Session: OpenMP   Title:   Chair: Barbara Mary Chapman (University of Houston)   Time: Tuesday, November 18, 5:00PM - 6:00PM   Rm #: 38-39   Speaker(s)/Author(s):     Barbara Mary Chapman (University of Houston)       Description:   OpenMP is the most widely used API for shared memory parallel programming. The OpenMP Architecture Review Board (ARB) actively maintains OpenMP and works to ensure that the language evolves to meet user needs. In this BOF, we give an update on the work of the ARB during the previous year in the areas of language specifications, plans for new features and standardization of tools interfaces. Members of the ARB and Compunity, an organization of involved researchers, will be present to discuss issues with the audience and to answer their questions.   Link: --