GSRA Postion F11-39

Workflow provenance

Faculty Name:  Murali Mani

Department:  Computer Science, Engineering and Physics

Campus Address:  213 MSB

Email:  mmani@umflint.edu

Phone:  810-762-0606

Project Description:  In scientific studies, provenance refers to what are the origins of data, and is used to determine potential errors and to correct mistakes.

This project focuses on workflow provenance. The student will continue to build on our current research on a query language and data model for provenance that we have developed.

Semesters Desired:  Fall 2011 AND Winter 2012

GSRA Position Description:  Read up literature, contribute to software development and evaluation.

Specific Day/Time Requirements:  None identified

Special Requirements:  Student must like and must have a good foundation in DBs.

Expectations include that the student be a quick learner, enthusiastic about research in general, and be good at analysis.

Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply:  Candidate in mind

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