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Extended deadline: Studying User Perceptions of Algorithms Workshop at ICWSM-17
by Nicholas J Proferes 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

*CfP: Studying User Perceptions and Experiences with Algorithms Workshop* *ICWSM 2017 – Montreal, Canada* *May 15th, 2017* *The 11th International Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM-17)* *Extended Deadline: Proposal Submissions due by Sunday, March 12, 2017 * *Contact Info:* More information about the workshop can be found at: *www.studyingusers.org <http://www.studyingusers.org>* You can reach the organizers with any questions at *studyingusers(a)gmail.com <studyingusers(a)gmail.com>* *Overview:* >From Facebook’s News Feed algorithm that shapes the posts and updates we see, to Spotify’s recommendation service that introduces us to new music that we might love, to dating site algorithms that attempt to match us with potential romantic partners, algorithms play an increasingly important role in shaping many aspects of our daily lives. We seek to bring together a community of researchers interested in taking a human-centered perspective on studying the experience of algorithms. To this end, we will be holding a half-day workshop on Monday, May 15th, 2017 in Montreal, Canada. The objective of this workshop is to articulate the grand challenges of studying the user-algorithm relationship and to bring together participants interested in developing projects to address these grand challenges. This workshop is action oriented, and we welcome participants from a variety of disciplinary perspectives who are interested in starting new projects on studying user perceptions and experiences with algorithms or who are in the early stages of an ongoing project. This workshop is part of the International Conference on Weblogs and Social Media (ICWSM). *Participation:* Participants must submit a 1 – 2 page position paper to studyingusers(a)gmail.com by March 4, 2017 (see important dates). The submissions will be evaluated by the Organizing Committee on the basis of quality and fit to the workshop theme. The position papers may address any of the following: + What are the grand challenges of studying user perceptions and experiences with algorithms? + What are the methodological or theoretical entry points for studying this relationship? + A potential empirical study or an early stage project dealing with user perceptions and experiences with algorithms. + Design implication or policy position papers that address how we can design systems such that users can better identify algorithmically mediated experiences or can better understand how specific algorithms work. Topic areas might include things such as: trust in algorithms, user belief about how algorithms work, algorithmically mediated experience, transparency and algorithm black-boxing, how different groups of users engage with algorithms, filter bubbles, userinterventions with algorithms, or the discursive construction of algorithms. There will be no formal Proceedings for the work submitted. -- ----- Nicholas Proferes Postdoctoral Scholar @ Ethics and Values in Design Lab College of Information Studies University of Maryland, College Park

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job opening at the Chinese U of Hong Kong: Digital culture, globalization, and communication
by Jack Qiu 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

This may be of interest to some list members. Please help spread the word: Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor - (170000CK) Description Department/ Unit: School of Journalism and Communication Closing Date: Until the posts are filled Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in communication or a related field (by the time reporting for duty); (ii) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; and (iii) a track record of research and publication. Applicants with expertise in digital culture and interests in globalization and communication are preferred. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing as soon as possible, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Applications will be accepted until the posts are filled. Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts Organization: School of Journalism and Communication Unposting Date: Ongoing https://cuhk.taleo.net/careersection/cu_career_teach/jobdetail.ftl?job=1700… -- Jack Linchuan Qiu, Ph.D. Professor School of Journalism and Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Author of new book, *Goodbye iSlave: A Manifesto for Digital Abolition* http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/77shx5qp9780252040627.html

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Extended deadline : Queering Social Media Workshop at the ICWSM (Montreal)
by Myles, David 05 Mar '17

05 Mar '17

***CALL FOR PARTICIPATION*** (voir la version française plus bas) EXTENDED DEADLINE: Folks who are interested in participating to the ICWSM workshop QUEERING SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCH – ENGAGING WITH SEXUAL, GENDER, AND RELATIONAL DIVERSITY have an additional week to submit their paper or statement of interest. For more information, please visit the webpage: http://queeringsocialmediaresearch.blogspot.com This full-day workshop will take place on May 15, 2017 in Montreal, Canada. The deadline for application is now March 10, 2017. Please send papers and questions at this address: qsmr2017(a)gmail.com For more information about the ICWSM, please visit: http://www.icwsm.org/2017/index.php We hope to see you in Montreal this Spring! The organizing committee: Mélanie Millette, Université du Québec à Montréal David Myles, Université de Montréal Anna Lauren Hoffmann, University of California, Berkeley ***APPEL À PARTICIPATION*** RAPPEL : Les personnes intéressées à participer au workshop QUEERING SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCH – ENGAGING WITH SEXUAL, GENDER, AND RELATIONAL DIVERSITY de l’ICWSM ont une semaine supplémentaire pour soumettre leur article ou déclaration d’intérêt. Pour plus d’information, veuillez visiter la page Web de l’atelier (en anglais) : http://queeringsocialmediaresearch.blogspot.com<http://queeringsocialmediaresearch.blogspot.com/> Cet atelier d’une journée se déroulera le 15 mai 2017 à Montréal, Canada. La date limite de soumission est le 10 mars 2017. Pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de l’atelier, nous invitons les participants à soumettre leur proposition en anglais seulement. Veuillez noter que l’atelier se déroulera également en anglais. Nous vous invitons à soumettre votre proposition à l’adresse courriel suivante : qsmr2017(a)gmail.com Pour plus d’information à propos de l’ICWSM: http://www.icwsm.org/2017/index.php En espérant vous voir à Montréal ce printemps, Le comité organisateur Mélanie Millette, Université du Québec à Montréal David Myles, Université de Montréal Anna Lauren Hoffmann, University of California, Berkeley

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Lecturer in Digital Media and Society at the University of Sheffield
by Helen Kennedy 05 Mar '17

05 Mar '17

The Department of Sociological Studies is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Digital Media and Society to contribute to teaching and research in this area. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to the Department’s portfolio by maintaining our high standards of teaching through delivering modules in Digital Media and Society, leading the new BA Digital Media and Society and contributing to the MA Digital Media and Society. You will have or be working towards a PhD in relevant discipline, have a proven teaching ability with a growing record of quality research publications Expertise in Digital Media and Society and experience of teaching in the subject area, ideally at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, is essential. You will be expected to represent the Department in the wider University and promote and represent the University and the discipline nationally and internationally. The Department of Sociological Studies is committed to understanding society and social change, and to research and teaching that improves people's lives, especially those of the most vulnerable. We are proud to be one of the top social science research departments in the UK, with a long history of high profile contributions to theory, policy and practice. *Job Reference Number: *UOS015499 *Job Title: *Lecturer in Digital Media and Society *Faculty: *Faculty of Social Sciences *Department: *Department of Sociological Studies *Salary: *Grade 8 £39,324 to £46,924 per annum, with potential to progress to £52,793 through sustained exceptional contribution *Closing Date: *19th April 2017 *Interviews: *8th May 2017 Further details & how to apply: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/index -- Professor Helen Kennedy, Chair in Digital Society Department of Sociological Studies / Faculty of Social Sciences Elmfield, Northumberland Road Sheffield S10 2TU T: 0114 2226488 E: h.kennedy(a)sheffield.ac.uk LATEST BOOK: *Post, Mine, Repeat: social media data mining becomes ordinary* (Palgrave Macmillan)

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[JVWR] Call for Editors Assembled 2017
by Tzafnat Shpak 05 Mar '17

05 Mar '17

Call for Editors Assembled 2017 View this email in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=de4fa2a435382cb1fa67cb708&id=3628315a11…> Greetings, Call for Editors Assembled 2017 March 1st, 2017 We are looking for a prime *guest editor* (with potentially one co-editor) to manage the process for 2017. There are 5 candidate papers (out of 16). This is a great opportunity to influence the state of our field. You will: - Coordinate the reviewers of these 5 papers. - Use our publication system -- extensively. (be versed also with Google docs, Skype, and other current tools.) - Be a deadline-targeted & taking-charge person. - Work as single editor or add one co-editor. - Able to write a short intro including your view / vision / insight on the field. - Get the academic credit as an editor. Please reply by March 10, 2017 to info(a)jvwresearch.org <info@jvwresearch?subject=Editor%20for%20Assembled%202016> with an academic CV and a cover letter listing your publishing and editing experience. If you have colleagues who may be interested in becoming an editor or a co-editor, please feel free to forward this call further. Looking forward to hearing from you, *Prof. Yesha Y. Sivan* Editor in Chief JVWR - The Journal of Virtual Worlds Research <http://jvwresearch.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=de4fa2a435382cb1fa67c…> <http://jvwresearch.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=de4fa2a435382cb1fa67c…> <http://jvwresearch.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=de4fa2a435382cb1fa67cb…> <http://jvwresearch.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=de4fa2a435382cb1fa67c…> *Copyright © 2017 Journal of Virtual Worlds Research, All rights reserved.*

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Literature request: Performing the digital body
by Marta Delatte 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Dear friends, Im preparing a lecture on "Bodies, gender and technology" for undergraduate students of performance and I am looking for literature suggestions. I am planing to build from Terri Senft oldie but goodie introduction to Sexuality & Cyberspace: "Performing the digital body" (1996) Do you have any recommendation? Best, Marta Marta Delatte creative director and co-founder ellenjames.net <http://www.ellenjames.net/> @martadelatte PhD Researcher Media & Memory Research Initiative University of Hull (UK) 44 (0) 7923 528128 liquendatalab.com <https://www.liquendatalab.com/> @liquen_

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2017 CFP CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
by Dr Samita Nandy 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

*The following CFP might be of interest to AIR-L members exploring Internet tools e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Zoom, Jing, Periscope and Google Hangout in the development of celebrity academics and critics. Details are below. * *Bridging Gaps: Where is the Critic in Television Journalism?* *CUNY Graduate School of Journalism New York City, USAAugust 31-September 1, 2017* *Conference Keynote Speaker:* *Andrew Mendelson* Associate Dean & Professor, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism *Conference Key Media Speaker:* *Tim Harper* Journalist & Visiting Professor, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism *Call for Papers* In broadcast journalism, the notion of the ‘TV academic’ is rare but important with the origins related to the Fourth Estate’s veritable position as critical government watchdogs. Similar in nature to questions on conflating the journalist with celebrity in popular discourse are those surrounding the academic and celebrity. In his case, Birmingham City University professor and broadcaster David Wilson discovered, “The greatest tension is the growing perception by some members of the public that I am a celebrity, rather than an academic.” At the same time, he notes that the benefits of being a public scholar greatly outweigh the downsides. Mainstream TV uses social media to augment its reach, facilitating dialogues between actors and viewers. These dominant tactics further engage by mitigating the role of perceived mediators between celebrities and their on-screen personas. In an analogous way, more conversations that include academics are crucial in mainstream TV. Without them, redefining or redesigning efforts that stimulate critical faculties in the collective mind and make for good citizenry become lost amidst the noise of what postmodern French philosopher Jean Baudrillard once characterized as an era of “more and more information, and less and less meaning”. So how can an academic produce a TV show or offer television appearances while disregarding stereotypical trappings associated with the ‘celebrity academic’? How can these efforts be accomplished in ways that preserve the integrity of the academe yet also cater to mass audience within one’s area of scholarship? What are some ethical tactics and key platforms in which these voices are best and most widely heard? The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) *Bridging Gaps* conference, in association with CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Centre for Ecological, Social, and Informatics Cognitive Research (ESI.CORE) and WaterHill Publishing, invites academics, journalists, publicists, producers and guests to attend, speak and collaborate at the international conference *Bridging Gaps: Where is the Critic in Television Journalism*? Join us in NYC where the conference will uniquely combine vibrant roundtable and workshop panels with a CMCS TV proposal in a collaborative network. The format of the conference aims at being open and inclusive ranging from interdisciplinary academic scholars to practitioners involved in all areas of television journalism, including tactics related to engagement capitalizing on existing public and private television channels and evolving forms of social media—from YouTube to Vimeo, Zoom to Jing, Periscope to Google Hangout. Working papers and media productions will be considered for the conference. Extended versions of selected best papers will be published in an edited book. *Registration includes*: Your printed package for the complete conference, professional development workshops, coffee / tea breaks, access to evening receptions, complimentary evening drinks, consideration for publication, and the CMCS $100 best paper and $100 best screen awards. *Submission guidelines:* - 250-word abstract or workshop / roundtable proposal - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if applicable - Submit to conference Chairs William, Josh Nathan, and Andrea Marshall at email address: *celeb.studies2017(a)gmail.com* <celeb.studies2017(a)gmail.com> - Deadline for abstract submission: *April 15, 2017* - Notification of acceptance:* May 15, 2017* - Early bird registration deadline: *June 30, 2017* - Full text due:* July 30, 2017* - Conference reception and presentations:* August 31 – September 1, 2017* *Celebrity Chat** Video Submissions:* - Video length should be 10-20 minutes - Include a title, your name, e-mail address, and affiliation if applicable - Submit to *Celebrity Chat *producer Dr. Jackie Raphael at email address: *celeb.studies2017(a)gmail.com* <http://cmc-centre.com/conferences/losangeles/celeb.studies2017@gmail.com> - Deadline for abstract submission: *April 15, 2017* - Notification of acceptance:* May 15, 2017* - Early bird registration deadline: *June 30, 2017* - Full text due:* July 30, 2017* - Conference reception and presentations: *August 31 – September 1, 2017* *Topics include but are not limited to:* - Television Studies - TV Celebrity - Celebrity Academic - Onscreen Persona - Fandom - Audience - Publicity - News - Interviews - Social Media - Online Video - Fiction - Genre - Biography - Literature - Fashion - Photography - Performance - Life Writings - Theory and Methods - Research Agenda - Business Models - Ethics and Morality - Media Literacy - Education and Advocacy - International Relations - Community Building - Business and Community Partnerships *Conference Keynote: *Andrew Mendelson *Conference Key Media Speaker: *Tim Harper *Conference Chairs*: William Huddy, Josh Nathan, and Andrea Marshall *Committee Members*: Samita Nandy, Nicole Bojko, Jackie Raphael and Celia Lam *Conference URL*: www.cmc-centre.com/nyc2017 *Twitter *@celeb_studies <http://www.twitter.com/celeb_studies> #BGCS17

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8th IEEE International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2017): Last Call for Invited Sessions, Tutorials & Workshops Proposals
by Announce Announcements 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

*** Last Call for Invited Sessions, Tutorials & Workshops Proposals *** 8th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications IISA 2017 Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus 28 - 30 August, 2017 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… The International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA) series offers a forum for the constructive interaction and prolific exchange of ideas among scientists and practitioners from different research fields such as computers, mathematics, physics, biology, medicine, chemistry, experimental psychology, social sciences, linguistics, and engineering having the goal of developing methodologies and tools for the solution of complex problems in artificial intelligence, biology, neuroscience, security, monitoring, surveillance, healthcare, sustainability in energy sources, governance, education, commerce, automation, robotics, optimization, image, speech and natural languages, and their integration. IISA 2017 is the eighth conference in the IISA series, technically co-sponsored by IEEE, BAIF, the University of Piraeus and the University of Cyprus. The IISA 2017 proceedings will be published by IEEE and be included in the IEEE DL. The conference is intended as an international forum for researchers and professionals in all areas of Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications. We invite submissions of papers presenting high-quality original research and developments for the conference tracks listed below. The conference venue is the Golden Bay Beach Hotel (http://www.goldenbay.com.cy) perfectly situated at the edge of the tourist part of Larnaca, right on a long and wide stretch of fine and clear sandy beach, 10 km from the town center, just 15 km from Larnaca International Airport and 30 minutes from the capital city of Nicosia. This prestigious 5* hotel is renowned for its excellent facilities, combined with impeccable service and finest cuisine in luxurious surroundings The conference will last for three days and will feature tutorials, technical paper presentations, workshops, and distinguished keynote speeches. Instructions To submit a proposal for a Special Session, Tutorial or Workshop, please refer to the instructions on the web site. Topics of Interest Track I: Information Processing and Intelligence · Advances in databases · Information systems · Information and data management · Data mining, warehousing and knowledge extraction · Recommender systems · Digital rights management · Processing of Social and Emotional Interactions · Biological and artificial neural networks · Biological and artificial immune systems · Cognitive science · Neuroscience · Computational biology · DNA computing · Evolutionary computing and genetic algorithms · Bayesian networks · Expert systems & intelligent agents · Swarm intelligence · Fuzzy logic systems · Kernel methods - support vector machines · Ensemble classifiers · Emerging machine learning paradigms · Decision making techniques · Knowledge-based systems · Ambient-ubiquitous intelligence · Robotics and automation · Affective computing Track II: Multimedia Systems and Networks · Advances in audio/video and multimedia processing · Signal mining · Signal visualization · Human-machine interaction · Multimodal systems · Multimedia systems · Autonomous Computing · Distributed computing · Quantum computing · Mobile computing · Green computing · Trusted computing · Proactive computing · Cloud computing · Ubiquitous computing · Networking · Sensing, sensory systems and sensor networks · Design and implementation · Real time systems Track III: Educational Informatics · Adaptive and personalized learning · Student modeling · Intelligent tutoring systems · E-learning and mobile learning · Social media and learning · Educational games · Computer-supported collaborative learning · Big data in education and learning analytics · Affective computing in learning systems · Smart learning environments · Virtual and augmented reality in education · Risk management in education · Learning management systems · Content management systems · Learning technologies for students with special needs Track IV: Cyber Security · Watermarking, cryptography, cryptanalysis, steganography, and stegananalysis · Privacy and authentication · Malicious software analysis · Information, computer and network security · Infrastructure security · Forensics · Biometrics Track V: Smart Energy and Smart Cities · Methodologies and tools for assessing the energy status in smart cities · Intelligent sensors and data analytics for energy optimization · Monitoring and control of energy resources · Smart grid · Fault detection · Decision support systems in energy planning and scheduling · Middleware for urban computing · Intelligent transportation systems · Public displays for modern cities · Impact of urban computing in modern cities · Case studies and best practices · Big city data · Culture for smart cities Track VI: Healthcare · E-health, mobile health and smart health · Infrastucture for smart health · Advanced devices and robotics for smart health · Ambient intelligence in assisted living · Health information systems · Healthcare management · Case studies Track VII: Applications · E-government and m-government · E-commerce and m-commerce · E-entertainment and m-entertainment · E-legal and m-legal services · Personalized systems and services · Enabling technologies, frameworks and standards · Empirical evaluations · Simulation and evaluation via simulation · Case studies · Applications in culture and heritage · Applications in tourism · Applications in natural resource management · Applications in disabilities and to people at need Important Dates · Invited Session, Tutorial & Workshop Proposals: March 13, 2017 · Invited Session, Tutorial & Workshop Acceptance: March 20, 2017 Organization Program Chairs · N. Bourbakis, Wright State University, USA · G. A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · G. A. Tsihrintzis, University of Piraeus, Greece · N. Virvou, University of Piraeus, Greece Program Committee http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi…

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Revolutionising the global knowledge society
by Patrick Blessinger 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Dear Colleagues, New article in UWN. Please share, if you like: *Revolutionising the global knowledge society <http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170227232904707>*: http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170227232904707 Dr. Patrick W. Blessinger <http://www.patrickblessinger.com/> http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/bio/patrick-blessinger-edd *Scotland Conference on Inclusion:* https://www.hetl.org/2017-hetl-uws-scotland-conference/

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FemTechNet at Allied Media Conference
by Irish, Sharon Lee 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

FemTechNet at Allied Media Conference FemTechNet will be organizing a network gathering<https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc2017/femtechnet-network-gathering> at the Allied Media Conference this year, it will take place on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit on Thursday, June 15, 2017. You can register specifically for this network gathering at this google form<https://goo.gl/forms/ka0hf7yzjbYGanct1>. If you will require help with funding registration, we request that you register by Tuesday, March 21. Filling out this form does not register you for the Allied Media Conference; it only applies to and registers you for the FemTechNet Network Gathering. In order to attend the network gathering, you also have to officially register for the Allied Media Conference. Registration fees are paid on a sliding scale, but the early bird price of $60 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allied-media-conference-2017-tickets-301020660…> expires on Saturday, April 1. If you will be attending the FemTechNet network gathering, we ask you consider proposing a session<https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2017/01/20/propose-session-amc2017> for the conference as well. Proposals for sessions are due Sunday, March 12. While you can always propose a session for the general track, here are some tracks you may consider applying to: Securing Our Spaces Track<https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc2017/securing-our-spaces-track> “Digital and physical security in our communities” Radical Libraries, Archives, and Museums Track <https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc2017/rad-libraries-archives-museums-track> “Strengthening our knowledge, culture, and collective memory” <https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc2017/design-justice-track> Design Justice Track<https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc2017/design-justice-track> Making design more just General Track<https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc2017/general-track> March 12 at 10:59 CT - Proposal Deadline for tracks<https://www.alliedmedia.org/amc/tracks-practice-spaces-network-gatherings> To recap, here are important dates: March 12 Deadline to propose a session to the Allied Media Conference March 21 Internal FemTechNet deadline to register for the conference and network gathering to gain assistance in registration fees April 1 Early bird AMC conference registration of $60 expires June 15 Day of the FemTechNet Network Gathering at AMC

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