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Call For Papers to Annals of the ICA
by Ruth Shillair 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

CFP for Annals of the International Communication Association We are especially looking for in-depth literature reviews and essays dealing with theoretical development. ************* Aims and scope The Annals of the International Communication Association is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing state-of-the-discipline literature reviews and essays, including: descriptive reviews; meta-analyses; and theoretical essays. ********** Submissions to the Annals are broadly defined as follows: Reviews – retrospective reviews, helping readers understand the development of current knowledge within the discipline over a defined period in the past, or prescriptive reviews, creating a roadmap for future direction of research on communication Communication Insights – examines a set of predetermined topics that provide a degree of continuity across the years and indicate how a specific research topic has developed. A set of predetermined topics will rotate over five year periods Book Reviews – reviewing a set of recently published books that focus on a central theme within the discipline. The goal of the Annals book reviews is to provide a critical review and synthesis of published books. The Editor encourages authors from non-English language speaking countries to consider submitting topical reviews of books not available in the English language in order to increase the reach of communication studies research globally. The Annals is both international and interdisciplinary in scope, with authors and chapters representing the broad global interests of the International Communication Association. All submissions will be subject to initial editor screening and subsequent peer review as necessary. The Annals will continue the traditions established in Communication Yearbook providing an updated context for key research from across the Association. Author and submission instructions are at- http://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?journalCode=rica20&page=… Ruth Shillair Instructor, Ph.D. Student Information & Media Studies College of Communication Arts & Sciences Michigan State University www.networkedtogether.com

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Pornopticism: Surveillance and Pornography
by Feona Attwood 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Pornopticism: Surveillance and Pornography This forum seeks to open a discussion about the conceptual, ideological, and possibly even physical overlaps between the broad categories of surveillance and pornography. Potential contributors are invited to interpret the definitions of “surveillance” and “pornography” however they see fit and are encouraged to be creative when thinking through their overlaps. Contributors are welcome to submit abstracts on the below subjects or use them to help guide their own proposals. Possible Topics • Drone/CCTV porn • Pornhub Insights and big data • The UK’s Digital Economy Bill • Mia Khalifa: Privacy and the challenge of challenging cultural taboos • Hacking and blackmail (ex: Black Mirror season 3, episode 3) • Revenge porn and legal responses/ramifications • Webcam streaming and being recorded unawares • From Bush to Obama: The rhetorical effects of “safe and secure” Interested individuals are asked to email 100-200 word proposals to forum editor Evangelos Tziallas at evangelostziallas(a)gmail.com<mailto:evangelostziallas@gmail.com> by March 15th, 2017. Completed papers are due May 30th, 2017 and should be 1,500 words with citations and footnotes. Feona Attwood Professor of Cultural Studies, Communication and Media Middlesex University, UK Porn Studies http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rprn20#.VW8jTlxViko Sexualities https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/sexualities/journal200950

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CFP: International Digital Divide Conference 24-26 May 2017, San Diego, California, USA
by Rod Carveth 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

** Please pass this message on to colleagues, networks, and lists to whom it would be of interest. Thank you! ** PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS ON THE DIGITAL DIVIDE (PPDD) 2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 24-26 May 2017 Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina San Diego, California USA http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/ In conjunction with the 67th International Communication Association Annual Conference Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD) is the only academic professional organization in the world focused solely on the digital divide and on connecting research to policymaking and practice to strategize actions and catalyze solutions to this pressing societal concern. The academic research and practitioner community represented by PPDD stands ready to advance the agenda on broadband and the digital divide, to address the many challenges and opportunities presented by the digital world, and to further evidence-based policymaking and practice so that all citizens can participate fully in the digital, networked age. The interdisciplinary Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide 2017 International Conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners for an extended, in-depth dialogue about key issues that inform information and communication technologies and the digital divide around the world. The Conference works to identify new areas of necessary, productive focus, foster greater understanding, advance research, and enlighten policy and practice going forward. As a major outcome of PPDD 2017, we plan to produce an edited volume of the top papers as well as special issues of our Publishing Partners' journals on specific themes within the digital divide area. If you would like to present and discuss your work during PPDD 2017 and have it included in the online PPDD 2017 Conference Proceedings and/or if you would like to provide a Position Paper for inclusion in the PPDD 2017 E-Book, please see the Call for Participation (http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/cfp/) for instructions on how to submit your work for consideration. If you would like to just attend PPDD 2017 to explore the issues and grow your knowledge and network of connections, please know that you are very welcome and valued in the PPDD Conference Community. Please join PPDD and an unprecedented broad multi-disciplinary coalition of co-sponsoring organizations from academic and practitioner communities to share your insights and expertise. Together, we will enrich the dialogue, connect research, policy and practice, and advance the agenda on the digital divide. Please contact conference [at] ppdd [dot] org with any questions. ---------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION ---------------------------------------------------- If you would like to 1) present and discuss your work during PPDD 2017 and have it included in the online PPDD 2017 Conference Proceedings, and/or if you would like to 2) provide a Position Paper for inclusion in the PPDD 2017 E-Book, we look forward with enthusiasm to your contribution and ask that you please follow the instructions provided at http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/cfp/ to submit your work. Submissions are welcome from researchers, policymakers, and practitioners at all stages of their careers, from any theoretical and methodological approach, and across multiple disciplines. 1) Deadline to Submit Your 250-Word Abstract for Consideration for Presentation: 6 March 2017 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time Notification of Acceptance: 24 March 2017 If you have visa or other time-sensitive concerns, please submit your work as quickly as possible and email conference [at] ppdd [dot] org to request an expedited review so you can receive notification shortly after submission. Before we can address the digital divide, we must first understand the nature of life in the digital age, the many challenges and opportunities it presents, and the interplay of influence between technological and social change. Then, in turn, we can fully understand digital inequality; its place alongside other long-standing, persistent issues of social equity, social justice, and media justice; and what it means to be disconnected from the most important technological advancement in communication in a generation and the myriad possibilities it facilitates. Thus, PPDD 2017 invites work that informs issues related to information and communication technologies and the digital divide broadly defined, including but not limited to: - gaps in access and connectivity - digital inclusion - digital exclusion - digital (dis)engagement - challenges and opportunities - social and cultural aspects of the divide - the skills and digital/information literacy needed to interpret, understand, and navigate information presented online and the requisite curriculum - effective use by individuals and communities - the impact of socioeconomic factors on user behavior - the role of motivation, attitudes, and interests - differences in patterns of usage - characteristics and conceptualizations of non-users - the ways in which people use the Internet to create content - content creation and inequality - different forms of capital and power relationships - the impact of new and evolving technologies - the mobile divide - the interplay of influence with mobile technologies - social media - socioeconomic and cultural effects - social equity, social and economic justice, and democracy - media justice and ICTs - the ethics of digital inequality - community informatics - social informatics - urban and regional planning - social planning - international development - indigenous populations - education - ICTs and well-being - health - disability and accessibility - politics, digital government, digital citizenship, smart cities/citizens/government, civic engagement, adoption issues, and (in)equality - global citizenship - policy discourse - law and policy and its impacts, including information/telecommunications policy, net neutrality, open access, open source, copyright, Internet filtering software, and censorship - the digital security divide - the digital privacy divide - big data and inequality - public access initiatives - anchor institutions - practitioner-oriented topics considering aspects of design, management, implementation, assessment, collaboration, challenges, problem solution, and opportunities - architectural challenges and deployment experiences - Internet access cost analyses - the application of research to communities, practice, and public and private sector initiatives 2) Deadline to Submit a Position Paper for the PPDD 2017 Conference E-Book: 17 April 2017 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time All PPDD 2017 attendees may submit a position paper and all submissions that follow the guidelines provided at http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/cfp/ will be included in the PPDD 2017 Conference E-Book. --------------------------------------------------------------- HOTEL AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES --------------------------------------------------------------- On the PPDD 2017 Hotel and Optional Activities page (http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/hotelactivities/) you will find full details about the PPDD 2017 Conference hotel, optional 23 May 4-Hour Field Trip to Digital Inclusion Program Sites Plus Early-Bird Group Dinner, optional 25 May Group Dinner at a Polynesian Restaurant Overlooking San Diego Bay, and sightseeing information about the San Diego area as well as helpful information if you are also attending the ICA Annual Conference. We have secured extremely low room rates at a beautiful waterfront hotel with great amenities: Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina 2051 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, California 92106 USA To make your hotel room reservation, please call +1-800-922-2336 or +1-619-222-0561, or email res(a)islandpalms.com and be sure to identify yourself as part of the PPDD group to be eligible for the deeply-discounted rate of $135USD/night (plus tax), including complimentary Internet access, recreational activities, parking, and more. PPDD 2017 room rates are available from 20 May through 29 May -- please see http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/hotelactivities/ for complete details. Reservation Deadline: This special discounted room rate will be available until 23 April or when the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. For those attending ICA as well as PPDD, there is easy access from PPDD’s hotel to the ICA Hilton Bayfront Hotel via an inexpensive, approximately 20-minute Uber or taxi ride. ------------------------------------ REGISTRATION ------------------------------------ The PPDD 2017 Conference registration fee is: $99USD for students $129USD for college/university/non-profit/NGO affiliates $179 for for-profit corporate affiliates and includes full access to the Conference as well as hot buffet lunches on 24, 25, and 26 May plus the Conference reception and banquet dinner after the Conference programming on 24 May. Registration will open in March 2017. Please visit http://www.ppdd.org/conferences/ppdd2017/registration/ for complete details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR PPDD 2017 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP TEAM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conference Organizer Susan B. Kretchmer, Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide Europe Organizer Grant Blank, Oxford University and Oxford Internet Institute Africa Organizer Bill Tucker, University of the Western Cape and Bridging Application and Network Gaps Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East Organizer Gerard Goggin, University of Sydney Canada Organizer Richard Smith, Simon Fraser University and Centre for Digital Media United States Organizer Susan B. Kretchmer, Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide Latin America and the Caribbean Organizers Laura Robinson, Santa Clara University Hopeton S. Dunn, University of the West Indies, Jamaica and Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication Policymaker and Practitioner Liaison Angela Siefer, National Digital Inclusion Alliance ------------------------------------ CO-SPONSORS ------------------------------------ American Anthropological Association Committee on the Anthropology of Science, Technology, and Computing American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy American Political Science Association Information Technology and Politics Section American Public Health Association Health Informatics Information Technology Section American Sociological Association Communication, Information Technologies, and Media Sociology Section Community Informatics Research Network International Association for Media and Communication Research Communication Policy and Technology Section International Association for Media and Communication Research Digital Divide Working Group International Association for Media and Communication Research Global Media Policy Working Group International Communication Association International Communication Association Communication and Technology Division International Communication Association Communication Law and Policy Division International Communication Association Mass Communication Division Rod

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Deadline for Oxford Summer Doctoral programme approaching
by Victoria Nash 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear all, I'd be very grateful if you could spread the word to any PhD students in your network that the final deadline for applications to the Oxford Internet Institute's 2017 Summer Doctoral Programme is approaching very fast. We must receive all applications by 12 noon GMT on MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY. This programme is designed to help PhD students conducting Internet-related research to get feedback on their work, to learn from leading Oxford academics and to build a vibrant, multi-disciplinary peer network. It's also immense fun :). Further information about the programme is available on the SDP website (http://sdp.oii.ox.ac.uk/apply/) Feel free to direct any questions to sdp(a)oii.ox.ac.uk<mailto:sdp@oii.ox.ac.uk> or contact me directly. All the best, Vicki Nash PS Happy Valentine's Day to all Internet scholars from the OII <3 <3 Dr Victoria Nash Deputy Director Policy & Research Fellow Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ Tel: 01865 287231 Tw: VickiNashOII

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Call for Tutorial Presenters at the mobileGov World Summit
by emre＠mgovernment.net 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear Colleagues, At the mobileGov World Summit, 2017, we are hosting several pre-conference tutorials on key topics related to mobile public services. We have few slots left for highly qualified experts to present tutorials covering fundamentals of following topics relevant to applications of mobile technologies in public sector: • Strategic approaches to mobile technologies for Governments • Public Sector Modernisation through Mobile Technology Adoption • Citizen Engagement in designing mobile services - Co-Creation, Design-Enabled Innovation • IoT and Artificial Intelligence • Integrated Services - Interoperable Systems and (big) Data Sharing • mobileID and mPayment as Key Enablers of Mobile Services • mobileHealth If you wish to present a tutorial or speak at the mobileGov World Summit, please send us a summary of your tutorial or speaking proposal with a short bio at conf(a)m4life.org as soon as possible but no later than 1stof March, 2017. I would be grateful if you could forward and disseminate this call among your network of professionals on the above topics. For further information about the mobileGov World Summit and Global mobileGov Awards 2017: www.m4life.org Best Wishes, -- Emre Simsek Researcher MobileGov UK http://www.mgovernment.net/ emre(a)mgovernment.org

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Social Justice in an Age of Datafication - Launching the Data Justice Lab
by Lina Dencik 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Members of this list might be interested in the following event: Social Justice in an Age of Datafication — Launching the Data Justice Lab — Friday 17 March 4pm — Cardiff University, UK The Data Justice Lab<https://datajusticelab.org/> will officially launch on Friday, 17 March 2017. Join us for the launch event at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC) at 4pm. Our financial transactions, communications, movements, relationships, and interactions with government and corporations all increasingly generate data that are used to profile and sort groups and individuals. These processes can affect both individuals as well as entire communities that may be denied services and access to opportunities, or wrongfully targeted and exploited. In short, they impact on our ability to participate in society. The emergence of this data paradigm therefore introduces a particular set of power dynamics requiring investigation and critique. The Data Justice Lab is a new space for research and collaboration at Cardiff University that has been established to examine the relationship between datafication and social justice. With this launch event, we ask: What does social justice mean in age of datafication? How are data-driven processes impacting on certain communities? In what way does big data change our understanding of governance and politics? And what can we do about it? We invite you to come and participate in this important discussion. We will be joined by the following keynote speakers: Virginia Eubanks (New America), Malavika Jayaram (Digital Asia Hub), and Steven Renderos (Center for Media Justice). Virginia Eubanks is the author of Digital Dead End: Fighting for Social Justice in the Information Age (MIT Press, 2011) and co-editor, with Alethia Jones, of Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around: Forty Years of Movement Building with Barbara Smith (SUNY Press, 2014). She is also the cofounder of Our Knowledge, Our Power (OKOP), a grassroots economic justice and welfare rights organization. Professor Eubanks is currently working on her third book, Digital Poorhouse, for St. Martin’s Press. In it, she examines how new data-driven systems regulate and discipline the poor in the United States. She is a Fellow at New America, a Washington, D.C. think tank and the recipient of a three-year research grant from the Digital Trust Foundation (with Seeta Peña Gangadharan and Joseph Turow) to explore the meaning of digital privacy and data justice in marginalized communities. Malavika Jayaram is the Executive Director of the Digital Asia Hub in Hong Kong. Previously she was a Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, where she focused on privacy, identity, biometrics and data ethics. She worked at law firms in India and the UK, and she was voted one of India’s leading lawyers. She is Adjunct Faculty at Northwestern University and a Fellow with the Centre for Internet & Society, India, and she is on the Advisory Board of the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC). Steven Renderos is Organizing Director at the Center for Media Justice. With over 10 years of organizing experience Steven has been involved in campaigns to lower the cost of prison phone calls, preserving the Open Internet, and expanding community owned radio stations. Steven previously served as Project Coordinator of the Minnesotano Media Empowerment Project, an initiative focused on improving the quality and quantity of media coverage and representation of Latinos in Minnesota. He currently serves on the boards of Organizing Apprenticeship Project and La Asamblea de Derechos Civiles. Steven (aka DJ Ren) also hosts a show called Radio Pocho at a community radio station and spins at venues in NYC. The event will be followed by a reception. The event is free but requires pre-booking at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-justice-in-an-age-of-datafication-launc… Best, Lina -- Dr Lina Dencik Senior Lecturer / Director MA Journalism, Media and Communication 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 Co-Director, Data Justice Lab Fellow, Center for Media, Data and Society, Central European University

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CFP - 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Internet of Things for Active and Assisted Living (IoTAAL) - IEEE Global IoT Summit 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - 6-9 June 2017
by Laura Montanini 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

CALL FOR PAPERS (apologies for multiple copies) *3rd IEEE International Workshop on Internet of Things for Active and Assisted Living (IoTAAL)* In conjunction with IEEE Global IoT Summit 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - 6-9 June 2017. http://www.tlc.dii.univpm.it/iotaalms/iotaal2017/ *MOTIVATION AND SCOPE * Increased life expectancy and decreased birth rates are challenging developed countries worldwide, with a rapidly growing elderly population, and a declining workforce. These two contextual phenomena are generating new needs, as ageing increases the probability of developing physical and cognitive impairments, requiring new and more effective ways to provide support and care. According to the United Nations, the elderly, defined as people over the age of 60, will make up 37% of the European population by 2050, from 20% in 2000: this will put a dramatic pressure on public welfare systems, and new ways of assistance and care delivery have to be designed. The Internet of Things may provide significant enhancement to the quality of life for the elderly and, in general, people in need, bringing new algorithms, architectures and platforms into Active and Assisted Living (AAL), to develop new and innovative approaches. A peculiar aspect of IoT relies in enabling the collection of massive amounts of data, generated from physical and virtual sensors, things, smart objects and users. As such, IoT is totally functional to AAL, with the pervasive collection of environmental and personal data related to the monitored subject, and their processing, aimed at generating information to be used in different types of applications, from behavioral analysis, to gesture and action recognition, to fall prevention and detection, to human-machine interaction, just to mention a few. *TOPICS OF INTEREST* This workshop aims at investigating the close relationship between IoT and AAL, in a data-oriented perspective, and at different layers: from the technologies enabling sensor data collection, to the communication architectures needed to support data transfer, to the reasoning techniques applied to data, in order to generate the information upon which AAL services and functionalities are built. Among the topics of interest, a non-exhaustive list includes: - use of emerging networking, sensing and tracking technologies for AAL - IoT enabled signal acquisition, analysis, and processing for activity identification and recognition in AAL - low power communication technologies - green IoT and sustainable solutions for AAL - cloud and mobile cloud architectures supporting AAL through IoT - privacy-preserving data processing techniques - big data, analytics, and signal processing for AAL enabled by an IoT approach - machine learning to enable AAL services (behavioral analysis, gesture and action recognition, fall prevention and detection, intake monitoring, anomalous patterns detection, sleep monitoring, etc…) - datasets to enable benchmarking of machine learning algorithms for AAL applications - new design paradigms in human-machine interaction for AAL - smart and sustainable IoT solutions for AAL - implementation of Social IoT for AAL - sensor webs and AAL - semantic web of things for AAL - distributed sensing and alarming technologies for AAL - smart interfaces for AAL - user-adapted interaction with AAL smart objects - models of context and context awareness - IoT applications, systems, and testbeds for AAL - IoT for AAL devices and accessibility - Future directions in IoT for AAL *IMPORTANT DATES* Paper submission deadline: February 28, 2017 Acceptance/rejection announcement: March 31, 2017 Final workshop papers due: April 30, 2017 *SUBMISSION OF PAPERS* Submissions are managed through EDAS: https://edas.info/N22968 We encourage the submission of original contributions investigating and studying IoT and AAL: - Full research papers (max 6 pp. in PDF) - Short papers (3 pp. in PDF) for position papers and research-in-progress papers Standard IEEE Transactions templates for Microsoft Word or LaTeX formats found at: http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.html *ORGANIZING COMMITTEE* Workshop co-chairs: - Susanna Spinsante (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Ilknur Celik (Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus – TURKEY) - Ilaria Torre (University of Genoa – ITALY) Technical program co-chairs: - Ennio Gambi (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Lambros Lambrinos (Cyprus University of Technology – CYPRUS) - Ciprian Dobre (University Politehnica of Bucharest – ROMANIA) Publicity co-chairs: - Enea Cippitelli (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Laura Montanini (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) TPC members (list to be completed): - Claudio Enrico Palazzi (Università degli Studi di Padova – ITALY) - Ahmed Abdelgawad (Central Michigan University – USA) - Nuno Garcia (University of Beira Interior – PORTUGAL) - Andrea Barbaresi (Telecom Italia SpA – Italy) - Dirk Ahlers (NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim – NORWAY) - Emanuele Principi (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - An Braeken (Vrije Universiteit Brussel – BELGIUM) - Emmanuel Conchon (University of Toulouse – FRANCE) - Stefano Squartini (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Chris Nugent (Ulster University – UK) - Martin Jacobsson (KTH Royal Institute of Technology – SWEDEN) - Franco Davoli (University of Genoa – ITALY) - Constandinos Mavromoustakis (University of Nicosia – CYPRUS) - Albena Mihovska (Aalborg Universitet – DENMARK) - Laura Montanini (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Ariel Stulman (Jerusalem College of Technology – ISRAEL) - Javier Medina Quero (University of Granada – SPAIN) - Katarzyna Wac (University of Geneva – SWITZERLAND) - Lucio Ciabattoni (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Paolo Sernani (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Macarena Espinilla Estévez (University of Jaen – SPAIN) - Thomas Plagemann (University of Oslo – NORWAY) - Aldo Franco Dragoni (Università Politecnica delle Marche – ITALY) - Thomas Zinner (University of Wurzburg – GERMANY) The workshop is supported by endorsement from the following entities: - IEEE IoT Initiative - IEEE Italy Section Consumer Electronics Society Chapter - IEEE Signal Processing Society - SIG on IoT For more information please visit the workshop website at http://www.tlc.dii.univpm.it/iotaalms/iotaal2017/

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CFP: Locating the Child in Digital Games Research, workshop at DiGRA2017
by Bjorn Nansen 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

We invite submissions for the half-day workshop ‘Locating the Child in Digital Games Research’, to be held as part of the DiGRA 2017 Conference in Melbourne, on morning of July 3rd, 2017. (apologies for cross-posting) The vast majority of children, including the very young, engage in some kind of digitally mediated play on a regular basis. Of course, ‘play’ and ‘childhood’ are deeply entwined concepts with play deemed necessary and natural for children in contemporary western societies. However, ‘child’s play’ remains marginal in game studies literature. The overarching aims of this workshop are: • To bring together researchers in games studies whose work includes a focus on children’s digital play. • To establish an interdisciplinary dialogue with scholars from a range of fields. We welcome submissions for participation that describe completed, in progress, or planned research. Relevant theoretical or ‘talking points’ proposals will also be considered. Submissions should consist of an abstract (300-500 words) More details, including further background to this area of research and key dates, can be found at the conference or workshop website: http://digra2017.com/workshops/; http://childrenanddigitalgames.weebly.com/ Key Dates: • Submission deadline: 7 April, 2017 • Notification: 14 April, 2017 • Workshop date: July 3, 2017 We look forward to your participation! Jane Mavoa & Bjorn Nansen, The University of Melbourne Dr Bjorn Nansen Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator Media and Communications Program The University of Melbourne E165 John Medley building T +61 3 8344 9122 | E nansenb(a)unimelb.edu.au W https://unimelb.academia.edu/bjornnansen

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Job Posting: TT Position in Data and Networked Publics, Concordia University
by Fenwick Mckelvey 13 Feb '17

13 Feb '17

Concordia University’s Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in *Data and Networked Publics*. We seek a scholar who unites critical and cultural theory with computational methods in the study of networked publics. In particular, we seek a scholar able to analyze the connections, rhythms and rhetorics embedded in the data, devices and algorithms that form networked publics. The ideal candidate will not only theorize but also analyze the production and accumulation of the vast data sets resulting from our actions on digital networks and their transformations of the nature and study of public life. Subject to budgetary approval, the position will begin August 1, 2017 and will normally be made at the Assistant Professor level; however, appointments at a higher rank may be considered. Candidates will have a PhD in communication studies, film or media studies, new media studies, cultural studies, science and technology studies, or a related discipline. We welcome scholars who apply their expertise toward critical and feminist praxis, connective action and social justice. The candidate will be expected to teach in all four programs (BA, Diploma, MA and PhD), to supervise undergraduate and graduate students, to engage in ongoing research and/or research-creation activities, and to contribute through service to the life and reputation of the Department, the University and the wider community. The candidate must be able to teach quantitative methods, particularly how to theorize, design and analyze the large data sets produced by the rhythms and networks of public life, including social media data. Normal teaching load is 12 credits (e.g., 2 courses per semester). The Department’s faculty is at the forefront of the theorization and production of a wide range of media and our renowned undergraduate programs offer courses in sound, video, and intermedia underpinned by critical frameworks including cultural studies, media studies, cinema studies, environmental studies, game studies, mobility studies, and the politics of identity. Founded in 1965, the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University is Canada’s oldest degree-granting department in the discipline. The Department offers programs leading to the BA, Graduate Diploma, MA, and PhD degrees. The undergraduate Degree in Communication Studies is well known for its integration of media production and critical theoretical perspectives; we offer the only undergraduate program in Communication and Cultural Studies and the only graduate diploma in Communication in Canada; our MA in Media Studies is unique in its structure and focus; our growing PhD program offers students advanced training in a wide range of fields in media and cultural studies, including research-creation. In keeping with Concordia’s mission, the Department fosters inclusivity in its research, curriculum, and teaching practices, and is committed to serving the needs of a diverse student population. Montreal, where both campuses are located, is a world class city of over 3 million people, offering a rich and diverse cultural life, and the intellectual stimulation of four major universities. In addition, the city is a major new site of innovation and excellence in emerging digital media technologies, with significant government and private industry support. Candidates are encouraged to visit our departmental website for additional information concerning our programs and priorities: http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/coms.html Concordia offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. Applications must be received by no later than March 24, 2017. They should be emailed as a single PDF to Ms. Sheelah O’Neill, Department Administrator at sheelah.oneill(a)concordia.ca <s.gabriele(a)concordia.ca> with the subject heading *Tenure-track position in Data & Networked Publics.* Three letters of reference must also be sent directly to Ms. Sheelah O’Neill at the same email address (Subject: *Reference for [Candidate’s Name]*) by March 24, 2017: The application must consist of the following items, in the given order, as a single PDF. Include embedded links if/as necessary: - letter of introduction and intent - a curriculum vitæ - statement of research interests - samples of recent publications (max 2) - statement of teaching philosophy - evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., samples of student work; syllabi; teaching evaluations) For all inquiries, please be in touch with the Department Chair, Dr. Sandra Gabriele. *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.*

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WEBCAST TODAY: The Next Three Billion – Initiatives to Bring the Whole World Online
by Joly MacFie 13 Feb '17

13 Feb '17

Unlike NYC, where Thursday has been essentially canceled, snow will be light in DC so this looks like a go. Along with the regulars noted below, there will be reps from Google, Microsoft, & Facebook. A great 'state of connectivity' event. joly posted: "Today, Thursday February 9 2017 the Open Technology Institute will host a half-day forum The Next Three Billion - Initiatives to Bring the Whole World Online in Washington DC. More than four billion people are as yet unconnected around the world. To addre" [image: Open Technology Institute] <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/>Today, *Thursday February 9 2017* the* Open Technology Institute <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/>* will host a half-day forum *The Next Three Billion - Initiatives to Bring the Whole World Onlin*e <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/events/next-three-billion/> in Washington DC. More than four billion people are as yet unconnected around the world. To address the challenge of getting three out of four of them online, one panel will examine “moon shot” global innovations, and another, local community-based networking strategies. Speakers include *Manu Bhardwaj*, *Megan Smith*, *Chris Yoo*, *Steve Song*, and *Robert Pepper*. The event will be webcast live on the *New America YouTube Channel <https://youtu.be/Dz9YNJkh9R4>*. * What: The Next Three Billion - Initiatives to Bring the Whole World Online <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/events/next-three-billion/> Where: Washington DC When: Thursday February 9 2017 10:00-14:00 EST | 15:00-19:00 UTC Agenda: https://www.newamerica.org/oti/events/next-three-billion/ <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/events/next-three-billion/> Webcast: https://youtu.be/Dz9YNJkh9R4 <https://youtu.be/Dz9YNJkh9R4> Twitter: t.b.a. maybe #next3billion <https://twitter.com/hashtag/next3billion?f=tweets&vertical=default&src=hash>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8956#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8956#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8956 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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