markv@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (Mark T Vandewettering) (11/26/89)
I have lately become involved with ongoing research at Princeton University in the field of scientific visualization, and would like to know first of all, if any mailing lists exist, and if not (as I presume there aren't) to propose the formation of one. Such a mailing list would serve many purposes: o To serve as a forum for many researchers to "get to know" each other. o Announcement of papers of interest, as well as maintenance of a bibliography on subjects relevant to the field. o Announcement of available software which has been found useful for tasks of scientific visualization. o Researcher's descriptions of "case studies". This would allow us to hear of the pitfalls of certain approaches or methologies. o Discussion of topics which are relevant and of general interest to visualization efforts. This can be programming tricks, critiques of papers, or whatever. o Hardware which has proven to be useful. If nobody else wants the job, then I will accept the job of moderation and compilation of the mailing list. I should be able to provide an archive ftp site as well for back issues of the mailing list, and am willing to cross post to newsgroups like comp.graphics and sci.math.num-analysis if that is deemed appropriate by net readership. In any case, discussion of the mailing list formation and topics for discussion is welcome. If there is sufficient interest, expect an announcement about its formation. Mark VandeWettering