This is the overall publication schedule for IMECE. For specific details and questions regarding the flexibility of some of these dates, please contact the appropriate volunteer Organizer.

Submission of Abstract
February 27, 2012
Extension: March 5, 2012

Author Notification of Abstract Acceptance
March 26, 2012

Accepted Abstracts Online Availability
April 6, 2012
All accepted abstracts will be made available for viewing on April 6, 2012. Anyone visiting the conference website will be able to view these abstracts at that time.

Submission of Abstract for the International Undergraduate Research and Design Expo
April 23, 2012

Submission of Full-Length Draft Paper for Review
May 25, 2012

Author Paper Review Complete
June 29, 2012

Author Paper Review Acceptance or Revision Notification to Author
July 9, 2012

Submission of Presentation Only Abstracts
July 16, 2012

Electronic Copyright Submission Process Opens
July 9, 2012

Submission of Revised Draft Paper
July 30, 2012

Submission of Copyright Form (Final)
August 17, 2012
Copyright transfer forms are requested upon acceptance of the draft and prior to submittal of the final paper. Click here for details.

Submission of Final Paper
August 20, 2012
In accordance with ASME final paper requirements. Publication in the conference proceedings is not guaranteed if materials are received after August 20, 2012.

Author Pre-Registration
August 20, 2012
A presenter must be identified for each presentation. The presenter of each paper will be required to pay the author registration by this date. For more information about this requirement please visit the Presenter Registration Requirement page.