ABSTRACTS FOR "GENERAL SESSION" PAPERS SHOULD BE: A maximum of 1,000 words. For a 20 minute presentation time. Demonstrate a clear connection to the conference theme. Include 7 keywords associated with the paper as submitted. OR "PROPOSED SESSION" SUBMISSIONS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED Sessions should include 4-5 speakers plus a session chair. The session chair will also normally be the session proposer. The session chair may present a 15-20 minute theme-setting paper as part of the introduction to the session. Alternatively someone else can be invited to chair the session and serve uniquely as chair of the session. The name of the session chair must be included with the session proposal. Proposers are requested to submit separate forms online, including: a description of the proposed session. An 1,000 word abstract for each speaker with the understanding that no paper can exceed 20 minutes presentation time, and should include: 7 keywords for each speaker Details on each speaker, Details on the session chair Proposers should be aware that each abstract is evaluated independently as well as part of the whole session. - On occasion one or more abstracts for papers are not accepted. Proposers will be asked to inform their participants of the disposition of their papers for the session -- and proposers will be responsible for assuring that each speaker covers membership dues, registration, and related conference information forms. All persons included in a proposed session must confirm that they will indeed attend the conference if their papers are accepted.