On 23 Mar 2012, at 23:39, Alain Berranger wrote:

> 
> Is there an academic constituency under formation? I think it would be a good idea. More clearly defined constituencies in NCSG (not silos mind you), will create crisper statements of interest and healthier fundamental debate. Federation at the NCSG level will make more sense as we progress in that direction. Growing pains... for all!
> 


it has been talked about, but none of the academics ever formed a group to take the steps defined in the charter and the constituency doc to form one.  i think there is a mixed feeling among the academics on the value of forming a new constituency.  so they never reached the necessary threshold of members interested in taking the action.

avri