FAQs

Q. Are you really at capacity?

A: Yes, unfortunately we are. If you are a presenter who didn't register before we hit capacity, please email us: info@psfc.mit.edu

Q. What dimensions should my poster be/how long should my talk be?

A: Please visit our Presenter Instructions page to learn more. 

Q. Are you offering scholarships to help defray the cost of attending SOFE?

A: There are a limited number of travel grants available through IEEE. Please visit our registration page to learn more. 

Q. Will papers be published for SOFE?

A: Both oral and poster presentations are invited to submit a paper to a special issue of IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (TPS).  Paper submissions must meet the general criteria for publication in IEEE TPS.  https://ieee-npss.org/publications/transactions-on-plasma-science/  Additional information on the proceedings can be found here.

Q. I need a letter of invitation to apply for a visa. Can you send me one?

A: Yes, absolutely. First check if you are eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  If you are eligible for the VWP you do not need an invitation letter.

If you are not eligible for the VWP, then please send an email to info@psfc.mit.edu with the following information so we can prepare the invitation letter for you:

   • Full legal name as printed on passport

   • Job Title (e.g., Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Scholar)

   • Employer and employer's address

   • A brief explanation of what the scholar will be doing at the conference (e.g., presenting research findings, meeting collaborators).  Please provide at least two full sentences.

   • Passport country of issue

   • Passport number

   • Will a family member(s) (e.g., spouse or child) be traveling with you?  If yes, provide their name(s).