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Call for Participation Submission Instructions
All questions regarding submissions to the papers, posters, panels, and demonstrations
categories should be directed to the Program Chair, Enrico Pontelli (
epontell@cs.nmsu.edu;
tel: +1 505.646.6239).
All questions regarding submissions to the Doctoral Consortium should be directed
to the Chair of the Doctoral Consortium, Julie A. Jacko (
jacko@isye.gatech.edu;
).
Use the following links to skip to the appropriate instructions.
Technical Papers
We solicit submissions of technical papers presenting relevant contributions to research, development, and practice in all areas of assistive technologies and universal accessibility. All technical papers will be peer-reviewed and only submissions presenting significant scientific advances will be accepted. All technical papers will be presented at the ASSETS 2005 conference and will appear in the formal Conference Proceedings.
Arrangements are in progress to forward a selected set of the best papers presented at the conference for publication in a special issue of a journal.
Please consult the SIGCHI Conference Publication Format ( http://www.sigchi.org/chipubform/ )
for details on the conference publications format and submission information.
The maximum length of a paper submission is 8 pages, as per the SIGCHI Conference
Publication Format.
Where, What and When for Papers Submissions
Papers are expected to contain novel contributions, and they should neither have already appeared in print nor they can be under consideration for publication in other conferences or journals.
Submissions (in PDF format) should be sent via the
automated submission system. In alternative, PDF files can be sent via email to
Assets2005@cs.nmsu.edu
Submissions are due no later than April 18, 2005. All electronic
submissions will be acknowledged within 48 hours. If electronic
submission is not feasible, please send hardcopy submissions (6 copies) to:
Enrico Pontelli
ASSETS 2005 Program Chair
Department of Computer Science
New Mexico State University
Stewart Street, New Science Hall, Room #123
Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
voice: +1 505.646.6239
epontell@cs.nmsu.edu
Important Dates:
- Paper submission: Extended Deadline April 18, 2005
- Notification of acceptance: May 15, 2005
- Camera-ready materials due: August 5, 2005
Panel, Poster, and Demonstration
Proposals
The Conference will offer a session dedicated to poster presentations and demonstration of research products and tools. Posters and demonstration proposals should be submitted using the SIGCHI conference format (http://www.sigchi.org/chipubform/), and they are limited in length to 2 pages. Proposals will be reviewed, and accepted proposals will be included in the conference proceedings.
Where, What and When for Papers, Panels, Posters, and Demonstrations Submissions
Submissions (in PDF format) should be sent via email to Assets2005@cs.nmsu.edu no later than May 24, 2005 (Notification of acceptance: June 5, 2005; Camera-ready materials due: August 5, 2005). All electronic submissions will be acknowledged within 24 hours. If electronic submission is not feasible, please send hardcopy submissions (6 copies) to:
Enrico Pontelli
ASSETS 2005 Program Chair
Department of Computer Science
New Mexico State University
Stewart Street, New Science Hall, Room #123
Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
voice: +1 505.646.6239
epontell@cs.nmsu.edu
Important Dates:
- Submission: Extended Deadline May 24, 2005
- Notification of acceptance: June 5, 2005
- Camera-ready materials due: August 5, 2005
Doctoral Consortium
Proposals
Considerations of submissions to the Doctoral Consortium of the ASSETS 2005 conference are based on the merit of a submitted proposal packet containing four items:
- Cover letter
- Two-page research summary (prepared in accordance with SIGCHI Publication Format)
- Letter of recommendation from your graduate (dissertation) advisor
- The applicant’s CV
Doctoral Consortium proposals will not have accompanying papers published in the conference proceedings. To be considered for inclusion in the technical program, the two-page research summary must, however, also adhere to the SIGCHI Conference Publication Format. For details on the conference publications format, please refer to: ( http://www.sigchi.org/chipubform/). Maximum length for the Research Summary is two pages.
Review Criteria. The Doctoral Consortium review committee will select participants based on their anticipated contribution to the Consortium objectives. Participants typically have settled on their thesis directions and had their research proposal accepted by their thesis committee. Students will be selected based on clarity and completeness of the submission packet, relevance of their research area with respect to the focus of the ASSETS Conference, stage of research, letter of recommendation, and evidence of promise towards a successful research and academic career, such as published papers or technical reports.
Award. The Doctoral Consortium review committee will select one participant to receive the Best Doctoral Candidate Award. The winner will be invited to present his/her work during the closing plenary of the ASSETS 2005 Conference.
Where, What and When for Doctoral Consortium Proposals
You are invited to assemble your complete proposal packet in electronic form and submit it via email (to
jacko@isye.gatech.edu) as four separate PDF files: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Two-page Research Summary; 3) Letter of Recommendation; and 4) CV. Submissions are due May 21, 2005.
All submissions must be in English. Submissions will not be considered if they arrive after the deadline. Your submission should not contain any proprietary or confidential material. Responsibility for permissions to use video, audio, or pictures with identifiable people rests with you, not with the ASSETS 2005 Doctoral Consortium.
Cover Letter for Doctoral Consortium Proposal Packet
Please include the following information in your cover letter:
- Statement of interest in participating in the Doctoral Consortium
- Full name of School and Department in which you are earning your doctorate degree
- Name of your supervising professor
- Your full contact information - address, telephone number, fax number, and email address
- Title of your research and keywords pertinent to your research
- The URL of your web page (if any)
Research Summary:
Prepare your two-page research summary as a PDF document, using the SIGCHI Conference Publication Format. For details on the conference publications format, please refer to: http://www.sigchi.org/chipubform/.
Please, attach the statement "ASSETS 2005 DC" to the title of your research summary. Make sure to include your complete name, address and affiliation.
The body of your research summary should provide a clear overview of the research, its potential impact, and its current status. You are encouraged to include the following sections:
- Introduction and problem description
- Background and overview of the existing literature
- Goal of the research
- Current status of the research
- Preliminary results accomplished
- Open issues and expected achievements
The following sections are required:
- Current stage in your program of study
- What do you hope to gain from this Doctoral Consortium
- Bibliographical references
Your CV:
Prepare a 2-page CV that relates your background, relevant experience, and research accomplishments. The format is left to your discretion, with the exception that the length should not exceed two pages.
Letter of Recommendation:
Include a letter of recommendation written by your Graduate Dissertation Advisor. Please invite your advisor to include an assessment of the current status of your dissertation research and an indication of the expected date of its completion. In addition, your advisor should indicate what she/he hopes you would gain from participation in the Doctoral Consortium.
Additional Sources of Information for Preparation
of your Proposal Packet
Some Interesting Sources of Information for Doctoral Consortium Candidates
- Advices on Preparing Research and Technical Papers
- Advices on Preparing Talks and Presentations
- Advices on Research Methodologies
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