I would like to thank two of ALISE's past presidents for answering Dr. 
Miksa's question. Dr. Miksa refers to a "Research-in-Progress session." 
ALISE has a "Works in Progress" opportunity and its description can be 
found in the "Calls for Participation" section from the Conferences tab:
http://www.alise.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=119767

Here is part of the description statement for Works in Progress:

"The posters for the Works in Progress Showcase are neither refereed nor 
judged.  We do have limited space for the posters so we will accept based 
on the availability of space for display.

Eligibility:
All conference attendees are welcome to submit posters of their work in 
progress. Doctoral students may not submit the same research presented in 
the doctoral student research competition."

Understanding of the logistical problems is greatly appreciated.

thanks,
lp

Lorna Peterson
ALISE President 2010


  On Thu, 4 Nov 2010, Miksa, 
Shawne wrote:

> I understand and recognize the logistical problems, but the Research-in-Progress session is open to all, including faculty. Correct?  If so, that seems unbalanced, especially when faculty have far more experience with research, methodologies, etc.  Student's work may look far less attractive next to a poster of an experienced researcher.



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