SISIC Update

The call for papers for the Science Information Systems Interoperability Conference (SISIC) announced in the June issue of the NSSDC News resulted in the receipt of nearly 70 abstracts on many topics of interest. Because of the large response one day, November 6, has been added to the planned dates. Readers are invited to browse the program for the conference and their attendance is especially welcomed. The URL for the program, detailed information, and registration forms is http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/sisic/sisic.html

The theme and objectives of SISIC are as follows.

Theme

Scientific Data Management and Analysis in a Distributed Network Environment

Objectives

• Provide a forum for the presentation of ideas, issues, and experiences concerning improving management of, access to, and use of network-distributed data and information.
• Learn about and discuss emerging technologies and their future applications to distributed information systems evolution.
• Allow participants the opportunity to demonstrate and test current and evolving information systems and network tools.
• Suggest ways to improve interconnectivity, information gathering, and information sharing.
• Bring together members of cooperative interoperability activities to share ideas and coordinate plans.
• Discuss issues related to doing scientific research in a distributed network environment.

There will be a demonstration area open during most of the conference.

Please come, learn, share, and enjoy!

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