (David)<br />
<br />
* [http://useraware.iict.ch/uploads/media/TangibleBits.pdf Tangible Bits: Towards Seamless Interfaces between People, Bits, and Atoms] Ishii-1997-TBT<br />
:A fairly-specific UI proposal, but could potentially have some nice relevant discussion on how we perceive "foreground" items and "background" items and their relationship. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://list.cs.brown.edu/courses/csci1900/2007/documents/restricted/beale.pdf Slanty Design] Beale-2007-SD<br />
:Design method, five major design steps. [[User:E J Kalafarski|E J Kalafarski]] 16:02, 26 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Interactions-Bill-Moggridge/dp/0262134748/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989194&sr=8-1 Designing Interactions] by Bill Moggridge<br />
: Really awesome book on the evolution of interactions with technology. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232989269&sr=1-1 Sketching User Experiences] by Bill Buxton<br />
: Another great book on the practices of interaction design. (Trevor)<br />
<br />
* [http://site.ebrary.com/lib/brown/docDetail.action?docID=10173678 The Laws of Simplicity] by John Maeda<br />
: An interesting work on the efficiency of minimalist design. Quick read for those interested. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Thinking, analysis, decision making==<br />
<br />
* Morgan D. Jones: The Thinker's Toolkit: Fourteen Powerful Techniques for Problem Solving<br />
<br />
:Set of methods for solving problems that might be incorporated into tools for thinking (David)<br />
<br />
* Keim, Shazeer, Littman: Proverb: The Probabilistic Cruciverbalist<br />
<br />
:An automatic crossword-puzzle solver; the software framework for building this program may be a metaphor for some thinking groupware with plug-in modules. (David)<br />
<br />
* Thomas, Cook: Illuminating the Path<br />
<br />
:a research agenda for tools for intelligence analysts; not sure of relevance (David)<br />
<br />
* Richard Thaler, Cass Sunstein: Nudge - Improving Decisions About Wealth, Health, and Happiness<br />
: A great, easy read for someone who isn't familiar with the psychological perspective. Focuses mainly on public policy issues, but certain sections (on developing a better social security website, for example) relate specifically to digital design. (Steven)<br />
<br />
==Visualization==<br />
<br />
* Min Chen, David Ebert, Hans Hagen, Robert S. Laramee, Robert van Liere, Kwan-Liu Ma, William Ribarsky, Gerik Scheuermann, Deborah Silver, "Data, Information, and Knowledge in Visualization," IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 12-19, Jan./Feb. 2009, doi:10.1109/MCG.2009.6</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=CS295J/Relevant_Journals_and_Conferences&diff=1465CS295J/Relevant Journals and Conferences2009-01-26T20:57:33Z<p>Jian Chen: /* HCI */</p>
<hr />
<div>Here is a list of journals and conferences that play host to the types of research we'll be discussing in class. <br />
<br />
<br />
== '''Perception''' ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== '''HCI''' ==<br />
: [http://www.sigchi.org/ ACM SIGCHI, the ACM's Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction]<br />
: [http://conferences.computer.org/3dui/3dui2009/ The IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces]<br />
: [http://www.acm.org/uist/uist2009/ ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology]<br />
: [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentCon.jsp?punumber=4472735&conhome=11055 ACM Virtual Environment]<br />
<br />
== '''Design''' ==<br />
<br />
<br />
== '''Cognition''' ==</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1125Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:40:36Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Projects:<br />
## bat wing shape analysis.<br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
###<s>(DID) pilot myself / discussions / </s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
###<s>(DONE)Las Vegas Presentation. (follow up)</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish Devon's paper.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first time, awesome experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas <br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1124Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:40:13Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Projects:<br />
## bat wing shape analysis.<br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
###<s>(DID) two pilot / discussion / </s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
###<s>(DONE)Las Vegas Presentation. (follow up)</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish Devon's paper.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first time, awesome experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas <br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1123Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:39:40Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Projects:<br />
## bat wing shape analysis.<br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
###<s>(DONE)Las Vegas Presentation. (follow up)</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish Devon's paper.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first time, awesome experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas <br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1122Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:39:10Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Projects:<br />
## bat wing shape analysis.<br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
###<s>(DONE)Las Vegas Presentation. (follow up)</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish Devon's paper.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas <br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1121Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:38:42Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Projects:<br />
## bat wing shape analysis.<br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
###<s>(DONE)Las Vegas Presentation. (follow up)</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish Devon's paper.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas (not really... )<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1120Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:36:14Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Projects:<br />
## bat wing shape analysis.<br />
## <br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish Devon's paper.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas (not really... )<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=1119Plans and Goals2008-12-17T20:34:59Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Schedule =<br />
Meetings are on Monday.<br />
<br />
* 2:00 - asf<br />
* 2:10 - jadrian<br />
* 2:20 - radu<br />
* 2:30 - Jian<br />
* 2:40 - dtr<br />
* 2:50 - trevor<br />
* 3:00 - wzhou<br />
* 3:10 - Eni<br />
* 3:20 - dginsbur<br />
* 3:30 - Brad<br />
* 3:40 - cad<br />
* 3:50 - Laura<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s> <i> [some mixed feedback, but overall B or B+] </i><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# <s> keep up on dept service </s><br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
<br />
== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
<br />
== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
<br />
== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
<br />
dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
<br />
== Jian ==<br />
# Papers:<br />
## <s>(DONE)Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008</s><br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>(on-going)Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1. </s> first experience - learned a lot from Prof. Laidlaw and Jane<br />
### Discuss main ideas (not really... )<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## (Dropped) Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
<br />
dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
<br />
== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
<br />
== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
<br />
dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
<br />
== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
<br />
== Trevor ==<br />
<br />
# <s> Create FluoroCorrect open source package under BSD license. </s><br />
## <s> Distribute on SourceForge.</s><br />
# <s> Vis interactive demo. </s><br />
## <s> Finish implementing demo. </s><br />
## <s> Create poster. </s><br />
## <s> Present at Vis. </s><br />
# <s> Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis </s><br />
## <s> Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 </s> <br />
## <s> Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 </s><br />
# <s> Consider options for i3D submission. </s><br />
# <s> Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. </s><br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
## <s> Look into NASA opportunities with Ryan. </s><br />
## <s> Apply to Microsoft Research </s><br />
## Apply to IBM, maybe Autodesk?<br />
# <s> Research comps at the end of the semester? </s> (move to spring semester.)<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
## AM261, CS295, CS137, Reading and Research<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Improve time management.<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
<br />
== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
<br />
== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
<br />
= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
<br />
[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=NSF_Nuggets&diff=987NSF Nuggets2008-11-17T15:50:01Z<p>Jian Chen: </p>
<hr />
<div>The 2008 request for NSF nuggets, aka Highlights, came in the following e-mail from the visualization program officer at NSF<br />
<br />
:NSF Graphics/Visualization Program Grantee:<br />
<br />
:It’s that time again … the annual HIGHLIGHT call.<br />
<br />
:One way you can contribute to maintaining funding for the field is by helping to assure that the graphics/visualization program maintains strong visibility. HIGHLIGHTS are used by NSF to show congress and others what NSF is accomplishing, so they are important tools in gaining acceptance for the importance of NSF-funded research. One of our recent HIGHLIGHTS was one of a very small number inserted into last years briefing book that NSF sends to congress in support of its funding request. We have produced more highlights than other programs in the past and should strive to maintain this visibility.<br />
<br />
:Use the attached template for submission. I am requesting that all graphics/visualization program PIs provide me with a HIGHLIGHT not later than December 1. The best of these will be forwarded to the CCF Division Director for Division approval.<br />
<br />
:Typically, write two paragraphs. The first should describe the general research problem and the approach to a solution as well as the science advance. The second should discuss the scientific/commercial/educational/societal impact of the advance. Remember to describe your achievement in terms understandable by the intelligent layman (not a subject matter expert). Define words and simplify ideas that would not typically be familiar to someone outside the field.<br />
<br />
:You can insert text into the textbox in the template by cutting and pasting. Include one or two images with captions, credits, and publication permissions. Images must be in gif or jpeg formats. If you have any questions, let me know by email or phone.<br />
<br />
:Please read the instructions and style guides contained at the end of the attached highlight template.<br />
<br />
:The HIGHLIGHT template and three sample, successful recent HIGHLIGHTS are attached. In addition to the HIGHLIGHT process at NSF, the images and descriptions you provide will help us fulfill many other needs to show scientific impact. PIs with projects that were awarded in 2008 are excused for this year.<br />
<br />
:Cheers,<br />
<br />
:Larry<br />
<br />
Everyone should fill in at least one potential nugget title by Nov 14, 2008. Candidates thus far are:<br />
<br />
Eni: "Quantitative tractography metrics using axial and radial diffusivity can help characterize the type of axonal damage"<br />
<br />
Radu: "We describe novel visualization and interaction paradigms that<br />
accelerate the analysis of quantitative proteomic data in the context<br />
of published protein-protein interaction networks and canonical<br />
signaling pathway models."<br />
<br />
Wenjin: "We present an Analytical Model of Diffusion and Exchange of Water in White Matter from Diffusion-MRI and its Application in Measuring Axon Radii"<br />
<br />
Jian: "We use a statistical method, called Bookstein coordinate, to measure bat wing shape morphology that has potential to quantify flight kinematics".</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=NSF_Nuggets&diff=986NSF Nuggets2008-11-17T15:49:24Z<p>Jian Chen: </p>
<hr />
<div>The 2008 request for NSF nuggets, aka Highlights, came in the following e-mail from the visualization program officer at NSF<br />
<br />
:NSF Graphics/Visualization Program Grantee:<br />
<br />
:It’s that time again … the annual HIGHLIGHT call.<br />
<br />
:One way you can contribute to maintaining funding for the field is by helping to assure that the graphics/visualization program maintains strong visibility. HIGHLIGHTS are used by NSF to show congress and others what NSF is accomplishing, so they are important tools in gaining acceptance for the importance of NSF-funded research. One of our recent HIGHLIGHTS was one of a very small number inserted into last years briefing book that NSF sends to congress in support of its funding request. We have produced more highlights than other programs in the past and should strive to maintain this visibility.<br />
<br />
:Use the attached template for submission. I am requesting that all graphics/visualization program PIs provide me with a HIGHLIGHT not later than December 1. The best of these will be forwarded to the CCF Division Director for Division approval.<br />
<br />
:Typically, write two paragraphs. The first should describe the general research problem and the approach to a solution as well as the science advance. The second should discuss the scientific/commercial/educational/societal impact of the advance. Remember to describe your achievement in terms understandable by the intelligent layman (not a subject matter expert). Define words and simplify ideas that would not typically be familiar to someone outside the field.<br />
<br />
:You can insert text into the textbox in the template by cutting and pasting. Include one or two images with captions, credits, and publication permissions. Images must be in gif or jpeg formats. If you have any questions, let me know by email or phone.<br />
<br />
:Please read the instructions and style guides contained at the end of the attached highlight template.<br />
<br />
:The HIGHLIGHT template and three sample, successful recent HIGHLIGHTS are attached. In addition to the HIGHLIGHT process at NSF, the images and descriptions you provide will help us fulfill many other needs to show scientific impact. PIs with projects that were awarded in 2008 are excused for this year.<br />
<br />
:Cheers,<br />
<br />
:Larry<br />
<br />
Everyone should fill in at least one potential nugget title by Nov 14, 2008. Candidates thus far are:<br />
<br />
Eni: "Quantitative tractography metrics using axial and radial diffusivity can help characterize the type of axonal damage"<br />
<br />
Radu: "We describe novel visualization and interaction paradigms that<br />
accelerate the analysis of quantitative proteomic data in the context<br />
of published protein-protein interaction networks and canonical<br />
signaling pathway models."<br />
<br />
Wenjin: "We present an Analytical Model of Diffusion and Exchange of Water in White Matter from Diffusion-MRI and its Application in Measuring Axon Radii"<br />
<br />
Jian Chen: "We use a statistical method, called Bookstein coordinate, to measure bat wing shape morphology that has potential to quantify flight kinematics".</div>Jian Chenhttp://vrl.cs.brown.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Plans_and_Goals&diff=960Plans and Goals2008-11-10T19:55:44Z<p>Jian Chen: /* Jian */</p>
<hr />
<div>On this page the members of the [[VRL]] record and refine their goals for the current semester. This is a living document in which [[dhl]] will provide feedback.<br />
<br />
= Current Plans and Goals =<br />
<br />
== Andy ==<br />
# Run flowviseval and complete IEEE Vis submission before Nov 1. <br />
# Co-author NIH grant on new biology research tools <br />
# [probably] Spend some time working with Huffman and Bradley and others planning improvements to $G<br />
# Brain project<br />
# Work with David to identify candidates for new research projects<br />
<br />
== Brad ==<br />
# make research group more productive -- products are<br />
## knowledge created<br />
## knowledge disseminated<br />
## publications published<br />
## publications downloaded and cited<br />
## code created to make publications<br />
## code used by close collaborators<br />
## code downloaded (perhaps by and used by outsiders)<br />
## group overhead reduced<br />
## knowledge created, disseminated, made impactful<br />
# have work be focused on specific funded grants<br />
# work independently<br />
# provide sw engineering help and support to individuals in the group<br />
# A+: get wrist distance-map tools usable by Trey's group, Evan in particular<br />
## registration code broken (manifolds issue)<br />
## ligament length code broken (probably manifolds again)<br />
## get manifolds into the fold; work from Cindy's source control?<br />
# A: understand why Evan had to copy code rather that using our source within source control<br />
# A: help direct Sidra and Wudan to improve visweb <br />
## define some google analytics goals and track our performance on them (high time on page, low exit rate, visit download pages, visit other target pages)<br />
## update site to improve those metrics, e.g., images not getting well indexed by google because of link structure<br />
## review Daniel Acevedo's web e-mail feedback for ideas<br />
## focus on brain or wrist to preserve allocability, but make globally useful<br />
## better availability of talks and videos that we make<br />
### many ppt's already around -- could be videos with a narration<br />
### a number of full videos already around, some on web, but not easily found<br />
### streaming video server?<br />
### put things on utube or other distribution sites?<br />
## create a plan to make available brain diffusion imaging data (perhaps coupling to an existing NIH-funded site)<br />
### be general enough to also support wrist data, gene data, proteomics data, etc.<br />
## is there any kind of "push" technology for sending papers to lists or individuals (spam...)<br />
# A: shift to more principled software development<br />
## do so incrementally to preserve existing knowledge of users and existing code<br />
## bug tracking system?<br />
## determine some principles for sw<br />
### main shared $G is read only<br />
### explicit writable checkouts by default instead of implicit<br />
### all sw components have tests<br />
## nagging scripts<br />
### code checked out too long<br />
### missing tests<br />
### failing tests<br />
### regular tests of outside infrastructure (net flakiness, disks filling up, etc.)<br />
## address missing tests, etc<br />
## better solution for linux compiler versions<br />
### don't break windows and other platforms<br />
### get off g++/gcc 2.95<br />
### have some better mechanism for transitioning to future compiler versions<br />
## better documentation setup and documentation<br />
### for sw development<br />
#### guidelines for quick prototyping<br />
#### guidelines for interfaces for distributable algorithms (e.g., segmentation, ITK?)<br />
#### goals for full applications that will be shared<br />
### for paper production<br />
### for running computational experiments (tool development, prototyping, testing)<br />
### for production-oriented data-driven work (tool production use, e.g., wrist data, brain data)<br />
### for hardware resources (wheatstone, cave, etc.)<br />
<br />
== Cagatay ==<br />
# Publish your first paper on topological analysis of dwi invariants. <br />
## See if David can help with any connections to speed up. <br />
# Refine the 10-problems and finalize thesis commitee candidates. <br />
## Constraints: important, high impact, fun, brain-diffusion, better use of powerful & core CS ideas, few-but-ripe. <br />
## Aim: conferences:: siggraph, vis, ismrm, cvpr, iccv, miccai. journals:: science, nature, tvcg, neuroimage, tmi.<br />
## Add dwi template matching using one-forms to the 10-problems.<br />
# Wrap up the two manifold coloring papers <br />
## siggraph, vis.<br />
# Publish the math notes on-line. <br />
# Learn brain neuroanatomy.<br />
<br />
== David ==<br />
# cs137 runs smoothly, with good resulting projects and learning <br />
# spring topics course syllabus and schedule complete (by 15 Jan)<br />
# <s> deliver an inspiring Visualization capstone talk </s><br />
# improve group infrastructure: sw, data, dissemination, tools (with help from sw engineer, Sidra, and Wudan) <br />
# more brain project deliverables <br />
# Trey stuff happy <br />
# support group members' goals and growth, particularly impact and products <br />
# refine 5-year funding/sabbatical plan -- write some proposals <br />
# keep up on dept service <br />
# keep up on professional service<br />
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== David G ==<br />
# Learn about the field of proteomics and the research being conducted by Prof. Salomon's group <br />
# Familiarize myself with the pathway exploration tool that has been developed by Radu Jianu <br />
# Understand the data sets generated by Prof. Salomon's group and how they are incorporated into the pathway exploration tool <br />
# Fully integrate the pathway exploration tool into the software infrastructure of Prof. Salomon's lab<br />
# Test the integration of the pathway exploration tool by using it myself and teaching members of Prof. Salomon's lab to use it<br />
# Work with lab members using the software to determine other improvements that can be made, and detail requirements to be implemented in the future <br />
# Familiarize myself with the Human Protein Reference Database (HPRD) <br />
# Choose a protein of interest and use the pathway exploration tool to understand the other proteins that are associated with it to test a specific hypothesis related to proteomics (to be conducted with member from Prof. Salomon's lab)<br />
# Create an extended abstract by the end of the semester detailing my achievements/contributions and their relevance<br />
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== Eni ==<br />
# i. work on the augmentation of the NeuroImage paper (write / learn LATEX / become comfortable with the experimental techniques / analyze the data / interpret the results / finish) <br />
# ii. help prepare preliminary results for the collaboration with S. Correia et. al <br />
# iii. improve computational linear algebra skills <br />
# iv. learn about visualization techniques <br />
# v. improve programming skills<br />
# vi. gain confidence as a researcher, while learning from the other people in the group & working independently <br />
# vii. get an ISMRM'09 poster accepted as a talk<br />
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== Jadrian ==<br />
# Papers: make progress on all, submit one or two to ISMRM (abstracts / posters due Nov. 12th)<br />
## Work on Jack Simon's longitudinal data, motivating <br />
### connective coherence maps <br />
### planar differential measures <br />
### learning statistics for data analysis<br />
## Write a numerical analysis paper on orientation-dependent tractwise scalar measures like parallel and perpendicular diffusivity<br />
## Develop a WM microstructure model; maybe look for a neuroanatomy collaborator? <br />
## Continue to support data processing for Ron Cohen's HIV study<br />
# Keep CS137 running smoothly <br />
# Resubmit comparison visualization paper to EuroVis (abstracts due Nov. 28) <br />
# Continue cleaning up and generalizing the pipeline <br />
## put components in $G <br />
## master build scripts in a language that has conditionals (can Make do this?) <br />
## keep up to date with processing for all different data sources<br />
# Document everything I come across in the wiki<br />
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dhl sez: get some paper drafts done now!<br />
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== Jian ==<br />
# Papers:<br />
## Finish the ISVC symposium panel presentation by Dec 3 2008<br />
## Help with flow study. Hope to get the paper out by Nov 2. (according to Andy F.)<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit the massing study work to VR 3DUI symposium (abstract due on Oct 24, paper due on Oct 31</s><br />
### <s>(DONE) Dr. Bowman needs the draft by Oct 10th.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the ISVC panel submission by Sep. 22.</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Display paper by Sep 19 and submit to CHI</s><br />
## <s>(DONE) Finish the Bat paper and submit to SICB by Sep. 9.</s><br />
# Job<br />
## Finish faculty search dossier draft by September 22 (keep discussing this with Prof. David Laidlaw)<br />
### <s>Look for / create the list of job potentials (done the files. keep improving)</s><br />
### <s>Ask for recommendation letters (done by Sep 29th)</s><br />
### <s>Update my web page (done by Nov 8th) </s><br />
### Start presentation slides<br />
# Proposal / fellowship<br />
## Finish the NSF proposal by Dec. 1.<br />
### Start early to get the coPI informed! who are they?<br />
### Discuss main ideas<br />
## <s>(DONE) Submit L'Oreal fellowship by Oct 31</s><br />
# Community<br />
## <s>(DONE) 10 paper reviews by Nov 1st.</s><br />
# Not sure stuff:<br />
## Finish the book chapter about the VR for eduction abstract by Nov 15 2008 and chapter by March 15 2009 (if accepted)<br />
## Dr. Setareh's work<br />
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dhl sez: adjust for reality (eg devon paper), discuss things only when necessary, doing chapter?, CoPI question?<br />
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== Laura ==<br />
# Keep improving my ethic of work<br />
# Get experience on running experiments with humans<br />
# Improve my experimental design skills<br />
# Develop my scientific writing skills<br />
# Have a project finished that can be my master's thesis<br />
# Try to get a paper that can hopefully be submitted<br />
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== Radu ==<br />
# resubmit protein paper<br />
# to Bioinformatics by Sept 30. <br />
# to TVCG if answer not positive and response comes before Dec 1.<br />
# develop and implement a paper for Vis2009<br />
# write 1 page abstracts/proposals for ideas to evaluate them<br />
# Phd topic<br />
# write 2 page abstractrs/proposals for ideas and evaluate them (contain lit search)<br />
# at least one proposal by the end of Oct. and one by the end of Nov.<br />
# make progress in Benoist lab<br />
# write the NIH report for Immgen as it should look at the end of the semester (by Sept 30)<br />
# genome-viewer (deploy for use, display at Broad)<br />
# have Leo and other people from the Lab use proteinApp; produce a document with their workflows and suggestions<br />
# port genomic data into proteinApp<br />
# create a project plan for cell lineage analysis<br />
# monitor, help and guide David Ginsburg<br />
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dhl sez: responsiveness, deliverables<br />
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== Sidra ==<br />
# visweb page per pub for images etc<br />
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== Trevor ==<br />
# Finish TMI Paper.<br />
#.Revise nerve orientation paper, submit to eurovis<br />
## Abstract Submission: Nov 28, 2008 <br />
## Paper Submission: Dec 05, 2008 <br />
# Consider options for i3D submission.<br />
# Apply for NSF Fellowship.<br />
# Evaluate plans for the summer (if those plans might need to be acted on sooner rather than later).<br />
# Research comps at the end of the semester?<br />
# Get through my classes.<br />
# Refine long-term project ideas.<br />
# Try to protect my time more effectively.<br />
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== Wenjin ==<br />
# pass research comps <br />
# DONE: vis conference: poster and presentation <br />
# Caltech macaque data working:<br />
## make sure tensor corrected<br />
## show tube<br />
## DONE: acquisition parameters verified with caltech<br />
## microscopic images of histological scans obtained<br />
# ISMRM paper submission on diffusion model + microstructure parameters (axon radius, etc) measurement paper (11/12) <br />
# Continue support Steve's and Ron's group (Anna, Win, etc) working with brainapp<br />
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== Wudan ==<br />
# play with google analytics<br />
# ? successes wiki<br />
# demo menu<br />
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= Past Plans and Goals =<br />
* [http://sites.google.com/a/vis.cs.brown.edu/collaboravis/Home/summer-08-group-goals Summer '08]<br />
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[[Category:VRL]]</div>Jian Chen