Outreach via Technical Articles A Program for MHPCC

Goals, Benefits and ApproachesDan M. DavisMHPCC CTOs OfficeOutreach via Technical ArticlesA Publications Program for MHPCCExecutive SummaryThe viability and growth of MHPCC, and indeed of the whole of HPCMP, depends on the recognition of its value by the funders, the warfighters and the technical community whose research it supports. A low cost, pervasive and professionally attractive way to increase MHPCCs visibility is to dramatically increase the technical publications efforts which were patently and manifestly insufficient under previous regimes. This effort will require virtually no additional expenditures and will produce many additional benefits in addition to its significantly bolstering MHPCCs Business Development and growth opportunities. GoalsIncrease Visibility of MHPCC Capabilities and Contributions to:Funding sources CongressHPCMPAFRLOther Government agenciesWarfightersIntelligence CommunityTechnical CommunityImprove Professionalism of StaffElevate Staff MoraleEnhance Drive to Produce Tangible ResultsObjectives Increase Technical Article Production at MHPCCRealign Staff Vision toward Professional GrowthImplement Publications Assistance from MentorsQuantify Publication Expectations Assume 3 to 5 co-authors per 12-page paperPromulgate goals for being a co-author on publicationsDoctoral Degreed Personnel 3 articles per yearMasters Degreed Personnel 2 articles per yearBachelors Degreed Personnel 1 article per yearThat equates to only 3-9 pages per author per yearProduce 12 to 15 New Papers per YearOptimize Professional Travel and Minimize CostsGo where Customers areCTO and Chief Scientist Attend Many Already

Benefits to MHPCCIncrease Visibility to Cognizant GroupsEstablish Fresh Staff Emphasis on:ProfessionalismGrowthTake Leadership Role within HPCMPInculcate Timely Production MotivationImprove Scientific Credentials within AFRLAccentuate MHPCCs Professionalism for RecruitingAttract Research Opportunities viaConference Attendees

Benefits to IndividualProfessional Growth Professional RecognitionInternal MHPCC RecognitionPersonal Honors in Becoming AuthorProfessional Certification via Resume/CV EntriesAdvancement in Professional Organizations (IEEE, ACM)Travel Opportunities (within budget & operations constraints)Local Recognition (via news releases to media about articles)Academic Advancement when pursuing Higher DegreeProposed ApproachAt Early All-Hands Staff MeetingBrief Benefits of PublicationExplicate Assistance and Mentoring Solicit Ideas to better Facilitate PublicationDefuse Impression of this being an ImpositionDDavis will then Meet with each Member of StaffInvestigate Technical Skills and AchievementsLook at Potential co-Authors (internal and external)Consider Publication Targets: Conferences, Journals, etc.Mutually Develop Voluntary Publication Production Goals

Alternative ApproachesX-Manager Publication is condition of employmentPUBLISH OR PERISH!Y-Manager Assist those who are motivated to publish Were here to help you, if you want to do this.Create Publication Elite Youre one of the few bright guys, so start publishing, let the others catch up if they get interested.The Carrot, rather than the StickIf you want to go to a conference, get a paper accepted.MechanicsDDavis would visit with all staff members once a yearExplain benefits and establish publication goalsOrganize teams of co-authorsReview Conference and Journal OpportunitiesDDavis would visit once a quarter to review progress with co-author teamsTravel Limited to Presenting AuthorPreferable venues include Journals not requiring presentationHawaii-based conferences would save travel dollarsSC and MHPCMP UGC also attended alreadyEstablish Chief Scientist/CTO Best MHPCC Paper AwardDDavis would establish Publications Web Site to facilitate effortCost Benefit AnalysisCostsModest time investment (not detrimental to current work)Possibility of some new travel expenses to present (discretionary)Estimate additional 2 new conference attendances/yearCost O($5K)???BenefitsNational visibility for MHPCCIncreased Professionalism in StaffImproved Focus on Project CompletionMorale Boost by Local and National recognitionOutreach via co-authoring with Other Organizations