Submission of Abstract and Draft Paper for Review
February 6, 2009
February 27, 2009
Note: Due to hardships expressed with having the original paper submission deadline very near that of key funding agencies, the abstract and draft paper submission deadlines have both been moved to February 27, 2009. There will be no deadline extension beyond this date.

Paper Reviews Completed
April 3, 2009

Initial Author Notification of Acceptance / Revision Requirements
April 13, 2009

Submission of Copyright Form (1903)
April 24, 2009
Copyright transfer forms are requested upon acceptance of the draft and prior to the submittal of the final paper. Click here for details.

Submission of Revised Paper for Review
May 8, 2009

Author Notification of Acceptance of Revised Paper
May 15, 2009

Submission of Final Paper in Conference Format
May 22, 2009
In accordance with ASME final paper requirements. Publication in the conference proceedings is not guaranteed if materials are received after May 22, 2009.