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- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 19:56:00 EDT
- Reply-To: Ray Pass <PASSRAY@CPMAIL-NZ.CIS.COLUMBIA.EDU>
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- From: Ray Pass <PASSRAY@CPMAIL-NZ.CIS.COLUMBIA.EDU>
- Subject: SUGI 18 Round Tables - PART 1
- Comments: To: SAS-L@uga.bitnet
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- Dear SAS-L'ers,
-
- Wanna do lunch? We're talking real New York, mid-Manhattan
- power lunch here. We're talking the most expensive SUGI lunches yet.
- We're talking FREE! (That should do it Neil).
-
- Let's get serious for a minute, only a minute. As some of you may
- know if you've perused the SUGI 18 program, Neil Howard and I are
- co-chairing the Round Tables Section at the conference this year. That
- means we get to run around and count heads at 150-200 tables on Monday.
- Then we get to do it again on Tuesday. As you all may also know (should know
- by now), each table has an assigned topic for discussion, and the
- discussion at each table is "led" by a facilitator. That's where you
- come in. At first Neil and I were going to lead all the discussions
- ourselves, but we decided that wasn't quite feasible. So now we've
- agreed to lead all those tables for which we don't get facilitators. So
- we need your help - much help.
-
- This list is read by the brightest and the best (that oughta really
- do it). At any rate, its read by a lot of people. And people know
- people. What we'd really appreciate is if you would consider being a
- facilitator for us at SUGI (that is if you'll be attending the
- conference. Actually, you don't really have to attend - you could
- commute.) Also, if you could pass this plea for help on to everybody
- you know (preferably people who've heard of SAS), we'd be mighty
- appreciative. Many of you are members of local and in-house SAS users
- groups. That's about the best place to recruit for SAS Round Table
- facilitators.
-
- We've let this go too long already without asking for help, and now
- we're beginning to feel a little pressure. Time is absolutely of the
- essence. At the end of this spiel, you'll find the list of RT topics.
- If you're interested in being an RT facilitator, please peruse the list
- and pick up to ten topics for which you'd be willing to lead a
- discussion. Don't worry, we'll only ask you to do one a day at the very
- most. In Part 2 of this submission (not part of this one - a separate
- e-mail) you'll find a return form. Please send this back to Neil (NOT
- to Ray, to Neil, got it?). Various means of return are noted on the
- form. Please do not send this one (Part 1) back to Neil (or to Ray). We
- already know the topics. List the topics in rank order on the form and
- we'll try to accomodate. We're looking for facilitators for both days,
- and you're not limited to only one day. The best thing you could do
- would be to agree to be available for a whole list of topics with no
- real preference. If so, then just list as many topics as you like and
- give them all a rank of 1. Remember that you do not have to be an
- expert in the topic. It's not your job to deliver a lecture or answer a
- barrage of questions. Your only task is to try to keep a light,
- focussed, interesting discussion going at the table while lunch is
- served.
-
- If you have any questions, write or call or e-mail me at the
- address in the sig box at the end of this thing, or you can contact Neil
- (addresses and numbers in Part 2).
-
- Now its time to say TIA. That's Thanks In Advance for those who
- like things spelled out. If all goes right, Neil and I can slip out
- quietly for a hot dog or something on Monday and Tuesday.
-
- And now for the list. Oh, once again, Thanks.
-
-
- SUGI 18 Roundtable Discussions Topics
- -------------------------------------
-
- Applications Development
- ------------------------
- 1. Developing Applications Using Version 6 SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
- 2. Converting Version 5 SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Applications to Version 6
- 3. First Experiences with SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
- 4. What's New in Release 6.07 SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
- 5. Tips and Techniques for Effective Use of Screen Control Language (SCL)
- 6. Designing and Implementing an Executive Information System (EIS) Using
- SAS/ASSIST Software
- 7. Designing and Implementing an Executive Information System (EIS) Using
- SAS/EIS Software
- 8. Developing Applications Where Data Are Shared (SAS/SHARE Software)
- 9. Software Validation Techniques for SAS Software Applications
-
-
- Base SAS Software
- -----------------
- 10. Moving from a Simple SAS Ad Hoc Environment to an Integrated
- Information Delivery System
- 11. Designing and Implementing Information Delivery Systems Using SAS
- Software
- 12. Developing Customized Reports Using Various SAS Software Procedures
- 13. First Experiences with the REPORT Procedure
- 14. Creating Intermediate/Advanced Reports with the REPORT Procedure
- 15. Using the TABULATE Procedure
- 16. Using Simple Descriptive Statistics Procedures
- 17. Processing Large Data Sets with SAS Software
- 18. Techniques for Promoting DATA Step Efficiency
- 19. Techniques for Table Lookups
- 20. First Experiences with the SAS Macro Language
- 21. Intermediate/Advanced Macro Techniques
- 22. What's New in Release 6.07 Base SAS Software
- 23. Experiences with Data Set Indexing and Compression
- 24. Substituting SQL for Conventional DATA Steps and Procedures
-
-
- Performance and Tuning
- ----------------------
- 25. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under MVS
- 26. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under CMS
- 27. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under VMS
- 28. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under MS-DOS
- 29. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under Windows
- 30. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under OS/2
- 31. Using MXG Software for CPE
- 32. Using SAS Software and MICS for CPE
-
-
- Database Management Facilities
- ------------------------------
- 33. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under MVS: DB2, IMS-DL/I, CA-IDMS/R,
- CA-DATACOM/DB, ADABAS, SYSTEM 2000
- 34. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under CMS: SQL/DS, SYSTEM 2000
- 35. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under VSE: IMS-DL/I, SQL/DS
- 36. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under VMS: Rdb/VMS, ORACLE, INGRES
- 37. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under PRIMOS: Prime INFORMATION, ORACLE
- 38. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under AOS/VS: ORACLE
- 39. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under OS/2: AS/400 Data, Database Manager,
- dBASE DBF Files, Lotus DIF Files
- 40. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under Windows: dBASE DBF Files, Lotus DIF
- Files
- 41. Database Access Using the SQL Procedure
- 42. User Experiences with SYSTEM 2000
-
-
- Econometrics, Operations Research, and Quality Control
- ------------------------------------------------------
- 43. Using SAS/QC Software for Statistical Quality Control
- 44. Using SAS/OR Software for Routing, Scheduling, and Other
- Optimization Processes
- 45. Using SAS/ETS Software for Time Series and Forecasting
-
-
- Host Systems and the C Language
- -------------------------------
- 46. The SAS/C Compiler: User Experiences
- 47. The SAS System Under MVS: Current and Future Directions
- 48. The SAS System Under CMS: Current and Future Directions
- 49. The SAS System Under VMS: Current and Future Directions
- 50. The SAS System Under UNIX: Current and Future Directions
- 51. The SAS System Under NeXT: Current and Future Directions
- 52. The SAS System for Personal Computers: Current and Future Directions
- 53. The SAS System Under PRIMOS
- 54. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems: OSF/Motif (X Windows)
- and Openlook under UNIX
- 55. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems for IBM 3270 Style
- Devices
- 56. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems and DECwindows
- 57. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems and OS/2 Presentation
- Manager
- 58. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems and Windows
- 59. Comparing the SAS System for OS/2 with the SAS System for Windows
- 3.0, Windows 3.1, and Windows NT
-
-
- Information Visualization
- -------------------------
- 60. First Experiences with SAS/GRAPH Software
- 61. Intermediate/Advanced SAS/GRAPH Software Techniques
- 62. Modifying Graphics Output Using the Graphics Editor, the Annotate
- Facility, and the DSGI (DATA Step Graphics Interface)
- 63. Producing Maps Using SAS/GRAPH Software
- 64. Producing Presentation-Quality Graphics
- 65. Using IBM PCs as Output Devices for Host Systems
- 66. Building SAS/GRAPH Front-Ends Using SAS/AF Software
- 67. SAS/GRAPH Software on the PC
- 68. JMP Statistical Graphics for the Macintosh
- 69. First Experiences with SAS/INSIGHT Software
- 70. First Experiences with SAS/NVISION Software
- 71. Statistical Graphics with SAS/GRAPH Software
-
-
- Personal Computers and Workstations
- -----------------------------------
- 72. The SAS System for Personal Computers
- 73. The SAS System under UNIX
- 74. The SAS System for Personal Computers: A Complement to Mainframe
- Applications
- 75. Comparing PC Hardware Platforms for Personal Computers
- 76. Getting the Most Out of Your 286-, 386-, and 486-based Machines
- 77. Sharing SAS Data with Spreadsheet or Database Software
- 78. Connectivity with SAS/CONNECT Software
- 79. Running SAS Software on a LAN, Files Servers, and Other Workgroup
- Computing Strategies
-
-
- Special Interest Topics
- -----------------------
- 80. DATA Step and Data Set Views: When, Where, How, and Why
- 81. Coding Conventions for Writing Readable and Maintainable SAS Code
- 82. Standards and Methods for Validating and Testing Your SAS Code
- 83. Estimating the Time and Cost for Application Development
- 84. Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, and the SAS System
- 85. Building User-Friendly Front-Ends for Clinical Information Systems
- 86. Using SAS Software in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- 87. First Experiences with SAS/PH-Clinical Software
- 88. First Experiences with SAS/LAB Software
- 89. Networking with Other SAS Consultants
- 90. The Life of the Independent SAS Consultant
- 91. Using SAS Software in the Insurance Industry
- 92. Using SAS Software in the Financial Services Industry
- 93. Using SAS Software in the Public Utilities Industry
- 94. Using SAS Software in Manufacturing
- 95. Using SAS Software in the Transportation Industry
- 96. Using SAS Software for Yield Management in Hotel and Airline Industry
- Applications
- 97. Using SAS Software in Local and Federal Government
- 98. Using SAS Software in the Health Insurance Industry
- 99. Using SAS Software in the Health Care Industry
- 100. Using SAS Software to Analyze Census Data
- 101. First Experiences with SAS/ENGLISH Software
- 102. First Experiences with SAS/PUBLISH Software
- 103. First Experiences with SAS/TOOLKIT Software
- 104. User Experiences with FSCALC Applications and SAS/CALC Software
-
-
- Statistics
- ----------
- 105. Using the SAS System for Market Research
- 106. Using the SAS System for Clinical Trials Statistical Analysis
- 107. Exploratory Data Analysis
- 108. Analysis of Categorical Data
- 109. Analysis of Linear Models: Classical and Robust Techniques
- 110. Developing Statistical Expert Systems Based on the SAS System
- 111. Non-Parametric Statistics
- 112. What's New in Release 6.07 for Statistical Procedures
- 113. Multiple Comparisons Tests in ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)
- 114. Statistics Used in Quality Control and Manufacturing
- 115. Applications of SAS/IML Software
- 116. First Experiences with the MIXED Procedure
-
-
- Training and User Support Services
- ----------------------------------
- 117. Providing Your Own In-House Software Training Program
- 118. Training End Users to Use the SAS System: Techniques for Success
- 119. Training Methods Comparison: SAS/TUTOR Software, Instructor-Based,
- In-House, Consortium, and Video-Based
- 120. Providing On-going Decision Support and Problem Solving
- 121. Technical Support Options: SAS Institute Telephone Support, Online
- Customer Support Facility (OCSF), In-House, and SAS-L
- 122. Supporting the SAS System at a Large Commercial Site
- 123. Supporting the SAS System in a Large Academic Community
- 124. Version Conversion Management
- 125. Authoring in the Institute's Books by Users Program
- 126. Suggestions for New SAS Documentation
- 127. Establishing, Running, and Promoting Local and Regional Users Groups
-
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- Now go find Part 2 of this plea and fill it out and get it back to Neil
- ASAP. We thank you from the bottom of our stomachs, and also from the
- bottom of this letter.
-
- Ray
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