SIGGRAPH'87 Guide for Panels Sara Bly SIGGRAPH'87 Panels Chair PANEL PROPOSALS The panel sessions at the annual SIGGRAPH conference provide alternatives to the technical sessions for presenting information in all areas of computer graphics and interactive techniques. Panel sessions will present interesting techniques and applications in a manner that illustrates different viewpoints or that introduces subject areas not adequately represented elsewhere in the conference. Panel selection will be based on how well the panel session proposes to meet the following criteria: · Covers important and well-focused subject matter · Appeals to a broad audience of computer graphics professionals · Presents new insights or raises new questions for the audience · Provides an effective format for presenting the material PANEL FORMATS The format of the panel is particularly important in presenting the topic in a way that will offer the audience new information, insights or viewpoints. In general, panel formats are encouraged that provide a lively exchange among panel members with very little focus on individual presentations. Panel sessions are not constrained to fit into a predetermined time allocation so that careful consideration can be given to the best method for presenting the information. Following are a few possible ideas for various panel formats. Round table Following the format of ``Face the Nation'' or ``Meet the Press,'' the panel consists of 34 experts in an area of computer graphics discussing issues among themselves. The moderator is responsible for setting forth questions for discussion and for moderating that discussion. Debate The session revolves around the arguments for and against a particular assertion. The format consists of two speakers and a moderator with each speaker having 810 minutes to present opposing sides of a question and 5 minutes rebuttal. After the formal debate, the audience is free to ask questions of the speakers. Controversy The traditional format of a panel is one that presents a controversial look at a subject. The panel is organized around a particular issue or question; 3684 speakers each take 68 minutes to present their differences. The panel members are then open to questions from the panel chair and/or audience. The chair can often encourage the controversy by asking the same question of two or more panelists. Comparison Much like the traditional controversial panel format, the comparison format is focused on a particular topic with 34 panelists representing different viewpoints on that topic but with the emphasis on comparing, rather than arguing, the merits of different techniques. This format encourages each panelist to present the same task to make clear the differences in process or results. A glimpse ahead (or to the side) A panel session may consist of very new material that does not lend itself to a technical paper. The format for such a panel may be an exception to limited individual presentations; speakers are introducing the audience to new work or to a new subject related to computer graphics. Ideas for effective panel sessions Choose a well-focused topic; do not try to cover too broad an area. Clearly identify the particular question or issue that the panel is addressing. Let the panel chair present the context for the panel and moderate the discussion. Choose a chair who can facilitate the panel discussion, summarize views, and ask leading questions. Encourage panelists to state and support assertions. Use examples and visuals to back up individual opinions or facts. Imagine yourself in the audience for the panelWhat will make the panel interesting? What will you learn? PANEL SUBMISSIONS A two-page proposal describing the issues to be discussed and statements from the panelists showing their (possibly opposing) viewpoints should be submitted. A cover sheet with the panel title, the panelists' names and affiliations, and the panel organizer's name, affiliation, address and phone number should be included. Panel members will be asked to agree to publication of their remarks since panel sessions may be recorded and made available for distribution to attendees. Five copies of each panel proposal must be received by Tuesday, January 13, 1987. Acceptance notification will be by March 25, 1987. Send panel submissions to: Sara A. Bly SIGGRAPH'87 Panels Chair Xerox Corporation 3333 Coyote Hill Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 (415) 858-2890 bly.pa@Xerox.com A panel review committee will read and review each panel proposal. Contributors are invited to discuss panel topics and formats before submitting proposals. Sara Bly, Panels chair, Xerox Corporation Susan Brennan, Hewlett-Packard Labs Glenn Entis, Pacific Data Images Lansing Hatfield, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Zuzsanna Molnar, Silicon Graphics Inc. 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