Doctoral Consortium

Deadline: 8 September 2000

The CHI 2001 Doctoral Consortium provides an opportunity for doctoral students to explore their research interests in an interdisciplinary workshop, under the guidance of a panel of distinguished research faculty. The Consortium has the following objectives:

• provide a setting for mutual feedback on participants' current research and guidance on future research directions
• develop a supportive community of scholars and a spirit of collaborative research
• contribute to the conference goals through interaction with other researchers and conference events

Mentoring for doctorial consortium is available for first-time authors.

Review Criteria
The Doctoral Consortium review committee will select participants based on their anticipated contribution to the Consortium objectives. Participants typically have settled on thesis directions and had their research proposals accepted by their thesis committees.

Format
To apply, prepare a submission package with an extended abstract, biographical information, letter of recommendation, and poster layout.

Extended Abstract
Prepare a two-page extended abstract of your thesis work in the Conference Publications Format including title, author information, abstract, keywords, thesis research summary, and references. We strongly prefer an additional electronic submission as a PDF file by email to the Send To address shown. This is optional, but will greatly assist the reviewing process. Prepare the electronic version of the extended abstract following the instructions in Electronic Submissions.

Biographical Information
Provide background information and relevant experience plus information that may indicate your potential contributions to the Consortium.

Letter of Recommendation
Provide a letter of recommendation from your thesis advisor including formal reviews of your research and the expected timetable for completion.

Poster Layout
Provide a one-page diagram showing the proposed poster layout. The diagram should outline the graphical elements of the poster and include a short description of the textual contents. Consult the Poster Preparation Guidelines before preparing your poster.

Upon Acceptance
Applicants will be notified by 6 November 2000. Extended abstracts of accepted submissions will be published in the CHI 2001 Extended Abstracts. Author Kits with instructions on how to submit materials for publication will be sent with acceptance. These materials are due by 8 December 2000. Prepare the final version of your poster according to the poster layout submitted and bring it to the conference.

At the Conference
Authors must be available for discussion and interaction with attendees during the scheduled poster session.

After the Doctoral Consortium
The doctoral consortium will produce a report for publication in the SIGCHI Bulletin.

Submissions

• Your submission must be in English.
• Submissions will not be accepted by fax or electronically without hardcopy.
• Submissions arriving after the deadline will not be considered.
• Your submission should contain no proprietary or confidential material and should cite no proprietary or confidential publications.
• Responsibility for permissions to use video, audio or pictures of identifiable people rests with you, not CHI 2001.
• We strongly suggest the use of express mail or a courier service for speedy delivery. Customs labels should bear the words "Educational materials with no commercial value."
• You will receive email notification upon receipt of your submission.

Checklist
Please perform the activities in this checklist to ensure completeness in your submission.

• Read the Conference Overview and Submitting to CHI.
• Fill out Cover Page One.
• Prepare a two-page extended abstract in the Conference Publications Format, as described above.
• Create a PDF version of your extended abstract if possible.
• Prepare biographical information for review, as described above.
• Obtain a letter of recommendation from your advisor, as described above.
• Prepare a one-page diagram of your proposed poster layout.
• Collect Cover Page One, the extended abstract, the biographical information, the recommendation letter, and the poster layout, in the order given, in a packet. Make 5 copies of the packet. Use 8.5 x 11 inch or A4 paper.
• Make sure each copy of the packet is stapled, not loose or held by clips.
• Send the 5 copies of your submission packet to the Send To address shown.
• Send the electronic version of the extended abstract by email to the address under the Send To address shown.

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