Contributed papers are solicited that apply diverse methodologies, including:

• Data Mining and Statistics
• Simulation and Stochastic Modeling
• Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering
• Mathematical Modeling and Optimization
• Risk Analysis, Technology Management, and Policy
• Life-cycle Analysis
• Systems Economic Analysis

Papers can describe work in a wide variety of application areas, including: Telecommunications and Information Technology, Energy, Robotics, Transportation and Logistics, Critical Infrastructure, Military Applications, Economic and Financial Systems, Environmental, E-Business, Manufacturing, Education, and Decision Support. Papers should emphasize the application of fundamental systems analysis and design concepts. Symposium papers presented will appear in a copyrighted CD-ROM proceedings, available on-site and through IEEE Press. Papers not accepted for the proceedings will be considered for the conference poster sessions.

• Only those papers that are presented will be published.  Submitted papers that are not presented will not be published.

• One paper per track will be awarded the Best Paper Award for that track by a set of external judges. This selection is based first on the quality of the written paper -- only the very best written papers are considered for a best paper award. Of the strongest papers, the final selection of each award winner is based on both the presentation and the papser.
• While papers from both undergraduate and graduate students are welcomed at SIEDS, only those papers primarily written by undergraduates are eligible for Best Paper awards.
• SIEDS 08 Best papers

STUDENT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS

• Student Travel scholarships are available on limited basis.
• Travel scholarships are only available to a single presenting author per paper.
• Depending on demand, travel scholarships may only cover a portion of total travel expenses.
• Applications for travel scholarships can be submitted prior to paper acceptance and must be submitted no later than one month prior to SIEDS.
• To submit a travel scholarship application, complete the Request Form.

VENUE
The Symposium will be held on the grounds of the historic University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Grounds Tour of the University of Virginia

SYMPOSIUM FEES
Symposium fees reflect the student focus (and student participation) of SIEDS'08. Registration will include one copy of CD-ROM Proceedings and admission to all conference functions, including an evening banquet and breaks.

Corporate sponsorship is invited. Please contact the Symposium Committee for more information.

DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS

Monday, February 16, 2009: Submission of 200-500 word abstracts for contributed papers not previously published or presented. Abstracts should explicitly address the following:

• the systems analysis or design problem being solved (WHAT)
  
• background/relevant literature/state of the art (WHY/MOTIVATION),
  
• the methodological approach developed or adopted (HOW), and
  
• preliminary results and implications (RESULTS).

Monday, March 9, 2009: Notified

Monday, April 6, 2009: Register and completed manuscript

• SIEDS '09 Author's Kit

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

General Chair: Reid Bailey
Sponsorship Chair: Barry Horowitz
Program Chair: Scott Crino
Publications Chair: Garrick Louis and Kenneth Crowther
Local Accommodations Chair: Ginger Davis
Finance Chair: Ellen Bass
Administrative Support: Kevin Mitchell

PREVIOUS SPONSORSHIP
QinetiQ, Lockheed Martin, ADT, Northrop Grumman, and Accenture

For more information contact:
SIEDS'09 Symposium Committee
Department of Systems and Information Engineering
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400747
151 Engineer's Way
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: (434) 924-5393
Fax: (434) 982-2972
sieds09@virginia.edu

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