VCO Network Survey - extended

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Question 1

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This survey is divided into 2 parts and has been designed for two main purposes:
(1) To gather unique information specific to the existing VCO Network training program;
(2) To identify the support program that is required for various modeling, programming, data/Big Data management and software in the
VCO Community.

Part I: Tell us a little about you, your research, and how the VCO
Network impacted you, with your testimonial

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Question 2

At which University did/do you study?

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Question 3

In which department did/do you study?

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Question 4

What are your principal areas of research and expertise?

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Question 5

Does your research involve multi-disciplinary collaboration?

For every given discipline, please identify your Major (++) and Minor (+) disciplines and chose 0 if it does not apply to your research.

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Question 6

If your research involves collaboration with partners of private and/or public sectors, please specify all partners

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Question 7

Did you or will you be able to receive a testimonial or positive feedback from your partners? (Check only one choice)

A testimonial is an open ended comment that captures the value of VCO projects.

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Question 8

Think of the project you realized with VCO; what are the outcomes of your research?

An outcome is a statement of what your research will achieve, a deliverable from your project. E.g. : a new model, its application in a case study, etc.

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Question 9

What are the two main impacts of the outcomes of the research you have done over the past 5 years?

An impact is a result of the outcome mentioned in the previous question. E.g. : generate savings, create values, profits, improve services, reduce time, etc.

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Question 10

At which organization/institution are you currently working/studying and what is your job title?

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Question 11

If you are seeking employment, would you like to work in the Canadian forest sector? (Check only one)

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Question 12

How has being part of the VCO community benefited your research and personal development in the past five years and
beyond? (Check all that apply)

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Question 13

Based on the benefits you experienced as being part of the VCO Network, we would like you to provide your testimonial.
Please note that it could be used in future VCO communications to the Community.

Part II: From your experience, we will now discuss what support
program should be in place for HQPs in a future VCO Network

Question 14

What methodologies did you use in your VCO project?

E.g.: optimization, simulation, quantitative or qualitative analysis, etc.

Question 15

What modeling tools did you use in your VCO project?

E.g.: linear programming, mixed integrated programming, goal programming, stochastic programming, etc.

Question 16

What software did you use in your VCO project?

E.g.: CPLEX, AMPL, GAMS, Access, etc.

Question 17

What specific data management tools and software did you use to manage, store, analyze and support your modeling and solution analysis in your VCO project?

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Question 18

What is/are the most challenging area(s) that you experienced in your research (choose more than one if applicable)?

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Question 19

In your opinion, what are the challenges faced by the decision maker to implement the concept, methodology or decision support tools that you developed? List all challenges.

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Question 20

Was/is there any technical support available to you at your university for modeling, programming, data management, and software?

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Question 21

With regards to modeling, programming, data management and software, in your opinion, what important Professional technical support should the future VCO Network provide?

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Question 22

What types of support should be offered by the future VCO Network?

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Question 23

What is your knowledge of Big Data?

5 stars being an expert and 0 being completely unfamiliar.

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Question 24

In what way could Big Data have enhanced (or can it enhance) your project?

Big Data can be defined as high-volume, high-velocity, high-veracity and high-variety information assets that demand cost-effective, innovative forms of information processing for enhanced insight and decision making.

Question 25

Do you have any other suggestions for the VCO Network?