Re: [ubl-lcsc] [ontolog] A mini-program on ontological approaches atthe next UBL f2f meeting

["Eve L. Maler" <eve.maler@sun.com>]

Hi Peter-- While I have some interest in "semantic" aspects of the UBL 
work, we have a mission and a deadline that don't include this sort of 
deliverable yet, and so I'm reluctant to spend more than a couple of 
hours of time on this inquiry in Minneapolis.  (As I recall, the LC SC 
didn't have a lot of time together in Barcelona because of 
meetings/presos with other groups, and the same may be true in MN... 
I'd hate to exacerbate this problem.)

What might be more productive is to find out ahead of time (e.g., by 
asking on the [ubl] list) who has an interest, and schedule two 
successive lunchtime sessions for them all to get together in MN -- 
perhaps with Leo physically present, but another option if he prefers it 
might be a teleconference with slides and maybe a NetMeeting-like 
connection.  The first hour could be tutorial in nature and the second 
could be dedicated to exploring the "what do we do about this" question.

I have to admit that a one-hour lunch slot looks awfully thin in 
general, so perhaps we can work with Jon to get this expanded to an hour 
and a half.

	Eve

Peter P. Yim wrote:
> Further to earlier discussions (4/2 & 4/16/02) that I should try to put together a mini program to
> further explore how our work on UBL can be augmented by understanding and sharing experience with
> practitioners in ontology, I am glad to say that I've got words from Leo Obrst (MITRE; W3C
> WebOntology Working Group; also see
> http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-webont-wg/2001Nov/0037.html) that he has finally got MITRE
> project approval and is likely going to be coming to our next face-to-face meeting in Minneapolis,
> at least for the first two days.
> 
> 1.  Here is my proposal for time/participation allocation. Once we get that established, we can
> discuss, among those who had indicated their interest in the matter (whom I have copied in this
> message; in fact, I've also copied the lcsc-list on Tim's request), and discuss over e-mail to
> further refine the program to optimize on this invaluable face-time.
> 
> 2.  I am suggesting a 3 part mini-program --
> 
> (1)  A plenary, with
>     (a)  a tutorial on ontology & ontological engineering -- to be given by Leo Obrst (1 - 1.5 hr.)
> 
>     (b)  followed by Q&A and very high level discussions of where this can lead us (0.5 hr.)
> (2)  Three separate one-hour sessions with individual sub-committees
>     (a)  with Library Content SC  (1 hr.)
>     (b)  with Naming & Design Rules SC  (1 hr.)
>     (c)  with Context Methodology & Context Driver SCs  (1 hr.)
> (3)  A gathering of a sub-group of UBL members who are interested in pursuing this further to
>     (a)  brainstorm and to map out what should be done  (0.75 hr.)
>     (b)  discuss how we should approach and continue this work,   (0.75 hr.)
>     (c)  get organized (propose forming an SC; appointing a liaison; ...etc.), and   (0.5 hr.)
>     (d)  make formal proposals on institutionalizing continuing activities. (0.25 hr.)
> 
> 3.  Based on Jon's first 2 days' agenda for the Minneapolis meeting, I am proposing the following
> time/participation allocation (as marked against Jon's schedule) --
> <quote>
> Monday 3 June
> 07:30 - 10:00 UBL Meeting Registration
> 09:00 - 10:00 Check-in and coffee
> 10:00 - 10:30 UBL Opening Remarks
> 10:30 - 11:00 SC report: Library Content
> 11:00 - 11:30 SC report: Naming and Design Rules
> 11:30 - 12:00 SC report: Tools and Techniques
> 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch    *[1a]
> 13:00 - 13:30 SC report: Context Methodology
> 13:30 - 13:45 SC report: Liaison
> 13:45 - 14:00 SC report: Marketing
> 14:00 - 16:00 Subcommittee meetings   *[1b]  or [alt.1a +1b]
> 16:00 - 17:00 X12 Plenary (Time approximate)
> 17:00 - 18:00 X12 Reception (Time approximate)
> 
> Tuesday 4 June
> 09:00 - 12:00 UBL Subcommittee meetings
>                                            9:30-10:30  *[2a]
>                                          11:00-12:00  *[2b]
> 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
> 13:00 - 17:00 UBL Subcommittee meetings
>                                          13:00-14:00  *[2c]
>                                          14:00-16:00  *[3a+3b+3c]
>                                *[3d] will be left for Friday 7 June
> </quote>
> 
> 3. Jon/Tim/Eve/Arofan/Sue -- Please review and advise if the above proposal is ok with you and your
> teams. Kindly make alternative suggestions if the above is not acceptable.
> 
> 4. Since the f2f is quickly approaching, and there will quite a bit of prep work involved prior to
> the meeting, may I request that we finalize the schedule/time allocation by this Friday
> 5/17/02-5:00pm PDT.
> May I also take the liberty to assume that if I don't hear from anyone, then the above proposed
> schedule is deemed accepted by that person, and I'll move forward to make the necessary
> preparations accordingly.
> 
> I shall look forward to a fruitful meeting to come.
> 
> Thanks & regards,
> PPY
> --
> 
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