Dear Colleague:
For the past 30 years, the IEEE University/Government/Industry Microelectronics Symposium has brought together leading engineering educators and researchers from labs around the world to promote increased collaboration and partnerships in the area of microelectronics and micro/nano-fabrication. This year, nearly 100 papers from 38 universities, 15 corporate and government labs, and 5 countries will be presented. Attached please find the advance program and registration information for the 15th Biennial IEEE UGIM Symposium in Boise, ID, June 29-July 2nd. The early registration deadline is May 30th. You may register by mail, FAX, or by electronic payment on-line at our conference webpage http://coen.boisestate.edu/ugim03.
On Sunday afternoon, June 29 at 2:00pm, the traditional Lab Manager's Workshop will be held in the Micron Engineering Center, followed by tours of BSU's Idaho Microfabrication Laboratory. This year's workshop is titled "Microlab Management: How I do it" by Katalin Voros, covering efficient lab management practices and discussions on issues common to such facilities. The UGIM'03 opening session will begin on Mon. June 30 at 8:30am in the BSU Student Union Jordan Ballroom with a keynote address by Dr.Tsu Jae King, UC Berkeley, titled: "Sustaining the Silicon Revolution". On Tuesday evening, July 1st, the symposium participants and their guests will be treated to a Basque cultural banquet in the heart of Boise's Basque Block. The first "Microelectronics Leadership Award" will be given, while enjoying authentic Basque cuisine and a performance of the famous Basque Oinkari dancers. The symposium will conclude at noon on Wed., July 2nd. Please sign up for these extra events on your registration form.
AUTHORS: You should upload your final manuscript to the UGIM web page by May 2 for publication in the proceedings. If you choose to have your PowerPoint slides included in the CD-ROM, you should also upload them to the web page by June 1st. Also, please complete and mail or FAX the attached IEEE copyright form to us at: (208) 426-2470
UGIM'03
c/o Ms. Connie Robinson MS#2075
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
UGIM'03 follows the Boise River Festival (June 27-29) which is a free three-day citywide celebration. You and your family can enjoy a daily hot air balloon rally, free music on seven stages, a day-time parade featuring helium balloon characters, and a sparkling night-time parade of lighted floats. The weekend wraps up with an outdoor concert on Sunday evening followed by a giant choreographed fireworks display. A block of rooms has been reserved for only $89/night in the elegant Grove Hotel in downtown Boise www.westcoasthotels.com/WHC/hotels/ShowHotel.asp?xval=NONE&ID=52. Rooms are also available adjacent to the Boise State campus at the University Inn for $49/hight www.universityinnboise.com. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations, and mention the IEEE UGIM Symposium to receive the reduced rates.
You are cordially invited to attend UGIM'03. Looking forward to seeing you in Boise in June!
Stephen Parke, General Chair UGIM'03
sparke@boisestate.edu
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