The goal of OUDB (The University of Oklahoma Database) group is to establish a group of researchers that will tackle the difficult task of staying up-to-date and contribute to the development of database and information systems in today's growing technology.  There is no doubt that we are entering a time of great growth in the field of database and information systems.  The OUDB is committed to seeing that The University of Oklahoma, School of Computer Science does its part in this exciting time.