Key Dates
| Peer Reviewed | Extended Abstract | Presentation Only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2018 | Manuscript submission deadline | Extended abstract submission deadline | Abstract submission deadline |
| November 9, 2018 | Acceptance notification from SEMI-THERM | ||
| December 14, 2018 | Peer reviewed paper final check | ||
| January 18, 2019 | Final manuscript (photo-ready using SEMI-THERM template) | Final manuscript (photo-ready using SEMI-THERM template) | Final Presentation Only |
Please Note: If a peer review paper requires edits by the reviewers and the edited paper is not resubmitted, the paper will be pulled from consideration.
Presentation Information
Technical Presentations
Summary:
Presentations, 15 minutes plus a 5 minute Q&A, designed to summarize the design, tests, and findings of research and development efforts. Topics may include any thermally related challenge or solution from the die to the facility level.
Event Times:
Half day parallel sessions from about 8am – 12:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Key Dates:
- October 12: Abstracts due
- November 9: Acceptance notification from SEMI-THERM
- January 18: Final Manuscript (photo ready using SEMI-THERM template)
Types of Presentations:
Peer Reviewed Paper
Authors wishing to present a peer-reviewed paper must submit a completed manuscript and include all elements of a formal technical paper (introduction, analysis, discussion of results, conclusions references). As part of the peer review process, SEMI-THERM reviewers may provide feedback on the paper and make suggestions for improving its quality.
See sample manuscript and template below.
Extended Abstract: Not Peer-Reviewed
Authors wishing to present research findings but whose papers are not ready for publication may submit an extended abstract upon which their presentation (and ultimately their final paper) will be based. The extended abstract should include an overall summary, sample figures, sample results and several references. It does not need to be a completed manuscript. SEMI-THERM reviewers will provide general feedback on the extended abstract. However, when the final paper is published in the SEMI-THERM symposium it will not be considered peer-reviewed.
Should the authors be interested in peer-reviewed publication upon completion of their manuscript, SEMI-THERM reviewers will be available to support the peer review process.
See sample abstract below.
Presentation Only
Those wishing to present innovative works such as case studies, research findings or product development may submit a Presentation Only Abstract that includes the scope, content, key results, findings and conclusions. The presentation must contain compelling technical information and should not be a product presentation.
Note: Presentation Only submissions are not eligible for the Best Paper award or student scholarship awards.
When submitting your paper to SEMI-THERM, please indicate whether you are submitting an extended abstract or a peer-reviewed paper, otherwise known as a draft paper, or presentation only on the submission website.
SEMI-THERM Supplied Equipment:
Projector and cable.
Lecturer Supplied Materials:
Laptop PC with the presentation loaded
Short Courses
Summary:
Four-hour classes designed to provide practical training on specific thermal knowledge and skills. All courses will be held on Monday, the first day of the symposium.
Event Times:
Monday with concurrent courses from 8:00am – 12:00pm and again from 1:30am – 5:30pm. Both sessions times with have a short refreshment break at the midpoint.
Key Dates:
- September 1: Short Course proposals due using this form.
- October 1: Notice of acceptance to potential short course presenters.
- January 15: Detail course description with statement of who should attend and why.
- March 1: Completed presentations submitted in electronic form to the SEMI-THERM Program Vice-Chair. These will be forwarded to attendees electronically.
Remuneration:
All course lecturers to receive a stipend of $575 to be divided among the lecturers of a single course. Remuneration from Short Course presentations will be in the form of a check from STEF to a course designated lecturer.
Discounted SEMI-THERM Registration:
Lecturers are offered a reduced student rate of $575, should they decide to attend the full symposium.
Travel / Expenses:
Lecturers are responsible for their own travel, room and meal expenses (except for meals included in Symposium for those choosing to attend the Symposium).
SEMI-THERM Supplied Equipment:
Projector and cable.
Lecturer Supplied Materials:
Laptop PC with the presentation loaded.
How-To Presentations
Summary:
50 minute presentations form thermal industry veterans offering concise insight into their field of specialty.
Event Times:
Concurrent presentations on Wednesday evening from 6:00pm – 7:00pm and from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Key Dates:
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Who Presents:
Technically oriented individuals able to present key thermal concepts in a concise format
SEMI-THERM Supplied Equipment:
Projector and cable.
Lecturer Supplied Materials:
Laptop PC with the presentation loaded
Product Tear-Downs
Summary:
Hands on 1-hours presentations using actual products to show the system level and component thermal design of the latest electronics products. Presentation material in the form of Powerpoint slides accompany the hands on product dissection.
Event Times:
Concurrent sessions Tuesday evening from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Key Dates:
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Who Presents:
Those want to show the good and possibly the bad of thermal design during a hands on tear-down session.
SEMI-THERM Supplied Equipment:
Projector and cable.
Lecturer Supplied Materials:
Product to be shown and Laptop PC with the presentation loaded.
Vendor Workshops
Summary:
Non-salesy presentations discussing the technical aspects of a particular company’s product line: product selection, implementation and usage.
Event Times:
Concurrent sessions Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Key Dates:
Concurrent sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Who Presents:
Company representatives wanting to give engineers insight into the technical aspects of their product line.
SEMI-THERM Supplied Equipment:
Projector and cable.
Lecturer Supplied Materials:
Data/Spec Sheets and Laptop PC with the presentation loaded
Further Resources
- List of Semi-Therm Contacts
- Form for guidelines on how to format your manuscript submission: SEMI-THERM Paper Template
- For information concerning a visa letter, send requests to info@semi-therm.org