Changes between Version 6 and Version 7 of GettingStarted

Timestamp:

Nov 16, 2010 6:21:21 PM (14 years ago)

Author:

jhickey

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GettingStarted

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 Any researcher, [http://www.isi.deterlab.net/usermap/ anywhere in the world] can apply to use DETER.  DETER accounts are grouped by projects, so typically the first step to getting started with DETER is to request a project.
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+DETER can also be used as a teaching tool and has been used by classes at universities such as UCLA, Colorado State, and USC.  For more information on using DETER for education, please refer to the [https://education.deterlab.net/teach.guide.php DETER Teacher's Guide].
 
 == Requesting a Project ==
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 To request a project account on DETERlab, a researcher uses the DETERlab web interface to submit a project description. If you are a student (graduate or undergraduate), please have your advisor request a project and join his/her project.
 
-A key part of this description specifies any risks inherent in the experiment, so that the DETERlab administrative group can ensure that appropriate containment mechanisms will be in place when the experiment runs. Please be as detailed as possible when describing possible risks your project may present.
+You will be asked a number of questions about your project and how you intend to use DETER so that the DETER executive committee can verify that your experiment will . Please be as detailed as possible when describing possible risks your project may present.
 
 When you submit your project application, it will be reviewed by the DETER executive committee, discussed, and voted on.  This usually only takes a few days and you may be contacted for additional information during this time.