Mandatory Requirements for Graduating Students

1. MOVES Institute credit line—We need each thesis that involves collaboration on a project with MOVES to include the following words on the cover: "This thesis done in cooperation with the MOVES Institute." This line should be right above "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"
2. Thesis PDF—Before you get the Chairman's signature on your thesis, the admin office must report that they have the pdf file for your final thesis. We want your thesis on the web site so people can read it. The library will post it too but readers will probably look for it here first. The admin office can take your thesis pdf by email, CD-ROM or USB drive. The office is in Watkins Hall Rm265, 831-656-2305. Name your thesis lastname_thesis.pdf.
   
3. Powerpoint—Also provide us with the Powerpoint slides for your final presentation on your thesis. Name the file lastname_slides.ppt.
4. Forward address—please provide us with your permanent or next email address. We like to keep track of alumni and provide updates on what we are doing, plus we are likely to get inquiries from people interested in contacting you. NOTE: Yout account on this web server will remain active permanently. If you update your profile at http://movesinstitute.org we will always be able to contact you.
   
5. Software—burn a CD-ROM of your final software and give to your thesis advisor. Include all your presentations and papers on that CD as well.
6. Video—If you can shoot footage of a demo of your final work, that would be enormously helpful. See the MOVES video editor for information. They may also be able to help you do this if you need assistance.
   
7. Artwork—If you have cool bitmaps that we could use in institute brochures, please get them to us as well.
8. We request your expert QA. Search for your name within the MOVES site. Double-check that any updates such as promotions are reflected. Make sure your profile is updated, your thesis and slides are final versions, no typos in your name, any awards you've earned are noted, etc. If you want research links associated with your name on the thesis page, let us know (example at Alistair Dickie, June 2002).