CAREER: MetaQuerier: Dynamic Ad Hoc Information Integration Across the Internet

这项研究将开发技术，以提供对深层网络上的数据库的无缝和透明访问。特别是，该项目将建立一个元查询系统，帮助用户查找和查询数据库。具体任务包括源发现和建模、半结构化统一模式构建、动态源选择、元查询语言定义和元查询系统开发。职业发展计划将包括使数据库课程现代化以及促进跨学科研究。

This research will develop techniques to provide seamless and transparent access to databases on the deep web. In particular, the project will build a metaquery system that helps users to find and query the databases. The specific tasks will include source discovery and modeling, semi-structured unified schema construction, dynamic source selection, metaquery language definition, and metaquerier system development. The career development plan will include modernizing the database curriculum as well as promoting interdisciplinary research.