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Book announcement - Virtual Worlds for Online Learning: Cases and Applications
by Lee, Mark 30 May '15

30 May '15

Announcing the publication of the following title (now available for pre-order): ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VIRTUAL WORLDS FOR ONLINE LEARNING: CASES AND APPLICATIONS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Edited by: Sue Gregory, University of New England, Australia Mark J. W. Lee, Charles Sturt University, Australia Barney Dalgarno, Charles Sturt University, Australia Belinda Tynan, The Open University, UK Published by Nova Science Publishers https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_idS765 (Hardcover - ISBN: 978-1-63482-149-0) https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_idS820 (Ebook - ISBN: 978-1-63482-194-0) * Description * This book showcases contemporary examples of three-dimensional virtual world use for Internet and web-mediated tertiary education from across the globe that cut across a range of disciplinary contexts and settings. By doing so, it seeks to promote scholarly dialogue as well as to assist the development and dissemination of good practice and best practices in the field. While there have been a number of other volumes published on virtual worlds and learning, many were written prior to the existence of mature applications and thus consist largely of early proof-of-concept reports; a number of practical or “how-to” guides for teachers considering using virtual worlds in their teaching have also been produced that have to do with either the technology or learning design. In general, much of what is available in the area is “show and tell” and does not engage deeply with theory or with key researchable questions and issues. This book is unique in the way it combines analysis and discussion of recent theoretical and empirical research with descriptive accounts and evaluations of exemplary and innovative discipline-based applications, all of which are focused on factors influencing the successful uptake and use of virtual worlds in online learning at universities and colleges. The book is a useful resource for educators with an interest in virtual worlds, irrespective of their level of experience and/or proficiency. The collection of exemplars presented will not only expose newcomers to the potential and possibilities of the technology but will also alert them to the problems and pitfalls of whose existence they need to be mindful of as they make their foray into the educational virtual worlds arena. Potential solutions and mitigating strategies for many of the common problems are suggested as well. For those who are more seasoned virtual world users, they will benefit from the evidence-based perspectives offered and from opportunities to situate their practice within the scholarly knowledge base, comparing their own experiences with those of others and learning from the stories, vignettes, insights, and reflections being shared. Novices and veterans alike will find the book valuable in helping them manufacture a sustainable business case to put forth to their managers and in their quests to champion investment in virtual worlds at their institutions. **************************************** "While ... more work is clearly needed to make learning-led design in virtual worlds even more effective, this important volume brings together the most up-to-date research and shows incremental advances in our knowledge base ... Learning is no longer a case of regurgitating facts and figures; today, we can be more creative and ambitious in what our students can experience, and we can make things come alive. This volume helps us to evaluate how important education is to us and the many ways in which we can craft learning experiences to support an individual’s development." - Professor Sara de Freitas FRSA, Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning and Teaching, Murdoch University, Australia **************************************** * Topics Covered * - Virtual worlds in pre-service teacher education - Virtual worlds in foreign language learning - Virtual worlds in library and information science - Virtual worlds in ethics training - Virtual worlds in emergency management training - Virtual worlds in technical communication education - Virtual worlds in academic staff/faculty development - Virtual worlds in music education - Virtual worlds in psychology education - Virtual worlds in architectural design education For more information about Virtual Worlds for Online Learning: Cases and Applications, and to view the Table of Contents, go to https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_idS765 (Hardcover version) or https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_idS820 (Ebook version). * About the Editors * Sue Gregory is an Associate Professor and Chair of Research in the School of Education at the University of New England, Australia, where she lectures in ICT education. She is responsible for leading and driving research within the School and training education students on how to incorporate technology into their teaching. She is a long-term adult educator and her research is focused on adult learning, authenticity, engagement, immersion, impact, and the efficacy of virtual worlds for education. Mark J. W. Lee is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the School of Education at Charles Sturt University, Australia and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow with the School of Engineering and Information Technology at Federation University Australia. He has published widely in the areas of educational technology, online learning and teaching, and innovative pedagogy in higher education, with 70 refereed publications to his name. From 2012 to 2014 he served as the editor-in-chief of MERLOT's Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. Barney Dalgarno is a Professor and Co-Director of uImagine, a Digital Learning Innovation Laboratory at Charles Sturt University, Australia. His research interests are captured by the overarching question, “How can learning be improved through the use of technology?”. As well as being awarded a number of research and teaching grants, he has received national recognition through awards for innovative teaching and learning design using leading-edge technologies. He is a co-editor of the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. Belinda Tynan is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) at The Open University in the United Kingdom. She has held numerous managerial positions at universities and colleges in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and Singapore, and she has attracted considerable grant funding and been responsible for multiple innovation projects. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications and is on the Editorial Board of Open Learning: the Journal of Open Distance and e-Learning. * Contributors * Thierry Chanier, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France Andrew Cram, Australian College of Physical Education, Australia Robert Crow, Western Carolina University, USA Barney Dalgarno, Charles Sturt University, Australia Geoff Dick, Georgia Southern University, USA John David N. Dionisio, Loyola Marymount University, USA Allan Ellis, Southern Cross University, Australia Anne-Laure Foucher, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France Patricia C. Franks, San Jose State University, USA Brande Hall Gex, San Jose State University, USA Richard L. Gilbert, Loyola Marymount University, USA Angela Giovanangeli, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Maree Gosper, Macquarie University, Australia Sue Gregory, University of New England, Australia John G. Hedberg, Macquarie University, Australia Lisa Jacka, Southern Cross University, Australia Dan Keast, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, USA Vicki Knox, University of New England, Australia Yvonne Masters, University of New England, Australia Rochell R. McWhorter, University of Texas at Tyler, USA Charlene A. Merritt, Western Carolina University, USA Nora A. Murphy, Loyola Marymount University, USA Caroline Newton, University College London, UK Meg O’Reilly, Southern Cross University, Australia Burak Pak, KU Leuven, Belgium Cindy M. Raisor, Texas A&M University, USA Torsten Reiners, Curtin University, Australia Christine Rodrigues, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France Ciara Rachel Wigham, Université Lumière Lyon 2, France **************************************** Please consider recommending Virtual Worlds for Online Learning: Cases and Applications to your librarian. ****************************************

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CFP: Religion in Cyberspace 2015
by Vit Sisler 30 May '15

30 May '15

Dear colleagues, we cordially invite you to participate in the workshop 'Religion in Cyberspace 2015' which will take place at the 13th international conference Cyberspace 2015 held in Brno, Czech Republic, 27-28 November 2015. Illustrative topics religious normative frameworks in cyberspace, networking diasporas, religious collaborative environments, on-line counseling, on-line fatwas and cyber muftis, new religious movements, religious discourses in cyberspace, methodology of online-religion research, rituals in cyberspace etc. Note: Authors of accepted papers will be invited to submit their papers for peer review to Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology (MUJLT - mujlt.law.muni.cz) or Cyberpsychology (http://www.cyberpsychology.eu) It is possible to attend the conference and submit a journal paper. Important dates Abstract submission deadline: 31 July 2015 Notice on acceptance deadline: 31 August 2015 Conference dates: 27 – 28 November 2015 Papers for journal publication deadline: 11 February 2016 Abstract formal requirements Range: max. 1.500 characters incl. spaces Submission: on-line at www.cyberspace.muni.cz Paper formal requirements and submission Papers published in MUJLT: http://mujlt.law.muni.cz/instructions.php Papers published in Cyberpsychology: http://www.cyberpsychology.eu/submission.php More information: http://cyberspace.muni.cz/ -- Vit Sisler, Ph.D. Charles University in Prague Faculty of Arts Institute of Information Science and Librarianship New Media Studies http://uisk.jinonice.cuni.cz/sisler/

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hiring 2 PhDs and 1 Postdoc - the politics of big data
by Stefania Milan 29 May '15

29 May '15

This call for application might be of interest to some in this list. International and non-EU applications are very welcome. Please direct any question to s.milan(a)uva.nl <mailto:s.milan@uva.nl>. Do note, however, that due to high volume of emails it might take me a few days to reply, and that I will not review CVs that are sent to me outside the official application process. Best, Stefania I am looking for two excellent PhD students and one Postdoctoral researcher for my project 'Data activism: The politics of big data according to civil society'. The five-year project has been awarded a Starting Grant of the European Research Council, and will be based at the Department of Media Studies of the University of Amsterdam. (Please note that a second position for a Postdoctoral researcher will be advertised in two years time). You will join a team of five people working under the leadership of Dr. Stefania Milan (the Principal Investigator) and collaboratively examining the emerging dynamics of data activism at the intersection of its social and technological dimensions. We offer a multidisciplinary, interactive and international research environment in a leading department (Communication and Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam currently ranks number 8 in the QS World Rankings). Important dates: deadline for application: 9 June Interviews (via Skype): 19 June See the announcements/details for the application below: http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/15-178… <http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/15-178…> http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/15-179… <http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/15-179…>

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Conference on Surveillance and Citizenship
by Lina Dencik 29 May '15

29 May '15

Members of this list might be interested in the following. Registration is now open for the international conference: Surveillance and Citizenship: State-Media-Citizen Relations after the Snowden Leaks Cardiff University, 18-19 June 2015 The conference will bring together international scholars, representatives of digital rights organisations, technological developers, and surveillance experts to discuss the state of surveillance and the implications of the Snowden revelations. Two years after the leaks began, we will review their media representation, policy developments, impacts on activism and civil society, and technological responses. The conference will include strategy sessions on policy reform and a usability and security hackathon. Speakers include Ben Wizner (ACLU, Snowden's lawyer), Mark Andrejevic (Ponoma College), Kirstie Ball (Open University), Gus Hosein (Privacy International), Annie Machon (former MI5 whistleblower), Tony Bunyan (Statewatch), James Ball (The Guardian), Andrew Clement (University of Toronto), Ian Brown (Oxford University), Seda Guerses (New York University), Karin Wahl-Jorgensen (Cardiff University), Gavin MacFadyen (Centre for Investigative Journalism), Anne Roth (German Parliamentary Inquiry on Mass Surveillance). Programme: http://www.dcssproject.net/conference-programme/ Registration: http://www.dcssproject.net/conference/conference-registration/ (£50, £30 for students/unwaged) How to get there: http://www.dcssproject.net/conference/how-to-get-here/ Where to stay: http://www.dcssproject.net/conference/where-to-stay/ More about the 'Digital Citizenship and Surveillance Society' project: http://www.dcssproject.net/about/ We hope to see you in Cardiff on 18/19 June! Best, Lina -- Dr Lina Dencik Lecturer / Director MA Journalism, Media and Communication School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3NB Email: DencikL(a)cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:DencikL@cardiff.ac.uk>, Tel: +44 (0)29 208 75461 Twitter: @LinaDencik Fellow, Center for Media, Data and Society, Central European University Co-I, Digital Citizenship and Surveillance Society, www.dcssproject.net<http://www.dcssproject.net/>

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Social Media and Self-Esteem
by Davis, Jennifer Lauren - davis5jl 28 May '15

28 May '15

Hi all, I know there's lots of literature out there on social media and self-esteem. Does anyone know of a good review article? Thanks!! Jenny Jenny L. Davis Assistant Professor of Sociology James Madison University Co-Editor: Cyborgology.org<http://thesocietypages.org/cyborgology/> Twitter: @Jenny_L_Davis<https://twitter.com/Jenny_L_Davis>

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research on social network adoption/defection/migration
by Alexandra Samuel 28 May '15

28 May '15

I'm going a little lazyweb here, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of good recent research on the factors driving the relative popularity of different social networks. I'm looking for data and insights into what drives adoption and defection from one platform to the next (i.e. shift from FB to Instagram, rise and fall of Twitter, etc). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help. Alex -- Alexandra Samuel alex(a)alexandrasamuel.com @awsamuel on Twitter/Skype/AIM etc cel. 604.726.5445 *Work Smarter with Social Media * now available on Amazon <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U2RQJCY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&…>

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CFP: Cyberspace 2015
by Daniela Vajbarová 28 May '15

28 May '15

Dear colleagues, We kindly invite you to submit a paper to Cyberspace 2015. The upcoming 13th international conference will be held in Brno, Czech Republic, 27 – 28 November 2015. === CYBERSPACE 2015: CALL FOR PAPERS === XIIIth international conference organized by the Institute of Law and Technology, Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University and the European Academy of ICT Law Brno, Czech Republic 27 – 28 November 2015 Papers are solicited to the following streams: Cybersecurity, Cybercrime eCommerce, eFinance Government 2.0, eJustice Intellectual Property On-Line International Internet Law Privacy and Surveillance New Media and Politics New Media and Society Psychology of Cyberspace Religion in Cyberspace Video Games and Society Ideas for Cyberspace CYBERSECURITY, CYBERCRIME, chairs: Václav Stupka, Jakub Harašta, illustrative topics: cyberattacks, cyberterrorism, response teams, botnets, digital forensics, child pornography, identity theft, hacking/cracking, phishing, malicious code, stalking, ius ad bellum/ius in bello, rules of engagement eCOMMERCE, eFINANCE, chairs: Zsolt Balogh, Libor Kyncl, illustrative topics: information society services, EDI and EFT regulation, model laws on eCommerce, burden of proof, on-line gambling, taxation of e-commerce, e-banking, e-insurance, e-pensions, online investments, eFX markets, electronic payments, electronic money, virtual money, payment portals, payment systems, informal value transfer systems, online AML and CTF measures incl. due diligence, property and taxation in virtual worlds GOVERNMENT 2.0, eJUSTICE, chair: Ludwig Gramlich, illustrative topics: open government, open data, on-line dispute settlement, re-use of public sector information, on-line public procurement, on-line legal counselling, e-identity, mobile government, e-participation vs. e-democracy?, social media strategies in the public sector INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ON-LINE, chairs: Andreas Wiebe, Matěj Myška, illustrative topics: copyright, digital rights management, open source, open access, exceptions and limitations to IP, fair use, fair dealing, protection of software, licensing, P2P networks, trademarks on-line, collective management of copyright, trademarks in auction and search servers, enforceability of free licences, free/open software, TDM and limitations, IP in public sector information, protection of raw data INTERNATIONAL INTERNET LAW, chair: Dan Svantesson, illustrative topics: Brussels I, Rome I, Rome II and the internet, cross-border on-line defamation, place of damage, electronic choice of law and choice of forum, international on-line arbitration, cross-border consumer arbitration, cross-border eCommerce, cross-border consumer protection, cross-border online intellectual property issues, public international law and the Internet, private international law and the Internet, extraterritoriality online PRIVACY AND SURVEILLANCE, chair: Aleš Završnik, illustrative topics: Privacy on-line, Internet surveillance, smart surveillance, anonymizers, social networking surveillance, ISPs, law enforcement and intelligence snooping, marketing surveillance, PET technologies, right to be forgotten, cyber counter-surveillance NEW MEDIA AND POLITICS, chairs: Monika Metyková, Jakub Macek, illustrative topics: online political communication, new media and election, campaigns, the role of social media in democracy and democratization, social networks and transformation of journalism, new media and political mobilization, internet and transparency of government, the impact of WikiLeaks NEW MEDIA AND SOCIETY, chair: Kristian Daneback, illustrative topics: digital media and civic participation, online public spheres, new media in everyday lives, web 2.0, internet governance, digital divide, communities in cyberspace, hacktivism, free culture movement, anthropology of cyberspace, gender and internet, gaming, society and cyberspace, new media and social services PSYCHOLOGY OF CYBERSPACE, chair: David Šmahel, illustrative topics: influence of the Internet use on individuals and family, children and adolescents in virtual worlds, Internet addiction, identity in virtual environment, counselling on the Internet, on-line therapy, Internet and sexuality, human personality on-line, virtual social groups, virtual communities, blogs, games on-line, MMORPG and virtual worlds, online communication, e-learning, opportunities of Internet use, cyberbullying, online victimisation, intimacy and Internet, technology and health RELIGION IN CYBERSPACE, chair: Vít Šisler, illustrative topics: religious normative frameworks in cyberspace, networking diasporas, religious collaborative environments, on-line counseling, on-line fatwas and cyber muftis, new religious movements, religious discourses in cyberspace VIDEO GAMES AND SOCIETY, chair: Cyril Brom, Zdeněk Záhora, illustrative topics: social aspects of video games, digital game-based learning, serious games, on-line gaming, videogames as a research tool, work-in-progress papers are welcome IDEAS FOR CYBERSPACE, chairs: Herbert Hrachovec, Radim Polčák, illustrative topics: any thoughts for the present or future of cyberspace === PUBLICATION OF PAPERS === Accepted papers will be, depending on their topic, published upon peer review in one of following scientific journals: MUJLT - Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology (mujlt.law.muni.cz), on-line and printed, listed in SCOPUS, EBSCO, Hein Online, De Gruyter, Czech Database of Scientific Journals, Slovenian Database of Scientific Journals Cyberpsychology (cyberpsychology.eu), on-line, listed in SCOPUS, EBSCO, ERIH PLUS, Directory of Open Access Journals === IMPORTANT DATES === Abstract submission deadline: 31 July 2015 Notice on acceptance deadline: 31 August 2015 Conference dates: 27 – 28 November 2015 Papers for journal publication deadline: 11 February 2016 === ABSTRACT FORMAL REQUIREMENTS === Range: max. 1.500 characters incl. spaces Submission: on-line at www.cyberspace.muni.cz === PAPER FORMAL REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSION === Papers published in MUJLT: http://mujlt.law.muni.cz/instructions.php Papers published in Cyberpsychology: http://www.cyberpsychology.eu/submission.php === CONFERENCE FEES === full pass - speakers: 1390 CZK (approx. 50 EUR) full pass - delegates (not presenting a paper): 1790 CZK (approx. 65 EUR) full pass - VIPs (upon special appointment): FREE student pass light (programme only): FREE student pass full (all refreshments, Friday reception, Saturday lunch): 490 CZK (approx. 18 EUR) last minute (on-site) registration: 2100 CZK (approx. 77 EUR) dinner fee: Saturday conference dinner with free complimentary drinks - 590 CZK (approx. 22 EUR), last minute (on-site): 690 CZK (approx. 25 EUR) – Saturday dinner is not included in any of above passes The registration will be carried out on-line through the conference web at www.cyberspace.muni.cz. The registration opens 1 June 2015 and closes 12 November 2015 (after that, it will be possible to register on-site). === CONFERENCE ADDRESSES === Conference website: http://cyberspace.muni.cz Central conference e-mail address: cyberspace(a)law.muni.cz Mailing address: Masaryk University, Faculty of Law Institute of Law and Technology Veveří 70 611 80 Brno Czech Republic === CONFERENCE OFFICIALS === General Chair: Radim Polčák Deputy Chairs: Danuše Spáčilová, David Šmahel Scientific Committee: Zsolt Balogh, Cyril Brom, Kristian Daneback, Ludwig Gramlich, Herbert Hrachovec, Libor Kyncl, Monika Metyková, Matěj Myška, Radim Polčák, Dan Svantesson, Václav Stupka, Vít Šisler, David Šmahel, Andreas Wiebe, Aleš Završnik Publicity Officer: Monika Stachoňová Financial Officer: Jakub Harašta Hospitality Officer: Jakub Míšek Programme Officer: Pavel Loutocký Best regards, Daniela Vajbarová On behalf of the Organizing Committee

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Job ad: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Journalism (online/print)
by Yuwei Lin 28 May '15

28 May '15

Dear Colleagues, Could you please kindly circulate the following job advertisements within your networks? Title: 0.6 fte or 0.8 fte Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Journalism (Online / Print) Institution: School of Film and Media, University for the Creative Arts, UK Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2015 Interview Date: Tuesday 30 June 2015 https://jobs.ucreative.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=14-AMCD324-0249-1 Many thanks! Best wishes, Yuwei

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CfP: The Empiricist's Challenge: Asking Meaningful Questions in Political Science in the Age of Big Data
by Mercea, Dan 28 May '15

28 May '15

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the conference The Empiricist's Challenge: Asking Meaningful Questions in Political Science in the Age of Big Data, which will take place on 23 and 24 October 2015, at the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research, University of Mannheim. A summary of the conference’s theme and objectives can be found in the Call for Papers below. More details about the conference, including topics, keynote speakers and funding opportunities can be found on the conference website (http://www.bigdatapoliticalscience.net) If you are interested in taking part in the conference, please send a paper title, an abstract of up to 500 words, 3-5 keywords and the names and affiliations of all authors to bigdatapolitics(a)uni-mannheim.de by July 13, 2015. We look forward to your contributions, Yannis Theocharis Andreas Jungherr ####Call for Papers#### The Empiricist's Challenge: Asking Meaningful Questions in Political Science in the Age of Big Data October 23-24, 2015, MZES, University of Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany Submission deadlines: July 13, 2015 Keynote speakers W. Lance Bennett, University of Washington Sandra González-Bailón, University of Pennsylvania Jonathan Nagler, New York University Richard Rogers, University of Amsterdam The continuously growing use of digital services has provided social scientists with an expanding reservoir of data, potentially holding valuable insights into human behavior and social systems. The potentials of the use of digital trace data in social science research has famously given rise to the terms “big data” and “computational social science”. Using such data, social scientists have argued, will enable us to better understand social, political and economic life through the generation of large datasets that are composed not of questions asked of citizens concerning their attitudes and behaviours, but of the digital traces of their actual behaviour as they navigate the online world. While the potentials of the use of digital trace data have been a continuous focus in public debate, scientific contributions using such trace data in political science usually come in the form of research-manifestos or isolated proofs-of-concept, only marginally contributing to current debates in the social sciences. Examples abound of descriptive analyses, maps and visualizations of citizens’ or candidates’ social media use during electoral campaigns, or of activists during social movement mobilisations. Even though there are many interesting and valuable contributions among these studies, for moving into the main stream of political research the field has to mature. This includes: developing standards for data collection, preparation, analysis and reporting; establishing more systematic links between the established body of research in the social sciences; and a move away from proofs-of-concepts towards the systematic development and testing of hypotheses. We aim to create a forum where leading practitioners, challengers and up-and-coming social scientists who work in the area of digital trace data meet and engage in debate. Any such endeavor needs to take interdisciplinary considerations into account. We are thus particularly interested in bringing together scholars from different scientific disciplines (such as political science, sociology, media and communication and computer science) who, although increasingly converge in their work around similar questions, often find it difficult to establish productive lines of communication and collaboration. The papers can address, but should not be limited to, the following topics: -- Which are the areas of political science where the use of digital trace data hold potential and how can this be illustrated systematically? -- Which current theories offer researchers using digital trace data a valuable context to frame their research question and develop and test hypotheses? -- What are the main challenges to be resolved before the use of digital trace data can enter the mainstream of political science? We invite papers that pursue these questions by specifically discussing the abovementioned challenges, as well as for analytical empirical studies that can serve as exemplars. In particular, we encourage papers discussing theoretical challenges of the use of digital trace data in the social sciences, linking the analysis of digital trace data with established research questions and topics in political science, and discussing on how to establish necessary methodological and procedural challenges in establishing digital trace data as standard elements of social science research. Authors of selected high quality contributions will be invited to submit their papers for consideration in a special issue of the Journal of Information Technology & Politics. These submissions will undergo the journal’s regular peer-review process. Funding Travel and accommodation support of up to 300€ for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows will be offered to one author for each accepted paper. By providing resources for the participation of more junior scholars we hope to further encourage their participation. In the case of co-authored work the authors themselves should decide who will receive this support if their paper is accepted. Conference meals, including a conference dinner will also be covered. Submissions Proposals including a paper title, abstract of up to 500 words, 3-5 keywords and the names and affiliations of all authors should be submitted to the following e-mail address no later than July 13, 2015. bigdatapolitics(a)uni-mannheim.de

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AoIR Election: Renew or Join and Vote Now
by Kendall, Lori 27 May '15

27 May '15

Folks, This is shaping up to be a record-breaking election both in terms of numbers of people running for election and numbers of people voting. But there's one more record I'd like to break. Did you know that in most elections for the AoIR Executive Committee, less than one quarter of the membership votes? Let's make this election more representative of our membership. Voting is one small way to add your voice and direct the future of AoIR. If you find your membership has lapsed, renew now. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining, especially if you plan to attend the conference in October. You still have time to vote. There are just over four days left in the election, which ends at noon Eastern U.S. time on June 1. Voting instructions went out via email to members at the beginning of the election. We'll be sending a reminder through the membership system shortly. If you join or renew now, please contact our Association Coordinator, Anna Lauren Hoffmann (ac -- at -- aoir.org) to be added to the voting register. Thanks and I hope to see you in Phoenix in October! Lori Kendall President, AoIR

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