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

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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 meetings@sae.org or volunteer@sae.org

Thank You For Your Interest!

volunteer@sae.org