[aims-announce] Fwd: Call for applications: Young Researchers and Professionals Award at IM 2017

[David Hausheer]

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*From: *Rolf Stadler <stadler at kth.se <mailto:stadler at kth.se>>
*Subject: **Call for applications: Young Researchers and Professionals 
Award at IM 2017 *
*Date: *March 27, 2017 at 12:11:58 AM GMT+2
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*Network and Service Management Young Researchers and Professionals Award*

The purpose of the NSM Young Researchers and Professionals Award is to 
recognize outstanding research contributions and leadership for young 
professionals in the field of network and service management. Applicants 
should submit a summary of their work (approximately 500 to 1,000 words) 
as well as the curriculum vitae by 25 April 2017 to the Young 
Professionals Program co-chairs Yixin Diao (diao at us.ibm.com 
<mailto:diao at us.ibm.com>) and Rolf Stadler (stadler at kth.se 
<mailto:stadler at kth.se>).

The award will be presented at the IM 2017 Awards Ceremony on Thursday 
11 May 2017.

Eligibility
The applicant must be an IEEE ComSoc member or ComSoc student member, 
and must have received the first professional degree (e.g. Bachelor's 
degree or equivalent) within the past 15 years. The applicant must have 
registered for the conference at the time of application.

Assessment Criteria
The assessment will be based on the level of contribution and leadership 
that the applicant has exhibited in the field of network and service 
management. Submissions will be evaluated with regard to quality and 
quantity of the research work and publications; technical, economic, or 
societal impact of contributions; and the potential for wider and deeper 
impact.

Important Dates
Submission Date: April 25, 2017
Award Announcement: May 9, 2016

Young Professionals Program Co-chairs
Yixin Diao, IBM Research, USA
Rolf Stadler, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden


*IEEE Young Researchers and Professionals Reception*

There will be a reception with opportunity for young researchers and 
professionals to interact with senior colleagues. The winner of the 
Young Researcher and Professional Award will be announced at this event.

Date: Tuesday 9 May 2017.

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Rolf Stadler
Professor
Department of Network and Systems Engineering
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
EiC, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management