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CfP AoIR 2016 Berlin: Internet Rules!
by Cornelius Puschmann 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

***Apologies for cross-postings*** 1st Call for Proposals ================================ AoIR 2016: INTERNET RULES! Workshops: 5 October 2016 Main Conference: 6-8 October 2016 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany AoIR 2016 is the 17th annual conference of the Association of Internet Researchers, a transdisciplinary gathering of scholars interested in the place of networked technologies in social processes. AoIR 2016 will emphasize the relevance of the Internet in today’s culture and politics. The conference theme addresses the significance of the codes and rules that frame the Internet, as well as their playful circumvention, from technical protocols and popular platforms to the emerging, established, and contested conventions of online communities. Who are the actors both in practices of rule-making and rule-breaking, what are their motivations and resources, and how can their power relations and communicative figurations be described? How does the Internet influence the proliferation of the values that its platforms, services and infrastructures embody, and what spaces of creative resistance persist? How do various forms of technical, social, and cultural hacking subvert these orders? The committee calls for proposals for papers, panels, workshops, roundtables, and other events that engage with the conference theme or the field more generally. Topics could include (but are not limited to): - coordination and rule-making online - media, culture and identity - (h)activism and social justice - critical approaches to algorithms, platform studies - codes and practices of internet culture - connected devices and the internet of things - big data and predictive analytics - techno-social interfaces - digital labor, crowdsourcing and co-creation - internet governance and regulation - (global) social media - communication, participation and polarization online - philosophy of information and knowledge We particularly invite submissions that engage with or challenge the conference theme in new and exciting ways, are innovative, or present a novel approach to the topic. We encourage “experimental sessions” that extend research in unusual directions (via method, topic or presentation structure). We also welcome submissions on topics that address social, cultural, political, legal, aesthetic, economic, and/or philosophical aspects of the internet beyond the conference theme. The committee extends a special invitation to students, researchers, and practitioners who have previously not participated in an Internet Research event to submit proposals. *PROPOSALS* We seek proposals for several different kinds of contributions to encompass the breadth of relevant research. We welcome proposals for traditional academic conference PAPERS, organized PANELS, ROUNDTABLES, FISHBOWLS, EXPERIMENTAL SESSIONS, and PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS. We invite proposals that will focus on discussion and interaction among conference delegates. Finally, doctoral students are invited to participate in the DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM preceding the main conference. *IMPORTANT DATES* 15 January 2016 Submission site opens for AoIR 2016 in Berlin 1 March 2016 Submissions due for PAPERS, PANELS, ROUNDTABLES and FISHBOWLS, EXPERIMENTAL SESSIONS, and PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 15 March 2016 Nominations for Nancy Baym Book award and Best Dissertation Award due 5 May 2016 Notification of acceptances for presenters 7 June 2016 Applications due for conference travel SCHOLARSHIPS and for DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM 1 August 2016 Early Bird Registration Deadline for all presenters For further information and updates, please visit the conference website at aoir.org/aoir2016. *SUBMISSION TYPES* Traditional papers: Paper submissions should articulate the issue or research question to be discussed, the methodological or critical framework used, and indicate the findings or conclusions to be presented and/or the relevance to wider conference themes. Papers can present any kind of research or analysis, but should be written so that the importance of the work can be understood by reviewers working in different disciplines or using different approaches. Cross- or trans-disciplinary work is especially encouraged. Paper submissions should be approximately 1200 words long, including references. Please note that paper submissions need not adhere to a pre-formatted template, but should give an indication as to the consistency, rigor and relevance of the work. Presentations at the IR conference are generally intended to be dynamic, and provide a broad overview of the scholarship being engaged, with the hope of generating useful conversation. Preconstituted panels: Panels should present a coherent group of papers on a single theme. Panel proposals should include 1200-word abstracts as above for each of the constituent papers, as well as a brief statement articulating the papers’ relationship to each other. It is recommended that panels include four papers, although submissions of three to five papers will also be considered. The organizer is responsible for compiling the proposal into a single document for submission. Preconference workshops: Workshops may be either half or full-day events that occur on the first day of the conference and focus on a particular topic. They may be a workshop of some kind (e.g., a publishing workshop), a methodological “bootcamp” (e.g., on ethnography or statistical analysis), an exploration of a theoretical tradition or topical area (e.g., symbolic interaction, political economy, or GIS) or anything else that may be of interest to conference delegates. Proposals for workshops should explain for a general scholarly audience the goals of the workshop, the way it will operate, and an indication of potential audience or attendees who may be interested in attending (such as “early career scholars” or “researchers using statistical analysis”). Proposals for workshops should be approximately 600-800 words in length, and should name the workshop facilitators. Roundtable Sessions: Roundtables encourage discussion and interaction among delegates. They may involve brief introductory presentations by organizers. Proposals should include details on the theme or topic of discussion and its relevance, along with names of the organizers/initial participants. Roundtables can include no more than 5 initial participants. Roundtable submissions should be between 250-300 words long (to be included as the “abstract” in the submissions process–no separate document need be uploaded). Open Fishbowls: Fishbowl sessions should cover broad topics of interest to a wide segment of the AoIR community, and create a space for dialogue across different types of research. Submitted proposals should include a brief statement as to the core idea or theme for the fishbowl, emphasizing its relation to conference themes or relevance to the IR community. Fishbowls can include no more than 5 initial participants (named fish). Experimental Sessions: Experimental sessions are those that, while of interest to members or engaging with conference themes, meaningfully “push the envelope” beyond more traditional forms of conference engagement and participation and as such do not fit into any of the other proposal formats. Examples may include Ignite or pecha-kucha presentations, demonstrations, performances, installations, short-form workshops, unsessions, maker or code-based projects, or interactive experiences. Proposals for experimental sessions should describe for a general scholarly audience the goal or idea of the session and how it will operate, and discuss why the proposed format will be of interest to AoIR delegates. Organizers of experimental sessions will be responsible for supplying any necessary equipment beyond that usually provided for conference presentations, and should be prepared to coordinate closely with the conference committee as necessary to enable a successful presentation of the alternative format. To encourage this kind of submission, we are again offering the “Halavais Prize for Weirdness” this year for the most interesting and successful submission in a non-traditional format. Doctoral Colloquium: The Association of Internet Researchers believes that its emerging researchers are the best in its disparate constituent fields. In keeping with its commitment to students’ scholarship, we continue the tradition of bringing emerging and established scholars together through the AoIR 2016 Doctoral Colloquium. The colloquium offers PhD students working in internet research or a related field a special, day-long forum, to be convened on 5 October 2016. For many years, this pre-conference event has provided students with the opportunity to a concentrated amount of time with senior scholars to share research projects, address methodological and theoretical challenges, and exchange informal advice on juggling the multiple pressures associated with job searching, publishing, and finishing the dissertation Interested students should prepare a) a two-page summary of your research. This should provide a context for the research, describe the methods being used, the progress to date, and primary concerns and issues; and b) A brief statement indicating why you want to participate in this doctoral colloquium and what you hope to get out of it. These are due on or before 15 June 2016. *CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS* In order to increase the diversity of participation in the AoIR conferences, the Association of Internet Researchers makes available conference fee waivers and partial travel stipends ($500) per year. The number of fee waivers and travel stipends will depend first of all upon the ability of the conference budget to sustain such waivers (a judgment to be made by the AoIR Executive Committee upon the advice of the AoIR Treasurer and the local organizing committee) as well as upon the quality of the applications for fee waivers. Conference scholarships are made available only to participants who have had papers accepted via the peer review process, and applications are due on 1 June 2016, after acceptances have been announced. More information will be made available regarding the scholarship application process at the conference website: aoir.org/aoir2016. *CONTACT INFORMATION* Please address any questions to the conference chair, Cornelius Puschmann, Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, aoir2016 [at] aoir [dot] org. ================================ -- Dr. Cornelius Puschmann Postdoctoral Researcher (DFG) Berlin School of Library and Information Science (BSLIS) Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Dorotheenstraße 26 10117 Berlin, Germany www.ibi.hu-berlin.de Research Associate Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) Oberwallstraße 9 10117 Berlin, Germany www.hiig.de Faculty Associate Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University 23 Everett Street, Second Floor Cambridge, MA 02138, USA cyber.law.harvard.edu p: +49 7541 6009-1321 e: cornelius.puschmann(a)hiig.de e: cpuschmann(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu w: cbpuschmann.net

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CFP: Transhumanist Education, Politics, and Design
by Jörgen Skågeby 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Call for Papers Confero: Essays on Education, Philosophy and Politics Special issue on “Transhumanist Education, Politics, and Design” For this special issue on ‘Transhumanist Education, Politics, and Design’, we welcome contributions from scholars with various disciplinary backgrounds to debate transhumanistic issues in relation to education, politics, and design. In the soon to come future, technological revolutions are likely to change future societies, bodies and minds in more far-reaching ways than ever before history. Transhumanism can be described as ‘a new paradigm for thinking about humankind’s future’ (World Transhumanist Association). Transhumanism is a philosophy, a cultural movement and a growing field of study. More specifically, transhumanism is the belief in morphological freedom and the aspiration to enhance human abilities and attributes and thereby transcend human biological limits. This special issue of Confero encourages contributions that approach and analyse transhumanism transhumanism in relation to education, politics, and design. Topics suitable for this special issue could include, but are not limited to, the following: * Transhumanism, corporeality and (un)learning * Transhumanism and disease(s) * Transhumanism and monstrosity * Transhumanism and citizenship * Transhumanism and surveillance * Transhumanism and cognitive science * Transhumanism and values (social, economical, ethical, juridical, environmental, moral, instrumental, utilitarian, hedonic etc.) * Transhumanism and intersectionality (e.g. race, sexuality, gender, ethnicity, able-bodied, crip) * Human enhancement, prosthesis and extension * Morphological freedom * Educating the transhuman * Queering transhumanism * Transhumanism and speed * Transhumanist design * Definitions, practices and consequences of transhumanism (e.g. bio-hacking and DIY citizenship) * A battle for/of the anthropocene? Posthumanism vs. transhumanism * Transhumanism as subversive power Notes for Contributors We encourage authors to use the Oxford referencing system. To give the essay form and improve its readability, we ask that the essay has a clearly defined topic or theme that is laid out in the introduction of the piece. We also encourage the writer to divide the text into sections, using headings to promote its readability. Authors are encouraged to refrain from selfreferences. The text should be proofread before submission. The journal applies double-blind peer review. Authors will also be invited to review papers for this special issue. Guest editors for this special issue are Mattias Arvola (Linköping University), Lina Rahm (Linköping University), and Jörgen Skågeby (Stockholm university). The editorial group can be reached at confero(a)liu.se<mailto:confero@liu.se>. A first full draft of the essay should be sent to confero(a)liu.se<mailto:confero@liu.se> on or before 1 April 2016. The subject line of the submission should read “Submission for SI on transhumanism”. For further information and instructions, please visit http://www.confero.ep.liu.se<http://www.confero.ep.liu.se/> Sincerely, _______________________________________ Jörgen Skågeby PhD Informatics Associate Professor Media Studies Dept. of Media Studies, Stockholm university http://www.su.se/profiles/jsk @giftingtech –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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CSCW'16 workshop CfP: CSCW and the "Sharing Economy”: The Future of Platforms as Sites of Work, Collaboration and Trust
by QCENTRAL 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Hi, all, Airi Lampinen and I will be running a workshop at CSCW next February (in collaboration with Coye Cheshire & Victoria Bellotti). If you're planning on coming to CSCW, this might be interesting for you! The CFP is below. Also, I appreciate it if you can share the call with other colleagues who you think might enjoy participating in the workshop. Thanks, Mary Call for Participation for CSCW 2016 workshop: CSCW and the "Sharing Economy”: The Future of Platforms as Sites of Work, Collaboration and Trust Key Information * Format: 2-4 pages in ACM Extended Abstracts Format<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fchi2015.acm…> * Submission: by email to futureofplatforms.cscw2016(a)gmail.com<mailto:futureofplatforms.cscw2016@gmail.com> * Submission Deadline: December 11, 2015 * Notification: January 7, 2016 * Workshop: February 27, 2016, in San Francisco, CA, USA * Website: https://futureofplatforms.wordpress.com<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2ffutureofpl…> Networked platforms for peer-to-peer exchange and on-demand labor, along with the practices that they foster, are attracting increasing attention from CSCW scholars. This one‐day workshop will focus on the future of platforms as sites of work, collaboration and trust. We will explore how the emerging domain of research on the “sharing economy” could help advance broader conceptual and theoretical efforts within CSCW, while also more effectively utilizing prior work to inform research agendas and efforts in this sub-area of CSCW and beyond. The event will consist of diverse activities, with an emphasis on in-depth conversations, community building, and support for establishing new collaborations. Judd Antin, Director of Experience Research at Airbnb, will give a keynote address. Those interested in participating should submit a 2-4 page position paper in ACM Extended Abstracts Format<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fchi2015.acm…> that addresses the workshop theme. (For further details: https://futureofplatforms.wordpress.com/theme/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2ffutureofpl…>) We welcome submissions from those interested in participating, regardless of their perspectives and disciplines of origin. We encourage the submitters to discuss their interest in the theme, welcoming reports of (preliminary) empirical results, theoretically oriented pieces, as well as short manifestos regarding next steps for working on the topic. To promote broader participation, particularly from the industry, we offer the option of submitting alternative materials of rough equivalence (e.g., a design portfolio, white paper, or similar). Selection Criteria: Submissions will be peer-reviewed with the help of our program committee. They will be accepted based on the relevance and development of their chosen topic, as well as their potential to contribute to the workshop discussions and goals. Up to twenty-five participants will be invited to participate in the workshop based on reviews of the position papers or alternative materials. At least one author of each accepted paper or creative work must attend the workshop. Additional authors will be accommodated where possible (depending on the volume of submissions). Participants will be expected to read all accepted position papers in preparation for the workshop. How to Submit: Submissions and questions should be directed to futureofplatforms.cscw2016(a)gmail.com<mailto:futureofplatforms.cscw2016@gmail.com> on or before the submission deadline. More details on the workshop can be found at: https://futureofplatforms.wordpress.com/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2ffutureofpl…> Please submit your position paper in PDF format by December 11th, 2015. Archival Copies: Submitted abstracts will be archived on the workshop’s website, but will not appear in the CSCW proceedings. Authors will maintain all copyright over their work. Organizers: Airi Lampinen, Mobile Life Centre @ Stockholm University Victoria Bellotti, Palo Alto Research Center Coye Cheshire, School of Information, University of California, Berkeley Mary L. Gray, Microsoft Research New England/Indiana University

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Need for Web Scraping software
by obinnaojemeni＠yahoo.com 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Dear AoIRists, I would appreciate if anyone could suggest a Web scraping software that I can use to extract data from Open Access Journals (at the Article Level) e.g. Names of Authors, institutional affiliation, country of origin, corresponding authors' email address etc. Sincerely, Obinna Ojemeni {M.Ed; M.Inf.Sc} PhD Student LIS Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka-Nigeria +2348037393737 Twitter: @obinnaojems Skype: Obinna.Ojemeni Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone provided by Airtel Nigeria.

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CfPapers & Panels: "New Technologies in World Society: new frontiers for International Relations" | European International Studies Association
by Calderaro, Andrea 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Apologies for CrossPosting ----- Cf Papers & Panels New Technologies in World Society: New frontiers for International Relations European International Studies Association<http://www.eisa-net.org/> Annual Conference Izmir, Turkey, 7-10 September 2016 Section Chairs: Andrea Calderaro - Cardiff University Madeline Carr - Aberystwyth University This section calls for papers and panels addressing the latest theoretically driven and empirically grounded research in the field of International Relations with the goal of challenging and extending our understanding of world politics in the Information Age. Abstract It is becoming increasingly apparent that challenges and opportunities related to Internet technology raise questions beyond the technical. In fact, cyber-security, Internet governance, jurisdictional questions and the distribution of online resources are largely political issues that can reinforce, dispute or contest existing concepts and ideas about global politics in world society. While other disciplines like law, sociology and computer science have engaged closely with the Information Age, International Relations scholars have yet to bring the full analytic power of their discipline to developing our understanding of what new digital technologies mean for concepts like war, peace, security, cooperation, human rights, equity and power. This section’s goal is to establish clear lines of dialogue between empirical research and innovative methodological approaches to the Internet and global politics, from both a scholarly relevant as well policy oriented perspective. In this context, we expect to collect proposals around the following themes: 1) Internet Governance 2) Cyber security and Cyber Warfare 3) Digital Technologies and Transnational Politics 4) Internet and Human Rights 5) Digital Diplomacy Please find more information about the conference here: http://www.paneuropeanconference.org/2016/ And the section: http://www.paneuropeanconference.org/2016/section.php?s=96 Proposal must be submitted by the 8th January via the EISA conference tool<http://www.paneuropeanconference.org/2016/spage.php?s=52> (http://www.paneuropeanconference.org/2016/spage.php?s=52<https://www.conftool.pro/paneuropean2016/>) Please do not hesitate to contact section chairs for any inquires or to informally discuss your proposal. Andrea Calderaro (Andrea.calderaro(a)eui.eu<mailto:Andrea.calderaro@eui.eu>) - Madeline Carr (madeline.carr(a)aber.ac.uk<mailto:madeline.carr@aber.ac.uk>) ----------------------------------------------- Andrea Calderaro, PhD Lecturer in International Relations | Cardiff University Associate "Internet Policy Observatory" | Center for Global Communications Studies (CGCS) - Annenberg Centre/University of Pennsylvania Chair "Internet & Politics" Standing Group | European Consortium of Political Research (ECPR) Research Fellow "Centre for Internet & Human Rights" | European University Viadrina Editor “Digital Technologies & Global Politics” Book Series | Rowman&Littlefield Latest Paper: Internet Governance Capacity Building in Post-Authoritarian Contexts. Telecom Reform & Human Rights in Myanmar. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2686095 ----------------------------------------------- Personal Page: www.andreacalderaro.net<http://www.andreacalderaro.net> Twitter: @andreacalderaro The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.

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Professor position at Umeå University
by Simon Lindgren 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Come work with us at Umeå University, Sweden, as our new Professor! This position is for an open professorship in Sociology, but competitive candidates from any other relevant disciplines are welcome to apply as well. Internet, digital media and society is one of our research areas, and we are in the process of launching an interdisciplinary unit for Digital Social Research at our faculty. The Department of Sociology hosts undergraduate and postgraduate programs in both Sociology and Library and Information Science. We presently have around 50 employees, including around 12 PhD students and 5 postdocs, all spanning a wide range of research areas. The successful candidate will be expected to lead research and development of the research environment at the department. The position guarantees 40-60 per cent (dependent on performance) research time as well as a one semester sabbatical every fourth year. Deadline for applications is January 18 2016. Full information: http://www.soc.umu.se/english/open-positions/ I look forward to possibly working with one of you in the future! all best, Simon Simon Lindgren : Professor Department of Sociology : Umeå University (+46)-70-5656-104 : http://simonlindgren.com

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WEBCAST TODAY: Quartz’s The Next Billion: New York
by Joly MacFie 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

This has just started, Larry Lessig will be up at 3:50pm (20:50 UTC) joly posted: "Today, Monday November 16 2015 Quartz will be holding a full day conference The Next Billion - one of a global series exploring the next generation of technologies and strategies that will help companies and individuals around the globe prepare for the n" [image: The Next Billion] <http://events.qz.com/event/thenextbillionnewyork2015/>Today, *Monday November 16 2015 Quartz <http://qz.com/>* will be holding a full day conference *The Next Billion <http://events.qz.com/event/thenextbillionnewyork2015/>* - one of a global series exploring the next generation of technologies and strategies that will help companies and individuals around the globe prepare for the next billion internet users to come online. Speakers include: *Phil Libin*: Founder and Chairman, Evernote; *Luis von Ahn*: Founder & CEO, Duolingo; *Catherine Hoke*: Founder & CEO, Defy Ventures; *Jocelyn Wyatt*: Executive Director, IDEO.org; *Lawrence Lessig*: Professor of Law and Leadership, Harvard Law School. The event will be webcast live via *Quartz's Livestream Channel <http://livestream.com/quartz/tnbnewyork>*. *What: Quartz's The Next Billion: New York <http://events.qz.com/event/thenextbillionnewyork2015/> Where: Conrad, NYC Agenda: http://events.qz.com/event/thenextbillionnewyork2015/#schedule <http://events.qz.com/event/thenextbillionnewyork2015/#schedule> When: Monday November 16 2015 9:30am-4:30pm EST | 14:30-21:30 UTC Webcast: http://livestream.com/quartz/tnbnewyork <http://livestream.com/quartz/tnbnewyork> Twitter: #qznextbillion. <https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=%23qznextbillion&src=typd>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8191#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8191#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8191 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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analysis of how much of the web wayback machine is really archiving
by kalev leetaru 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Apologies for cross-posting. Thought many of you would find of considerable interest some of the statistics from my new analysis, out this morning, of what's really in the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine and the oddities and skew of how its crawlers ingest the web: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kalevleetaru/2015/11/16/how-much-of-the-interne… One of the biggest themes that emerges is the need for greater transparency and understanding of the algorithms and collection processes of large web archives and dialog with the scholarly research community around what they collect and the impacts of those decisions on how and in what ways the archives can be used for research on the evolution of the web. ~Kalev http://kalevleetaru.com/ http://blog.gdeltproject.org/

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PhD Fellowships in Journalism Studies at University of Maryland
by Sarah Ann Oates 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

The digital age is both changing journalism and offering great opportunities for understanding how news is produced and consumed. This is a key research area for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Ph.D. program. A deep understanding of the past, present, and future of journalism is critical to democracy We foster this inquiry through faculty members at the College who research journalism, a network of courses and colleagues across the university who teach our students in related subjects (including courses at the UMD iSchool), as well as elite cohorts of Ph.D. students who pursue the in-depth study of journalism in its current and evolving forms. Are you interested in joining us? We are accepting applications for full fellowships (tuition and living expenses) to our program until February 1st. We offer a supportive, personalized teaching experience within the broader context of a range of opportunities across the University of Maryland. Small class sizes and a tradition of joint research with faculty members foster a collegial atmosphere and successful students. More than 80 percent of our Ph.D. graduates go on to the careers in university teaching, including a significant number in tenure-track jobs. We are seeking people who want academic and research careers in the field of journalism studies. The program is focused on a range of topics including studies of the audience in the digital age, journalistic practice and ethics, journalism history, and journalism in the global context. We benefit from our proximity to Washington, D.C., a short metro ride away, as well as from an inquisitive and international community of scholars at the University of Maryland. For more details of our program, see http://merrill.umd.edu/academics/phd-program/. In addition, you can contact the Director of Doctoral Studies (Prof. Sarah Oates) at soates(a)umd.edu for more information. Here is a link to some frequently asked questions: http://merrill.umd.edu/academics/phd-program/ph-d-faq/ Sarah Oates Professor and Senior Scholar Philip Merrill College of Journalism 2215 John S. and James L. Knight Hall 7765 Alumni Drive University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7111 phone: +1 301 405 4510 Email: soates(a)umd.edu ________________________________________

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PhD in Communication at City University of Hong Kong
by Nathaniel Poor 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

(forwarded for a colleague) Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that applications for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Communication at City University of Hong Kong are now open for the 2016 entry – the application deadline is December 7th, 2015. We are particularly interested in applicants whose interests lie in the following areas: - Computational communication research - Health communication - Media institutions & society - Political communication - Social and psychological impact of new media The Department of Media and Communication at City University of Hong Kong is a top-ranked communication program in Hong Kong according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2014 and currently has 14 full-time faculty and 35 PhD students. To learn more about the Department of Media and Communication please visit: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/com/ Applicants seeking admission to the PhD program at CityU are encouraged to apply for the "Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme", a generous fellowship from the HKSAR Government, aimed at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their research degrees in Hong Kong. The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (~US$2,600) and conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (~US$1,300) per year for the awardees for a maximum period of three years. The application deadline for this fellowship scheme is December 1st, 2015. I would be grateful if you could circulate this message among your students or others who may be interested in our PhD program. Regards, Marko M. Skoric PhD Program Coordinator Associate Professor Department of Media and Communication City University of Hong Kong ------------------------------- Nathaniel Poor, Ph.D. http://natpoor.blogspot.com/ https://sites.google.com/site/natpoor/

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