Students, no relaxing at this symposium!
This is the chance to jumpstart your career in microelectronics and/or optical networking. Weíve got exciting, mind-stretching activities lined-up from Tuesday through Friday, September 3 - 6. Plus, youíll experience the culture and hospitality of the real Rocky Mountains West.
Registration
First, students get a great deal on the Symposium Registration. Studentsí cost to attend the Full Technical Symposium is only $10.00 for IMAPS members and $15.00 for Non-members if registered before July 12, 2002, and $20.00 for members and $25.00 non-members after the deadline. The registration includes all Technical Sessions, Exhibits, Welcome Reception, Exhibit Hall Lunches, 2002 Proceedings (hard copy and CD-ROM) and an automatic one-year IMAPS Membership renewal.
Professional Development Course
IMAPS is also offering a free students-only half-day Professional Development Course (PDC). The course, entitled Microelectronics Systems Packaging: Careers, Technologies and Markets will be presented on Friday, September 6 from noon to 3 pm.
Professional Development Course Monitors
Again this year, students will have the opportunity to serve as PDC monitors. One student monitor will be assigned to each of the 17 PDCs during the Symposium. The PDCs are scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday, September 6 from 11 am to 6 pm. Course monitors assist the PDC instructors (distribute handouts, monitor lights, collect evaluations, etc). In return they may attend the course at no charge and receive free course materials (not including textbooks) and lunch. PDC monitors will receive no financial compensation. Monitors are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. So, sign up early to get the PDC of your choice by emailing Doug Paul, dpaul@imaps.org, with your top three choices.
Student Chapter Booth Competition
Student Chapter Activity: create an award winning display of your microelectronics research projects and activities for a Chapter booth. The booths on the Exhibit Floor are free to Student Chapters and provide the opportunity to display and discuss your Chapter activities. On Wednesday morning, a panel of judges will evaluate the Student Chapter booths on several criteria, including general appearance, display diversity (curriculum, activities, and projects), technical knowledge, and overall exhibit professionalism. The Best Student Chapter Booth will be recognized at the Student/Industry Reception that evening.
Best Student Paper
Polish your paper and presentation this summer. A review committee will attend all student technical presentations to evaluate and select the Best Student Paper. The student papers will be evaluated on technical knowledge, presentation skills, written manuscript, and audience interaction. The winning student will receive a certificate and recognition in Advancing Microelectronics.
Student/Industry Panel
Students, the Student/Industry Panel is your chance to learn career development insights from top-level industry professionals. The Panel will be conducted on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30. Professionals from the electronics and optical networking equipment industries, industry recruiters, and engineering educators will describe and discuss how their education, interests and career experiences led to their current positions. Students will also learn current industry expectations and what they should be doing now for their long-term career development. Panel participants include: Andrew Goldstein, Network Photonics; Keith Baumgardner, Intel; Dr. Renjeng Su, University of Colorado at Denver; Dr. Jennie S. Hwang, H-Technologies Group; and Chuck Bauer, TechLead Corporation. Each panelist will speak for 10 – 15 minutes, followed by a Q & A session.
Student/Industry Reception
The Student/Industry Reception will immediately follow the Student/Industry Panel. Students will have the opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry panelists and each other. Refreshments will be served. The Best Student Chapter Booth will be announced at the reception.
Plant Tours
On Thursday morning the students will hop on a bus and head for Boulder and Longmont to get a look at the Colorado photonics industry. We’ll tour the Colorado Advanced Photonics Technology (CAPT) Center and Picolight.
Poster Sessions
Still want more? Students are encouraged to participate in the Poster Sessions on Thursday in the hallway outside the Technical Sessions. The Poster Sessions are technical presentations on a poster – an opportunity for students to display and explain their research projects to the IMAPS community, and potential employers.
Employment Center
An Employment Center will be offered at IMAPS 2002. The Employment Center will post job openings (including internships), collect resumes, offer on-site interview space and help schedule interviews at the employer’s request. Take advantage of this no fee service; it’s a great way to gain immediate face-to-face contact with potential employers. Tables will also have company literature available. IMAPS is also looking for students interested in volunteering at the Employment Center. Those interested should contact Susan Munyon at 978-466-1877 or susanmunyon@attbi.com
Information and registration:
www.IMAPS2002.org
Student Program questions: contact Jim Leonard at jleonard@carbon.cudenver.edu
