Technical Paper Author Volunteer Training Module June 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
Benefits Technical 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 Gained Technical Paper Author Learn to improve paper content through constructive input Serve as primary co-author and lead team in the paper-writing process
Recognition Opportunities Technical Paper Author SAE Journal Inclusion Best Paper Awards Excellence in Oral Presentation Awards Lloyd L. Withrow Distinguished Speaker Awards
Duties Technical 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
Qualifications Technical 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 Commitment Technical Paper Author Nine-month process from the initial abstract submission – Time commitment varies based on individual steps in the publishing process
Next Steps Technical 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 to or
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