Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there SBP-BRiMS hashtags?
    • Yes. Use #sbpbrims.

  • How can I get involved?
    • Send email to sbpbrims@andrew.cmu.edu and say what you are interested in doing - e.g. being a topic chair, reviewing papers, getting industry participation, running a workshop etc. Submit a paper, demo, tutorial, etc.

  • Is there a list of volunteer activities?

  • Can I get a letter to support my Visa Application?
    • Yes. To get such a letter email sbpbrims@andrew.cmu.edu and request the letter. Please note the dates needed. In addition, if you are giving a paper, a poster or submitting a challenge response mention that so we can add it to the letter. If the letter needs to be addressed to someone in particular, please provide that information.

  • Can I attend only the tutorials?
    • Yes. There is a charge for attending the tutorials. You can pay just to attend a tutorial. We would like to see you at the conference too if your schedule allows. Hence there is a discount for the tutorials for conference attendees.

  • What is a no-host reception?
    • A no-host reception is a social gathering where each person is responsible for paying for their own food and drink. The conference organizers arranged a venue - but no food or drinlk is covered.

  • If I am giving a presentation do I need to also create a poster?
    • Only if you are the winner of the challenge event.

  • I am presenting a poster, what do I need?
    • You are responsible for printing and bringing your own poster to the conference. An easel will be provided, but not posterboard. The poster should be either 4’x3’ or 3’x4’.

  • Is the submission anonymous (single-blind or double-blind)?
    • We haven’t specified single vs double-blind, but usually it’s single blind. More people using LaTex sometimes put it in double-blind format because it’s easier.
  • What's the page requirement/limit for short or work-in-progress paper? Do we need to specify the paper type upon submission?
  • Is there a policy about manuscripts put on arXiv (before submission, or during review)?
    • ArXiv is not allowed for accepted Full Papers per Springer policy. Working Papers can go on ArXiv but not accepted Full papers.
2018 Challenge Poster Presentation