technical paper author volunteer training module june 2009
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Technical Paper Author
Volunteer Training ModuleJune 2009
Volunteering with SAE
• SAE Volunteer Structure– How This Role Fits
• Technical Paper Authors– Benefits – Leadership Skills Gained– Recognition Opportunities– Duties– Qualifications– Time Commitment– Next Steps
• Staff Contact Information
SAE Volunteer Structure
How THIS ROLE Fits
YOU ARE HERE!
Engineering Meetings Board
• Background• General information • 10,000+ Volunteers• 100+ Committees• Generating 3,000+ technical papers and
30+ conferences every year
BenefitsTechnical Paper Author
• Prestige of being peer reviewed and published by the world’s leading mobility society
• Excellent opportunity to share your expertise with other in industry
• Peer recognition• Build professional network• Inclusion in SAE’s Global Mobility Database
Leadership Skills GainedTechnical Paper Author
• Learn to improve paper content through constructive input
• Serve as primary co-author and lead team in the paper-writing process
Recognition OpportunitiesTechnical Paper Author
• SAE Journal Inclusion
• Best Paper Awards
• Excellence in Oral Presentation Awards
• Lloyd L. Withrow Distinguished Speaker Awards
DutiesTechnical Paper Author
• Develop manuscript that will advance the knowledge of the individual reading it
• Revise the manuscript as required by SAE peer review and technical session organizer
• If desired, present the technical paper at the applicable SAE conference
QualificationsTechnical Paper Author
• Skill in technology area of paper(s) authored
• Ability to communicate in English through written words
• Well-engaged in subject matter of technical paper
Time CommitmentTechnical Paper Author
• Nine-month process from the initial abstract submission– Time commitment varies based on individual
steps in the publishing process
Next StepsTechnical Paper Author
• Technical Session Organizer • Technical Paper Reviewer
• Further SAE advancement opportunities– Land & Sea Group– Air & Space Group– Engineering Meetings Board– Board of Directors
Staff Contact Information
• Staff reps vary by committee and conference
• Interested parties may begin by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected]