No longer qualified to be a SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer? Want to know more about and contribute to a specific conference program like the Computer Animation Festival, Emerging Technologies, or others? Not sure how to get involved as a recent grad? Thinking about someday applying to be on a SIGGRAPH subcommittee? If you answered “Yes!” to these questions, then this is the program for YOU!
The SIGGRAPH 2015 X-SV Program is a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes perspective on everything involved with a specific SIGGRAPH 2015 conference program. This program is open to former Student Volunteers who are inspired to stay involved with SIGGRAPH beyond the Student Volunteer Program.
As an X-SV, you will help support a specific conference program, be mentored by a SIGGRAPH 2015 Committee member, and have the opportunity to meet and learn from professionals, creators, educators, visionaries, and each other. Former Student Volunteers who demonstrate leadership and a passion for volunteering for SIGGRAPH are encouraged to apply!
This experience is available to those who are no longer eligible for the SIGGRAPH 2015 conference as a Student Volunteer or Team Leader. High school, undergraduate, or graduate students enrolled full time for at least one semester during the 2014-2015 academic year (summer 2014 – spring 2015) are NOT eligible. Applicants must have participated in the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer Program for at least two years. One of those years of involvement must have been within the last two years (SIGGRAPH 2013, Anaheim and/or SIGGRAPH 2014, Vancouver).
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to expand your knowledge of what goes into putting this awesome conference together each year!
Join us at the Xroads of Discovery in Los Angeles!
Christine Holmes
SIGGRAPH 2015 Student Volunteer Program Chair
Eligibility
Student Status
Applicants must no longer be eligible for the SIGGRAPH 2015 conference as a Student Volunteer or Team Leader. This means high school, undergraduate, or graduate students enrolled full time for at least one semester during the 2014-2015 academic year (Summer 2014 – Spring 2015) are NOT eligible.
Prior Student Volunteer Program Involvement
Applicants must have participated in the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer Program for at least two years. One of those years of involvement must have been within the last two years (SIGGRAPH 2013, Anaheim and/or SIGGRAPH 2014, Vancouver).
Deadlines & Important Dates
Due to the volume of applicants, we regret that we can not accept any late applications. Please comply with the submission deadlines and ensure that you submit your application by the appropriate day and time. We cannot make any exceptions for applicants due to miscalculation of the application deadline. Thank you for your understanding.
30 September 2014: X-SV Applications Due
Please complete the Conference Volunteer Form by 22:00 UTC/GMT. (Convert to your time zone.) Be sure to select only the “X-SV Program (SIGGRAPH 2015 - LA only)” option under “In what capacity would you like to participate?”.
15 November 2014: Application Results Sent
You will receive email notification at the same address you provided in your application. Please adjust your spam filter so that any messages from siggraph.org email addresses will not be placed in your junk-mail folder.
Responsibilities
Attend Online X-SV Program Meetings
Meet with all the accepted X-SVs and the Student Volunteer Program Chair to discuss pairing and expectations.
Work with a SIGGRAPH 2015 Committee Member as your Mentor
Meet with your mentor in online sessions throughout the year. Work on one task to support the specific conference program you are paired with. Shadow your mentor during the conference.
Attend SIGGRAPH 2015, 7 - 13 August, 2015
Commit to attending the conference, 7 - 13 August 2015. Depending on the conference program you are paired with and the tasks you are assigned, you may be required to help on Friday 7 August. Depart the Los Angeles Convention Center no earlier than late evening (after 6 pm), 13 August. We recommend that you stay until Friday,14 August so you can celebrate a successful conference with your new SIGGRAPH colleagues on Thursday evening.
Participate in a Student Volunteer Special Session
Speak to the SIGGRAPH 2015 Student Volunteers about your X-SV experience in an exclusive “Student Volunteers-only” session at SIGGRAPH 2015!
Be Punctual & Professional
The SIGGRAPH 2015 Committee members are all very busy throughout the year and during the conference. Please be prompt replying to emails and punctual when attending online and conference meetings.
Benefits
Be Mentored by a SIGGRAPH 2015 Committee Member
Learn more about what goes on in the year-round planning and implementation for a specific conference program.
Free SIGGRAPH 2015 Full Conference Registration
Enjoy all of the sights and sounds of this amazing conference when you are not volunteering!
Networking
Meet SIGGRAPH leaders, industry professionals, and students from all over the globe who share your passion for computer graphics!
Other Surprises
You never know what’s in store! We are always looking for ways to develop you as leaders in the SIGGRAPH world!
Expenses
Be prepared to handle expenses including, but not limited to:
- Meals
- Parking (if you drive to the conference)
- Travel to and from Los Angeles
- Hotel and other lodging expenses
Questions
Still have some questions? Please review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Application
You will need to fill out the Conference Volunteer Form prior to the deadline, 30 September 2014, 22:00 UTC/GMT.
While filling out the application be sure to note the following:
- Select the “NEXT YEAR’S SIGGRAPH- 2015 (CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED)” option under “What is your timeframe for volunteering.”
- Select only the “X-SV PROGRAM (SIGGRAPH 2015 - LA ONLY)” option under “In what capacity would you like to participate?”
- Under “Discuss the area(s) of the conference on which you would like to work and your vision for that program” please list the top three conference programs that you are interested in learning more about
You cannot edit your application after submitting it, or view the status of your application, at any time. We regret that we are unable to accept late applications.