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Call for Nominations Editor-In-Chief ACM Transactions on Graphics

Call for Nominations Editor-In-Chief ACM Transactions on Graphics

Jun 8, 2021 |

Call for Nominations
Editor-In-Chief
ACM Transactions on Graphics

The term of the current Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of the ACM Transactions on Graphics coming to an end, and the ACM Publications Board has set up a nominating committee to assist the Board in selecting the next EiC.  TOG was established in 1982 and has an impact factor from Thomson Reuters of 6.495 giving it the top ranking among all ACM Journals.

Nominations, including self-nominations, are invited for a three-year term as TOG EiC, beginning on September 15, 2021.  The EiC appointment may be renewed at most one time. This is an entirely voluntary position, but ACM will provide appropriate administrative support.

Appointed by the ACM Publications Board, Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) of ACM journals are delegated full responsibility for the editorial management of the journal consistent with the journal’s charter and general ACM policies. The Board relies on EiCs to ensure that the content of the journal is of high quality and that the editorial review process is both timely and fair. The EiC has final say on acceptance of papers, size of the Editorial Board, and appointment of Associate Editors. A complete list of responsibilities is found in the ACM Volunteer Editors Position Descriptions. Additional information can be found in the following documents:

Nominations should include a vita along with a brief statement of why the nominee should be considered. Self-nominations are encouraged and should include a statement of the candidate’s vision for the future development of TOG and research publications in graphics more generally. The deadline for submitting nominations for full consideration is July 21, 2021, although nominations will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send all nominations to the nominating committee co-chairs, Jessica Hodgins (jkh@cmu.edu) and Etienne Vouga (evouga@cs.utexas.edu) with a subject line of “TOG EiC”.

The search committee members are

  • Jessica Hodgins (Carnegie Mellon University and Facebook), Co-Chair
  • Etienne Vouga (The University of Texas at Austin), Co-Chair
  • Thabo Beeler (Google)
  • Mirela Ben-Chen (Technion – Israel Institute of Technology)
  • Alec Jacobson (University of Toronto)
  • Taku Komura (Edinburgh University)
  • Emily Whiting (Boston University)
  • Kun Zhou (Zhejiang University)
  • Louiqa Raschid (University of Maryland) will serve as the ACM Publications Board Liaison

Two Award Committee chair positions now open

Jun 1, 2021 |

I’m John Hughes (Professor of Computer Science, Brown University), and as ACM SIGGRAPH’s Awards Chair, I help coordinate all of ACM SIGGRAPH’s various awards-related activities. I’m seeking new chairs for two Awards Committees: The SIGGRAPH Academy committee, replacing Holly Rushmeier, and the Art Award Committee, replacing Sue Gollifer.

For each position, the applicant should have strong organizational and communication skills, distinguished standing in the appropriate community, and be comfortable with presenting their award(s) at SIGGRAPH.

Please apply by email to jfh@cs.brown.edu by June 20, 2021, with contact information and a brief description of why you think you’d be appropriate for the position. 

ACM SIGGRAPH Volunteer Information Session, May 24, 1 PM ET

ACM SIGGRAPH Volunteer Information Session, May 24, 1 PM ET

May 17, 2021 |

Are you interested in volunteering with ACM SIGGRAPH? 

Please view the recording from the Monday, May 24, at 1 PM Eastern event to learn more about ACM SIGGRAPH and the current volunteer openings. Volunteering at ACM SIGGRAPH is vast with opportunities to develop and nurture new and existing communities, build relationships with external organizations, provide support to our membership, develop content and benefits provided to members, and more. We have volunteer opportunities at all levels of the organization and at all levels of time commitment. The one thing we all have in common is a passion for SIGGRAPH.

If interested in volunteering, please submit your information here and someone will be in contact with you soon!

Call for Nominations for ACM SIGGRAPH Practitioner Career Development Chair

May 4, 2021 |

The Practitioner Career Development Chair will organize a committee that plans, develops, and facilitates activities that support the career development of practitioners working in industry and academia. The focus will be on how these activities relate to areas of professional interest to the SIGGRAPH community (SIGGRAPH areas). The Committee will create and manage a mentoring program and provide guidance on promotions, hiring, project management and leadership, business development and entrepreneurship, moving into management and career changes, again focusing on how these relate to SIGGRAPH areas. The Committee will facilitate networking, i.e.,  connecting practitioners doing related work.

The SIGGRAPH Executive Committee has set as one of its primary goals the support of our members throughout their careers through mentoring, lifelong learning, and professional development both in the research and practitioner areas. Since these tasks are interconnected, the different committees should work together and with the conferences to achieve their goals. For example, the Practitioner Career Development Committee should work with the Lifelong Learning Committee to ensure that materials appropriate for practitioners are developed.

The Chair must put in a budget request to the EC every January and submit an annual report in June. The Chair can expect to spend 5-10 hours/week on the chair activities. 

Those interested in applying for this position please contact Rebecca Strzelec. Provide a CV and vision statement (why you’re interested in being chair and what you hope to accomplish in that role). The Nominations Committee will review all the candidates and make recommendations to the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications received by March 1 will receive full consideration.

We hope to fill the position by June 1 to allow for an early ramp-up. The position will begin September 1 and run for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal for an additional three years.

Call for Nominations for ACM SIGGRAPH External Relations Chair

Apr 29, 2021 |

The ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee is recruiting for a Chair of their External Relations Committee. In concert with the Executive Committee, the External Relations Chair coordinates and oversees the efforts to build stronger alliances and partnerships with organizations, conferences and institutions in fields related to SIGGRAPH.

The main responsibilities and tasks of the Chair are

  • Set the priorities on topics and fields to explore and grow the SIGGRAPH community and keep it vibrant and novel.
  • Coordinate a team of volunteers, who will help identify potential partners, intersecting and new fields. This includes email communication, bi-weekly (or monthly) calls, individual calls depending on the areas to explore.
  • Start negotiation processes with potential partners with the aim to achieve mutual benefit.
  • Draft agreements and elevate them to the EC for approval. 
  • Communicate with other standing committees and groups (e.g. Communications, Education, Chapters, Diversity and Inclusion, Computer Animation Festival Advisory Board) to establish common goals, collaborations, and partnerships with 3rd parties. 
  • Communicate with strategy groups (New Communities, 21st Century Digital Presence, Nurturing Communities)
  • Maintain a positive and healthy relationship with our partners. 
  • Propose space for exchange and new ideas within SIGGRAPH (e.g. “Meet the Partners” session).

The Chair must put in a budget request to the EC every January and submit an annual report in June. The Chair can expect to spend 5 or more hours/week on the chair activities. 

For those interested in applying for this position, please contact Rebecca Strzelec, Chair of the Nominations Committee. Provide a CV and vision statement (why you’re interested in being chair and what you hope to accomplish in that role). The Nominations Committee will review all the candidates and make recommendations to the ACM SIGGRAPH Executive Committee.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications received by August 15 will receive full consideration.

The position will begin September 1 and run for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal for an additional three years.