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Reminder: [CfP] Studying User Perceptions and Experiences with Algorithms Workshop @ ICWSM
by Nicholas J Proferes 09 Feb '17

09 Feb '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) *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. *Important Dates:* + Proposal Submission: March 4, 2017 + Proposal Notification: March 16, 2017 *Contact Info:* More information about the workshop can be found at: www.studyingusers.org You can reach the organizers with any questions at studyingusers(a)gmail.com -- ----- Nicholas Proferes Postdoctoral Scholar @ Ethics and Values in Design Lab College of Information Studies University of Maryland, College Park

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9th International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence (ICCCI 2017): Fourth Call for Special Sessions & Workshops Proposals
by Announce Announcements 09 Feb '17

09 Feb '17

*** Fourth Call for Special Sessions & Workshops Proposals *** 9th International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence ICCCI 2017 Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus 27 - 29 September, 2017 http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… Computational Collective Intelligence is most often understood as an AI subfield dealing with soft computing methods which enable making group decisions or processing knowledge among autonomous units acting in distributed environments. Web-based systems, social networks and multi-agent systems very often need these tools for working out consistent knowledge states, resolving conflicts and making decisions. ICCCI 2017 is the 9th edition of the conference organized by the University of Cyprus and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology in Poland, in cooperation with the IEEE SMC Technical Committee on Computational Collective Intelligence. The aim of the conference is to provide an internationally respected forum for scientific research in the computer-based methods of collective intelligence and their applications in (but not limited to) such fields as group decision making, consensus computing, knowledge integration, semantic web, social networks and multi-agent systems. Topics of Interest We welcome all submissions in the subjects of CCI related (but not limited) to the following topics: · Agent Theory and Application · Automated Reasoning · Cognitive Modeling of Agent Systems · Collective Intelligence · Collective Processing · Computational Biology · Computer Vision · Computational Intelligence · Computational Security · Consensus Computing · Cooperative Systems and Control · Cybernetics for Informatics · Data Integration · Data Mining for Social Networks · Distributed Intelligence · Evolutionary computing · Fuzzy Systems · Geographic Information Systems · Grey Theory · Group Decision Making · Hybrid Systems · Information Retrieval and Integration · Information Hiding · Intelligent Architectures · Intelligent Applications · Intelligent Buildings · Intelligent Control · Intelligent E-learning/Tutoring · Intelligent Image Processing · Intelligent Networks · Intelligent Transportation Systems · Knowledge Integration · Knowledge Representation · Knowledge-Based Systems · Logic in Intelligence · Machine Learning · Mobile Intelligence · Multicriteria Decision Making · Natural Language Processing · Optimization and Swarm Intelligence · Pattern Recognition · Probabilistic and Uncertain Reasoning · Rough Sets · Semantic Web · Smart Living Technology · Smart Sensor Networks · Soft Computing · Social Networks · Ubiquitous Computing · Web Intelligence and Interaction Call for Special Sessions and Workshops Proposals ICCCI 2017 invites proposals for Special Sessions and Workshops to be held during the conference. They intend to provide researchers in focused areas the opportunity to present and discuss their work, as well as to offer a forum for interaction among a broader community of researchers. A Special Session or Workshop will consist of a group of papers in a sub-discipline of Computational Collective Intelligence related to the main topics of ICCCI 2017. The papers will be required to meet the same standards as ICCCI 2017 papers and will be published in the conference proceedings, in a bound volume by Springer in their Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence series. All the Special Sessions and Workshops will be centralized as tracks in the same conference submission and reviewing system (EasyChair) as the regular papers. Please send the Special Session and Workshop proposals with the following information: · Title & acronym of the special session · Brief profiles of special session organizers · General description of the special session scope · List of topics · Proposed Session Program Committee (to be invited) The format for the Special Session or Workshop proposal should follow the pattern of the template available on the conference web site. The organizers will be responsible for the advertisement and promotion of the Special Sessions or Workshops and the conference including the Special Sessions and Workshops webpage preparation. The management of papers review will be achieved by Special Session and Workshops Committees, using the Conference System (a separate EasyChair track will be provided for each Special Session and Workshop). The organizers are responsible for managing the review process. All the reviews should be submitted through EasyChair. Each paper should obtain at least two reviews. For Special Sessions and Workshops Issues please contact: Bogdan Trawinski Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland bogdan.trawinski(a)pwr.edu.pl Important Dates · Special Session & Workshop Proposals: March 1, 2017 (*** extended ***) · Special Session & Workshop Acceptance: March 15, 2017 · Conference Dates: September 27-29, 2017 Organization Honorary Chairs · Costas Christophides, Rector of University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Pierre Lévy, University of Ottawa, Canada · Cezary Madryas, Rector of Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland General Chairs · Ngoc Thanh Nguyen, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland · George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Program Chairs · Costin Badica, University of Craiova, Romania · Piotr J?drzejowicz, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland · Kazumi Nakamatsu, University of Hyogo, Japan Organising Chair · Georgia Kapitsaki, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Special Sessions and Workshops Chairs · Achilleas Achilleos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Bogdan Trawinski, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland Doctoral Track Chair · George Pallis, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Publicity Chair · Christos Mettouris , University of Cyprus, Cyprus Local Organising Committee · Marios Komodromos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Christos Mettouris, University of Cyprus, Cyprus · Rafa? Kern, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland · Marcin Pietranik, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland · Zbigniew Telec, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland Steering Committee · Ngoc Thanh Nguyen (chair), Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland · Piotr J?drzejowicz, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland · Shyi-Ming Chen, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan · Kiem Hoang, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam · Lakhmi C. Jain, University of South Australia, Australia · Geun-Sik Jo, Inha University, Korea · Janusz Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland · Ryszard Kowalczyk, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia · Toyoaki Nishida, Kyoto University, Japan · Manuel Núñez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

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Workshop: "Common good and self-interest in the digital society” at SSA conference in Zurich
by stahel＠soziologie.uzh.ch 09 Feb '17

09 Feb '17

Dear Colleague(s), I would like to draw your attention to the call for papers for the “Common good and self-interest in the digital society” workshop of the upcoming Swiss Sociological Association (SSA) conference 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland, 21.-23. June 2017. Please share this call with your colleagues. Call for papers: Digital media are increasingly permeating the economy, politics, social relationships and our daily lives - they are part of a transformation towards a so-called digital society. The growing importance of the Internet and social media is not only an opportunity for social advancement; it also comes along with societal risks. The basic question for numerous challenges is whether and how the digitisation transforms our self-interest and common good. As part of this transformation process, this workshop aims to give special attention to social norms and relationships. The enforcement of social norms is increasingly taking place through digital media and their technologically structured public spheres. This can be observed in cases of so-called online shaming or hate-filled comments on social media as they occur in the current refugee debate. Such phenomena may reinforce political polarisation and thus diminish social cohesion and endanger the common good. The increasing merging of the analogue and digital sphere reinforces this process further. Will social norms in the two spheres align with each other? Should they be reconciled, and if so, how? Should the digital sphere even be granted its own social norms? Besides these unsettling developments, digital media also change and strengthen social relationships like never before. How will this intensified networking affect our self-interest and common good? Will digital media lead to an increasingly individualistic or collectivist society? Will there be many different but isolated communities, reflecting echo chambers and filter bubbles? How can we comprehend and analyse such cultural change? In this workshop we invite researchers to present their findings on the exploration of digital society and to discuss them. We particularly welcome empirical contributions, especially with a focus on Big Data. We however consider other work of a conceptual nature as well. If you are interested in contributing to this workshop, please send your abstract (maximum 1000 words, English or German) to Lea Stahel (stahel(a)soziologie.uzh.ch) until 24 Feb 2017. For more information about the workshop do not hesitate to contact Lea Stahel. For more information about the conference please visit: http://www.sgs-kongress2017.uzh.ch/en/workshops.html _________ Lea Stahel Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Soziologischen Institut der Universität Zürich Schwerpunkte Wirtschaftssoziologie und Politische Soziologie Andreasstrasse 15 CH-8050 Zürich Mail: stahel(a)soziologie.uzh.ch

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by Michelle, AoIR Association Coordinator 09 Feb '17

09 Feb '17

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by Laia Abril 09 Feb '17

09 Feb '17

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Job posting at Columbia College Chicago -- Project Manager, Assessment, Accreditation, and Faculty Development Initiatives
by Phil Bratta 08 Feb '17

08 Feb '17

*Find this posting here: *https://colum.taleo.net/ careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1700001A&lang=en#.WJtezEsc5p4.email *Project Manager, Assessment, Accreditation, and Faculty Development Initiatives* *-* *(1700001A)* *Description* Reporting to the Associate Provost for Accreditation and Assessment, the Project Manager, Assessment, Accreditation, and Faculty Development Initiatives manages the College’s efforts to assess student learning and development. This position also plays a key role in maintaining the College’s accreditation, through the preparation of accreditation materials for review. In addition, this position will also work closely with the Associate Provost for Faculty Development to support the research, teaching, and development agenda for faculty members. • Manage the implementation of a range of assessment approaches at the College to examine student learning and development and participate in the analysis and reporting of these efforts. • Serve as part of a team in preparation for the College’s upcoming comprehensive accreditation. • Manage files, databases, and other resources related to the College’s assessment and accreditation efforts and compliance reporting. • Assist in the development and implementation of a range of faculty development programming, (on-demand and direct instruction) covering scholarly and creative endeavor, teaching and service/administration. • Manage writing projects and both internal and external communication regarding faculty development research and programming conducted at the college. • Assist in the development and curation of a pointed and robust collection of online/on-demand faculty development resources. • Assist in the creation of open-access learning modules. • Collaborate with faculty and programs in order to support program and class-specific curricular needs. • Performs other duties as assigned. *Qualifications* The ideal candidate will have an earned Master’s Degree and have taught at the post-secondary level. In addition, the successful candidate will possess: • Strong written communication and presentation skills. • The ability to analyze and explain quantitative and qualitative data. • Strong project management skills. • A foundational understanding of academic research methodologies and publication processes. • Experience and familiarity with a range of digital tools and applications relevant to teaching and learning in the 21st century (i.e. LMS systems, Adobe Creative Suite, editing software, etc.). • Experience creating and delivering faculty development programming. *Additional Information* Cover letter, including salary requirements, and three professional references must be included in your Cover Letter. Position Subject to a background screening. This is a non-union position. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. *Columbia College Chicago is an EEO Employer* -- Ph.D Candidate Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & American Cultures Michigan State University Bessey Hall room 267 East Lansing, MI 48824 philbratta(a)gmail.com http://www.philbratta.com/

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by minerva gail hawkins 08 Feb '17

08 Feb '17

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Tenure-track Assistant / Tenured Associate Professor – Information Sci and Tech - George Mason University
by Hemant Purohit 08 Feb '17

08 Feb '17

Dear all, Kindly check this interesting faculty opening at George Mason University. ===== The George Mason University Department of Information Sciences and Technology, within the Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE), invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2017. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. While applicants in all areas of information sciences and technology will be considered, the department is particularly interested in candidates in data analytics, and its engineering and information technology aspects. Exceptionally strong senior candidates may also be considered, and must have an established record of excellence in research and teaching. Such candidates will be eligible for appointment as tenured Associate Professor. The position will be housed in the department of Information Sciences and Technology. The department has over 20 full-time faculty members and in addition to B.S. and M.S. programs in Information Technology, the department also participates in an interdisciplinary B.S. in Cyber Security Engineering, M.S. in Data Analytics Engineering, and Ph.D. in Information Technology (concentration in IST) offered by the VSE. For more information on the department, visit our website: http://ist.gmu.edu/. Read more: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/39849 ====== Best, Hemant -- Hemant Purohit, Ph.D. Asst. Professor of Information Sciences & Technology, George Mason University Office: 5348 Nguyen Engineering Building | http://ist.gmu.edu/~hpurohit<http://ist.gmu.edu/~hpurohit/> http://lnkdin.me/p/purohithemant | http://twitter.com/hemant_pt

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Archive of recommended readings/films?
by David Abernathy 08 Feb '17

08 Feb '17

Hello all, I have seen several threads on this list suggesting excellent articles, books, and films on various aspects of digital culture. Are these archived anywhere? I am pulling together a course on digital geographies and would love to go back over the many recommendations from this group. Thanks for any guidance, David Abernathy, PhD Dept. of Global Studies Warren Wilson College

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Any examples of journalists using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an editorial tool?
by Yujung Nam 08 Feb '17

08 Feb '17

Hi, I am looking for any examples of journalists using AI as an editorial tool. Does anybody have some knowledge or examples of a journalistic use of AI in the field? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Yujung -- Yujung Nam, Ph.D Assistant Professor The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Washington State University PO Box 642530 Pullman, WA 99164-2530 Office. 509-335-5793 Email.y.nam(a)wsu.edu

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