The Opt-o-Mizers Online Meeting
February 15, 2007
Team Members Present:
Richard Bornhorst
Kathryn Poole
Shubh Krishna
Deepak Janardhanan
Robert Grillo
Meeting length: 60 minutes
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Discussion of proper name for project – likely to be Biological Emergency
Preparedness Model.
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Discussion of deliverables:
o It was left undecided as to the type of biological attack, since more
research is necessary to make an accurate decision.
o The group is leaning toward more of a model than an actual tool that can
be utilized by experts.
o Modeling to be included in the project was debated. Further research will
be necessary to decide.
o Inputs will likely be derived from available public sources rather than
readily available and may involve generating probability distributions.
o The project will be bounded to Washington, DC.
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Assignment of presentation roles:
o Richard Bornhorst – Intro/Project Plan/Wrap-up
o Robert Grillo – DRP/References
o Deepak Janardhanan – Requirements
o Kathryn Poole – Technical Approach
o Shubh Krishna – Modeling Approach
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Action Items before proposal on Thursday, February 15:
o Rich will refine the written proposal and post on the Google Group sight
for proof reading and other commenting. Kathryn will do the same for the
presentation slides.
o A draft copy of the proposal will be sent to the project sponsor, Dr. Liu.
o Agree to meet at 6:45 PM on Thursday, February 15 by the Johnson
Center Information Desk to prepare for the presentation.