September 2017 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

Software/Platform/Architecture studies methodologies?
by Tracey P. Lauriault 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

Greetings all; I am looking for research methodologies to study things like data flow lines, systems, platforms, following data trails, IoT and data, etc. Things like: - Applied theory - Walkthrough methods - Ethnographic (of systems/orgs/platforms but not of social media) - and etc. We have lots of great theory, but hard to find some research methods. Any intel would be most helpful. At the moment it is about looking at utility and transportation grids and meters and sensors in a smart city context. But it could also be something similar in a precision agriculture context. Cheerio t -- *Tracey P. Lauriault* Assistant Professor Critical Media Studies and Big Data Communication Studies School of Journalism and Communication Suite 4110, River Building Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa (ON) K1S 5B6 1-613-520-2600 x7443 Tracey.Lauriault(a)Carleton.ca @TraceyLauriault Skype: Tracey.P.Lauriault https://carleton.ca/sjc/people-archives/lauriault-tracey/

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On methodology
by bipulendra adhikari 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

Dear colleagues, I am researching on 'Trustworthiness of information shared in Twitter during disaster situations'. I am finding hard to chose a methodology to my research. Can you please share your experience or ideas to help me figure out methodology for the research? I have collected tweets from Nepal Earthquake 2015. Now, I need to find out how trustworthy are the information shared in Twitter in post-quake situations. Many thanks Bipul

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Power Shifts. Media Freedom and the Internet - Registration open!
by Matthias Spielkamp | iRights.info 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

Dear colleagues, please distribute the invitation for this year's FoME Symposium widely. APologies for cross-posting. ***Power Shifts. Media Freedom and the Internet*** register here: <http://fome.info/events/symposium-2017/registration> November 16-17, 2017 Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin Hosted by iRights <http://fome.info/events/symposium-2017> In many countries, not only in the developing world, governments are pushing for more control over the Internet. Censoring content is a growth industry, and Internet and social network shutdowns in response to civil protest and unrest are on the rise. Online surveillance is exploding and people are being increasingly intimidated or detained because of their online activities. Therefore it is vital for civil society and the media to work together in order to shape the Internet of the future and ensure it remains in the service of democracy. And the role of international media assistance needs to be reconsidered in this context. At the 2017 Symposium of the Forum Media and Development (FoME) in Berlin (Nov. 16th & 17th), we will discuss recent developments, strategies and next steps with a range of international experts in the fields of media development and Internet governance: - Chinmayi Arun, Centre for Communication Governance - William Bird, Media Monitoring Africa - Harlem Désir, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media - Helani Galpaya, LIRNEasia - Jeanette Hofmann, Berlin Social Science Center - Mark Nelson, CIMA - Nanjira Sambuli, World Wide Web Foundation - Leo Van Audenhove, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and many more (see programme for details: <http://fome.info/events/symposium-2017>) The FoME symposium will bring together journalists, media managers, media development specialists, activists, academics and representatives from government and private companies from around the world to exchange views and foster ideas to keep the Internet free and open – for media and citizens around the globe. At the core of the symposium will be the following questions: -How to address Internet filtering and blocking in authoritarian regimes? - How to counter "fake news" without stifling freedom of expression? - How to minimize risks emerging from cyber security initiatives? - Should the media development community engage more in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) processes? - Should media development focus its attention more to international digital media enterprises? - How to regulate or control the expansion of digital surveillance programs? - Should digital information literacy be more prominent on the media development agenda? The symposium is organised and hosted by iRights (<http://irights.international/>) in cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. FoME is an initiative of 20 organisations from German-speaking countries active in international media development, including iRights, Reporters without Borders, CAMECO, Deutsche Welle Akademie, ECPMF, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Friedrich Naumann Stiftung, IDEM, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and others.

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Mark Your Calendar: Live-streams of THE COMPUTER SAYS NO + HOW TO WATCH THEM WATCHING YOU (9/28-9/29)
by Christian Sandvig 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Hello AoIR colleagues, We'll be hosting a workshop with some familiar AoIR people next week. I'm writing to this list because we will be live-streaming two of our public events on YouTube and I am wondering if you would like to "attend." We will be taking questions from the Internet via Twitter and the BKC question tool. Even if you are not in the right timezone, I hope this will be of interest. I dare Europe to stay awake for the first one, and Australians to stay awake for the second one. Live-Streamed Events: THE COMPUTER SAYS NO: The Bad News About Online Discrimination in Algorithmic Systems Thursday, September 28, 2017 4:00-5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours) http://auditingalgorithms.science/?p=53 HOW TO WATCH THEM WATCHING YOU: Researching Social Media, Online Platforms, and Algorithmic Systems From the Outside Friday, September 29, 2017 10-11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours) http://auditingalgorithms.science/?p=64 The overall occasion is a workshop entitled "Auditing Algorithms: Adding Accountability to Automated Authority," explained here: http://auditingalgorithms.science/ Its goal is a white paper about this area of research, which I expect to emailing this list about again in the future. We are also working on some weirder participatory online activities -- if you like these topics you'll want to jump on in on them. More on that after these events. For more context, here is a related quote: "The equations of big-data algorithms have permeated almost every aspect of our lives. A massive industry has grown up to comb and combine huge data sets — documenting, for example, Internet habits — to generate profiles of individuals. These often target advertising, but also inform decisions on credit, insurance and more. They help to control the news or adverts we see, and whether we get hired or fired. They can determine whether surveillance and law-enforcement agencies flag us as likely activists or dissidents — or potential security or criminal threats….Largely absent from the widespread use of such algorithms are the rules and safeguards that govern almost every other aspect of life in a democracy. There is an asymmetry in algorithmic power and accountability…Fortunately, a strong movement for greater algorithmic accountability is now under way. Researchers hope to find ways to audit for bias….Society needs to discuss in earnest how to rid software and machines of human bugs." –Unsigned Editorial, Nature (2016) Hope you'll be "there", Christian (on behalf of the co-organizers) -- http://www-personal.umich.edu/~csandvig/

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ISMI program
by Indrek Ibrus 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Dear AoIR community, this is the final reminder that immediately before AoIR in Tartu another event will take place in Tallinn - the sixth annual International Symposium on Media Innovations (ISMI) that will take place 16-17 October in Tallinn University. The focus of ISMI is on the dynamics of change in all kinds of contemporary media. The symposium explores how the complex interrelationships between changing technologies, economic environment, modes of usage or policy imperatives bring about the transformation of the media industry. The symposium works towards a dialogue between media industries and academic media resereach. Keynotes: "Towards Deepening Inequalities or Enhanced Human Flourishing?”, Prof. Robin Mansell, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK "Creative Destruction in the Screen Industries and Implications for Policy" - Prof. Stuart Cunningham, Queensland University of Technology, Australia The rest of the programme can be found here: http://media.voog.com/0000/0040/2233/files/Programme-1.pdf Registration is open: http://medit.tlu.ee/events/ismi-2017/registration All other details about the event: http://medit.tlu.ee/events/ismi-2017 Indrek Ibrus --- Professor of media innovation, Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School (BFM), Tallinn University Head at MEDIT (Tallinn University Centre of Excellence in Media Innovation and Digital Culture) Tel: +37256978885 Email: indrek.ibrus(a)tlu.ee

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Job Announcement: Assistant Professor of Practice in First Year Writing
by Michael J. Faris 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Hello, The First-Year Writing program at Texas Tech is undergoing some major revisions, and as part of those revisions, we’re hiring an Assistant Professor of Practice in First Year Writing. I’ve pasted the ad below. Please feel free to contact me at michael.faris(a)ttu.edu <mailto:michael.faris@ttu.edu> with any questions. Sincerely, Dr. Michael J. Faris Assistant Professor, Technical Communication and Rhetoric English Department Texas Tech University Managing Editor, Kairos, http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/ <http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/> Assistant Professor of Practice in First Year Writing The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University seeks an experienced and innovative educator to join its faculty as an assistant professor of practice specializing in teaching first-year writing (FYW). We are embarking on an exciting, challenging effort to reinvigorate how we teach FYW at Texas Tech. Already we teach almost 3,000 students a semester in introduction and advanced composition. We want to increase that number, but just as important, we want to improve the experience of the students enrolled in FYW, as well as those assigned to teach it as graduate teaching assistants. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to remake FYW, teaching 6 large-section (100-plus students per section with breakout sessions taught by TAs) FYW courses per year, as well as mentoring graduate student teaching assistants (TAs) assigned to support that teaching. Texas Tech University is designated as a Carnegie Tier One (Highest Research Activity) institution. It has a law school, a medical school, and colleges of Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Human Sciences, Media and Communication, and Visual and Performing Arts. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of these, representing 28% of the total enrollment of 35,000. The university is located in Lubbock, a rapidly growing city of more than 300,000 on the high plains. Lubbock enjoys 260 days of sunshine every year. Mountains with skiing and other activities are only 4 hours away, and just a 5-hour drive can take you west to Albuquerque or east to Dallas-Fort Worth. Candidates with an earned doctorate in English, specializing in composition studies, writing program administration (WPA), or a related area, with at least 5 years of university-level teaching experience, are preferred. Experience mentoring graduate student TAs is desired. In addition, experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech are encouraged to apply. Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples. For more information on our FYW program in English, see http://www.depts.ttu.edu/english <http://www.depts.ttu.edu/english>. This assistant professor of practice position in the Department of English is 3-year appointment, contingent on successful annual and cumulative performance appraisals. After 6 years of successful work, the assistant professor of practice can be recommended by the College Dean for a continuous service appointment. Candidates must apply online at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ <http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/> with letter of application and vita. Dossiers will be solicited later from exceptionally qualified candidates. Applications will be accepted until October 31. Screening starts October 15. Direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Faris (michael.faris(a)ttu.edu <mailto:michael.faris@ttu.edu> ). Search Requisition # 11801BR Dr. Michael J. Faris Assistant Professor, Technical Communication and Rhetoric English Department Texas Tech University Managing Editor, Kairos, http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/ <http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/>

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deadline extended: CFP Privacy Ethics workshop at Facebook
by Page, Xinru 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

***apologies for cross-posting*** Hi all, We want to recognize all those that have been affected by the many recent natural and other disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, just to name a few) and are extending the deadline for the Bridging Industry and Academia to Tackle Responsible Research and Privacy Practices workshop to Saturday Sept 30, 11:59PM EST. Remember there is travel support so don't let that stop you from applying! Thanks, Xinru ****************** Bridging Industry and Academia to Tackle Responsible Research and Privacy Practices Location: Facebook in New York City Dates: November 2-3, 2017 Workshop Organizers: Margaret Honda, Future of Privacy Forum Xinru Page, Bentley University Pamela Wisniewski, University of Central Florida Jen Romano-Bergstrom, Instagram and UXPA Sona Makker, Facebook Norberto Andrade, Facebook Advisory Board: * Chris Clifton, Purdue University * Lorrie Cranor, Carnegie Mellon University * Lauri Kanerva, Facebook * Helen Nissenbaum, Cornell Tech and New York University * Jules Polonetsky, Future of Privacy Forum Overview As more human interactions move online and the amount and variety of information shared digitally continues to grow, decisions regarding the collection, sharing, and use of this data must take into account both ethical and privacy considerations. It is important that industry and academia come together to find joint solutions for making these difficult decisions regarding privacy and ethics to maximize the benefits of data-driven research and practices, while ensuring that harms and negative outcomes are prevented. To bridge communication between these communities, we are organizing a workshop for thought leaders from academia, industry and civil society to identify common goals, establish a long-term vision, and initiate working teams for tangible projects focused on responsible research ethics and privacy practices around user data. The workshop will kick-off with a keynote from Facebook’s Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, Rob Sherman, and a panel discussion from our advisory board members. Workshop Themes 1. Data Analytics and Privacy-Preserving Technologies. How should organizations decide which data uses and applications are fair and appropriate? What are the strengths and limitations of privacy-preserving techniques, such as differential privacy and obfuscation, to remove sensitive information or add uncertainty to a dataset before it is released, or before further services are developed with data? In what contexts have privacy preserving technologies been deployed to unlock new types of data analysis while guaranteeing meaningful protection of privacy? 2. Privacy and Ethics in User Research. Data-driven research conducted to understand people’s behavior online raises questions about the types of research practices and techniques that should be used to respect privacy (e.g. around de-identification and re-identification of individuals through data-mining, linking, merging and re-using of large datasets). How might ethical considerations guide new data collection and use practices so that they respect privacy and promote societal benefits for all? 3. People-Centered Privacy Design. The privacy landscape has for too long been dominated by long policy statements and formal consent processes. By leveraging design thinking, there is an opportunity to raise the bar and reorient our approach to privacy in a way that puts people at the center. How can organizations use design thinking to provide people better visibility and control over their data? And how can a more people-focused approach enable us to reorient toward a modern, innovative approach to privacy? Workshop Goals Initiatives in each of these areas continues to gain considerable momentum, making it the opportune time to identify promising avenues for forming new academic and private sector collaborations. Toward this end, the goals for this workshop are to: * Convene experts in each of the three focus areas to highlight recent advances and integrate different perspectives from the various communities. * Foster new collaborations and start working together to forge meaningful progress in these areas by creating working groups. At the workshop, we will develop concrete project proposals and solidify new partnerships across disciplinary lines by drafting goal-specific research or design proposals. The teams will pursue these projects after the conclusion of the workshop. The outcomes of this inaugural meeting will be sustained through future workshops that will be co-created by our growing community – if you attend this workshop, you will be expected to collaborate with your working group and return to the next workshop (in about a year) to present group outcomes. Call for Participation Our intent is to bring together experts from different fields who are engaging in research or initiatives in the themed areas outlined above. To encourage a diverse set of attendees, we ask those who are interested to provide their resume or CV and a 1 to 2-page submission that includes the following information (no specific format required): 1. Biosketch. A one to two paragraph biosketch that provides an introduction to who you are and your background. Clearly articulate whether you come from industry, academia, or civil society. 2. Project Theme. A description of your planned or existing research projects that aligns with one of the three themes. Clearly indicate the progress you have made, lessons learned, as well as the contribution of the work to the field. 3. Influence. A statement on how you would be influential within your respective community in disseminating the workshop outcomes after the conclusion of the workshop. Please send submissions to rcn(a)fpf.org<mailto:rcn@fpf.org>. Submissions are due September 30th, 2017, 11:59PM EST. Submissions will be peer-reviewed by the workshop program committee and will be accepted based on selection criteria that ensures a diverse set of attendees who are able to work together on the relevant workshop themes and goals. Limited travel funding will be available to workshop participants based on need. For more information, including schedule, housing options, and sponsors, see our website: https://fpf.org/research-privacy-practices/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffpf.org%2F…> Program Committee: Adam Smith, Boston University Bart Knijnenberg, Clemson University Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder Janice Tsai, Mozilla Jed Brubaker, University of Colorado Boulder Jessica Vitak, University of Maryland Lorraine Kisselburgh, Purdue University Luke Stark, Dartmouth College Marco Gaboardi, University at Buffalo, SUNY Mary Ellen Zurko, Independent Consultant Nicholas Proferes, University of Kentucky Norah Abokhodair, Microsoft Rachel Cummings, Georgia Tech Shannon Vallor, Santa Clara University Woodrow Hartzog, Northeastern University School of Law Yang Wang, Syracuse University (See website for most up-to-date list of PC members) Xinru Page Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems Bentley University Waltham, MA 02452 Web: http://cis.bentley.edu/xpage/

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Open Rank position in Library and Information Science, Syracuse University
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Applications should be submitted by Sept. 30. For the full posting, see https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/70146 or to https://www.sujobopps.com/, Search Jobs, and enter keyword 073250. Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (The iSchool, see http://ischool.syr.edu) is soliciting applications from leaders, educators, and scholars in school library media and related disciplines to join its renowned and interdisciplinary faculty in the area of library and information science (LIS). This position is open to distinguished educators and leaders who can serve as tenured/tenure track faculty member with a focus on research in LIS, or as Professor of Practice with a focus on LIS. We encourage applications from both junior and senior educators and scholars with a record of leadership in school media or associated areas of interest. The successful candidate will join our “Faculty of One” in a highly collegial environment that stresses collaboration amongst our school’s faculty and with other members of the university community. We seek colleagues who provide a strong contribution to the area of school media, who can also deepen and extend our strengths in library and information science. We see LIS as a broad area which includes K-12 school librarianship, digital scholarship, information organization and retrieval, reference and information literacy services, assessment, library policy, community-focused librarianship, entrepreneurial librarianship, youth services and data science. The ability to obtain research grants and/or other external funding will be considered a competitive advantage in our evaluations, as will evidence of teaching experience and a commitment to teaching excellence, and leadership in LIS and/or school library media. Rank and years of experience are open for tenured/tenure track candidates. Candidates for a Professor of Practice position must show significant professional leadership in school library media and have a graduate degree in library and information science or related discipline. Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining their interests and qualifications (including the rank they are seeking); a current curriculum vitae; a statement describing research and teaching interests and accomplishments; and names and contact information of at least three references to: www.sujobopps.com. JOB #073250. Strong candidates will be contacted for letters of reference and asked to provide research samples, a teaching portfolio or other evidence of teaching experience, and/or evidence of leadership and practice in LIS and/or school library media. Please do not submit these items with the initial application. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. We are interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. Applications should be received by September 30, as we will begin screening applicants in October, 2017. For more information and to apply, please go to www.sujobopps.com job posting #073250. Located at the center of picturesque Syracuse University, the iSchool is at the cutting edge of scholarship and instruction. The iSchool has four degree programs and an enrollment of 36 doctoral students, 570 masters’ students and 730 undergraduates, led by 48 full-time faculty and 100 part-time faculty. Our faculty have recognized strengths in information retrieval, information management, library programs and services, natural language processing, computational social science, online communities and civic participation, new forms of organization and collaboration, information and communications policy, smart energy systems, digital literacy, information and network security, globalization, data science, entrepreneurship, and social media. The iSchool hosts six research centers and laboratories. The SU-ADVANCE program (http://suadvance.syr.edu/) provides extensive mentoring services for women faculty in STEM disciplines. ----------------------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Professor, School of Information Studies Director, MLIS Program Syracuse University chaythor(a)syr.edu https://haythorn.wordpress.com/

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Post-doc for DATAJUSTICE project at Cardiff University
by Lina Dencik 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Post-doctoral research associate to work on the ERC-funded project 'Data Justice: Understanding datafication in relation to social justice' (DATAJUSTICE) at Cardiff University's Data Justice Lab. The research associate will be responsible for the work package on technological analysis and design. Research and responsibilities include: develop methods for investigating data-sets and software used for automated decision-making, identify and analyse issues of bias, discrimination and inequality in data systems in different institutional and social contexts, identify and develop social justice-informed design in collaboration with others, assist with organisational and administrative tasks in the running of the project. Research Associate - full-time and fixed term until 2020 (part-time applications will also be considered) Salary: £32,548 - £38,833 per annum (Grade 6) Closing date for applications: 2 November 2017 Interview date: 8 November 2017 Start date: 1 February 2018 Person specification - essential criteria: Qualifications and Education 1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in computer science or data science (or relevant industry experience) Knowledge, Skills and Experience 2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within one or a combination of the following research fields: (critical) data studies, algorithmic fairness and accountability, black box testing, reverse engineering, design justice 3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field 4. Proven ability to publish in national journals Communication and Team Working 5. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication 6. Ability to collaborate with and motivate other individuals Other Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work Apply here: http://bit.ly/2hkcAfH For any inquiries please contact Dr Lina Dencik (DencikL(a)cardiff.ac.uk) -- Dr Lina Dencik Senior Lecturer / Director MA Journalism, Media and Communication Co-Director, Data Justice Lab School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3NB Email: DencikL(a)cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:DencikL@cardiff.ac.uk>, Tel: +44 (0)29 208 75461 Twitter: @LinaDencik Fellow, Center for Media, Data and Society, Central European University

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FW: PostDoc Ad finally online
by Gianluca Miscione 21 Sep '17

21 Sep '17

Dear all, please distribute this job ad for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Business Information Systems at The University of Sydney Business School ( <http://bit.ly/2xwIrjF> http://bit.ly/2xwIrjF or <http://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplicat…> http://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplicat…) Thanks, Gianluca Gianluca Miscione University College Dublin <http://www.ucd.ie/cito/members/gianlucamiscione/> http://www.ucd.ie/cito/members/gianlucamiscione/ Hi Gianluca I hope you are doing well. Could you be so kind as to circulate the link below to CITO and any other relevant list you manage. Its a spot doc position at U Sydney Cheers Johno Robert B. Johnston Professor of Business Information Systems School of Business The University of Sydney and Adjunct Professor Faculty of IT Monash University Mobile +61 (0) 414 493 255 Skype: johno.home I created a shorter link: <http://bit.ly/2xwIrjF> http://bit.ly/2xwIrjF

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