Analysis of Survey: Pre-Conference Activities

Date: May 15 - 11:39 AM
Number of Respondents: 45

Conference information. Have you received enough information about the conference to have a clear idea of what to expect at the meeting?

(4, 9.090%)	No, but I plan to scan the Web site later this week
(33, 75%)	Yes
(7, 15.90%)	No

Components. Which of the conference components do you regard as most likely to be of value?

(13, 28.88%)	Online discussions
(24, 53.33%)	Site visits
(33, 73.33%)	Breakout sessions
(15, 33.33%)	Summary session
(23, 51.11%)	Dinners and informal interactions

Participation in online discussions. How have you been following the online discussions?

(1, 2.222%)	Via the conference Web site
(17, 37.77%)	Via e-mail and the conference Web site
(11, 24.44%)	Have not had time to participate adequately
(16, 35.55%)	Via e-mail

Follow-up. What follow-up should there be after the formal conference sessions?

(2, 4.651%)	Prepare printed proceedings
(23, 53.48%)	Maintain a Web site with material presented
(12, 27.90%)	Create a single discussion group for follow-up
(6, 13.95%)	Continue the online discussions in the current format