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Lecture and Panel: Asian/American Game Studies
by Gerald Voorhees 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Dear friends and colleagues, Please join us for two upcoming events (online or in-person) hosted at the University of Waterloo Games Institute <https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/>: 1. On Tuesday, 14 November from 11AM-12PM (EST/UTC-4): Skins Deep: Race, Gender, and Nationality in eSports <https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/events/skins-deep-race-gender-and-nati…>, a lecture by Tara Fickle (Northwestern University). Register for free using this Eventbrite link <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/guest-lecture-skins-deep-race-gender-and-nation…> . Since the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, Asia has remained the center of the manufacturing of video game hardware (China and Southeast Asia), the center of game innovation and the birthplace of most game genres (Japan), and the largest reliable resource of consumers (nearly half of game players reside in Asia). Dr. Fickle asks how video games, in being inextricably tethered to Asia, continue to produce new racializations of Asians around the globe, and the varied impacts games have had on Asian diasporas in North America through forms of digitization, “gamic” worlds, and play itself. The talk will explore a range of relevant contemporary topics in Asian/American gaming, such as esports, visual novels, racial representations, gender, labor and industry culture. 2. On Monday, 20 November from 11AM-12:30PM (EST/UTC-4): Emerging Voices in Asian/American Game Studies <https://uwaterloo.ca/games-institute/events/emerging-voices-asian-american-…>, featuring Matthew Howard (Loyola University), Sarah Ganzon (Simon Fraser University), and Huan He (Vanderbilt University). Register for free using this Eventbrite link <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/panel-emerging-voices-in-asianamerican-game-stu…> . This panel highlights emerging scholars in Asian/American games studies. Panelists will present recent and/or ongoing work, sharing a glimpse of the emerging research questions animating the field. Topics include He’s analysis of NPC discourse, particularly the phenomena of NPC streaming, as an Asiatic form, Ganzon’s examination of Filipino political activism in digital games that extend public and community spaces, and Howard’s inquiry on 'region locking' in online games as racial practices.

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New PhD program and 2 postdocs at U of Virginia
by Kevin Driscoll 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Hello AIR-L! Greetings from Media Studies at the University of Virginia! I am writing to share information about a new PhD program in Media Studies and two postdocs--one in Race, Place, and Justice; and one in Technology and Democracy--at University of Virginia. See below for details on each. We have a stellar faculty and community. Come join us! Best, Kevin --- 1. PhD program in Media Studies We are thrilled to be launching a fully funded PhD in Media Studies in Fall 2024. Deadline: December 15 Information and application here: https://mediastudies.as.virginia.edu/about-phd-media-studies Please note that we also have an MA program in Media, Technology, and Culture: https://mediastudies.as.virginia.edu/about-ma-media-culture-technology --- 2. Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Research Associate This is a fully funded two year postdoc with an emphasis on mentorship. It is for researchers focused on race, place and equity, specifically Black and Indigenous studies of the United States. Deadline: January 15 Information and application here: https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0054295/Rising-Scholar-Postdoctoral-Re… --- 3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Technology for Democracy Lab This is a two year fully funded postdoc in an interdisciplinary research lab focused on digital technology for democracy, broadly defined. Deadline: January 15 Information and application here: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Postdoctor…

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Deadline upcoming! Digital Futures for Children - Post doc opportunity at LSE - apply by 13 Nov 2023
by Livingstone,S 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

*Please circulate among your networks. Apologies for cross-posting* Dear all, As we prepare to launch Digital Futures for Children, a joint Media@LSE and 5Rights Foundation research centre, we are hiring! We're looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Professor Sonia Livingstone, Baroness Beeban Kidron, and colleagues at LSE, 5Rights and internationally. The aim is to support an evidence base for advocacy, to facilitate dialogue between academics and policymakers and amplify children's voices, in accordance with the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child's General comment no. 25. For more information, please see: https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/2736/0/408611/15539/research-officer-in-… This is a fixed term appointment for 3 years, and LSE can sponsor a work visa for applicants that do not have the right to work in the UK. I'm happy to answer informal queries. The closing date for applications is 13 November 2023 (23.59 UK time). All the best, Sonia Professor Sonia Livingstone OBE, FBA, FAcSS, FBPS, FRSA FAW 7.01M, Department of Media and Communications London School of Economics and Political Science 2 Clements Inn, London WC2A 2AZ UK Bio www.sonialivingstone.net<http://www.sonialivingstone.net/>

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Assistant Teaching Professor UCSB
by gonzales＠comm.ucsb.edu 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

The Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (LPSOE), a Teaching Professor who may earn the equivalent of tenure. The LPSOE series parallels that of the research-focused (tenure-track) faculty series but with greater emphasis upon excellence in teaching and engagement in professional activity and service related to the pedagogical mission of the program and university. Candidates should have strong skills and accomplishments in, and commitment to, teaching in a theoretical and empirical social science research-oriented program. Additional expertise in quantitative methods, media, as well as experience working with diverse groups, are also desired. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and/or interest in directing the Department’s basic courses that are taken by prospective majors, and in training/coordinating their graduate teaching assistants. The Department seeks a dynamic scholar with strong knowledge of communication theory and research. The successful candidate will be expected to remain familiar with the Department’s core subjects in interpersonal and intergroup communication, media and digital communication, and organizational and group communication, as well as the field of Communication generally. The LPSOE will teach 7 courses per year, across three quarters. These courses primarily include lower-division and upper-division undergraduate courses, with the possibility of a graduate seminar in a specialized area. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may also be available. Apply link and job description: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02586 Help contact: crhank(a)ucsb.edu -- Amy Gonzales <https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/people/amy-gonzales> (she/her/hers) Associate Professor, Department of Communication Associate Director, Chicano Studies Institute [image: UC Santa Barbara]

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job offer: postdoctoral researcher on digital commons in Paris
by Francesca Musiani 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Dear colleagues, We are hiring a postdoc to work on digital commons and internet commons at CNRS Center for Internet and Society in Paris. The job offer is pasted below and available on CNRS portal: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UPR2000-MELDUL0-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN Closing date for application is Monday 27 November at 11am CET Paris time. Please forward the job offer to your local mailing-lists and recent PhD graduates who might be interested to apply. Many thanks, Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay and Francesca Musiani -- Postdoctoral researcher on digital commons Missions Recruitment within the Horizon Europe project NGI Commons (Open Source and Internet Commons for Europe's Digital Sovereignty) to ensure strategic alignment and integration of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) efforts within the broader European Digital / Internet Commons (DC/IC) context The candidate will carry out this scientific research, prepare articles presenting their research at conferences and in journals, and contribute to the results of the project with the project team. Activities Map active communities in Europe based on interviews Analyse existing governance models Propose recommendations for the growth, maintenance, security and sustainability of the digital commons and strategies for the inclusion of the digital commons and the internet on the political agenda Design policies to strengthen the development of free and open source software and commons contributing to European digital sovereignty and ethical technological development respectful of human rights Organise and participate in meetings and conferences with communities, members of funding bodies and public digital infrastructure investment programmes, and political, governmental and European institutions. Skills Prior education and experience: The candidate must have a PhD in law, sociology of technology, or political science and a prior research experience on the topic of digital/internet commons and open source. Prior knowledge of governance of the commons and experience with interview methodology is required. Familiarity with the French and European actors of the digital/internet commons and open source is highly desired. Language: An excellent command of spoken and written English is required and a good reading and speaking knowledge of French is highly desired. Skills required: Writing skills, ability to formulate/work on a scientific project Ability to work in a team and independently Organisational ability and ability to account for one's own actions Ability to communicate, analyse and argue a case, summary and critical evaluation Work Context: European project NGI Commons - 101135279 - GAP-101135279 Working hours: 38.30 hours, based at the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society in Paris Travel in France and Europe for interviews, consortium meetings and conferences (4-6 missions per year) with a travel budget from the project. The candidate will be working with Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay and Francesca Musiani in Paris 17ème arrondissement. CIS is an international team composed of researchers in sociology of technology and in law involved in French-based, European and international grants, among others: 7 other projects on open data, data science, open science, and AI; a network of 600 researchers working in the Internet and Society field, including working groups on open science and digital commons policy; a partnership with the Open Knowledge Foundation on open data sustainability, a research cluster on open and shared knowledge. The duration of the contract may be between 24 and 36 months, depending on the number of years of post-doctoral experience of the candidate. The starting date could be 1/1/2024 or 1/2/2024. Remuneration : Between 2992 et 4800 euros gross per month depending on experience Desired level of education : PhD Experience required : 1 to 4 years after PhD To apply, please submit : - A cover letter explaining your personal motivation to pursue a research position with NGI Commons, including how you see the research experience in your career trajectory. - A CV - Your diplomas - Transcripts - Doctoral thesis - Doctoral thesis defence reports - If possible, another sample of writings, for example scientific publications, professional or popular scientific writings related to digital commons or open source. - 2 or 3 recent letters of recommendation, if you already have them for another application, otherwise the name, email and affiliation of 2 or 3 academic or professional references that we may contact. Please submit your application in a single PDF file entitled "Name_NGICommons_Application.pdf". Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed. Deadline for applications Monday 27 November at 11am CET, Paris time. Selected candidates will be invited to an online interview on Wednesday 29 November. Results are expected in the first week of December. Administrative recruitment procedure in December/January for a start in early 2024. -- Francesca Musiani, Ph.D. Chargée de recherche HDR | Associate Research Professor, CNRS <http://www.cnrs.fr> Directrice adjointe | Deputy Director, Centre for Internet and Society <https://cis.cnrs.fr> (UPR 2000 & GDR 2091 CNRS) Chercheuse associée | Associate Researcher, i3-CSI <http://www.csi.ensmp.fr/>, MINES ParisTech Global Fellow, Internet Governance Lab <https://internetgovernancelab.org>, American University I'm involved in projects: IAction <https://prairie-institute.fr/lia-au-service-de-laction-publique-imaginaires…> | SoBigData++ <http://www.sobigdata.eu> | TIGre <https://netgouv.hypotheses.org/projet-technologie-internet-et-gouvernance-t…> I help co-editing: Internet Policy Review <https://policyreview.info> | RESET <https://journals.openedition.org/reset/> I'm an advisor for: ISOC France <https://www.isoc.fr> | ANSSI <https://www.ssi.gouv.fr/agence/rayonnement-scientifique/conseil-scientifiqu…> I'm here on the Web <https://cis.cnrs.fr/francesca-musiani/>, including my publications.

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New book announcement: Barcode (Object Lessons series)
by Jordan Frith 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Hi all, I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book *Barcode*, which was just published as part of the *Object Lessons *series. I know barcodes seem like a weird thing to write a book about, but I promise they're way more interesting than they seem, and the book explores how barcodes became a proto-Internet of Things that intertwined the digital of the physical and have been one of the most successful technologies of all time. I also discuss how the humble barcode somehow played a significant role in everything from dystopian science fiction to biblical prophecies to a US Presidential election. And ha...I have a section on barcode tattoos and wrote that I would get a tattoo when the book was published, and...I now have the book's barcode permanently on my arm :). Anyways, the book is currently on sale for $10 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Barcode-Object-Lessons-Jordan-Frith/dp/1501399918/re… And you can listen to a podcast interview about the book that was just published by the New Books Network: https://newbooksnetwork.com/barcode Thank you! -- Jordan Frith, Ph.D. Pearce Professor of Professional Communication Clemson University Pronouns: He/Him My new *Object Lessons *book: *Barcode <https://www.amazon.com/Barcode-Object-Lessons-Jordan-Frith/dp/1501399918/re…> *

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job alert: TT position in Intermedia
by Mia Consalvo 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

hi all, Please share as you see fit: https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/about/jobs/tenure-track-appointments/2023/t… Assistant Professor, Intermedia Production Last updated: October 19, 2023, 4:06 p.m. Job title: Assistant Professor, Intermedia Production Position code: 21_T_COMS_O Date posted: October 19, 2023 Application deadline: November 30, 2023 Advertised until: Position is filled Position description The Department of Communication Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Intermedia Production at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: expanded cinema, critical audio narratives, non-linear/interactive forms, and/or related practices. As a humanities-oriented department with a founding tradition of concern for social justice, we value diversity among our faculty and strongly encourage candidates whose creative work and academic research engages with issues of racial and gender inequality, LGBTQ rights, Indigenous rights, economic inequality, critical disabilities, and other related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to teach technical approaches along with critical histories and theories that explore different political, ethical, and institutional frameworks of media production. Additional university-level teaching experience in moving images and sound is an asset. The successful candidate should also have an active practice in creating and exhibiting intermedia-based work at a professional level. Duties will include developing and leading research-creation projects, teaching production and theory courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, managing two computer teaching labs with the assistance of technical staff and service to the department, the institution, and the wider scholarly community. Qualifications and assets Candidates must have completed their PhD in Media or a cognate Humanities or Fine Arts area by the start date of the appointment. Qualified candidates must be media makers/scholars who have the expertise to teach media production in an academic context, have professional experience or up to date skills with new production technologies, and have experience with innovative forms of media-making. The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is an asset. How to apply All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada Application packages should be addressed to Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Miller, Chair of the Department of Communication Studies, and must include the following items in the given order as a single .pdf document: a cover letter which identifies the job title and position code (21_T_COMS_O), outlines the candidate’s media profile (2 or 3 most important creative research contributions to date), describes relevant teaching experience, and includes the citizenship statement; a curriculum vitae which should also include software and technical competencies; evidence of teaching expertise that may include any of the following materials: sample assignments, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and/or syllabi of courses taught; a teaching statement that includes your approach, philosophy, and how this connects to past and future teaching experiences; a research statement that details future creative research plans; an Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement (see below); and the names of three referees (reference letters will only be solicited for short-listed candidates). Applications should be submitted electronically to Donna Stewart, Department Administrator, at donna.stewart(a)concordia.ca, with the subject heading *Tenure-Track Application in Media Production*, by November 30, 2023, but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2024. Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their EDI statement how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society. Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to: • teaching about underrepresented populations • mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds • committee work • offering or organizing educational programming • participation in training and workshops All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting. Adaptive measures Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato(a)concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424 extension 3511. ------------------------------ Information about the Department Information about the Faculty of Arts and Science ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Information about Concordia ------------------------------ Information about Montreal ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Territorial Acknowledgement *Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.* Employment Equity *Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.* Immigration Status *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements: * *Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada orNo, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.* ------------------------------ -- Mia Consalvo, Ph.D. (she/her) Professor and Canada Research Chair in Game Studies & Design Department of Communication Studies Concordia University 7141 Sherbrooke Street West CJ Bldg, 4.407 Montreal, Quebec Canada -- Mia Consalvo, Ph.D. (she/her) Professor and Canada Research Chair in Game Studies & Design Department of Communication Studies Concordia University 7141 Sherbrooke Street West CJ Bldg, 4.407 Montreal, Quebec Canada

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ACM UMAP 2024 - Preliminary Call for Full and Short Papers
by Wanling Cai 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

* We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this CfP * * For the online version of this Call, visit: https://www.um.org/umap2024/call-for-full-and-short-papers/ =============== ACM UMAP 2024: The 32nd ACM Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy July 1-4, 2024 ACM UMAP is the premier international conference for researchers and practitioners working on systems that adapt to individual users or groups of users, and that collect, represent, and model user information. ACM UMAP is sponsored by ACM SIGCHI<https://sigchi.org/> and SIGWEB<https://www.sigweb.org/>. User Modeling Inc.<https://um.org/>, as the core Steering Committee, oversees the conference organization. The proceedings, published by ACM, will be part of the ACM Digital Library<https://dl.acm.org/>. The theme of UMAP 2024 is “Collaboration and Cooperation for the Greater Good“. Specifically, we welcome submissions that highlight the impact that working together and synergy (such as between academia, industry, influential policy making bodies, committees and communities) can have on solving the world’s biggest problems; the focus is on investigations that capture how user modeling, personalization, and adaptation of (intelligent) systems may influence user behavior, trustful processes and whether new models are required, for building sustainable and inclusive services and solutions that can address critical challenges of our world. While we encourage submissions related to this theme, the scope of the conference is not limited to the theme only. As always, contributions from academia, industry, and other organizations discussing open challenges or novel research approaches are expected to be supported by rigorous evidence appropriate to claims (e.g., user study, system evaluation, computational analysis). Important Dates - Paper Abstract Submission: January 22, 2024 (mandatory) - Paper Submission: January 29, 2024 - Notification: March 28, 2024 - Camera-ready Submission: May 9, 2024 - Conference: July 1 – 4, 2024 The submissions deadlines are at 11:59 pm AoE time (Anywhere on Earth). Conference Topics We welcome submissions related to user modeling, personalization, and adaptation of (intelligent) systems targeting a broad range of users and domains. Detailed descriptions and the suggested topics for each track will be available shortly in the extended version of the CFP on this page. ** Personalized Recommender Systems ** This track invites works from researchers and practitioners on recommender systems. In addition to mature research works addressing technical aspects of recommendations, we welcome research contributions that address questions related to user perception, decision-making, and the business value of recommender systems. ** Knowledge Graphs, Semantics, Social and Adaptive Web ** This track welcomes works focused on the use of knowledge representations (i.e., novel knowledge bases), graph algorithms (i.e., graph embedding techniques), and social network analysis at the service of addressing all aspects of personalization, user model building, and personal experience in online social systems. Moreover, this track invites works in adaptive hypermedia, as well as semantic and social web. ** Intelligent User Interfaces ** This track invites works exploring how to make the interaction between computers and people smarter and more productive, leveraging solutions from human-computer interaction, data mining, natural language processing, information visualization, and knowledge representation and reasoning. ** Personalizing Learning Experiences through User Modeling ** This track invites researchers, developers, and practitioners from various disciplines to submit their innovative learning solutions, share acquired experiences, and discuss their modeling challenges for personalized adaptive learning. ** Fairness, Transparency, Accountability, and Privacy ** Researchers, developers, and practitioners have a social responsibility to account for the impact that technologies have on individuals (users, providers, and other stakeholders) and society. This track invites works related to the science of building, maintaining, evaluating, and studying adaptive systems that are fair, transparent, respectful of users’ privacy, beneficial to society, and accountable for their impacts. ** Personalization for Persuasive and Behavior Change Systems ** This track invites submissions focused on personalization and tailoring for persuasive technologies, including but not limited to personalization models, user models, computational personalization, design, and evaluation methods. It also welcomes work that brings attention to the user experience and designing personalized and adaptive behavior change technologies. ** Virtual Assistants, Conversational Interactions, and Personalized Human-Robot Interaction ** This track invites works investigating new models and techniques for adapting synthetic companions (e.g., virtual assistants, chatbots, social robots) to individual users. With the conversational modality so in vogue across disciplines, this track welcomes work highlighting the model and deployment of synthetic companions driven by conversational search and recommendation paradigms. ** Research Methods and Reproducibility** This track invites submissions on methodologies to evaluate personalized systems, benchmarks, and measurement scales, with particular attention to the reproducibility of results and techniques. Furthermore, the track looks for submissions that report new insights from reproducing existing works. ** Submission and Review Process** For UMAP 2024 we encourage two kinds of submissions (reviewers will comment on whether the size is appropriate for each contribution), in the ACM new single-column format<https://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template>: * Long papers should report on substantial contributions of lasting value. The maximum length is 14 pages (excluding references, which do not count towards the limit). Each accepted long paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented in a plenary session as part of the main conference program. * Short papers typically discuss exciting new work that is not yet mature enough for a long paper. In particular, novel but significant proposals will be considered for acceptance to this category despite not having gone through sufficient experimental validation or lacking strong theoretical foundation. The maximum length is 7 pages (excluding references, which do not count towards the limit). Each accepted short paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented either as an oral presentation or at the poster session. UMAP uses a double-blind review process. Authors must omit their names and affiliations from their submissions; they should also avoid obvious identifying statements. For instance, citations to the authors’ prior work should be in the third person. Submissions not abiding by anonymity requirements will be desk rejected. In addition, UMAP 2024 will introduce a new “Raise Your Voice” stage during evaluation, offering a small window to authors to optionally discuss the initial decision of their submission, enhancing the transparency and quality of the reviewing process. Additional review criteria and submission link will be available shortly on the conference website: https://www.um.org/umap2024. UMAP has a no dual submission policy, which is why full and short paper submissions should not be currently under review at another publication venue. Further, UMAP operates under the ACM Conference Code of Conduc<https://www.acm.org/about-acm/policy-against-harassment>t. Program Chairs * Panagiotis Germanakos, SAP SE, Germany * Elvira Popescu, University of Craiova, Romania Contact information: umap2024-program(a)um.org<mailto:umap2024-program@um.org>

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WEBCAST NOV 7 – ‘Connecting Maine – An “All In” Approach for Funding Sources, Community Engagement and Sustainability’
by Joly MacFie 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Just started. REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/40pUmLx [image: ISOC LIVE] <https://isoc.live/>On *Tuesday November 7, 2023* at *12:00-13:00 EST* (17:00-18:00 UTC) the *Marconi Society <https://marconisociety.org/> *will host a webinar '*Connecting Maine - An “All In” Approach for Funding Sources, Community Engagement and Sustainability <https://marconisociety.org/events/connecting-maine/>*'. Maine faces a perfect storm of challenges in achieving digital equity. Maine’s remote and rugged terrain makes the state one of the most complex and expensive to reach with digital infrastructure. As the state with the oldest population, many in Maine are not digital natives. Maine’s median household and per capita income lag far behind most other states. A majority of Mainers live in small, rural communities with limited resources. These forces combine to shape the challenging contours of the digital divide in Maine. With the passage of the *IIJA <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrastructure_Investment_and_Jobs_Act>*, the State created the *Maine Connectivity Authority <https://www.maineconnectivity.org/>* as a quasi-governmental entity to drive a proactive and nimble approach to achieve universal connectivity. The Maine Connectivity Authority will share our unique approach, focused on Projects, Places, and People and now layering in the values of urgency, universality, and digital equity. This webinar is part of a series of Marconi Society State case study virtual workshops. *PANEL* *Nick Battista*, Chief Policy Officer, Island Institute *Maggie Drummond-Bahl*, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Maine Connectivity Authority *Kerem Durdag*, President and Chief Operating Officer, Great Works Internet *Jeff Letourneau*, Executive Director, Networkmaine *Marijke Visser*, Director, Library Development, Maine State Library *MODERATOR* *Tanya Emery*, Maine Connectivity Authority *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/connecting-maine <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/connecting-maine>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://marconisociety.org/events/connecting-maine/ <https://marconisociety.org/events/connecting-maine/>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE <https://isoc.live/17018>*) *TWITTER #ConnectingMaine <https://bit.ly/3FKzCEw> @MarconiSociety @TweetTheQuilt @Networkmaine @islandinstitute @gwimaine @MaineStLibrary @MEConnectivity #Maine #DigitalEquity* *MASTODON #DigitalEquity <https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalEquity>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/>* (AI Captions) *ARCHIVEhttps://archive.org/details/connecting-maine <https://archive.org/details/connecting-maine>* Permalink https://isoc.live/17018 -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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CfA: post doc position on Digital Sovereignty in Padova
by Mauro SANTANIELLO 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Dear colleagues, The Department of Political Science, Law and International Studies of the University of Padova is hiring 1 research assistant (assegno di ricerca, 12 months) in the context of the PRIN 2022 project "Digital Sovereignty in Comparative Perspective: State Authority, Corporate Power and Fundamental Rights in Cyberspace". The selected candidate will collaborate with our research focused on how digital sovereignty is conceptualized and institutionalized in different political and economic contexts with a global outlook, by analyzing related discursive practices and policy initiatives from a comparative perspective. This grant is activated to respond to the goals of WP 1: Theoretical Framework and Research Design. The grantee is expected to carry out an in-depth review of the current literature on digital sovereignty discourses, strategies and initiatives, within the wider processes of on-going hegemonic transition and related geopolitical tensions. Requirement: PhD in International Relations (critical geopolitics, global governance, digital politics) and at least one year post-doc professional-scientific experience. Proficient level of English is required. For more detailed information and to apply, visit: https://www.spgi.unipd.it/bando-di-selezione-n-spgi23a13-13-padovani-il-con… Deadline: 20/11/2023 - 13:00pm (Rome time, CET). Contact person: Prof. Claudia Padovani (claudia.padovani(a)unipd.it) Mauro Santaniello (PhD) *Senior Researcher (tenure track) qualified Associate ProfessorProfessor of Internet Governance, Digital Policy, Local Public PolicyDirector, Internet & Communication Policy Centre (ICPC)* *Scientific Coordinator, Salerno Winter School on Internet Governance (SWING)* *Associate Research Fellow, The United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS)**Principal Investigator, PRIN 2022 **Digital Sovereignty in Comparative Perspective: State Authority, Corporate Power and Fundamental Rights in Cyberspace* *Department of Business, Management and Information Systems (DISA-MIS)* *Università degli Studi di Salerno * *Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - Italy * *W. http://docenti.unisa.it/mauro.santaniello <http://docenti.unisa.it/mauro.santaniello>*

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