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Communication, Rhetoric & Digital Media PhD program -- January 15 application deadline
by Nicholas Taylor 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

The Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media PhD program (CRDM) has extended its deadline for applications to January 15, 2017. Please visit CRDM's website <https://crdm.chass.ncsu.edu/> for information about the program, its curriculum, faculty, students, and our alumni. Current information about CRDM students, awards, and job placements is also available on CRDM's blog <https://crdm.wordpress.com/>. Applying > On CRDM’s website, in the drop-down menu for prospective Students, you will find answers to questions about the general requirements for applying, the application process, funding and financial aid, and international student applications. Contacts > If you have any additional questions, contact CRDM's Program Associate Jeffrey Leonard at (jtleonar(a)ncsu.edu) or Interim Director David Rieder ( dmrieder(a)ncsu.edu) About CRDM > The Ph.D. Program in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media prepares doctoral students to analyze the social, cultural, rhetorical, philosophical, and political dimensions of information technologies, new communication media, and digital texts and to actively engage digital media through research, criticism, production, and practice. The interdisciplinary program is jointly housed in the departments of Communication and English and draws on faculty with expertise in both the humanities and social sciences. Our graduates have been very successful finding employment in a variety of positions in academia (both at research-intensive universities and at teaching-oriented liberal arts colleges), government and corporate organizations, where there is a growing demand for the interdisciplinary skill sets developed in CRDM. For a list of alumni job placements, go to https://crdm.chass.ncsu.edu/people/students/?group=alumni Assistantships in CRDM > Funded students have opportunities to be trained and then teach in a wide range of undergraduate courses in the departments of Communication and English; the university program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS); and the School of Public and International Affairs. They may also be assigned to work as research assistants with faculty in the program and in affiliated departments, including federal and international grants, and to serve as administrative assistants, consultants, or researchers for units on campus that include the First Year Writing Program, DH Hill Library's Makerspace, the Dept. of Information Technology (serving digital humanities curricula), and the Laboratory for Analytical Sciences. Diversity and inclusion > The CRDM program welcomes and supports a diverse community of students and faculty and actively promotes NC State's policies on diversity and inclusion. We promote a safe and secure space for learning, teaching, and research. We support the Chancellor's statement on diversity and the university's response to HB2. Chancellor's statement on diversity https://oied.ncsu.edu/diversity/chancellors-statment-on-diversity/ NC State's HB2 statement https://leadership.ncsu.edu/about/chancellor/letters/hb2-upd ate-impacts-on-nc-state/ -- Dr. Nicholas Taylor Assistant Professor of Digital Media Department of Communication North Carolina State University Co-director, CIRCUIT Studio <http://circuit.chass.ncsu.edu/> nickttaylor.net

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A fully-funded PhD scholarship, 'Biometric Technologies of Gender and Race', deadline end of January
by Adi Kuntsman 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

Dear AoiRs,Please dcirculate widely- a fully funded PhD in Manchester, suervised by Dr Esperanza Miyake and myself. Adi *********************************************** Dear everyone, A fully-funded PhD scholarship, 'Biometric Technologiesof Gender and Race: the Politics of Experience and Design' is now available atManchester Metropolitan University. Please pass onto any of your postgraduatestudents who might be interested in working in this exciting area. http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/research/research-study/scholarships/detail/vc-artshu… For any further information please see link above or getin touch with Dr Esperanza Miyake e.miyake(a)mmu.ac.uk. Thank you, Esperanza ---Dr. Esperanza MiyakeInformation and CommunicationsDepartment of Languages, Information and CommunicationsManchester Metropolitan University All Saints Campus, Geoffrey Manton Room 439Manchester M15 6LL Tel. +44-(0)-161-247-4607

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8th IEEE International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2017): First CFP, Invited Sessions, Tutorials & Workshops Proposals
by Announce Announcements 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

*** First Call for Papers and 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 Authors Papers must be submitted in IEEE Conference Style format, which can be downloaded from http://www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/~george/lm/lm.php?tk=YWlyLUwJCQlhaXItTEBsaXN0c2Vydi… . Papers must be limited to 6 pages in length. Topics of Interest We welcome all submissions in the subjects of IISA related (but not limited) to the following tracks and topics: 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 · Special Session & Workshop Acceptance: March 20, 2017 · Submission of Papers: April 24, 2017 · Notification of Acceptance: May 29, 2017 · Camera-ready Submission: June 12, 2017 · Registration and Payment for Authors: June 12, 2017 · Conference Dates: August 28-30, 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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Re: [Air-L] The Joy of Data
by Karen Davies 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Thanks Luciano - fascinating documentary and worth sharing with all researchers. Karen Davies (PhD student, Lancaster University)

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Call for Speakers and Panels: The World Summit on mobileGovernment and Global mGov Awards 2017
by emre＠mgovernment.net 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Dear Colleagues, The next World Summit on mobileGovernment and Global mobileGov Awards (WSmGov 2017) will be held in Brighton, UK during 7-9 May 2017. The organisation is moving forward with the following key activities: - Global mobileGovernment Awards - you can still send in your nominations / proposals. - Representatives of up to 10 best mobileGovernment implementers globally are invited to share their experiences in implementing mGovernment in their countries. - Key speakers from the public sector will present the recent mobileGovernment achievements and challenges in their country. We invite all the eGov/mGov leaders in the EU and across the globe. If you wish to be a part of this prominent gathering, the organisation is soliciting: - Speaker and Panel proposals from the reputed professionals of mobile industry, public and the third sector. - Exhibitions / demos of solutions specifically designed for the public sector - a number of exhibitions will connect professionals from the public and private sectors, mobile industry value chain and researchers. Please note that members of the mobileGov and professionals from the nonprofit organisations receive significant discounts on registration fees. For further info and registrations please visit conference site: http://www.m4life.org and show interest. I would be grateful if you could forward this information to those who may be active in mobileGovernment domain and interested in the Summit. -- Emre Simsek Mobile Government Consultant MobileGov Ltd, UK http://www.mgovernment.net/ emre(a)mgovernment.org

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Media Studies and the American Electorate
by Klobucar, Philip Andrew 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

There are currently several very vibrant list discussions looking at critical theories and analyses of social media and its role in the 2016 American election. My general question follows directly from these dialogues: can anyone provide references or thoughts on published articles, chapters, etc. looking at the relationship of ideological/cultural populism to mass culture industries and social media? Any critical work, for example, that seeks to understand how the culture industries help build populist sensibilities within a culture? Perhaps in relation to more traditional working class, labour-oriented ideologies? Thanks, A Andrew Klobucar, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Associate Chair Department of Humanities New Jersey Institute of Technology 332 Cullimore Hall 973.596.5724 <(973)%20596-5724> klobucar(a)njit.edu

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Book: "Les fabriques de soi ? Identité et industrie sur le Web"
by Gustavo Gomez Mejia 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Dear all, My book *"Les fabriques de soi ? Identité et industrie sur le Web*" came out earlier this year on Paris-based MkF éditions. It could be of interest for the francophones on this list, as well as for those of you whose research deals with semiotics, critical theory and social media. More details here: http://www.editionsmkf.com/telechargement/CP-LesFabriquesDeSoi.pdf and here: http://www.editionsmkf.com/produit/fabriques-de-soi/ Best wishes* Gustavo Gomez-Mejia Université François-Rabelais de Tours Prim - Pratiques et Ressources de l'Information et des Médiations ggomez(a)univ-tours.fr

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"The Joy of Data" BBC Documentary on youtube
by Luciano Floridi 17 Dec '16

17 Dec '16

Perhaps this may be of interest to some members of the list: "The Joy of Data”, a recent BBC 4 documentary, now freely available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgp7BIBtPhk <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgp7BIBtPhk> Best wishes, LF ____________________________________________ Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information Oxford Internet Institute | University of Oxford Faculty Fellow | The Alan Turing Institute, London PA Ms Jessica Antonio | pa.floridi(a)oii.ox.ac.uk <mailto:pa.floridi@oii.ox.ac.uk> 1 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JS, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1865 287202 | @Floridi

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AoIR now has a YouTube Channel!
by Michelle, AoIR Association Coordinator 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

We are happy to announce the newest AoIR social media platform - YouTube! Full details on the AoIR blog announcement: http://aoir.org/aoirs-youtube-channel/ Included as part of our first YouTube video is a gentle appeal for support of AoIR's junior scholars through a Travel Scholarship donation. Our first video features one of the #AoIR2016 Travel Scholarship recipients. And while I have your attention a quick reminder: the Call for Proposals deadlines for #AoIR2017 are here -> http://aoir.org/aoir2017/cfp2017/ Enjoy your holiday! Michelle AoIR Association Coordinator

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Job ad: Research Fellow - University of Westminster - CAMRI Policy Observatory
by Anastasia Kavada 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Link: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AWE273/research-fellow-camri-policy-observatory/ Research Fellow - CAMRI Policy Observatory University of Westminster - School of Media, Arts and Design Location: London Salary: £39,502 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 14th December 2016 Closes: 11th January 2017 Job Ref: 50047134 Fixed Term - 1 February 2017 - 31 July 2017 The University of Westminster is well-known for its academic excellence in the study of media and communication and its vibrant and diverse research environment. The Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) has been a leading centre of media and communications research in the UK for almost 30 years. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), 52 per cent of our research was judged to be "world-leading", with 87 per cent of the total rated "internationally excellent". The CAMRI Policy Observatory Research Fellow will work in the newly launched CAMRI Policy Observatory. The post will involve monitoring the policy environment nationally and internationally and mapping important policy issues; identifying key policy areas where CAMRI members can make interventions; cultivating links with policy stakeholders (including civil society); producing policy briefings for key policy areas; aiding CAMRI members in the organisation and publicity of networking events with policy-makers; publicising our impact on policy through blog posts on the CAMRI blog or social media activity; identifying funding opportunities and applying for funding for the CAMRI Policy Observatory. Successful applicants will have PhD or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience. A high level of analytical capability, as well as the ability to communicate information clearly are also essential. Job reference number: 50047134 Interviews are likely to be held on: 27 January 2017. To apply for this vacancy and for further information about careers and benefits at the University of Westminster, please click on the following link: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/careers-westminster/vacancies Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment(a)westminster.ac.uk<mailto:Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk> Please note: We are unable to accept any applications by email. All applications must be made online. CVs in isolation or incomplete application forms will also not be accepted. We are fortunate to receive a large number of applications for our vacancies. Regrettably, we are not able to provide feedback to those job applicants who were not shortlisted and invited for interview as it would simply not be manageable to do so. Link: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AWE273/research-fellow-camri-policy-observatory/ The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818 England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW. This message and its attachments are private and confidential. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and remove it and its attachments from your system.

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