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Save the Date – Feb 28, 2015 - Algorithms and Accountability Conference @ NYU Information Law Institute
by Seda Gurses 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

please feel free to disseminate this announcement to your networks. while somewhat belated, happy new year to everyone, too. s. > > We are pleased to announce the upcoming Algorithms and Accountability conference. The conference will take place on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at New York University. Organized by the Information Law Institute, NYU School of Law, it is cosponsored by NYU Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture and Communications, the Intel Science & Technology Center for Social Computing and Microsoft. > > Scholars, stakeholders, and policymakers question the adequacy of existing mechanisms governing algorithmic decision-making and grapple with new challenges presented by the rise of algorithmic power in terms of transparency, fairness, and equal treatment. Algorithms increasingly shape our news, economic options, and educational trajectories. The centrality and concerns about algorithmic decision making have only increased since we hosted the Governing Algorithms conference in May 2013. This event will build upon that conversation to address legal, policy and ethical challenges related to algorithmic power in three specific contexts: media production and consumption, commerce, and education. > > Confirmed speakers include Oren Bar-Gill, Solon Barocas, Julie Brill, Ed Felten, Eric Goldman, James Grimmelmann, Seda Gürses, Michael Hawes, Meg Leta Jones, Frank Pasquale, Bernhard Rieder, David Robinson, Christian Sandvig, Natasha Schüll, George Siemens, Susan Silbey, Mitchell Stevens, Katherine Strandburg, Karen Yeung, and Elana Zeide. > > Check for more information on the ILI website in January 2015, including registration details. Please join us on February 28th to add your insights to this important conversation. > > The organizing committee, > > Joris van Hoboken, Helen Nissenbaum and Elana Zeide > > > >

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When Apps Go Bad - CHI 2015 Workshop CfP - Deadline Extended
by Tom Feltwell 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

=========================================== Call for Participation: When Apps Go Bad: Exploring the Unintended Socio-Political Impact of Locative Media Workshop at ACM CHI 2015, Seoul, Republic of South Korea, 18th April 2015 Submission deadline EXTENDED: 19th January 2015 Notifications: 13th February 2015 Full details: http://www.whenappsgobad.org Contact: chi2015(a)whenappsgobad.org<mailto:chi2015@whenappsgobad.org> =========================================== In this workshop, we aim to explore the issues surrounding instances when locative social apps, map mashups and data visualisations “go bad”. Given the proliferation of locative tech, urban informatics, ubicomp, crowdsourcing and recommender systems, we are beginning to see cases of how well-intentioned interactive software can sometimes generate problematic socio-political commentary or outcomes. Recent cases of this have, for instance, resulted in the stigmatisation and marginalisation of communities, the labelling of city neighbourhoods as ‘no go’ zones, and the reinforcement of stereotyping and profiling. We want to understand how this happens and what previous research and theoretical work exists to inform us of the mechanisms and impacts of this. The aims of this workshop are to bring together the HCI community to discuss examples of apps and related media “going bad”, what existing work has been done to counter these, and to explore what else could be done to raise awareness or to provide practical and theoretical guidelines in this design context. This 1-day workshop will convene academics, designers, developers and scholars to explore, discuss and challenge locative media and its often-unintended problematic socio-political impact. We invite 2-4 page position papers that offer perspectives on the workshop themes. Broadly, these are: i) problematizing existing apps; ii) applications and appropriation of existing theory and methods; iii) and the creation of socio-politically sensitive design ideas. Example submissions may focus, for instance, on: · Critiques or post-mortems of existing systems that inadvertently marginalise people or places. · Examinations of privacy, surveillance and profiling within the design of locative media. · Explorations of the societal impact of community technologies. · Problematizing systems through design fiction or adversarial design. · Sensitive design of applications that make use of open data sets or community representations, such as crimes/offender data. · Applications of socio-politically sensitive design in urban informatics. · Theoretical and conceptual submissions drawing on literature from relevant disciplines such as critical cartography, political geography, neogeography and the geoweb. Papers will be selected based on relevance and strength of potential to raise discussion. At least one author of each accepted position paper must register for the workshop and for at least one day of the conference. Submit position papers (2-4 pages, in ACM SIGCHI Extended Abstract format) by email to chi2015(a)whenappsgobad.org<mailto:chi2015@whenappsgobad.org> For more information, visit the workshop site http://www.whenappsgobad.org or contact chi2015(a)whenappsgobad.org<mailto:chi2015@whenappsgobad.org> Organisers: Tom Feltwell, Shaun Lawson (University of Lincoln) John Vines (Newcastle University), Chris Speed (Edinburgh University), Marian Dörk (Potsdam University), Phillip Brooker (University of Bath), Peta Mitchell (QUT) =========================================== The University of Lincoln, located in the heart of the city of Lincoln, has established an international reputation based on high student satisfaction, excellent graduate employment and world-class research. The information in this e-mail and any attachments may be confidential. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and remove it from your system. Do not disclose the contents to another person or take copies. Email is not secure and may contain viruses. The University of Lincoln makes every effort to ensure email is sent without viruses, but cannot guarantee this and recommends recipients take appropriate precautions. The University may monitor email traffic data and content in accordance with its policies and English law. Further information can be found at: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/legal.

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Countering Online Extremism Conference 8-9 April 2015
by Lawrence Ampofo 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

CALL FOR PAPERS The Semantica Research Countering Online Extremism Conference brings together scholars, public policy professionals and business leaders from around the world to share insights, advice, and techniques on countering online extremism. From terrorism to cyberbullying, the Countering Online Extremism Conference will explore the contemporary nature of online extremism in all its forms and how it can be mitigated. At this conference, you will discover new insights and techniques that will aid your professional development, grow your business and enhance your understanding related to the nature of, and solutions to, countering online extremism. The Countering Online Extremism Conference provides an opportunity for policymakers, scholars, and decision-makers to share ideas, obtain innovative insights and share access to resources that will benefit the community as a whole. We aim to promote international cooperation and constructive dialogue on the issues discussed between online extremism experts and professionals actively working in this field. The Countering Online Extremism Conference 2015 is a two-day conference at Senate House in London, including extensive presentations and in-depth panel discussions on all aspects of online extremism, an area for workshops where world leading companies and experts provide masterclasses on how best to mitigate the threat of online extremism, together with online and in-person networking opportunities where delegates can establish valuable professional relationships. All attendees will leave with enduring knowledge of the contemporary nature of online extremism issues and a wealth of new contacts. The conference will be located at Senate House, London between 8-9 April 2015. In addition, participants unable to make the journey will be able to purchase an online ticket to view the talks either live or at a time of their choosing. Both the online and in-person events are will be interactive. Call for Papers Those people who are keen on presenting a paper at the conference are requested to submit their abstract of 300 words in length to info [at] semanticaresearch [dot] com by March 15 2015. If the abstract is accepted, submission of the original paper is expected. Participants who have not submitted their papers by the deadline will not be permitted to give a presentation in the symposium. All abstracts will be evaluated by an academic committee. Selected papers will be published in our book of thematic compilation on Countering Online Extremism with the consent of the authors. Possible topics for discussion include the following: * Online Extremism: What Is its Offline Impact? * How Can the Public and Private Sectors Combine to Counter Online Extremism? * Online Radicalisation * The Internet as a recruitment Tool for Violent Extremist Groups * Methodologies for extremism-related Internet research (network analysis, data mining, etc.) * Young People and Online Extremism * Gender and Online Extremism * Sexual Orientation and Online Extremism * Case Studies of Online Extremism on Specific Online Platforms (e.g. Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) * Policy Responses to Online Extremism * Ethical issues on online extremism-related research * Online Extremism and New Technologies Dr. Lawrence Ampofo Lecturer International Relations Degree Blanquerna School for Communication & International Relations Ramon Llull University Carrer Valldonzella 23 08001 Barcelona Tel: + 34.722 704 851 E-mail: lawrencepetera(a)blanquerna.url.edu

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Digital Mindfulness Conference 18-19 March 2015
by Lawrence Ampofo 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

CALL FOR PAPERS The Digital Mindfulness conference has been created to inspire meaningful discussion and action on themes linking technology and practical wisdom We live in a hyper-connected digital world where access to information is available at the click of a button and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We live in a digital utopia. We have never had a greater opportunity to access the information we want, never more opportunities to educate ourselves, never more ways to keep in contact with friends and never have we had a greater opportunity to work on our own terms. In spite of these opportunities, we, as a society, find ourselves increasingly unable to cope with our digital devices and services. Digital distraction is rife, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), Internet addiction, cyber bullying, information overload, and technology-related anxiety permeate our existence as we attempt to reconcile the benefits of digital technologies and living a healthy, happy and productive life. Digital technologies that were created to make us smarter and more efficient often end up distracting us and affecting our well being. The Digital Mindfulness Conference has been created to inspire meaningful discussion and action on themes linking technology and practical wisdom. It takes place between 18-19 March 2015 online and at the London Southbank University. Recent advances and emergent trends in digital technologies have raised many vital and interesting questions and dilemmas for institutions and people in general such as: ·Are digital technologies beneficial or problematic for individual, societal or organisational well-being? ·Why do people report feeling more disconnected in an age of technological connectivity? ·How can people and organisations reduce technology-induced stress and find ways to enable the mindful use of digital technologies? ·How can organisations, governments, and societies manage the use of technologies wisely? The Digital Mindfulness Conference is a space for people to learn and engage with the increasingly important and trans-disciplinary understanding of both the role of wisdom in a technology-driven world, and the design and impact of technologies in a wisdom-starved world. Practical wisdom, which draws from a range of sources, is concerned with responding to modern challenges creatively, wisely, mindfully, and proactively. It is attracting interest from a wide range of academic fields and disciplines, such as management, leadership, psychology, sociology, biology, neuroscience, marketing, and medicine. Practical wisdom is intimately connected to the myriad needs of contemporary organisations and numerous experts have called for society to progress from its current focus on data, information, and knowledge to understanding, intelligence and ultimately to wisdom. Scholars and industry professionals are exploring the potential impact of many other attributes of practical wisdom with digital technology such as intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, authenticity, leadership, creativity, problem-solving pragmatics, ethics, and awareness. Examples of this include research on the isolating effects and stresses associated with technology use, mindfulness meditation practices increasingly used by technology companies, or Internet-based efforts to tap the wisdom of the crowd (crowd-sourcing). Call for Papers Those people who are keen on presenting a paper at the conference are requested to submit their abstract of 300 words in length to info [at] semanticaresearch [dot] com by February 25 2015. If the abstract is accepted, submission of the original paper is expected. Participants who have not submitted their papers by the deadline will not be permitted to give a presentation. All abstracts will be evaluated by an academic committee. Selected papers will be published in our book of thematic compilation on Digital Mindfulness with the consent of the authors. Possible topics for discussion include the following: * How can technologies be designed, built, implemented and used for discovery, creativity, sharing, and encouragement of wisdom in individuals, organisations, and societies? * Can technologies enable deeper dialogues between and among individuals and groups? * What are the practical implications of wisdom theories and perspectives in a technological context? * How do Western and Eastern wisdom traditions, theologies, and spiritual approaches impact our relationship with and use of digital technologies? * Can mindful living connected by digital technologies be employed for personal, professional, and societal well-being? * Can we critically understand technology-induced stresses, work-life balance and technology addiction? * Do technologies have a role to play in mediating practical wisdom, reducing technology-induced stresses, and improving mindfulness? * How can technology facilitate more responsive and effective leadership? * How can we critically understand new phenomena emerging in a technology-driven world such as; Internet addiction, technological biases, FOMO, self-esteem and social media, crowd sourcing, excessive gaming, mobile phone obsession, cyber-crimes, cyber-cultures. Join industry and academic professionals at the Digital Mindfulness Conference designed to empower and inspire you with high-level insights, tactics and techniques from business leaders, health and wellness practitioners, scholars, journalists and more. Dr. Lawrence Ampofo Professor International Relations Degree Blanquerna School for Communication & International Relations Ramon Llull University Carrer Valldonzella 23 08001 Barcelona Tel: + 34.722 704 851 E-mail: lawrencepetera(a)blanquerna.url.edu

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4 yrs fully-funded PhD position in Information Studies, Lund University, Sweden.
by Jutta Haider 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

4 year fully-funded PhD position in Information Studies at Lund University, Sweden. We are seeking applications for the position of one doctoral student in Information Studies at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, Lund University, Sweden to start 1st September 2015. The official call will open 1st of February and close 4 weeks later. However, we would like to encourage those interested in applying to begin working on their project descriptions and to update their CVs already now. The PhD program is located at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities. The research environment is dynamic and growing with well-established national and international contacts. A Swedish PhD education lasts four years full-time. It is fully funded including wages, social security and entitlement to benefits. If you are interested, please contact Prof Olof Sundin for more information: olof.sundin(a)kultur.lu.se Best regards, Jutta ----- Jutta Haider Associate professor Information Studies Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences Lund University, Sweden http://www.kultur.lu.se/person/JuttaHaider

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Balancing Business Innovation with Data Protection? Regulating the Digital Age, Oxford, 2015.1.26
by Hui Xue 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Dear All, The Oxford Regulation Discussion Group is pleased to invite you to attend its First Technology Regulation Workshop: *'Balancing Business Innovation with Data Protection? Regulating the Digital Age.’* The workshop will take place on the 26 January 2015 from 14:00 to 17:45, in the Haldane Room of Wolfson College, University of Oxford. Confirmed speakers include Dr Christopher Kuner (Copenhagen), Prof. Christopher Millard (QMUL), Prof. Christopher Marsden (Sussex), and Steve Wood (UK ICO). Workshop attendance is free, but registration is required for catering purposes, http://www.fljs.org/content/balancing-business-innovation-data-protection. The programme can be also downloaded through this link. The organizing committee gratefully acknowledges the contributions of Macquarie University and Oxford Regulation Discussion Group for this workshop. For further details, please email Dr Asma Vranaki at asma.vranaki(a)qmul.ac.uk . Janet Hui Xue PhD Candidate in Internet Regulation Soft Power Advocacy and Research Centre [image: Inline image 1] CRICOS Provider Number 00002J Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email (including all attachments) is confidential. It may be subject to legal professional privilege and/or protected by copyright. If you receive it in error do not use it or disclose it, notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and destroy any copies. The University does not guarantee that any email or attachment is secure or free from viruses or other defects. The University is not responsible for emails that are personal or unrelated to the University’s functions.

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Research on YouTube Let's Play
by Carmel Vaisman 04 Jan '15

04 Jan '15

Dear colleagues, One of my students wants to write a paper about the Let's Play phenomenon on YouTube. Any of you gaming scholars know of any prior paper on the subject or got a paper in the making? Thanks, Carmel Vaisman, PhD. http://www.absolutecarmel.com Twitter: @carmelva

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Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy, Issue 6 Launched
by Kiersten Greene 05 Dec '14

05 Dec '14

Dear Colleagues, We've just launched Issue 6 of the *Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy, *a special-themed issue on Africa and the African diaspora. Please take a look if you're interested: http://jitp.commons.gc.cuny.edu/ Best, Kiersten Greene JITP Issue 6 Co-editor Assistant Professor of Literacy State University of New York at New Paltz -- kierstengreene.net brookerhollow.com

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iConference 2015: Early-bird registration
by Ingrid Erickson 05 Dec '14

05 Dec '14

************************************************************* iConference 2015: Early-bird registration available through Jan. 15, 2015 24-27 March, 2015, Newport Beach, California, USA Conference Home: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/ ************************************************************* iConference 2015 registration is now open. Discounted early rates are available through Jan. 15, 2015. Register today to secure the early rate! The iConference is an international gathering of scholars and researchers concerned with critical information issues in contemporary society. iConference 2015 will take place March 24-27, 2015, at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. The iConference pushes the boundaries of information studies, explores core concepts and ideas, and creates new technological and conceptual configurations---all situated in interdisciplinary discourses. All information scholars, researchers and practitioners are welcome. The official iConference 2015 schedule will be posted soon, and includes the following: . Keynote addresses by noted luminaries Christine L. Borgman, Carole Goble, and Scott E. Page. . 51 completed research papers offering new and interesting perspectives on key topics in the information field. . 40 preliminary results papers that explore developing thinking and perspectives. . Nearly 100 poster presentations by present and future thought-leaders in the field. . 12 workshops providing a meaningful and immersive experience in specific areas of study. . 8 thought-provoking sessions for interaction and engagement. . Myriad socializing and networking opportunities, including our evening Opening Reception, and also our Banquet Dinner at the waterfront Newport Dunes. . Special meetings for iSchools leadership, staff, and practitioners. . The student Social Media Expo, presentation of the annual iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award, and much, much more! Registration is open now. Participants are also encouraged to book their lodging in our specially priced room block at the conference hotel. See our Accommodations Page for details. iConference 2015 is presented by the iSchools and hosted by University of California, Irvine: The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. The conference champion sponsors are Microsoft Research and UCI Hana Lab; contributors include Facebook and Nokia; additional support provided by Google, Morgan & Claypool Publishers, the UCI Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and UCI Newkirk Center. Conference Home: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/

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CFP: Special Issue on "Internationalizing Information and Communication Design"
by connexions journal 05 Dec '14

05 Dec '14

Dear Colleagues, I am sending the CFP copied below on behalf of Kirk St. Amant. Best, Rosário ______________ Call for Proposals *Special Issue on "Internationalizing Information and Communication Design"* *Communication Design Quarterly (CDQ), *the peer reviewed publication of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)’s Special Interest Group on the Design of Communication (SIGDOC) is soliciting article proposals for an upcoming special issue that will examine how aspects of culture, language, nationality, and globalization affect information and communication design in international and intercultural contexts. This special issue will be published in November of 2015, and the guest editor is Kirk St.Amant of East Carolina University. SPECIAL ISSUE DESCRIPTION Until relatively recently, the idea of designing interfaces, informational materials, and instructional content for international audiences was seen as an “extra” or additional process reserved for multinational corporations. Today, it has become a near imperative for almost any organization. But developing effective materials for individuals from different nations and cultures is no easy task. Rather, doing so requires an effective knowledge of how individuals from different cultures and nations - Use various technical and informational products - Access and share information and ideas via different technologies - Perceive and evaluate different aspects of information and communication design For individuals working in the areas of information and communication design, these factors are central to developing materials that effectively meet audience expectations and are used as intended. The question thus becomes *How can information and communication design be effectively extended to international contexts? * The entries in this special issue will seek to answer this question. In so doing, the articles published in this issue will constitute a resource for examining and understanding information and communication design issues and practices in global contexts. POSSIBLE TOPICS FOR THIS SPECIAL ISSUE The guest editor invites proposals for papers on applied research or theory, case histories/studies, commentaries, teaching approaches, and annotated bibliographies that address issues and questions including - How do aspects of culture, language, and national identity affect expectations associated with information and communication design? - What theories, models, or approaches can help us better understand and address cultural factors affecting expectations of information and communication design in international contexts? - What technological factors (e.g., access to the Internet, uses of hand-held devices, and perceptions of social media) do we need to consider in relation to information and communication design in international contexts? - What constitutes “best practices” or “effective practices” for internationalizing information and communication design, and why are such practices effective? - How should information and communication designers work with translators and localizers to create more effective materials for international audiences? - What international legal or policy factors need to be considered (and addressed) when designing materials for users located in other nations? - What kinds of research should information and communication designers do – and on what topics should their research focus – to better understand the expectations of users from other cultures and in other nations? - How should – or can – information and communication designers expand ideas and practices associated with usability, user experience design, and user testing to develop effective materials for users from other cultures and in other nations? - How should educators re-think or revise the teaching of information and communication design to better prepare students to create effective materials for international audiences? Individuals are invited to submit proposals that try to answer these – or related – questions or ideas in order to further our understanding of how to expand information and communication design practices to global contexts. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Proposals should be between 250-300 words in length and are due by 1 February 2015. Proposals should be sent to kirk.stamant @gmail.com All proposals should include - The submitter’s name, affiliation, and email address - A tentative, descriptive title for the proposed article - A summary of the topic/focus of the proposed article - An explanation of how the proposed topic/focus connects to the theme of the special issue - An overview or outline of the structure of the proposed article (i.e., how the author plans to address the identified topic within the context of the proposed article) PRODUCTION SCHEDULE The schedule for the special issue is as follows: 1 February 2015 – Proposals due 5 February 2015 – Decisions on proposals sent to submitters 5 April 2015 – Initial manuscripts due 5 May 2015 – Reviewer comments to authors 15 June 2015 – Revised manuscripts due 1 July 2015 – Final publishing decisions to contributors November 2015 – Publication of special issue CONTACT INFORMATION Completed proposals should be sent to Kirk St.Amant at kirk.stamant(a)gmail.com Questions about proposal topics or about the focus of this special issue should be sent to Kirk St.Amant at kirk.stamant @gmail.com ______________ Rosário Durão and Kyle Mattson Editors *www.connexionsjournal.org <http://www.connexionsjournal.org/>**connexions •** international professi**onal communication journal *(ISSN 2325-6044) *Dept. of Communication, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - **New Mexico Tech, and *Dept. of Writing - University of Central Arkansas

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