[ofiwg] FW: SC15 Tutorial submission: substantiation of participation

[Paul Grun]

Greetings -  Attached below is a message received last night from SC15 concerning our proposed tutorial.

I was thinking about discussing the consistently broad participation in the working group, the evident interest during the past two OFA workshops (including the regular cadence of F-2-Fs), and the lively discussion during the BoF two years ago.  I am on the fence as to whether to include some of Sean's stuff (or possibly my stuff) as samples.  What do people think about that?

Any other evidence we can offer of broad interest?

Regards,
-Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: SC15 Submissions [mailto:do_not_reply at linklings.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 7:46 PM
To: Paul Grun
Subject: SC15 Tutorial submission: substantiation of participation

Dear Paul,

In looking at the submissions, we have some concern about whether proposals are providing evidence to back up claims about levels of interest in a topic and/or expected numbers of participants. Attendance for similar past presentations, groups attending the conference that you know to have expressed interest in the topic might be examples.  Last year, there were tutorials with just a handful or participants, and we wish to avoid that. Levels of expected participation are a key selection criteria.  Also, please note that samples of your presentation material often end up being a key criterion for acceptance.

We've opened submissions until May 22 AOE to give you the opportunity bolster your case for your submission, if you feel it is necessary. This is a blanket email to all proposers, so as not to single anyone out. It's totally up to you whether you wish to take advantage of this opportunity.  

Thanks again for your submission!  

CJ and Rich