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Request for proposals: AoIR conference hosts, 2009-2011
by Mia Consalvo 18 May '08

18 May '08

Hi all, Please feel free to circulate to interested parties: ******************************************************** Request for Proposals The Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) invites proposals from individuals and institutions interested in serving as the host site for Internet Research 10.0, the AoIR annual conference for 2009, for Internet Research 11.0, the AoIR annual conference for 2010, and for Internet Research 12.0, the AoIR annual conference for 2011. The AoIR Internet Research conferences are among the most important venues for bringing together current research and reflection from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives - with a marked accent on interdisciplinary approaches - on the multiple social and technological practices that depend upon and shape the Internet. In particular, IR 10.0 will mark the 10th anniversary of AoIR. We look forward to an intellectually stimulating conference, and one that, in keeping with the distinctive spirit and hospitality of AoIR, will also be a heck of a good time (Previous conference cities: Lawrence, Kansas (2000); Minneapolis, Minnesota (2001); Maastricht, the Netherlands (2002); Toronto, Canada (2003); Brighton, U.K. (2004); Chicago, Illinois (2005); Brisbane, Australia (2006); Vancouver, Canada (2007) - and upcoming: Copenhagen, Denmark (2008)). We ask interested colleagues to review the following general proposal requirements. Colleagues and institutions who would like to pursue developing a proposal are encouraged to contact Mia Consalvo ( consalvo(a)ohio.edu) and/or Charles Ess (cmess(a)drury.edu) to indicate your interest and raise any immediate questions, etc., that you may wish to discuss. We will also be happy to send you a far more detailed Conference Planning Guide for your review and use. We would ask that a proposal address the following elements: DATES. AoIR conferences typically take place in early-to-mid-October – but depending only local calendars and requirements, we can be somewhat flexible regarding conference timing (i.e., from late September to late October). The AoIR conference typically runs over four days, beginning with 1) an initial day for pre-conference workshops and possible excursions. 2) the program proper, which runs over 3 days. Each day has 6 programmed sessions which require space. Of the 6 each day, three are sessions for papers, panels and roundtables, which require 8 parallel rooms. The remaining three include times for keynote presentations, the AoIR general meeting, Birds of a Feather sessions, etc. (The IR 8.0 / 2007 Program may be downloaded for review: <http://www.sfu.ca/~smith/AOIR-Program-OCT16.pdf>) LOCATION / TRAVEL / VENUE. AoIR members and conference participants are a diverse, international community: conference venues should be easily accessible from international travel hubs. Travel possibilities from international arrival points to accommodations (see below) and conference venue should be convenient and inexpensive. AoIR conferences typically attract 250-400 participants. Hence, there is need for one large auditorium that can comfortably hold ca. 300 people (or more), plus at least 6 smaller rooms for parallel sessions - as well as for requisite infrastructure (AV, wireless, computers and data projectors, etc.) (These may be at a host University and/or in the area (e.g., conference centers, a hotel, etc.) for the conference itself.) ECOLOGY / SUSTAINABILITY We encourage proposals that take into account the ecological impacts of conference arrangements (e.g., preferences for sustainable choices re. conference materials, catering arrangements, distances and travel possibilities, etc.) BUDGET - a _rough_ estimate of local costs, using the outline provided in the planning document sent out upon request. An economically viable conference will also require some level of local / regional / national sponsorships. Suggestions regarding e.g., possible grants, in-kind contributions, potential corporate sponsors, etc. would be helpful. ACCOMMODATIONS and related infrastructure. This should include information about a proposed conference hotel, whether or not it will serve as a conference venue (e.g., in Vancouver, we did _not_ use a hotel as the venue) - as well as information about alternative possibilities, including modest to low-cost possibilities, so far as these are available. CATERING - coffee/tea breaks + conference banquet LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: the Committee and its Chair are responsible for these and other important details (e.g., local registration process, accounting and documenting expenses and credits in the conference budget, etc.) and ensuring that "everything is in place" prior to and through the conference itself. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - anything else that you think will enhance the conference experience. For example, host venues commonly organize one or more "getaways" that make local highlights easily accessible to conference participants. FOR OUR PART - AoIR will provide a great deal of assistance and direction, including registration and collection of conference fees through the AoIR website; recruiting a Program Chair who will take primary responsibility for soliciting papers and reviewers, oversee the reviewing and notification process, etc. (Organizationally, the Local Organizing Committee works with the Program Chair and AoIR Vice-President and President, who serve as liaisons with the AoIR Executive Committee.) We clearly recognize that hosting an AoIR IR conference is no small task. But as previous conference organizers and local committees will tell you - it is also a highly rewarding experience! We look forward to receiving your inquiries and proposals. - charles ess (cmess(a)drury.edu) - Mia Consalvo (consalvo(a)ohio.edu) -- Mia Consalvo, Ph.D. School of Media Arts & Studies (formerly the School of Telecommunications) Ohio University 9 South College Street Athens, Ohio 45701 USA 740.597.1521

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Digital humanities and digital art fellowship positions at HUMlab in Sweden
by Patrik Svensson 18 May '08

18 May '08

Two postdoctoral positions in the digital humanities and two fellowship positions in digital art are now available at HUMlab, Umeå University, Sweden from August 1, 2008 (the actual start date may be later). The postdoctoral fellowships are one-year positions, with a possible extension of one year. The digital art fellowships are one-year positions. For the postdoc positions, applicants will be expected to have a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline (from a non-Swedish university) and a specialty in any of the following five research areas: participatory media, digital cultural heritage, digital art/architecture, electronic literature, and critical perspectives. For the digital art fellowships, applicants will be expected to have an M.F.A or the equivalent (from a non-Swedish institute/school). In exceptional cases, other areas and backgrounds can be of interest as well. Read more at http://blog.humlab.umu.se/postdocs and make sure to apply if you are qualified and interested in becoming a part of HUMlab and Umeå University! We are committed to taking very good care of visiting fellows. Fellows will normally have a double affiliation to the lab and to a suitable department/school and discipline. Deadline for applications: June 12, 2008. HUMlab is a lively and convivial studio space with a wide variety of activities, research, technologies and cross-disciplinary interaction. Umeå University is a full, comprehensive university with some 28,000 students. HUMlab collaborates with the whole of the humanities and arts faculty as well as the Umeå Institute of Design, Informatics, Computer Science, Sociology, Teacher education, regional companies, schools, local artists and many more. The fellowship program has been funded by the Kempe Foundations, and is part of a major initiative to strengthen the area of humanities and information technology at Umeå University. This initiative also includes a major expansion of the lab (which will be finished in the fall of 2008) Patrik Svensson HUMlab Umeå University http://blog.humlab.umu.se/

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Call for Special Sessions at the Mobile Government And Mobile Society Conferences
by Prof. I Kushchu 17 May '08

17 May '08

Call for Special Session Proposals at the -- mSOCIETY 2008 -- The 1st International Conference on Mobile Society -- EURO mGOV 2008 -- The 3rd European Conference on Mobile Government 15 -19 September 2008, Sheraton Voyager, Antalya, Turkey http://www.mgovernment.org/events/index.html mlife(a)mgovernment.org SPONSORS, ORGANIZERS and SUPPORTERS: --- TURKCELL (Diamond Sponsor), TurkSat (Gold Sponsor) --- CISCO, Mobile Government Consortium International, UK, AykeyNet, Dept. of Computer Engineering TOBB Uni. of Economics and Technology The Center for Information & Society at the University of Washington,TUBITAK mLife conference and exhibitions are prime events for all organizations and professionals who would like to monitor, take part in and shape the development issues and impact of the mobile technologies on society, public sector transformation and economies. They provide opportunities to businesses, public sector organizations and researchers to explore the frontiers of the social mobile revolution and be informed in order to reach their goals. The Conference Committee is soliciting proposals for special sessions related to emerging and hot topics in mobile technologies and their relations to the individuals, society, organisations, welfare in general and on eGovernment / mGovernment, Mobile Society, Mobile Social and Economic Development (please refer to conference topics at the conference web site). This is a great opportunity for potential organizers to take a lead in promoting emerging, significant topics and their expertise; and for the community to be aware of emerging and important issues in Mobile Life. A special session is normally a collection of 4 or more papers (practice or research) delivered by the experts in the area of the special session. Research papers will be reviewed by the conference review committee. If you are interested in organizing a special session at this years conference, please send the conference secretariat (mlife AT mgovernment.org) a proposal with the following information - Max 2 pages according to guidelines at http://www.mgovernment.org/events/msociety2008/sessions.html All submitted proposals will be evaluated by the program chairs and accepted proposals will be given certain slots at the conference. The organizers of the special sessions will be expected to promote and solicit papers (research or practice) to their sessions. There must be at least four papers (research or practice) to run a special session. The organizer will also be chairing the special session. The content of the special sessions will be published as a separate section in the conference proceedings. The chairs of the organized special session will be entitled to full free registration to conference, and a copy of the conference proceedings. For more on the conferences and further info on the sessions please visit http://www.mgovernment.org/events/index.html or email the mLife Organisation at mlife(a)mgovernment.org ------ IBRAHIM KUSHCHU, MBA, MSC., PHD Associate Professor and Director, Mobile Government Consortium International, UK http://www.mgovernment.org ik(a)mgovernment.org +44 1273 777853 == please visit mLife events www.mgovernment.org/events/

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habermas on technology and politics (video interview)
by Jeremy Hunsinger 16 May '08

16 May '08

http://www.continental-philosophy.org/2008/05/16/habermas-interview-on-tech… Jeremy Hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow Center for Information Policy Research Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality. -Jules de Gaultier () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Open Source Social Networking Software/Sites Facebook Group
by Gerry Mckiernan 16 May '08

16 May '08

Friends/ I have created a Global Facebook Group devoted to Open Source Social Networking Software/Sites. The Focus of Open Source Social Networking Software/Sites Group is to document and foster discussion about Open Source Social Networking Software/Sites. The Group Is Available Through [ http://onlinesocialnetworks.blogspot.com/2008/05/open-source-social-network… ] OR [ http://tinyurl.com/3tyap4 ] Please JOIN And CONTRIBUTE! Happy Friday ! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There is Nothing More Powerful Than An Idea Whose Time Has Come Victor Hugo [ http://www.blogger.com/profile/09093368136660604490 ] Iowa: Where the Tall Corn Flows and the (North)West Wind Blows [ http://alternativeenergyblogs.blogspot.com/ ]

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viral research methodologies - many thanks to all who have replied
by Taryn Ferris 16 May '08

16 May '08

Hiya, I just wanted to send an email to the list to thank those who have offered information and assistance to my call for knowledgeable feedback pertaining to viral research methodologies (or snowball sampling in old skool terms!) I've contacted most of you privately to thank you, but I just wanted to provide a public thanks as well. Much appreciated! Regards, Taryn ------------------------ Taryn Ferris Hands Project c/o Dr. Irene Gedalof Course Leader, Women's Studies Department of Humanities Arts and Languages Room TM214 London Metropolitan University 166-220 Holloway Road London N8 OAL E: taryn.ferris.hands.project(a)googlemail.com Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address. www.yahoo7.com.au/y7mail

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Job Vacancy: Assistant Professor in New Media (UvA, Amsterdam)
by geert lovink 16 May '08

16 May '08

Job Vacancy: Assistant Professor in New Media, Media and Culture, University of Amsterdam - Full-time (38 hours per week) or Part-time (32 hours per week) University of Amsterdam The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities. The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strongly international profile in a large number of disciplines in the field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. There are almost 1,000 employees affiliated with the Faculty, which has about 6,500 students. New impulses are required in order to further develop education and research in the field of language and culture into committed humanities. A humanities perspective provides the insight necessary to both understand and steer all sorts of social developments, for example relating to information and communication technology. Therefore, the Faculty of Humanities is looking for academics who can serve as the new generation of lecturers. Candidates are expected to hold a Master or even better a PhD degree and to have a background in the humanities. They should be familiar with the latest developments in their field. Outstanding didactic qualities and an affinity with students are required. The new UvA academics will contribute to the Faculty's envisioned expansion and modernisation by bridging the gap between the various disciplines. Consequently, all lecturers must be capable of teaching courses for more then one specific study programme. The Faculty of Humanities offers you the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at research institutes that - partly as a result of their multidisciplinary approach - are world-renowned. Moreover, you will be teaching in a dynamic context in which new educational methods are being developed. Together with the other new lecturers you will participate in a comprehensive introductory programme. You will be supervised closely during the first year of your appointment. Additional didactical training is also part of the appointment. Based on the candidate's educational portfolio, previously acquired competences will be taken into consideration. The introductory programme includes earning the 'basic training qualification'. The Faculty invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) in New Media 38 or 32 hours a week for a period of two years vacancy number 08-3046 The ideal candidate would have familiarity with the study of digital media in the humanities or social sciences, and have made acquaintance with such areas as cyberculture, digital humanities, information aesthetics, Internet studies, media arts, media theory, virtual ethnography and/or Web theory. Basic computing and Internet skills are essential, as is up-to-date knowledge of Internet culture. Practical experience in working with Web-based applications (e.g., blogs and wikis) is desirable. The new media and digital culture team is part of the Media Studies department and concerns itself with research strategies for the critical study of Internet culture. The Assistant Professor is expected to teach on both the bachelor's and master's degree levels, in courses concerned with such topics as digital journalism, Internet-related aesthetics, Internet research methods and techniques, as well as the politics of code. Candidates also should have a new media research agenda. Tasks * Preparing and conducting teaching activities both as part of and outside the New Media programme * Monitoring professional literature and integrating new insights into the courses taught * Coaching and supervising students * Identifying and integrating improvements in didactic aspects and/or course content * Contributing to the evaluation of the programme setup and implementation * Participating in committees of study groups as well as performing assigned management and administrative duties Requirements * A relevant university degree and demonstrable affinity with scientific research, evidenced by publications, research plans and/or other projects * Teaching experience at the university level and didactic abilities * Experience with digital and audio-visual equipment; affinity with ICT in academic education * Team spirit and capable of functioning at all levels of more than one study programme * Willingness to develop in a multidisciplinary capacity in order to be able to participate in multiple areas of the Faculty's curriculum * Organisational experience and skills * Thorough knowledge of Dutch and English; non-native Dutch speakers must achieve fluency in Dutch within two years More information Further information about this vacancy can be obtained from dr. Richard Rogers, telephone +31-(0)20 - 525 3352, e-mail r.a.rogers(a)uva.nl. Email contact is preferred. Appointment This is a temporary appointment for two years. The gross monthly salary will range from € 2330 (scale 10) to € 4284 (scale 11), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours a week). Job application Applications should include a curriculum vitae and should be sent before May 31, 2008 to the Universiteit van Amsterdam, to the attention of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Ms Prof Dr J.F.T.M. van Dijck, Spuistraat 210, 1012 VT Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Please state the vacancy number in the upper left corner of the envelope. The selection process will include a trial lecture. You may also submit your application by e-mail to solliciteren2008-fgw(a)uva.nl. In this case please state the vacancy number in the subject field.

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Re: [Air-L] [Slrl] CFP: Learning and Research in Second LifeR Oct. 15 Copenhagen @ IR 9.0
by Jeremy Hunsinger 16 May '08

16 May '08

actually yes this is peer reviewed by the editors. On May 15, 2008, at 7:42 PM, Debbie McCormick wrote: > Hi Jeremy, > > Can you please tell me if the papers will be peer reviewed? It's > funding > requirement for my university. > > Cheers > Debbie McCormick > Monash University > Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org > [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Hunsinger > Sent: Friday, 16 May 2008 2:22 AM > To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org; SL Educators; Second Life Research > Listserv; > VW(a)LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU > Subject: [Air-L] [Slrl] CFP: Learning and Research in Second LifeR > Oct. 15 > Copenhagen @ IR 9.0 > > Call for Papers/Participation > > Please join us in a workshop on learning and research in Second > Life(R) on October 16, 2008 in Copenhagen at Internet Research 9.0 > (http://wiki.aoir.org/index.php?title=About_IR9.0 > ) > > Paper Deadline June 15th. > > Second Life is a 3d virtual environment created by Linden Lab (R) > which has captured the attention of researchers and teachers from > around the world from a variety of disciplines. > > This workshop aims to improve the understanding of Second Life as a > Learning and Research environment. It will bring 35 researchers > together to collaborate, discuss and workshop diverse topics related > to research and learning in Second Life. We will pursue a full-day > schedule in which participants will discuss their work and interests > on four different topics: learning in Second Life, integrated > learning, the contributions of research to the community and ethical > research methods. How can we better enable learning in this sphere? > How can we better enable research? > > Our honored keynote will be Pathfinder Linden > > Researchers are requested to submit papers and short biography to > slworkshop08(a)gmail.com > , which will be selected and distributed amongst participants before > the workshop. First invitations will be offered to those who provide > full papers for consideration. > > These papers have two purposes: first is to provide a common platform > for understanding our research and teaching and second submitted > papers may be considered for publication in an edited volume being > produced in relation to the workshop, or possibly in peer reviewed > publication derived from the workshop (these are currently under > discussion). > > Subsequent invitations will be made based upon research/teaching > statement and biography with priority given to people submitting full > papers. If you are interested in participating, please send an email > containing your information to slworkshop08(a)gmail.com. > > Decisions will be made by August 1st, barring incident. There is a > limit of 35 participants at the physical meeting; the event will be > simulcast into Second Life which will be organized by Jason Nolan. > > We welcome professionals, faculty and graduate students to > participate. > > This workshop is sponsored by Linden Lab, creators of Second Life, and > is organized by Jeremy Hunsinger, Rochelle Mazar, Aleks Krotoski and > Jason Nolan. Lunch, coffee breaks and the room is included in > participation. (And you'll probably get a t-shirt!) > > *We are also seeking additional sponsors, please contact jhuns(a)vt.edu > if you would like to sponsor this workshop. > _______________________________________________ > Slrl mailing list > Slrl(a)list.academ-x.com > http://list.academ-x.com/listinfo.cgi/slrl-academ-x.com > _______________________________________________ > The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: > http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/ > > > _______________________________________________ > Slrl mailing list > Slrl(a)list.academ-x.com > http://list.academ-x.com/listinfo.cgi/slrl-academ-x.com

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Dumbest Generation?
by andrea baker 15 May '08

15 May '08

And don't forget the comic books! (Along with the TV and Rock and Roll...) cheers, --andee

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the least-est generation
by Barry Wellman 15 May '08

15 May '08

It is common for the public, policymakers and scholars in each generation to say "Things ain't what they used to be". Indeed, I started off my "Community Question Re-evaluated" paper with that quote way back in the early 1980s, when folks were talking about the death of community (way before Bob Putnam did so). I look forward to reading the Dumbest book and seeing what systematic evidence the author provides. In my experience, Internet scholarship keeps showing net positive benefits while the media keeps going oi gevalt! Government plays it both ways -- worrying about cyberstalking, etc but getting all excited about the new world of the Internet superhighway. YMMV, Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director Department of Sociology University of Toronto 725 Spadina Avenue, Room 388 Toronto Canada M5S 2J4 http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-3963 Updating history: http://chass.utoronto.ca/oldnew/cybertimes.php Elvis wouldn't be singing "Return to Sender" these days **** PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS AND FAX NUMBER **** _______________________________________________________________________

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