Scene Graph APIs: Wired or Tired   Following widespread adoption and use, the scene graph model has proven to be a popular and powerful development tool, because it enables rapid creation of portable and efficient graphics applications. Unfortunately, not all applications fit within the boundaries imposed by a scene graph model. This panel examined issues related to scene graph technology.   Organizer Wes Bethel R3vis Corporation and NERSC/LBNL   Panelists Carl Bass Autodesk, Inc.   Sharon Rose Clay SGI   Michael T. Jones Intrinsic Graphics, Inc.   Brian Hook id Software, Inc.   Henry Sowizral Sun Microsystems, Inc.   Andries van Dam Brown University