Creating a User (Author) Account
  1. Enter the WDSI Submission System by going to the User Authentication screen.
  2. Some users may have been previously set up and will have been notified by e-mail and given a login and password.  If you are already set up as a user, you can enter your e-mail address (your login) and password to be logged into the system (and skip the remaining steps on this page). If you have forgotten or misplaced your login information, you can use the "Forgot Password" link on the User Authentication screen and enter your e-mail address when prompted (your information will be returned by e-mail).  If you are not aware that you have been set up as a user in the system and/or you have not received such an e-mail notification, complete the remaining steps to be set up.
  3. Click the "here" link (where it says "please click here to register").
  4. Complete the Member Registration screen.  Asterisks (*) indicate required fields.  Important:  Enter your Lastname, Firstname, and University using both upper and lower case (these fields will be used directly in the preparation of the conference program and proceedings)  Also, be aware that your e-mail address will serve as your login and will also be the address used in all e-mail communications.
  5. When you have completed this screen, click Register to update your user profile.
  6. First time registrants will receive an immediate e-mail confirmation that includes the login and password that will be needed to log into the system and submit manuscripts. Important:  If you have not received this e-mail confirmation within 24 hours, please notify the Program Chair.
  7. Authors can login to the system at subsequent times to upgrade their personal information and monitor the status of their paper(s).  Authors will also be able to view the reviewer comments after the review process has been completed.