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Two game dev positions @ ITU
by T.L. Taylor 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

Might be of interest to some on the list. Please feel free to circulate to any you think might be interested. Thanks! TL Two Associate/Assistant Professorships in Game Development The IT University is seeking applications for two positions as Associate or Assistant Professor of game development. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to innovation in game development and enthusiasm for multi-disciplinary work that brings together students and faculty from a range of backgrounds. The ability to conduct research at the highest international level within game development and the technical aspects of game production is crucial. Relevant areas of research and teaching are: - Game AI, - Game Interface Design and Playtesting, - Game Development and Project Management, - Software Engineering for Game Development, - Game Systems Architecture, - Game Graphics and Animation We are particularly interested in candidates working on innovative interfaces (be it hardware or software), AI for narrative and storytelling, technologies to support new game forms (casual, open-ended, sandboxes, etc.), and independent game development & distribution methods. The successful candidate must document internationally recognized research and have experience with teaching and curriculum development. The Media Technology and Games program is an international English language program that focuses on game design, analysis, and technology (for more information visit http://www.itu.dk/mtg/) Students follow a shared core curriculum and specialize in either design & analysis or technology. The program has a strong commitment to project work and collaboration amongst the students on actual game productions. We seek applicants who are enthusiastic about helping build a games program and are interested in teaching & supervising students who are focused on analyzing and developing games. Candidates must themselves be pursing a strong research program in the field of game research & development and the ability to attract external funding is also highly valued. The IT University is a multi-disciplinary, research-based institution with 30 faculty drawn from computer science to the humanities. We provide graduate education to more than 1000 students in a range of areas and will be starting a bachelor's program in software development in 2007 (for more info about our programs visit http://www1.itu.dk/sw5211.asp) Faculty are expected to actively seek external funding for research, to establish relations with organizations outside the university (from companies to non-profits), and, at the Associate level, be capable of and prepared to supervise Ph.D. students. Faculty also are core contributors in the development of their research group. The Center for Computer Games Research group (http://game.itu.dk) currently consists of 6 people including two associate professors, one assistant professor, and three Ph.D. students. For full information about application procedures please visit http://www1.itu.dk/sw58262.asp. Application deadline is 16 April 2007 at 12:00 noon. Questions about the position can be directed to associate professor T.L. Taylor, Center for Computer Games Research, IT University of Copenhagen, tltaylor(a)itu.dk, +45 7218 5035. -- _____________________________________________ Please make sure to use <mailto:tltaylor@itu.dk>tltaylor(a)itu.dk (not my GMail account) for correspondence. T.L. Taylor, Associate Professor and Head of Media Technology and Games Study Line Center for Computer Games Research IT University of Copenhagen Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark +45 7218 5035 (tele) / +45 7218 5001 (fax) tltaylor(a)itu.dk / http://www.itu.dk/~tltaylor/

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Join AOIR ! free extension-
by Monica Murero 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

In 2006 we did a major improvement to the AoIR membership system and process, and we had to suspend subscriptions via website to complete some works. As many have noticed, we have extended all AoIR memberships that expired in 2006 until now, an extension "gift" from AoIR to its members ! Hope you have enjoyed it :-) As you understand, we will soon need to terminate expired 2006 memberships, but we do not want to see you go!!! Join or re-join AoIR today! With your contribute you can continue make our unique international and interdisciplinary community grow. For more information, and direct links, please visit: http://www.aoir.org/?q=node/852&PHPSESSID=1c87c28cbdcfb6dcbca0ebb989e54068 or our website www.aoir.org Kind Regards, Monica Murero Treasurer, Aoir

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ultimate guide to the invisible web
by Jeremy Hunsinger 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

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Doctoral Colloquium in Vancouver
by Nancy Baym 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

I wanted to let everyone planning on coming to Vancouver in October for our conference know that AoIR is once again hosting a doctoral colloquium the day prior to the conference. Last year's colloquium, organized by Marcus Foth, was a huge success, and those who participated found it a very rewarding experience. This year I'm handling the organizing. An official call for participants will be coming in April. Keep it in mind if you are going to be working on your Ph.D. dissertation around the time of the conference or have an outstanding student who will be. If you are interested in being a faculty mentor for this, please let me know off list. I was a mentor last year, and enjoyed it so much I took over the planning for this year's! The costs of this year's colloquium (including registration fees) are being covered by Microsoft Research. Thanks, Nancy -- Nancy Baym http://www.ku.edu/home/nbaym Communication Studies, University of Kansas Bailey Hall, 1440 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 102, Lawrence, KS 66045-7574, USA Blog: http://www.onlinefandom.com

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Call for Abstracts
by Lorraine Buis 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS We are seeking abstracts for additional participants in a workshop titled "Past, Present, and Future Impacts of Communication Technologies on Healthcare Communities" to be presented at the 3rd International Conference on Communities and Technologies Conference at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI from June 28-30, 2007. This workshop is devoted to the use and impact of communication technologies in healthcare communities. In the course of the last two decades, we have seen incredible advancements in the use of communication technologies within the healthcare industry. These technologies have enormous potential to enhance many different sectors within the healthcare community such as promoting patient data availability and access to healthcare providers as well as improving the care of specialized communities of individuals including those with low literacy as well as remote/underserved groups in developing countries. This workshop is devoted to exploring the applications of communication technology in healthcare that have the potential to build and enhance communities of healthcare providers and patients. In addition to exploring different applications, we will also focus on reviews of pertinent research findings, culminating in an interactive discussion between workshop participants focused on setting an agenda for future research that will help to improve the delivery of care and health related information to these specialized communities. Themes of the Workshop: 1. Applications of current communication technologies in healthcare such as telemedicine and eHealth endeavors, including specialized telemedicine programs, electronic medical records, online health information for low literate populations, the use of online support groups, etc. 2. Pertinent findings from research conducted on the use of communication technologies in healthcare. Topics include efficacy of technologies, patient and provider acceptance, and possible and realized barriers to implementation and adoption. 3. Determining the future of the use of communication technologies in healthcare communities. This theme will be addressed through an interactive discussion between presenters and workshop participants with the goal in mind of setting a research agenda for future applications that will help improve the delivery of care and health-related information to specialized communities. Abstracts should be sent to Lorraine Buis, workshop coordinator, at buisl AT msu DOT edu by midnight, March 30, 2007. Abstracts should be no more than 300 words long and should be focused on communication technologies in healthcare and their impact on one or more healthcare communities. A review panel will identify appropriate participants for this workshop and notify the authors of their acceptance. Abstracts will be judged on the appropriateness in regards to the identified workshop topic as well as quality of work. For more information, please visit the workshop description and call for abstracts at https://ebusiness.tc.msu.edu/cct2007/page4c.html or contact Lorraine Buis directly at buisl AT msu DOT edu.

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music 'piracy' groups query
by Andrew Whelan 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

Dear all, I am researching the groups who 'rip' commercial CDs and vinyl for peer-to-peer distribution and wondered if anyone had come across any reading on this phenomena. The only article I have been able to find addressing this subject specifically is: Cooper, Jon, and Daniel Harrison. 2001. "The social organization of audio piracy on the Internet." *Media, Culture and Society* vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 71-89. Any suggestions as to material, especially on audio, or film 'rippers', or indeed software 'cracker' groups, would be very much appreciated. Best wishes, Andrew Whelan

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Any YouTube research?
by Ana Keshelashvili 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

I'm doing a research on YouTubers' characteristics, self-presentation strategies, why they Youtube and what do they have to offer and was wondering, if there are any studies done about YouTube that any of you might have seen or heared or used. Thanks a lot, Best, Ana Keshelashvili Adjunct Faculty, PhD student, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management 2 Brosset str., Tbilisi, Georgia http://www.gipa.ge

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Re: [Air-l] music 'piracy' groups query
by Marj Kibby 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> "Heidelberg, Chris" <Chris.Heidelberg(a)ssa.gov> 02/09/07 7:11 AM >>> See an article on 2/7 by Shel Holtz at shel(a)holtz.com - Labels? We don't need no stinkin' labels The URL is http://blog.holtz.com/index.php/labels_we_dont_need_no_stinkin_labels1/ or http://tinyurl.com/ynmzua Marj

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Reminder: Today is the deadline for AoIR 8.0 CFP
by Mia Consalvo 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

As the subject line says, today is the final day we are accepting abstract submissions for papers, panels, roundtables and creative/artistic presentations for the AoIR conference this October in Vancouver. Please email me off list (consalvo @ ohio.edu) if you have any questions or concerns about this. Thanks all! Mia -- Mia Consalvo, Associate Professor Director of Graduate Studies 213 RTV Building School of Telecommunications 9 South College Street Ohio University Athens, OH 45701 740.597.1521

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Fwd: NEW MEDIA RESEARCH FELLOW POST
by Nancy Baym 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

> >School of Social Sciences, Media and Cultural Studies > >NEW MEDIA RESEARCH FELLOW > >2 Year Fixed Term Contract >Salary up to £25,025 p.a. incl. >(subject to outcome of current job evaluation exercise) > >With growth of more than 50% to over 19,000 students in the last four years, >UEL is a dynamic, ground breaking university rated in the top 10 modern >universities for research by the Guardian. > >The Rix Centre for Innovation and Learning Disability is a research and >development centre committed to improving the lives of people with learning >disabilities through the use of new technologies. We have been awarded a >grant from the AHRC through their joint initiative with the EPSRC Designing >for the 21st Century to run a project entitled Inclusive New Media Design. > > >We are looking for a new colleague who shares our creativity, energy, >ambition and our passion for equality and diversity to help run workshops and >carry out observations and interviews with new media designers, exploring the >strategies which most successfully encourage them to design websites which >are accessible to people with learning disabilities. > >You will have a PhD or equivalent research experience and have knowledge >and/or experience of the web, qualitative research methods and one or more of >the following: working with people with learning disabilities; web content >accessibility guidelines; new media production; design and creativity. >Preferably you will have a humanities or social science background and will >be able to contribute research ideas to the project and compliment the >expertise of the research team. > >To obtain a booklet about UEL and further details about this vacancy please >write to Personnel Services, University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 >University Way, London E16 2RD, quoting reference number 44r2007, visit our >website at www.uel.ac.uk/vacancies, or e-mail recruitment(a)uel.ac.uk. For >further information about the project visit www.thebigtree.org/roots/inmd. >The closing date for applications is 23 February 2007. Interviews will take >place on 8 March 2007. > >CVs without completed application forms will not be accepted > >We are working actively to improve the diversity of our staff

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