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New Book: The Future of Drone Use--Opportunities and Threats from Ethical and Legal Perspectives
by sally 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Hi List, There is a new book on Drones: The Future of Drone Use--Opportunities and Threats from Ethical and Legal Perspectives Bart Custers, Ed. I have a chapter on Sociability and Delivery Drones, and there are many other contributions from a legal and ethical point of view. More info here: http://www.springer.com/us/book/9789462651319 Kind regards, Sally Sally Applin, Ph.D. Graduand University of Kent, Canterbury, UK School of Anthropology and Conservation Centre for Social Anthropology and Computing .......... Associate Editor, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine Associate Editor, IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine Member, IoT Council Board Member: The Edward H. and Rosamond B. Spicer Foundation .......... http://www.posr.org http://www.sally.com @anthropunk I am based in Silicon Valley

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CSCL 2017 Deadline extended to 11/11/2016
by Gabriela T Richard 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

****Full papers, short papers, and symposia deadline extended to November 11, 2016**** *CSCL 2017: Call for Papers* The 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning June 18-22, 2017 Drexel University & The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA Conference theme: Making a Difference — Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL Computer Supported Collaborative Learning is a premier conference of the International Society of the Learning Sciences that focuses on the study of social learning processes with and without technology as well as the development and evaluation of tools to enhance or improve collective thinking and learning. The conference is a major international event bringing together researchers with a wide variety of backgrounds and research interests including educational technology, design, HCI, information sciences, educational psychology, museum research, library science, curriculum and instruction, psychology, computer science, cognitive science, and many more. We welcome high quality conceptual, empirical, and theoretical contributions. This year's conference theme focuses on the need to consider issues such as equity, access, and inclusion in the design, implementation, and deployment of computer-supported learning environments. CSCL 2017 will prioritize keynote speakers, workshops and papers that champion research and tools focused on equity and access relative to CSCL. Hosted by a diverse leadership team in the Learning Sciences, the conference will highlight work that discusses ways to broaden the CSCL pipeline, promotes and/or celebrates out of the box thinking, or that brings a wide range of viewpoints or voices to CSCL topics or tools. Submissions We are currently seeking submissions for the following: • Full Papers (8 pages): Full papers are for mature work, requiring lengthy explanations of the conceptual background, methodology and data and analysis. Full paper submissions should state: (a) the major issue(s) addressed, (b) potential significance of the work, (c) the theoretical and methodological approach(es) pursued, (d) major findings, conclusions, implications, and (e) relevant scholarly references. • Short Papers (4 pages): Short papers are for work that makes significant contributions, but that is still in progress, of smaller scale, or that can be reported briefly. Otherwise, the same criteria apply as listed for full papers above. • Posters (2 pages): Posters are for work in early stages and for novel and promising ideas. The two page abstract should identify the aspect of the work that will likely lead to productive discussions with conference participants in a poster session, including figures exemplifying the visual support to be provided for these discussions in the poster. • Symposia (8 pages): Symposia are for conveying larger ideas or results about a specific issue. Discussion among members of the symposium and with the audience should be moderated to focus on certain positions or controversies. We expect symposia to address large issues of interest to CSCL, particularly those related to this year's conference theme. Deadlines Papers, Posters, and Symposia: *Deadline extended to November 11, 2016* Pre-Conference Workshops, Tutorials, & Interactive Events: December 16, 2016 Early and Mid-Career Workshops + Doctoral Consortium: to be announced Further information For more information, see the conference website ( http://www.isls.org/cscl/2017) and/or contact cscl.philly(a)gmail.com. About ISLS The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) is a professional society dedicated to the interdisciplinary empirical investigation of learning as it exists in real-world settings and how learning may be facilitated both with and without technology. ISLS sponsors two professional conferences, held in alternate years. Visit the ISLS site at http://www.isls.org. -- *Gabriela T. Richard, Ph.D.* *Assistant Professor * Learning, Design, and Technology Program Department of Learning and Performance Systems College of Education, Penn State University

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CFP deadline approaching - Mediating Misogyny: Gender, Technology, and Harassment
by Jacqueline Vickery 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Final reminder - deadline is Nov. 1, but can possibly be extended. Please email me with any questions or ideas. We are particularly interested in chapters about non-US populations, intersectionality, and historical approaches to harassment. Full CFP: https://jrvickery.com/2016/08/01/cfp-mediating-misogyny-technology-gender-h… . ---- This proposed edited collection of interdisciplinary essays aims to critically analyze the ways the internet and digital technologies mediate misogyny, gender-based harassment, and assault. The online harassment of women has been gaining increasing visibility with contemporary incidents such as Gamergate, revenge porn sites, and the public misogynistic trolling campaigns directed at celebrities and journalists. In response, women are using the internet as a space for consciousness raising, feminist activism, collective storytelling, and resistance to gender-based harassment. This book will analyze how gender-based harassment is mediated and also uncover the ways women are using digital media technologies to fight back against harassment, trolls, and assault – both online and offline. In an effort to propel the conversations forward and expand the discourse, we are particularly interested in chapters that not only document, critique, and analyze gender-based online harassment, but also put forward possible solutions that include a wide array of stakeholders and spheres including (but not limited to): activism, education, platform design, the law, social norms, workplace and platform policy, and the market. We invite theoretical, qualitative, and quantitative approaches to the topic and welcome different disciplinary approaches including, but not limited to: cultural studies, media studies, critical race theory, gender studies, feminist approaches, communication, journalism, sociology, cultural anthropology, technology studies, and historiography. Possible topics might include, but are not limited to: - Feminism as related to safe (digital) spaces - The public sphere and women’s participation in networked publics - The relationship between platform design, policies, and online harassment - The intersections of sexuality, race, ability, religion, age, class, and/or geography and the relationship to gender-based harassment - Historical approaches to and contextualization of digital misogyny - Case studies documenting, critiquing, and analyzing harassment via digital media - The blurred boundaries of online and offline harassment - Feminist anti-harassment activist campaigns - Mediated representations of online harassment in news journalism and/or fictional narratives - Harassment of women in the global south and other underrepresented online populations - Professional women and harassment on the job Please send *complete chapters* (max. 7,000 words w/ refs), a brief bio, and full CV to Dr. Jacqueline Vickery (jacqueline.vickery(a)unt.edu) and Dr. Tracy Everbach (tracy.everbach(a)unt.edu) by *November 1, 2016*. If you have an idea and want feedback, you may submit a 4-5 page abstract prior to the deadline. We will market the book for classroom adoption so take an undergraduate audience into consideration in your tone, scope, and approach. Routledge, Palgrave, and the University of Illinois Press have all indicated enthusiastic interest in the project and we will continue to consider other reputable academic publishers. Please circulate the CFP widely with graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars who work on any aspect of (digital) media, gender, and harassment. *Dr. Jacqueline Ryan **Vickery, Ph.D.* Assistant Professor Department of Media Arts <http://mediaarts.unt.edu/> College of Arts & Sciences University of North Texas @JacVick | http://jrvickery.com/

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CFP: JMCQ special issue: Social Media in Political Campaigning Around the World
by Louisa Shu Ying Ha 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Special Issue, Call for Papers Social Media in Political Campaigning Around the World The growth of social media worldwide has been simply unprecedented. Latest statistics show that more than ¾ of US adults use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, with social network use becoming almost ubiquitous among young adults, according to recent data from the Pew Research Center. Globally, an estimated 2.2 billion people use social networks on a daily basis, with that number projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2018. With their tremendous growth, social media have become an indispensable part of modern political campaigning, both in the United States and internationally. The increasing importance of social media among potential voters has not gone unnoticed by politicians. Hillary Clinton, for instance, launched her 2016 presidential campaign on Twitter and YouTube in an effort to reach a younger demographic and create a more accessible image among the public. As politicians increasingly rely on social media to get their messages across, the potential impact of social media in politics has become the focus of a growing number of research studies. Yet there is a lack of thorough understanding of the ways in which social media engagement affects voters, and a clear need to develop more comprehensive and inclusive models that go beyond simple linear relationships and take into account personal and psychological predispositions. There is also a need for more theoretically-driven content studies that examine social media as part of the larger ecosystem along with traditional media. With the upcoming 2016 US presidential elections, scholars have a timely opportunity to contribute to theory-building and revisit underlying key questions such as: How has social media use by political candidates evolved over time? Is there any conclusive evidence that politicians’ use of social media tools increases their favorability or strengthens citizen engagement? What are the key factors that may mitigate the effects of social media on voters? Do these effects hold true in different contexts and for different platforms? Most importantly, does stronger reliance on social media motivate voters to retain higher levels of political knowledge or political participation, and if so, what are the underlying mechanisms? Given the evolution of social media use over time, the growing importance of social media for politicians around the globe and the lack of comprehensive theoretical understanding of the social media political content and use, underlying processes and potential effects, this special issue of Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly has the potential to fill an important gap in the political communication literature. Combining a number of articles under this research umbrella could lead to important theoretical and methodological contributions, and also bridge several disciplinary domains including journalism, mass communication, new media and political science. Contributions: The proposed special issue will focus on the content and use of different social networks—such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, and YouTube—and their perceived and observed effects during most recent political campaigns in the United States and internationally. There is a need for more research on how social media function in a global context. Producing a volume that goes beyond stand-alone research studies and that combines individual articles in a comprehensive journal issue allows for better understanding of the underlying processes and potential outcomes of social media use across various demographic groups and different national contexts. Contributions may employ a variety of methodological approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, and could explore different forms of social media use for political purposes. Submissions are encouraged to examine a range of political outcome variables, including but not limited to campaign interest, political knowledge, and political and civic engagement. Both US-based and international authors can share most recent research findings related to innovative uses of social media in politics and discuss some of the opportunities and challenges brought by social media nationally and globally. The purpose of this special issue is to provide an opportunity for theory-building toward more comprehensive, comparative models of social media effects in political campaigns. Submission Deadline: The deadline for full paper submissions is June 1, 2017 at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jmcq Authors should cearly designate their submission online as “Special Issue on Social Media and Political Campaigning” and also note in their cover letters that the manuscript is for the JMCQ special issue. Authors are requested to submit manuscripts in APA Style, 6th edition. Submitted papers should be in line with the submission guidelines for Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, available at http://www.sagepub.com/journals/Journal202061/manuscriptSubmission For questions regarding this special issue, please contact the co-editors: Dr. Daniela Dimitrova Dr. Jörg Matthes Professor & Director of Graduate Education Professor of Communication and Director Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication Department of Communication Iowa State University University of Vienna DanielaD(a)iastate.edu joerg.matthes(a)univie.ac.at

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Two position openings from Bowling Green State University, USA
by Louisa Shu Ying Ha 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

The school of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University is home to approximately 700 students in the Departments of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations and Media Production and Studies, plus over 50 masters and doctoral students. While at BGSU, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to gain real-world experiences through on-campus and off-campus internships and study abroad experiences. Our campus houses a daily newspaper, a television station, and two radio stations. On the graduate level, we offer both masters and doctor of philosophy degrees with emphases in media studies and in communication & culture. We are housed in the newly renovated Kuhlin Center with state of the art audio and video production studios. http://smc.bgsu.edu/ We have two new openings: Position Title: School of Media and Communication Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Position-Social Media Details: The School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in the area of Social Media. Desired areas of expertise include creation, production, management and analysis of social media campaigns; proficiency in current social media platforms and practices; and knowledge of advertising and publication theories or design principles or professional experience. Qualifications: Ph.D. in communication, media, public relations, advertising, journalism or related field. ABDs will be considered but must have earned Ph.D. by first day of appointment. Application: Cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and at least three current and original signed letters of recommendation (sent separately) should be sent to: to Carman Kinney (crosend(a)bgsu.edu) Paper applications and reference letters should be addressed to: Search Committee – Social Media, ATTN: Carman Kinney, School of Media and Communication, 306 Kuhlin Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0233. Applications must be received by December 1, 2016. Position Title: School of Media and Communication Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Position- Advertising Details: The School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor in Advertising. Desired areas of expertise include campaigns, digital media strategies or mobile media/app development. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication, Advertising or related disciplines required. ABD will be considered but must have earned Ph.D. by first day of appointment. Cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and at least three current and original signed letters of recommendation (sent separately) should be sent to: to Carman Kinney (crosend(a)bgsu.edu) Paper applications and reference letters should be addressed to: Search Committee –Advertising ATTN: Carman Kinney, School of Media and Communication, 306 Kuhlin Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0233. Applications must be received by December 1, 2016. BGSU is an AA/EEO institution and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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CFP: SIGCIS meeting @ CHM, March 18-19, 2017
by Andrew Russell 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Dear colleagues - We’re very happy to announce a special SIGCIS meeting on March 18-19, 2017, hosted and sponsored by the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. More information is below; for the full call for papers and registration information, please visit http://meetings.sigcis.org/. And please share widely! The purpose of the meeting, Command Lines: Software, Power, and Performance, is to draw together scholars from a variety of fields that study software, including the history of computing, science and technology studies, software studies, code studies, game studies, media studies, web and internet history, and computer science and engineering. The meeting hopes to explore the connections between the creation and use of software and “power” in multiple senses, and the connection between software and conceptions of technical and cultural “performance.” We are delighted that the meeting will begin with two keynote speakers - Kavita Philip of University of California, Irvine, and Tom Mullaney of Stanford University. The SIGCIS organizing committee now seeks proposals for short papers (15-20 min.) to present new work at the conference. We welcome work that hinges on, links to, or reacts against the themes of the meeting. We also welcome submissions that may not connect specifically with the themes but have bearing on the larger project of SIGCIS--the study of computing and sociotechnical change. We especially encourage submissions from graduate students and early career scholars. Deadlines and Submission Protocol Proposals for papers are due by December 30th, 2016. Decisions will be made by January 16th, 2017. Proposals should include: a one-page abstract (maximum 400 words) addressing the paper's topic, approach, sources, and relationship to existing literatures a one-page CV Please email your proposal to SIGCIS organizing committee by midnight (Pacific time) on December 30th to Conference Assistant kera [dot] allen [at] gatech [dot] edu. Financial Support SIGCIS and the Museum will be able to provide partial financial support to graduate students to present at the meeting. Please note in your proposal if you would like to be considered for a travel award. Location and Logistics The meeting events will be held at CHM at 1401 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, CA 94043. During the event, attendees will have access to CHM’s most recent major exhibit on software and its implications, Make Software: Change the World! There will be no official meeting hotel or transportation. The meeting has a $40 registration fee, waived for graduate and undergraduate students as well as independent scholars. Presenters and attendees may register here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/command-lines-software-power-and-performance-t…>. We encourage early registration, as attendance will be limited. We hope to see you there! Organizing Committee David C. Brock, Computer History Museum <http://www.computerhistory.org/atchm/author/dbrock/> Marie Hicks, Illinois Institute of Technology <http://mariehicks.net/> Laine Nooney, Georgia Institute of Technology <http://www.lainenooney.com/> Andrew Russell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute <http://arussell.org/>

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Just published: Internet et vie privée
by Francesca Musiani 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Dear colleagues, [this message is destined in particular to the francophones among you] I am pleased to announce the publication of *Internet et vie privée (en 40 pages)*, [Privacy and the Internet in 40 pages], short volume available in all e-book formats at a very fair price, published by Uppr Editions. Details here http://www.uppreditions.fr/livre/978-2-37168-074-6_internet-et-vie-privee/ and below. Best regards Francesca --- Internet et vie privée (en 40 pages) de Francesca Musiani Uppr Editions, *ISBN* : 978-2-37168-074-6 Explosion du volume des données, développement de l’Internet des objets et de l’intelligence artificielle, naissance d’une ‘gouvernance algorithmique’, valorisation (et détournements) des données personnelles à des fins commerciales et publicitaires, usages mobiles de l’Internet, une surveillance numérique (et pour le numérique) toujours plus intrusive et opaque… Les récents bouleversements de la société et de l’économie numériques s’accompagnent de transformations dans l’exposition et la protection de la vie privée – transformations qui sont à la fois techniques, économiques, sociales et culturelles. Au croisement de la sociologie des techniques et du droit, ce livre explore les récentes évolutions de la vie privée à l’ère du numérique, en dévoilant les multiples tensions dont elle fait l’objet, la diversité de ses définitions et périmètres, la recherche constante d’un équilibre entre tutelle juridique et sauvegardes techniques, surveillance et protection, modèles d’affaires et transparence, droits du consommateur et libertés citoyennes. -- Francesca Musiani (ph.d.) associate research professor (*chargée de recherche*), CNRS, ISCC <http://www.iscc.cnrs.fr/> associate researcher, i3, CSI <http://www.csi.ensmp.fr/>, MINES ParisTech vice-chair, CPT <http://iamcr.org/s-wg/section/cp-t>, IAMCR academic editor, @PolicyR <http://policyreview.info/> on the web <http://www.csi.mines-paristech.fr/People/musiani/> | on twitter <https://twitter.com/franmusiani>

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- Personally Identifiable Web Tracking
by Paulo Ferreira 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Hello to all My first email here. Privacy concerns about the use of data for advertising purposes on the internet should be one of our main issue as researchers and Google decided to turn off one of the last barriers to the use of our personal data Please read: https://www.propublica.org/article/google-has-quietly-dropped-ban-on-person… Kind regards to all Paulo Ferreira -- [image: ULHT] <http://www.ulusofona.pt/> *Paulo Ferreira* *Universidade Lusófona* Campo Grande, 376 1749-024 Lisboa - Portugal Telf. 217 515 500 / ext: 559 Tlm: 965 072 889 paulo.ferreira(a)ulusofona.pt www.ulusofona.pt www.ulusofona.pt/lessons [image: FB] <http://pt-br.facebook.com/u.lusofona> [image: TW] <http://twitter.com/ulusofona> [image: IN] <http://www.linkedin.com/company/universidade-lusofona> [image: IN] <https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108234040426606122498/+universidadelusofona/p…>

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CFP deadline coming up - Technological Expertise & Publics - Nov. 15
by Samantha Close 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Hi folks, This is a reminder that the deadline for submitting to the special issue of Communication and the Public (a new-ish SAGE journal) on Technological Expertise & Publics is coming up on Nov. 15! A good date for those ICA papers you're absolutely not rushing to finish by Nov. 1... Andrew Schrock and I are co-editing the issue and can answer any questions you have. More at the link here: http://aschrock.com/2016/05/09/cfp-on-technological-expertise-and-publics/ Sam

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CFP for iCS Special Issue (calling sociologists)
by Jessie Daniels 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Greetings AoIR Folks ~ If you presented your research at the American Sociology Association 2016 Annual Meeting, please consider submitting that paper for consideration in a special ‎issue of the journal Information, Communication & Society (iCS, published by Taylor & Francis). The co-editors of this special issue, Jessie Daniels, Apryl Williams and Shantel Buggs, welcome papers that focus on any facet of digital media technologies, communication, information, or related topics. The journal iCS allows for “green” open access at no cost to authors. This means that authors can archive the pre-print version of their work on their own website or on a repository. For more about iCS copyright policies, see their entry at the SHERPA/RoMEO <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=glgspD76UVO5dSz9hvacrHMCrGChY…> database. Please submit manuscripts for consideration through ScholarOne, available at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rics <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=cdARTPmkDPmWjjGKBVBiot905MCUN…>. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. Also, be sure to check the box for “Special Issue” and indicate “CITAMS” in it, so that it will be routed appropriately. While no formatting or word limits are in place for the initial review, all accepted manuscripts must respect a word limit of 6,000-8,000 words (depending on the number of submissions accepted) and conform to the ‎journal's submission guidelines. For guidelines, see http://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?journalCode=rics20&page=… <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=rgLb1AX1QPqxUYTcp-QtFuZH1b3ua…> . *Relevant dates: * - Full papers due: November 1, 2016 - Refereeing completed: December 1, 2016 - Final version of accepted papers due: January 1, 2017 - Special issue publication (anticipated): June 2017 ‎ Please feel free to send any questions to the editors: - *Jessie Daniels* (jessiedanielsnyc(a)gmail.com <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=lK_o4-0dcH3I6aT1VHJaG8wbM4V7K…> or jdaniels(a)hunter.cuny.edu <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=FiJi7c43w9_dGtZtxalECaDJMXbWu…> ) - *Apryl Williams*, TAMU (apryl17w(a)tamu.edu <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=Eu2aw1GN1pf8Z6wP5ldxT_MaAqMKN…> ) - *Shantel Buggs*, UT (sgbuggs(a)utexas.edu <https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=DJkeY4Eh9aUi1zGLSDBGvnCCFg6UV…> ) Thank you! *Jessie Daniels* Professor, Sociology, Hunter College-CUNY [image: photo] Website: http://www.jessienyc.com/books.html In the new york times: http://bit.ly/LTE_2016 New book: http://bit.ly/ScholarDigital <http://twitter.com/JessieNYC> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiedaniels/> Racism Review We Should Stop Celebrating Columbus <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/racismreview/nYnz/~3/31mWDfZK0tQ/>

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