Date:    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 07:37:25 -0600
From:    Franco Bedeschi <bed@fnal.gov>
Subject: Re: CDF policy document on graduate student thesis topics
To:      Declan Keane <keane@kent.edu>
Cc:      Franco Bedeschi <bed@fnal.gov>, Alfred Goshaw <goshaw@fnal.gov>

    Dear Declan,

our experiment has 4-5 "Physics Groups" each headed by two co-conveners.
They coordinate all analyst work and convene regular meetings to discuss
progress on various topics. They also maintain WEB pages listing the
analyses currently in progress and the interesting topics which are still
not covered. Students/supervisors starting new analyses are encourage to
contact the physics conveners first. The system in general does not generate
many duplicate analyses. When this happens conflicts are resolved either
within the physics groups, with the mediation of the conveners and possibly
the spokesperson, or by forming a godparent committee (nominated by the
spokespersons) charged with advising on the specific situation. Do let us
know if this is sufficient or if you need something more specific.

            Regards,

                Franco and Al