Date: Fri, 28 Oct 1994 13:28:47 GMT

In the recent call for abstracts for AVS '95 the date was
October 31, 1994.  It should be November 21, 1994.  

I am reposting the call with changed dates:

               CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR AVS '95 PAPER PRESENTATIONS

                        DEADLINE - NOVEMBER  21, 1994!!!
	(NOTE-Contingent on internal approval of your company) 

                AVS User Group - International AVS '95 Conference

The Program Committee for the 4th Annual International AVS User Group
Conference is calling for abstracts for papers to be presented at AVS'95.
A call for panels, videos, and WWW session will also go out shortly.
We're very lucky to be able to have the conference at the Boston Marriott -
Copley Place in Boston, MA.  The dates for the conference are April 19 -
21, 1995.  Expected attendees include users of the AVS products including
Uniras users from around the world.

Information on submissions timelines and formats are included at the
end of this announcement.  Abstracts for each category must be
submitted by October 31, 1994 for consideration.  Also, include your full
name and affiliation as you would like it to appear in the program.
Detailed information will be sent to you if your paper is accepted. A/V
requirements should be submitted with the abstract.   All lectures are 45
minutes in length including a question/answer period.  If you are not
selected as a presenter, your paper could still be chosen for inclusion in
the AVS '95 Proceedings.  Submission from outside the United States should 
consider delays through Customs (up to two weeks) if sending hard copy or 
disk formats.  This can be eliminated by putting on the label "Educational
material with no commercial value".  A permission to use form MUST be
included for each category submitted.

Presentation of a paper means you:

        Receive a free copy of the valuable AVS '95 proceedings
        reference book;

        Become recognized as a leading expert in the field by hundreds
        of attendees and subscribers;

        Increase your professional visibility;

        Expose your organization to professionals and universities
        from around the world;

        Contribute to the industry's future and advance progress in
        many global endeavors; and

        And of course, a free AVS '95 T-Shirt and mug!!

Deadlines (All are for 6 pm Eastern Standard Time).  See Paper Format
Section below for definitions of ABSTRACTS AND ADVANCE versus PAPER and
HANDOUTS.
=========

ABSTRACT -----> NOVEMBER 21, 1994
ADVANCE  -----> NOVEMBER 21, 1994
PAPER    -----> FEBRUARY 1, 1995
HANDOUTS -----> MARCH 1, 1995

Notification of aceptance or rejection will be December 5, 1994.

1.      Send requests for information, abstract submissions, and papers
electronically:

        via e-mail to:

avs95@ncsc.org

        or ftp to:

 avs.ncsc.org (128.109.178.23) and place in the SUBMIT directory.

2.      Or VIA US mail to:

MCNC
ATTN: AVS '95 Conference
AVS '95 Technical Program Chair
3021 Cornwallis Road
RTP, NC 27709 USA

3.      Or FAX it to:

AVS '95 Technical Program Chair
International AVS Center
FAX Number (919) 248 1101

CATEGORIES
==========
The topics of interest to this committee (comprised of users,
IAC staff and AVS Inc. representatives) include visualization
in the AVS environment and application software development
using AVS, AVS/Express, and AVS/Uniras products such as Toolmaster.

Planned tracks include an AVS and Uniras products and technology
track (Ham Lord - Chair) , an application development track and two
User tracks made up of user presentations in eight to ten application areas.
We are also calling now for volunteers to act as Track Chairs for
these tracks and for the topics listed below.  Papers are needed
demonstrating the use of AVS and Toolmaster in the following
applications:

**      Medical;
**      Oil and Gas: Exploration and Production;
**      Imaging: Remote Sensing, MIcrosopy;
**      Environmental Sciences;
**      GIS and Earth Resources;
**      Commercial Applications (Financial/Business/Telecomm/Statistics);
**      Research/Government/Academic/Scientific Applications; and
**      Engineering Analysis (Mechanical, CFD, etc.).

In addition, the committee is looking for papers for the
application development track on such topics as : how do
you develop and build an AVS or Uniras application?; AVS
module development; developer case studies/examples;
interfacing AVS to other packages; and other related topics.
Developers are encouraged to discuss how they have integrated
their products using AVS/Express.

If you have a suggestion for a paper outside of
those areas mentioned in this message, please submit an
abstract as we will try to accommodate general topics.


Thank you,

David T. Bennett
AVS '94 Technical Program Chair
Information Technology Division, MCNC
919 248 1182 Phone
919 248 1101 FAX
avs94@ncsc.org

PLEASE forward this announcement to others that you feel may be
interested in participating in the conference. as not all of the
AVS and Toolmaster users are in our database at present.

NOTE:  There are still some openings for Chairs for AVS '95.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact David Bennett
for more information.  In addition, articles are being accepted
for the next two issues of the AVS Network News magazine.  If
you want to have your AVS related article published contact David
Bennett at the above address.  Video, panel and WWW information
is also available from David Bennett.

*******************PAPER FORMAT INFORMATION****************************

PAPER SUBMISSION FORMAT:

AVS '95's annual proceedings have been considerably strengthened this year with
the potential inclusion of a CD distribution in addition to the AVS'95
Proceedings hardcopy version.  The 1991-1993 versions are an exceptional
publication that is in demand by corporations, universities and individuals
throughout the world.  To provide the highest quality publication, the AVS
'95 Proceedings will now be electronically typeset, instead of
photographically reproduced as in the past.  This change requires somewhat
different submission from you.  All lectures are 30 or 45 minutes in length
including a question/answer period.  If you are not selected as a
presenter, your paper could still be  chosen for inclusion in the AVS '95
Proceedings. Submission from outside the United States should consider
delays through Customs (up to two weeks) if sending hard copy or disk
formats.  This can be eliminated by putting on the label "Educational
material with no commercial value".  A permission to use form MUST be
included for each category submitted.  Only electronic formats will be
eligible for inclusion on CD-ROM (not 100% sure as yet).


1.  General Considerations - AVS '95 published papers which may include figures
embedded within the text or supplied separately.  All of the items
comprising each submission should be shipped to the International AVS
Center (address below) as a single package.  Copies of visual aids which
are simply bullets from your verbal and written presentations (i.e. slides
and/or viewgraphs) are not published unless they are specifically cited in
your published paper, but are submitted as handouts for the audience.

2.  Organization of the Submission - All submissions should follow the
formats outlined below:

Abstract        A concise summary of the major points covered in the paper.
Advance         A sentence or two for inclusion in the Advance Proceedings of
                your paper.
Introduction    A brief historical overview, scope, approach and principal
                points.
Body            The body may be subdivided into a series of subtitles.
Conclusions     A summary of the major points or results.
Addendum        Appendices, glossary, acknowledgements, and references.
Figures         Supporting figures (illustrations, graphs, charts and tables)
                should supplement rather than duplicate the text.

3.      Please provide a text of your submission via email to
avs95@ncsc.org or on a computer diskette (Apple or IBM PC, 3.5 inch, double
or high density), or submit via ftp to avs.ncsc.org and download into the
SUBMIT directory (followup with an email message to avs95@ncsc.org) in
addition to a good quality paper copy as backup.  Standard wordprocessing
packages are acceptable as is ASCII.  If using ASCII, no special formatting
is needed, in fact, the less the better as we will convert it to MS Word.

The first choice of file formats are the proprietary document formats of
MacWrite, CDA, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word or WordStar.  The second choice
is simple ASCII text file format and most packages have an option to save a
document in this format.  If in doubt, please save and send your text in
several formats (with descriptive names). However you format your
submission, the text and punctuation will be retained, but the text may be
reformatted in an attractive style consistent throughout the publication.
It would be helpful if you follow standard business-style type face such as
Times, and in a size that is readable such as a 12 point type.  A blank
line between paragraphs will improve the presentation and page numbers
should be located at the bottom of all pages and centered about 1/2 inch
from the bottom.

4.      The SUMMARY or ABSTRACT should start with the Presentation Title,
followed by a blank line, the full speaker name, then your title and
organization, followed by company name or affiliation and a minimum of two
blank lines before starting your abstract such as:

TITLE

(minimum, one blank line)
Full speaker name (list all authors with presenter first)
Title, Department of Division of Organization
Full Company Name

(minimum, two blank lines)
BODY of ABSTRACT

In addition, you may include contact information such as email or phone
after the Full Company Name if you so desire.

5.  How to submit figures and illustrations.  These can be included or
embedded on your diskette, downloaded via ftp in almost any format (avs,
rgb, tiff, gif, etc) or submitted on paper only in full size.  Slides are
not acceptable for this publication.  Submit originals on paper only if
they will appear at the end of the text and not be embedded into the paper.
If your figures will be legible at three inches wide and you wish them
embedded and have submitted them via ftp, please indicate on the paper copy
where you prefer to see each one inserted or call 919 248 1100 for futher
instructions.

6.  ABSTRACTS are generally only a few hundred words and due by October 31,
1995 as outlined above.  Final SUBMISSION is due on January 31, 1995 at the
IAC.

7.  You will receive information on your track Chair and Session after
ABSTRACT is received.  You will be informed of presentation times and days
by your track chair.  Augio Visual need form and a release form are both
found at the end of the message and are required for submission.

8.  This year we are requesting a short Biographical Information sheet.  A
formal biography/resume can be substituted.  This is optional, but we would
like:

Name
Professional Title
Department
Company
Office Telephone and FAX and email address
Paper Title
Educational Background, academic degrees and institutions
Academic awards and honors
Professional Background, job titles, projects, areas of focus/research, etc
Professional awards and honors (also patents, etc)
Other, including interesting aspects of your background relevant to this
conference

9.  Handouts will be prepared by the AVS '95 conference if received before
March 1, 1995.  Handouts completed after that date must be provided by the
speaker.  Most sessions generally have from 30 to 100 attendees.

10.  ADVANCE - In addition to the ABSTRACT, please summarize your presentation
in one or two sentences for possible inclusion in the Advance Proceedings.

11.  FULL PAPERS are required by February 1, 1995 either through disk, email
ftp submission or hard copy (only if no other option).  Track Chairs will
contact all presenters by December 5, 1995 with additional instructions
and clarifications.  Please include your email address if available.  If
you are not contacted by your Chair by December 5, 1995 please contact
the Conference committee at any of the above addresses.

TIMELINE:

ABSTRACT ----->       NOVEMBER 21, 1994
ADVANCE  ----->       NOVEMBER 21, 1994
PAPER    ----->       FEBRUARY 1, 1995
HANDOUTS ----->       MARCH 1, 1995

**************PERMISSION TO USE FORM FOR AVS'95******************************

                (Please type or print clearly)

AVS '95 Permission to use form.

Complete this form if you are submitting any papers for panels,
lectures, videos, posters, or any other presentation at AVS '95.

A copy of this form MUST accompany each paper or submission.  Send
the completed form along with your submission to the Chair of your
track.  Please make a photocopy for your records.  DO NOT FAX THIS
FORM (original signatures required).

Name of presentor_______________________________
Organization____________________________________
Address._______________________________________
______________________________________________
Telephone______________________________________
FAX____________________________________________
email__________________________________________
Title of your track________________________________
Title of paper.___________________________________

Cirlce one - paper/panel/video theater/poster

                AUTHORIZATION

I grant permission for the above-referenced material and
associated visuals, including slides, video and film, to be
presented at the AVS '95 conference, 19 - 21 April, 1995 in
Boston, MA.  In the event that any materials used in my AVS '95
presentation contain the work of other individuals or
organizations including any copyrighted musical compositions
or excerpts thereof, I understand that it is my responsibility
to secure any necessary permissions and/or licenses.  Small
performing rights licenses must be secured for the public
performance of any copyrighted musical composition.
Synchronization licenses must be secured for the inclusion
of any copyrighted musical compositions in film, video, or
multimedia persentations.

yes/no  I have the necessary rights and/or permissions to
                use the visuals in my piece.

yes/no  My piece contains audio, and I have the necessary rights
                and/or permissions to use the audio in my piece.

yes/no  I grant non-exclusive worldwide distribution rights to
                the International AVS Center and Advanced Visual
                Systems, Inc. to publish and distribute my video
                material in the AVS Video Review.

yes/no  I agree to supply AVS '95 with the required material by
                the stated due date and agree to allow it to be published
                in paper, CD-ROM, and other electronic form.

AVS '95 reserves the right to video record presentations for internal
use and as an archival record of the current conference.  In the event
your session is videotaped, the International AVS Center and
Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. would like permission to use the
video for promotional and educational purposes; speakers will
receive full credit whenever the video is used.

yes/no  I grant the International AVS Center and Advanced Visual
                Systems, Inc. permission to use the video recording of my
                presentation for conference and organizational publicity.


Signature___________________________

Date_______________________________

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  The AVS '95 Permission to use form
explains the uses AVS '95 intends of the presented materials
and requires you to acknowledge that you have permission to
use this material.  This may involve seeking clearance from
your employer or from others who have loaned you material,
such as videotapes and slides.  This form helps prevent situations
where AVS '95 presentations include material without permission
that might lead to complaints or even legal action.  This form must
be returned to your program chair as a condition for acceptance
to participation in AVS '95.  In addition, this form asks if the
International AVS Center and Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. may use
your materials for conferencand organization prmotional material
for full author credit information.  All materials are subject to inclusion
on CD-ROM distribution media.  All materials are subject to inclusion
on the International AVS Center World Wide Web URL.
