Call for Reviewers
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
November 20-22, 2013, Philadelphia, PAThe Greenbuild 2013
Call for Reviewers is now closed. Accepted reviewers will receive notification the week of January 28. Review assignments will be sent on February 4, and all reviews must be complete by February 20, 2013 at 4:59 pm ET.
The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking peer reviewers to evaluate education sessions proposals at the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Peer reviewers help maintain the outstanding reputation of Greenbuild by identifying exceptional and timely presentations. Engaging highly qualified reviewers with expertise and experience in technical content areas defined in the Call for Session Proposals is essential to the ongoing success of the Greenbuild education program.
Basic Requirements for Reviewers - Expertise in subject(s) covered by one or more program topic areas
- Previous experience reviewing proposals for related conferences or publications
- Commitment to complete review of all assigned proposals (typically 20-25) by February 20th deadline
- Research Reviewers: Familiarity with advanced green building topics; knowledge of existing body of research relevant to one or more research topic areas
Timeline
| Date | Action |
| Nov. 9, 2012 | Call for Reviewers opens |
| Jan. 15, 2013 | Deadline for Reviewer Applications is 9:00 p.m. EST |
| Week of Jan. 28, 2013 | Reviewers receive notification of acceptance |
| Feb. 4, 2013 | Reviewers receive review assignments |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | Deadline to complete review of all assigned session proposals is 4:59 p.m. EST |
Reviewing Policies
Each reviewer will receive electronic access to a range of 20-25 submissions on February 4, 2013 and will need to complete on-line evaluations no later than February 20, 2013 at 4:59 p.m. EST.
Please note that serving as a reviewer represents a significant time commitment and responsibility for ensuring timely and thorough reviews of all assigned proposals. Reviewers are eligible to present at the conferences. They are prohibited from reviewing session abstracts submitted by professional colleagues employed by the same organization. Those who complete their assignments for the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo and related tracks will receive a $100 discount off of a Greenbuild Full Conference registration. This discount is non-transferable and may not be combined with any other discounts. Individuals who have completed assignments as reviewers in previous years are encouraged to apply.