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OneWebDay: San Francisco Event
by Sara J. Bocciardi Bassett 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

A few days ago somebody asked the list what, if anything, people were doing to celebrate OneWebDay. I am happy to report that plans were just cemented for Green the Web! (a OneWebDay celebration) at the University of San Francisco's community garden. Check out the San Francisco events wiki for more info: <http://www.onewebday.org/base/index.php/San_Francisco>, or feel free to email me if you have any questions. -Sara Bassett sjbb.blogspot.com

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Need help: conversational analysis, threads, blogs?
by gus andrews 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Hi everyone, I am a doctoral student at Teachers College doing research on the misunderstandings of blog visitors and their participation in comment threads, such as the ones I have been posting at www.gumbaby.com. I'm wondering if the AoIR community can help me with the following things: 1. I am specifically interested in conversational or discourse analyses of individual blogs' comment threads. Does anyone have a good bibliography on this topic, or can you recommend articles? Conversational or discourse analyses of forum comment threads and probably even of flame wars would also be helpful. 2. I am gathering comment threads like the ones at gumbaby.com, which follow this pattern: - Blogger posts on some random topic, usually about celebrities (i.e. "I went to see Maury Povich's TV show taping") or technical assistance ("Here's a funny story about trying to cancel an AOL account") - Commenters arrive and address the *celebrity* (i.e. "Dear Maury Povich, please help") or ask for technical assistance ("I do not want AOL anymore, please cancel my account"), when the blogger has no ability to help them with their request If you have seen comment threads like these, could you please send me a link to them? 3. If you've seen comment posts like these on your own blog, would you be willing to send along referrer logs for those pages? This would be a TREMENDOUS help; I'm having a hard time getting concrete evidence of how people arrive at threads like these. Thanks, everyone! Gillian "Gus" Andrews Doctoral Student, Communications in Education Teachers College, Columbia University www.gumbaby.com www.aftered.tv

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FW: Faculty Position: Informatics
by Richard G. Bush 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

INFORMATICS Faculty Position Available Lawrence Technological University Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position in informatics to begin in the Fall 2009. The faculty member will be primarily responsible for developing the program, teaching on-site and online in the field of informatics and assisting in the administrative leadership of the program. Other duties include scholarly productivity in the form of publications and receipt of external funding as well as service to the department, university and local and state communities. Duties will also include student advising and mentoring, and committee services at department, college, and university levels. Candidates for the position must meet the following requirements: . A Ph.D. with additional relevant training/experience in informatics related fields . Teaching experience (on site and on-line) in a higher education environment commensurate with rank. . Evidence of research ability including publications and externally funded projects. Competitive salary and excellent benefit program are offered. Interested persons should forward their curriculum vitae with cover letter and the names of three professional references to: Richard G. Bush, Ph. D. Lawrence Technological University College of Management/College of Arts and Sciences 21000 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 E-mail: bush(a)ltu.edu Phone: (248) 204-3078. Fax: (248) 204-3099 For more information about Lawrence Technological University, please visit: http://www.ltu.edu LTU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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Assistant Professor Positions at NYU
by Michael Zimmer 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

================================================ New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Department of Media, Culture, and Communication Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin 1 September 2009. The Department serves over 650 undergraduate majors and offers MA and PhD programs of study. The Department emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and encourages applications from a broad range of methodological perspectives. The Department is one of the leaders in global education at New York University with strong ties to international sites in London, Prague, Paris, Shanghai, and Puebla. Qualified candidates should have a PhD with research specialization in one or more of the following fields: digital media; media activism and policy; global and transcultural media practices. Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and current philosophical and theoretical debates in relevant fields. Responsibilities will include an active agenda of research and publication; undergraduate and graduate teaching; and department and university service. Applicants should send a CV, three letters of reference, and samples of work to: JoEllen Fisherkeller Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair Department of Media, Culture, and Communication New York University 239 Greene Street, 7th floor New York, NY 10012, USA Deadline for applications: 20 November 2008, or until position filled.† NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and works actively to enhance its diversity. 239 Greene Street | New York, New York 10003 212 998 5191 | 212 995 4040 fax | www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/mcc -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies Associate, Center for Information Policy Research University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee e: zimmerm(a)uwm.edu w: www.michaelzimmer.org

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11th Laval Virtual Conference
by Charles Ess 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

on the theme, "THE PHILOSOPHY OF IDENTITY IN THE VIRTUAL" will take place next 22-26 April, 2009. Please see the website, http://www.laval-virtual.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=113&I temid=209&mosmsg=Publication+sauvegard%E9e+avec+succ%E9s.&lang=en for further conference description, call for papers, submission dates, etc. Cordially / Avec toutes mes amitiés, - charles ess Distinguished Research Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies Center <http://www.drury.edu/gp21> Drury University Springfield, MO 65802 USA President, Association of Internet Researchers <www.aoir.org> Co-Editor, International Journal of Internet Research Ethics http://ijire.uwm.edu Co-chair, CATaC conferences <www.catacconference.org> Exemplary persons seek harmony, not sameness. -- Analects 13.23

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position announcement - Temple University
by Jan Fernback 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

Dear all, please note the following job announcement: Job Announcement: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Associate Professor The Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications The department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media (BTMM) at Temple University invites applications for an Associate Professor beginning fall 2009. This is a tenured faculty position in a department of approximately 700 majors who study audio, video and electronic media production; management of media institutions; and social and psychological functions, processes and effects of media. Qualifications We seek a scholar whose work addresses the challenges and opportunities in contemporary media environments. Candidates should be qualified to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in media theory, analysis, and/or issues, as well as courses related to the candidate's specialty. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a promising record of scholarship are necessary. A Ph.D. is required, and qualifications must be commensurate with rank. Department and University The department offers a master's degree and contributes to an inter-departmental doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication. BTMM is one of six departments in a large, diverse and dynamic School of Communications and Theater. Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth largest media market in the nation. The University community at large includes more than 34,000 students in the region and at several international campuses; the School of Communications and Theater includes 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about the department, school, and Temple University, please visit: o Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media www.temple.edu/sct/btmm o School of Communications and Theater www.temple.edu/sct o Temple University www.temple.edu Application Procedures To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and other support materials to: Search Committee Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media Temple University Annenberg Hall (011-00) 2020 North 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 Email: amorri(a)temple.edu Application deadline is October 31, 2008. Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength. ________________________________________________________ Jan Fernback, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Interim Chair Dept. of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media Temple University 2020 N. 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-3041 fernback(a)temple.edu ________________________________________________________

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The Wiki: An Environment For Scholarly Conversation and Publishing
by McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

Colleagues/ I recently had the opportunity to give a brief presentation at the _Science in the 21st Century: Science, Society, and Information_ conference that was held at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Canada, last week. ABSTRACT The Wiki: An Environment For Scholarly Conversation and Publishing "The Medium Is The Message ... The Audience Is The Content." Marshall McLuhan. Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1964. A "wiki is a ... collaborative space ... because of its total freedom, ease of access, and use, [and] simple and uniform navigational conventions ... ." "[It] ... is also a way to organize and cross-link knowledge ..." Ward Cunningham, Father of The Wiki (Leuf and Cunningham, 2001, 16). Most wikis provide the user with a set of navigation or utility tools such as the ability to create and edit a page, view recently changed pages, and rollback to previous page versions. In addition, many wikis include a discussion forum for proposed page changes. Among its many perceived benefits are its potential for facilitating a more creative environment and expanding knowledgebase, and a significant ability to harness the power of diverse point-of-views in creating collaborative works. In this presentation, we will speculate on the Wiki as a digital environment that not only supports current scholarly practices, but more importantly, offers a framework for their enhancement and transformation. A Link To The PPT (2003) and >>Various A/V Recordings<< Of The Presentation Are Available At [ http://tinyurl.com/5o6wzs ] >>>Please Feel To Comment About The Presentation<<< Enjoy!!! // Happy Monday! /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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DiGRA NY announces “Game Theory, Play Money.”
by Joost van Dreunen 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

**Apologies for cross-posting** For Immediate Release Contact: Joost van Dreunen, Founder & Coordinator DiGRA New York 3022 Broadway, Uris Hall suite 1A New York, NY 10027 joost(a)digra-ny.org +1 (267) 432 1966 September 12, 2008 DiGRA NY announces “Game Theory, Play Money.” New York, NY – On November 7, the Columbia Business School will host the first two panel discussions focused primarily on the New York game scene. In collaboration with the Columbia Institute for Tele- Information, DiGRA NY organizes this event to explore the unique challenges and opportunities that the Tri-State presents to contemporary gaming. All those interested in gaming are cordially invited to participate in the discussion. For registration information, please contact Joost van Dreunen (joost(a)digra-ny.org) More information and the event flyer can be found here. About DiGRA NY The New York chapter of the Digital Games Research Association is a non-profit initiative aimed at facilitating greater synergy among the wide range of game scholars and game industry professionals from the NY Metropolitan area. Founded by Joost van Dreunen, DiGRA NY’s advisory boards proudly includes the following members: David Cole (DFC Intelligence) Dennis Crowley (NYU) Mary Flanagan (Hunter College/TiltFactor Lab) Lewis Kofsky (Curious Pictures) Liel Liebovitz (Columbia University) Aram Sinnreich (NYU/Radar Research) Martin Zagorsek (NPD Software/Parsons) Eric Zimmerman (NYU/GameLab) URL: www.digra-ny.org Contact: Joost van Dreunen (joost(a)digra-ny.org)

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New Choices and Challenges website: Political Participation in the Internet Age
by jeremy hunsinger 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

Here is a nice forum that might interest some of you. the website will eventually be useful for the materials that reside there, texts, podcasts, interviews. It is an open forum for the most part, so your particiapation is encouraged. > > Dear STS community: > We are writing to draw your attention to the new website for Choices > and Challenges (www.choicesandchallenges.sts.vt.edu) In recent > years, our website has served mostly to provide information on our > day-long forum – schedule, panelist bios, directions, etc. This > year we are reviving our past practice of using our web presence as > an extension of the forum. We felt this was particularly appropriate > in light of this year’s topic: new forms of political participation > connected to new information and communication technologies. > We are in the process of adding content to the website, and would > appreciate any suggestions. Also, you will see that the site > includes an “open blog,” to which all registered users can post > material related to the topic. And beginning this month, we will be > adding a series of podcast interviews we are conducting. The first > of these will be with Justine Lam, who the web person for Ron Paul’s > campaign for the Republican nomination. > > Please check out the site and let us know what you think. > > The Choices and Challenges Coordinators > Daniel Breslau > Brandiff Caron > Eileen Crist > Saul Halfon >

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Funded Ph.D. position studying "Finding, revealing, and evaluating information online"
by David Brake 15 Sep '08

15 Sep '08

Couldn't resist cross-posting this since it overlaps so precisely with what we have just been talking about! Begin forwarded message: > From: "Uwe Matzat" <u.matzat(a)tm.tue.nl> > Date: 15 September 2008 10:56:37 BST > To: citasa(a)list.citasa.org > Subject: [CITASA] funded Ph.D. position > Reply-To: u.matzat(a)tm.tue.nl > > Dear colleagues, > > I would be thankful for distributing this information to Master > students > interested in the field of internet research. I'm available for > incoming > questions. > > Best regards, > Uwe Matzat > > > --- > The Eindhoven University of Technology (the Netherlands) has the > following > vacancy > > PhD student on the project "Surfing the information waves: Finding, > revealing, and evaluating information online" > > at the School of Innovation Sciences. > > Job description > The Ph.D. student is expected to do research leading to a Ph.D. > thesis in > the project "Surfing the information waves: Finding, revealing, and > evaluating information online". At the core of this project lies the > question how people deal with the reliability of information on the > Internet, to what extent the formal and informal mechanisms that > facilitate reliable exchange of information offline have online > equivalents, and to what extent new online mechanisms and tools are > and > can be developed to facilitate reliable information exchange. > > Typical questions of interest are: How do people discern useful and > reliable information from useless and unreliable information in online > settings? How can users be motivated to provide reliable information > and > how can the provision of unreliable information be minimized? To what > extent do the answers to these questions depend on the kind of online > setting? For the project we anticipate doing research in several > areas of > application, such as medical information sites and groups, social > networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo, Xing, etc), and > general economic and consumer sites, such as eBay, Amazon. > > Requirements > The candidate should have a Masters degree (or equivalent) in the > social > sciences (sociology, psychology, political or communication science), > excellent knowledge and skills in quantitative methods of data > analysis, > and familiarity with new forms of online communication. Most of all, > we > are looking for someone with a natural curiosity with respect to > online > interaction of any kind. Knowledge about theories pertaining to the > topic > in (social) psychology or sociology would be an additional asset. The > candidate should be proficient in English (speaking and writing). > > Conditions of employment > We offer a (full-time) Ph.D. position for 4 years. Gross salaries > are in > the range of €28K gross per annum in the first year and €35K during > the > fourth year and include attractive benefits (e.g. technical > infrastructure, child care, sports facilities). A small teaching > load can > be part of the job. > > More information can be found at: > http://www.tue-tm.org/snijders/PhD/ > > Application > Send your application or requests for further information by email to > Prof. dr. C. Snijders (c.c.p.snijders 'at' tue.nl). The application > should > consist of a motivation for your application, and extended curriculum > vitae, a description of your obtained scientific degree, and a list of > courses and the grades you obtained for those courses. > > -- > > > > > ======================================= > Uwe Matzat > Sociology Section > Department of Technology Management > Eindhoven University of Technology > P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven > The Netherlands > --------------- > phone: +31 40 247-8392 > email: u.matzat(a)tm.tue.nl > http://www.tue-tm-soc.nl/~matzat/ > ======================================= > > > > _______________________________________________ > CITASA mailing list > CITASA(a)list.citasa.org > http://list.citasa.org/mailman/listinfo/citasa_list.citasa.org --- David Brake, Doctoral Student in Media and Communications, London School of Economics & Political Science <http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/media@lse/study/mPhilPhDMediaAndCommunicat… > Also see http://davidbrake.org/ (home page), http://blog.org/ (personal weblog) and http://get.to/lseblog (academic groupblog) Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/secretariat/legal/disclaimer.htm

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