1992 Metrics Conference
Warren Harrison
Software Metrics (AOWSM '92). Registration is limited again this
year to about 75 people (that's all the cabins and lodges at
Silver Falls will hold). If you're interested in metrics, this is
the place to be in March.
If you want to register, call the Oregon Center for Advanced
Technology Education at 503/690-1460 (503/690-1466 for FAX).
AOWSM usually fills up long before the preregistration deadline
(March 1 this year), so it's better to call earlier rather than
later if you're interested.
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FOURTH ANNUAL OREGON WORKSHOP ON SOFTWARE METRICS (AOWSM '92)
March 22-24, 1992
Software measurement is becoming more and more pervasive in the
software industry. Until recently, no international forum has ex-
isted to allow the interchange of ideas and experiences between
those using metrics and those performing research in the area.
The Annual Oregon Workshop on Software Metrics (AOWSM) was
founded in 1989 to address this issue. For the fourth year in a
row, Portland State Univ. and the Oregon Center for Advanced
Technology Education are proud to sponsor the Annual Oregon
Workshop on Software Metrics.
The focus of the Workshop will be on both the application of
current metrics research to real-life problems, as well as ad-
vances being made which will provide the foundation for software
measurement in the future. In addition, participants will have an
opportunity to attend advanced tutorials in the application and
management of software measurement.
AOWSM '92 will be held at the Silver Falls Conference Center. The
Conference Center is a rustic facility designed for comfort and
tranquility in the natural setting of Silver Falls State Park's
8,700 acres. The Center is situated in a secluded meadow, sur-
rounded by lush forests of Hemlock and Douglas Fir. Facilities
include a swimming pool, an activity field and a seven mile hik-
ing trail providing access to ten spectacular waterfalls in
Silver Creek Canyon. Participants will share a semi-private room
in one of the Center's lodges or cabins to help facilitate signi-
ficant interaction. We are looking forward to meeting you at the
Silver Falls Conference Center on March 22-24 for what will cer-
tainly be the most exciting event of the year for software metric
users and researchers.
Conference Committee
J. Adams, Data I/O Corp. T. Khoshgoftaar, Florida Atlantic Univ.
S. Bhide, Tektronix Corp. H.K.N. Leung, Bell Northern Research
L. Billings, Infotech Development E. Manton, Data I/O Corp.
B. Birss, Sun Microsystems R. Million, Martin Marietta
S. Cherf, Tandem Computers J. Munson, Univ. of West Florida
C. Cook, Oregon State Univ. C. Seddio, Eastman-Kodak Co.
H. Ghezavat, Allen Bradley Co. G. Stark, The MITRE Corporation
T. Harrison, SET Laboratories, Inc. J. Voas, NASA
W. Harrison, Portland State Univ. S. Wilkinson, ACCUCOBOL
C. Kemerer, MIT
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AOWSM '92 TECHNICAL PROGRAM
[Program for Sunday, March 22, 1992]
Dining Hall Smith Creek
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05:30 Dinner
07:00 Invited Tutorial #1 - A Metrics
Approach to SQA Audits, Paul Oman,
Univ. of Idaho
09:00 Wine & Cheese Social
[Program for Monday March 23, 1992]
Dining Hall Smith Creek
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07:30 Breakfast
08:30 "Using Measurement-Driven Modeling "Process Oriented Problem Solving"
to Provide Empirical Feedback to G. Miluk, Denver Metrics Group
Software Developers", A. Porter,
Univ. of Maryland
"Interconnectivity Analysis Tech- "Integrating Test Metrics Within
niques for Error Localization in a Software Engineering Metrics
Large Systems", R. Selby, Univ. Program at Eastman Kodak",
California - Irvine C. Seddio, Eastman Kodak
10:00
Break
10:15 Mini-Tutorial on Properties of Soft- Mini Tutorial on Software Reliability,
ware Design Metrics, H. Zuse, Tech- as a Metric for Project Management and
nische Universitat Berlin Control, S.Bhide,Tektronix Corp.
11:45
12:00 Lunch
01:30 "A Framework for Defining Semantic "A Panel on A Software Reliability
Metrics", L. Morell, Hampton Univ. Estimation and Prediction Handbook",
and J. Voas, NASA Schneidewind, Naval Postgraduate School,
Siefert, NCR & Stark, MITRE
"Semantic Metrics Derived from Error "SPA - Databank for Planning, Designing
Flow Analysis", L. Morell, Hampton & Control of S/W Reliability Projects",
Univ. and B. Murrill, Virginia R. Glasl & R. Borcz, MMB
Commonwealth Univ.
"A Design Phase Semantic Metric for
Software Testability", J. Voas, NASA
and K. Miller, College of William and
Mary
03:00
Break
03:15 "Virtual Entity Analysis for Data- Mini-Tutorial on Using Metrics
base Design Optimisation", N. Mc-, Raise Your Process Maturity Level,
Glynn, M. Pengelly, G. Gray & C., W. Werling, C. McGowan & R. Cruickshank,
Carey, British Telecom Software Productivity Consortium
"Specification of a Software Assess-
ment and Certification Method",
H. Hausen, GMD
04:45
05:30 Dinner
07:00 Invited Tutorial #2 - A Metrics Compar-
ision of Software Development Methods,
Paul Oman, Univ. of Idaho
09:00 Wine & Cheese Social
[Program for Tuesday March 24, 1992]
Dining Hall Smith Creek
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07:30 Breakfast
8:30 "Software Metrics at Raytheon", "A Software Complexity Metric
T. Lydon, M. Wall & L. Fischer, for C++", A. Lake & C. Cook,
Raytheon Corp. Oregon State Univ.
"Software Development Data From "A Measure of Data Structure Complexity"
Fifteen Programs", N. McQuage, J. Munson, Univ. of West Florida &
Boeing Defense & Space Group T. Khosgoftaar, Florida Atlantic Univ.
10:00
Break
10:15 "Investigation of Coding Effort During "An Aggregate Measure of Program
the Testing Phase of Three Projects", Module Complexity", T. Khosgoftaar
K. Iberle, Hewlett-Packard Atlantic Univ. & J. Munson, Univ. of
West Florida
11:15 "Closing Remarks and Wrap Up of the
Fourth Annual Oregon Workshop on
Software Metrics", W. Harrison, Portland
State Univ.
11:45
12:00 Lunch
02:30 Buses Leave
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR AOWSM '92
Name: _________________________________________________________
Company Name: _________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________
Work Phone Number: ________________ FAX Number: _______________
e-mail address: _______________________________________________
Please Circle Gender M/F (for Roommate Assignment)
Meal Preference Steak/Fish/Chicken/Vegetarian
Send completed registration forms and payment to:
AOWSM '92
Oregon Center for Advanced Technology Education
19500 NW Gibbs Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
or FAX it to:
Advance Registration fees are $495($550 after March 1). Please
include payment with your registration. Registration Fees include
double occupancy lodging, all meals, breaks, socials and a copy
of the proceedings. A limited number of "commuter" registrations
are available at $325($375 after March 1) which do not include
lodging. Registrations are strictly limited, so register early.
Written requests for refunds must be received by OCATE by March
1, 1992. Refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee. Indicate
roommate preference if any. If you have special lodging or
dietary needs, contact OCATE at 503-690-1460 well in advance of
the Workshop. We regret that the limited number of rooms do not
allow us to accomodate non-attending spouses at the Conference
Center. Smoking is not permitted inside the cabins and lodges.
To better help us schedule the sessions, please return a copy of
the program with your registration with the sessions you'd like
to attend clearly marked. This will not obligate you to attend
the sessions, but it will help us assign the various sessions to
rooms of an appropriate size.
Clothing/Amenities/Transportation
Participants should bring warm, casual clothing. An umbrella or a
raincoat is highly recommended. If you wish to take advantage of
one of the many hiking trails, make sure you bring comfortable
walking or running shoes. You can expect a pleasant walk from the
cabins to the meeting halls/dining room.
The Silver Falls Conference Center is about 20 miles from the
nearest town. Stores, restaurants or other vestiges of civiliza-
tion are not available. Please ensure that you bring any ameni-
ties (eg, medicines, clothing, film, toothbrush, shampoo, etc.)
with you. Bed/bath linens will be provided. While you're at the
Workshop, the telephone message number for emergencies is
503/873-3113. There are no telephones (or televisions) in the
rooms. Buses from the airport will arrive at 3:00PM and 6:00PM on
Sunday, the 22nd(the Bus that arrives at 6 may miss dinner, so
make sure you dine before your arrival), and will return to the
airport at 2:30PM on Tuesday the 24th. Allow approximately 90
minutes for the trip from Silver Falls to the airport. If you
have a different schedule, you'll need to arrange your own tran-
sportation to/from Portland. Please indicate if you are planning
on taking the bus from the airport so we can plan accordingly.
Contact OCATE for specific instructions regarding the bus when
you register.