October 2001 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

Join a proposal on INTERNATIONAL INTERNET COLLABORATION
by Charles Wankel 10 Oct '01

10 Oct '01

I am developing a workshop (and also a symposium/panel) proposal for the August 2002 Denver Academy of Management meeting on international collaborations in research and teaching over the Internet. If you are interested in being involved as a principal in such an endeavor please send me a write-up describing your proposed contribution. Collegially, Charles Wankel St. John's University, New York City Best regards, Charles Wankel wankelc(a)stjohns.edu The call for this meeting is at: http://aom.pace.edu/meetings/2002/Call_for_Submissions.htm

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Re: universities offering ph.d programs
by Lisbeth Klastrup 09 Oct '01

09 Oct '01

Dear Lokman, The IT University at Copenhagen, an interdisciplinary university founded in 1999, offers ph.d.scholarships currently twice a year. Especially in my department "Digital Aesthetics & Communication" http://www.it-c.dk/English/research/diac/ we are interested in all kinds of communication studies related to digital media and the internet. Look for more info about deadlines etc at http://www.it-c.dk/English/vacancies/ best, Lisbeth Klastrup phd.scholar Department of Digital Aesthetics & Communication IT University at Copenhagen Denmark >Hello, >I was looking if anyone could provide links offering information about >Graduate School Programs, related to Internet / Communication studies, >since >I am still considering where to do apply for Ph.d next year. >thanks in advance and regards, >Lokman Tsui >currently at the National Taiwan University

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usability testing expertise needed
by Bunz, Ulla K 08 Oct '01

08 Oct '01

In my dissertation I am examining perceptions of usability from the user perspective. As recommended by Virzi, Sorce and Herbert (1993), I would like to add some heuristic evaluation. I am writing to request help with this. If you have researched the topics of usability, human-computer interaction, and/or human interface design- If you have experience with conducting usability tests and/or evaluations- If you have designed many websites and feel you have gained knowledge from within the process- If any of these conditions apply to you, you may be able to help me. Do not worry. I will not ask any of you to conduct a full scale usability test, as this takes much time, and usually costs much money. What I would ask from you would be a very informal impression forming evaluation (based on Brooke 1996, and Ravden & Johnson 1989). It would take only a few minutes to click through a (small) site, check off a few questions I would provide, and type a brief paragraph. If you are interested or willing to help, please reply briefly to ulla(a)ku.edu and I will supply you with more detailed information. I'd also be happy to talk about this at the conference if you are not sure whether you want to invest the time in helping me. I appreciate you sharing your expertise! Ulla Bunz ******************************************** Ulla K. Bunz Ph.D. Candidate, Teaching Assistant University of Kansas 102 Bailey Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-1160 ulla(a)ku.edu ******************************************** Never Surrender ... ********************************************

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Last Chance to Vote: VOTING PERIOD ENDS: October 9, 2001
by jeremy hunsinger 08 Oct '01

08 Oct '01

We are currently in the middle of the AoIR elections for next year. All dues paying members (including IR 1.0 attendees) are encouraged to vote. Those who have not joined aoir are encouraged to join and then vote. To join AoIR, go to http://aoir.org/airjoin.html To vote: Go to http://aoir.org/members How to vote: Use your login and password to login. If you are a member and do not have an account on this system: Fill out the form on http://aoir.org/members and you will be approved within a few days. If you have not paid, you will be approved upon receipt of payment. Once you are logged in: - Read the descriptions of the candidates - Click on the "this vote" link in the Vote Here box - Vote [:)] VERY IMPORTANT: There are seven different votes. Remember to cycle through all of the votes: 4 individual offices and 3 open seats. One of your open seat votes should be for a graduate student representative. about AoIR: The Association of Internet Researchers is an academic association dedicated to the advancement of the cross-disciplinary field of Internet studies. It is a resource and support network promoting critical and scholarly Internet research independent from traditional disciplines and existing across academic borders. The association is international in scope. http://aoir.org _______________________________________________ Air-l mailing list Air-l(a)aoir.org http://www.aoir.org/mailman/listinfo/air-l

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Writings On listserv materiality
by robert m. tynes 07 Oct '01

07 Oct '01

Does anyone know where I might find discussions regarding the materiality of a listserv -- as a thing unto itself? I'm looking for journal articles or academic books that deal with this idea. (It could also be a discussion involving websites or e-mail in general.) -Robert Tynes

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Internet/Communications Studies
by Dorine Andrews 07 Oct '01

07 Oct '01

If you are looking for something a little different, you might wish to look into the University of Baltimore's doctorate in communications design offered through their School of Communications Design http://www.ubalt.edu/yalegordon/. Contact Stuart Malthropsamoulthrop(a)ubmail.ubalt.edu or Nancy Kaplan nakaplan(a)ubmail.ubalt.edu. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dorine Andrews, DCD Research Professor, www.georgetown.edu/faculty/dca4 Communication, Culture & Technology Program Georgetown University office (202) 784-4338 dca4(a)georgetown.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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universities offering ph.d programs
by Lokman Tsui 05 Oct '01

05 Oct '01

Hello, I was looking if anyone could provide links offering information about Graduate School Programs, related to Internet / Communication studies, since I am still considering where to do apply for Ph.d next year. thanks in advance and regards, Lokman Tsui currently at the National Taiwan University

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JOB OPENINGS: University of Washington
by David M. Silver 05 Oct '01

05 Oct '01

*** please feel free to distribute *** To the members of AIR, Here is a job description for multiple job openings at the University of Washington. A number of scholars affiliated with the Department of Communication, including Kirsten Foot, myself, and Barbara Warnick, will be attending next week's Association of Internet Researchers conference in Minnesota. Please feel free to track us down and ask any questions you may have. david silver http://faculty.washington.edu/dsilver *** UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Department of Communication The Department of Communication invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor positions. The newly formed Department, which becomes official in July 2002, brings together the University of Washington's School of Communications and the Department of Speech Communication. The new Department's mission is to advance the study and practice of communication across diverse contexts by using both humanistic and social scientific approaches. The four core principles that guide the Department's graduate program are intellectual and cultural pluralism, interdisciplinary theorizing, innovation through collaboration, and public scholarship. Currently, the Department seeks scholars who study any of the following: interpersonal interaction in face-to-face or on-line settings; political, cultural, or economic implications of new communication technologies; communication among nations, cultures, and social groups in increasingly diverse global environments. The Department has a special interest in scholars whose research incorporates the experiences of indigenous cultures or underrepresented populations. Strong candidates for these positions will have the ability to sustain a high-quality program of research and teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates must have earned or be close to completion of a Ph.D. by September 16, 2002, which is the start date for the positions. Please send a letter of application, a vita, an example of scholarly writing, a teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, Box 353415, Seattle, WA 98195. Review of applicants begins November 1, 2001, and continues until the position is filled. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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AoIR Election Reminder VOTING PERIOD ENDS: October 9, 2001
by jeremy hunsinger 05 Oct '01

05 Oct '01

We are currently in the middle of the AoIR elections for next year. All dues paying members (including IR 1.0 attendees) are encouraged to vote. Those who have not joined aoir are encouraged to join and then vote. To join AoIR, go to http://aoir.org/airjoin.html To vote: Go to http://aoir.org/members How to vote: Use your login and password to login. If you are a member and do not have an account on this system: Fill out the form on http://aoir.org/members and you will be approved within a few days. If you have not paid, you will be approved upon receipt of payment. Once you are logged in: - Read the descriptions of the candidates - Click on the "this vote" link in the Vote Here box - Vote [:)] VERY IMPORTANT: There are seven different votes. Remember to cycle through all of the votes: 4 individual offices and 3 open seats. One of your open seat votes should be for a graduate student representative. about AoIR: The Association of Internet Researchers is an academic association dedicated to the advancement of the cross-disciplinary field of Internet studies. It is a resource and support network promoting critical and scholarly Internet research independent from traditional disciplines and existing across academic borders. The association is international in scope. http://aoir.org

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Job in Material Textuality and Digital Media
by D. Silver 04 Oct '01

04 Oct '01

Folks, This may have already been posted; if so, my apologies. david silver http://faculty.washington.edu/dsilver/ *** Material Textuality and Digital Media Assistant Professor, English Department, Dartmouth College We invite applications from candidates who study the history, theory and rhetoric of information technologies and new media. We seek a colleague to develop and teach courses among the following areas: past and present technologies of writing and dissemination; the cultures and aesthetics of digital media; hypertext literature; and virtual cultural production. This tenure-track position will begin Fall, 2002. Phd in hand, or pending. Send letter of application, CV, dossier, and writing sample (25 pages maximum) plus any relevant URL or digital files (by diskette, Zip disk, or CD-Rom) to Professor Brenda Silver, Search Committee Chair, English Department, Dartmouth College, 6032 Sanborn House, Hanover, NH 03755. Also: send letter of application and CV via email to: English.Department(a)Dartmouth.EDU. Both postmarked no later than Friday, November 2, 2001. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. With an even distribution of male and female students and over a quarter of the undergraduate student population members of minority groups, the College is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minorities.

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