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Fwd: question
by AJ Kelton 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

A colleague has inquired about this and I don't have any suggestions. I'm confident someone on this list knows resources. thx aj It was great seeing you last week. I am hoping we can catch up soon. > In the meantime, i am looking for information on technology > phobia....Mainly I need a definition and some basic information on why > people have technophobia. I am having a really difficult time finding a > professional source for this, do you have any ideas? -- ----- AJ Kelton Director of Emerging & Instructional Technology College of Humanities and Social Sciences Montclair State University http://eit.montclair.edu ---------- Emerging Learning Design 2015 http://eld.montclair.edu Twitter: @ELDConf <http://twitter.com/ELDConf> Hashtag: #ELD15 Journal of Emerging Learning Design http://eldj.montclair.edu ----------

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1st CfP: AAAI Int'l Conference on Weblogs and Social Media (ICWSM-15)
by Sarita Yardi Schoenebeck 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL AAAI CONFERENCE ON WEBLOGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA (ICWSM-15) SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE * Abstracts Due: January 18, 2015 (by 11:59 pm AOE) * Full Papers Due: January 23, 2015 (by 11:59 pm AOE) * Acceptance Notification: March 9, 2015 * Conference: May 26-29, 2015 in Oxford, UK The International AAAI Conference on Weblogs and Social Media (ICWSM) is a forum for researchers in computer science and social science to come together to share knowledge, discuss ideas, exchange information, and learn about cutting-edge research in diverse fields with the common theme of online social media. This overall theme includes research in new perspectives in social theories, as well as computational algorithms for analyzing social media. ICWSM is a singularly fitting venue for research that blends social science and computational approaches to answer important and challenging questions about human social behavior through social media while advancing computational tools for vast and unstructured data. ICWSM, now in its ninth year, has become one of the premier venues for computational social science, and previous years of ICWSM have featured papers, posters, and demos that draw upon network science, machine learning, computational linguistics, sociology, communication, and political science. The uniqueness of the venue and the quality of submissions have contributed to a fast growth of the conference and a competitive acceptance rate of 20% for full-length research papers published in the proceedings by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI). The accepted papers will be open access and have equal time for a full oral presentation. Full papers will also have the opportunity to display their paper as a poster at the venue. For ICWSM-15, in addition to the usual program of contributed technical talks, posters and invited presentations, the main conference will include a selection of keynote talks from prominent social scientists and technologists. Building on successes in previous years, ICWSM-15 will also hold a day of workshops and tutorials in addition to the main conference. SUMMARY SUBMISSION GUIDELINE Full paper format: Full paper submissions to ICWSM are recommended to be 8 pages long, and must be at most 10 pages long, including figures and references. The final camera-ready length (between 8-10 pages) for each full paper in the proceedings will be at the discretion of the program chairs. All papers must follow AAAI formatting guidelines. Poster and demo paper format: Poster paper submissions to ICWSM must be 4 pages long, including figures and references. Demo paper submissions to ICWSM must be 2 pages long, including figures and references. All papers must be follow AAAI formatting guidelines. Anonymity: Paper submissions to ICWSM must be anonymized. Social science track with only abstracts in the proceedings: We will be continuing the “social science” track at ICWSM-15 following its successful debut in 2013. This option is for researchers in social science who wish to submit full papers without publication in the conference proceedings. While papers in this track will not be published, we expect these submissions to describe the same high-quality and complete work as the main track submissions. Papers accepted to this track will be full presentations integrated with the conference, but they will be published only as abstracts in the conference proceedings. DISCIPLINES * Computational approaches to social media research including * Natural language processing * Text / data mining * Machine learning * Image / multimedia processing * Graphics and visualization * Distributed computing * Graph theory and graphical models * Human-computer interaction * Social science approaches to social media research including * Psychology * Sociology and social network analysis * Communication * Political science * Economics * Anthropology * Media studies and journalism * Interdisciplinary approaches to social media research combining computational algorithms and social science methodologies TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA include * Weblogs (posts, comments, and/or social shares) * Social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) * Microblogs (e.g., Twitter, Tumblr) * Wiki-based knowledge sharing sites (e.g., Wikipedia) * Social news sites and websites of news media (e.g., Huffington Post) * Forums, mailing lists, newsgroups * Community media sites (e.g., YouTube, Flickr, Instagram) * Social Q & A sites (e.g., Quora, Yahoo Answers) * User reviews (e.g., Yelp, Amazon.com) * Social curation sites (e.g., Reddit, Pinterest) * Location-based social networks (e.g., Foursquare) TOPICS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) * Psychological, personality-based and ethnographic studies of social media * Analysis of the relationship between social media and mainstream media * Qualitative and quantitative studies of social media * Centrality/influence of social media publications and authors * Ranking/relevance of blogs and microblogs; web page ranking based on weblogs * Social network analysis; communities identification; expertise and authority discovery * Collaborative filtering * Trust; reputation; recommendation systems * Human computer interaction; social media tools; navigation and visualization * Subjectivity in textual data; sentiment analysis; polarity/opinion identification and extraction, linguistic analyses of social media behavior * Text categorization; topic recognition; demographic/gender/age identification * Trend identification and tracking; time series forecasting * Measuring predictability of real world phenomena based on social media, e.g., spanning politics, finance, and health * New social media applications; interfaces; interaction techniques * Social innovation and effecting change through social media * Social media usage on mobile devices; location, human mobility, and behavior * Organizational and group behavior mediated by social media; interpersonal communication mediated by social media * Studies of digital humanities (culture, history, arts) using social media CONFERENCE WEBSITE http://icwsm.org/2015/ General Chair Daniele Quercia, Yahoo! Labs Barcelona Local Chair Bernie Hogan, Oxford Internet Institute Program Co-Chairs Meeyoung Cha, KAIST Cecilia Mascolo, University of Cambridge Christian Sandvig, University of Michigan --- Assistant Professor School of Information University of Michigan http://yardi.people.si.umich.edu/

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Opening: Associate Professor in Media Innovations, University of Oslo
by Charles Ess 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

Dear AoIRists, Please spread the following position announcement far and wide - and review for pertinent details if interested in your own right, of course: <http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1257927/62047?iso=gb> While still something of a new kid on the block - in the beginning of my third year in the Department - my entirely objective and unbiased view is that I cannot recommend the life and work environment strongly enough. A most collegial, fruitful, and supportive work environment with most interesting and enjoyable colleagues, and terrific administrative and resource support (and, so far as one can put any trust in such measures, in the top 5 departments in Europe). The life environment is at least on a par therewith. Many thanks in advance, - charles ess Professor in Media Studies Department of Media and Communication Director, Centre for Research on Media Innovations <http://www.hf.uio.no/imk/english/research/center/media-innovations/> Editor, The Journal of Media Innovations <https://www.journals.uio.no/index.php/TJMI/> My latest book, Digital Media Ethics, is now available from Polity: http://www.politybooks.com/book.asp?ref=0745656056 University of Oslo P.O. Box 1093 Blindern NO-0317 Oslo Norway email: charles.ess(a)media.uio.no

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Associate Lecturer, Digital Media, RMIT University
by Adam Nash 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=549601 Associate Lecturer, Interactive Digital Media System Reference: 549601 Portfolio/College: Design & Social Context (DSC) School/Group: Media and Communication Award/Salary: Academic Level A ($59,488-$80,690) Work type: Full time - Continuing/Permanent Campus: Melbourne, Australia - CBD (Central Business District) • Salary range: $59,488 - $80,690 p.a + 17% super • Contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Digital Media discipline area • Full-time, continuing position commencing in early 2015, based at RMIT's CBD campus RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments. The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University's renowned art, communication, built environment, design, education and social science disciplines and is comprised of seven schools. The School of Media and Communication seeks an Associate Lecturer who will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Digital Media discipline area. In this role you will assist with teaching and development, course coordination, curriculum design, course administration, and quality assurance for core stream curriculum in relevant courses drawing on recent professional and academic experience. The role will provide student academic advice and support for the program. The successful candidate will possess demonstrated ability to teach in the discipline area of Interactive Digital Media at an undergraduate level and/or have significant industry experience in one or more of the following areas: web design and production; interactive media design and production; app design and production; online media production. You will also undertake research activities in line with the university's research strategy that emphasizes relevant and applied research. It is essential that you possess a qualification in the relevant discipline area, and have commenced or enrolled to commence a PhD. To view a position description please see PDF at http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=549601 or for further information please contact Dr Adam Nash on +61 3 9925 2598 or <adam.nash(a)rmit.edu.au> All applicants are required to provide a separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria in addition to providing a resume and covering letter. Applications close Sunday 26 October 2014. RMIT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. Advertised date: 6 Oct 2014 Aus. Eastern Standard Time Closing date: 26 Oct 2014 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time -- Dr Adam Nash Program Manager, B.Design (Digital Media) School of Media and Communication RMIT University | City Campus | Australia GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria 3001 +61-3-9925-2598 | adam.nash(a)rmit.edu.au www.rmit.edu.au/mediacommunication CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A

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Job announcement: Academic Fellowships at the School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds
by Christopher Birchall 06 Oct '14

06 Oct '14

We're advertising a couple of posts at the University of Leeds that may be of interest to you, colleagues or recent PhD students. These are University Academic Fellowships in Journalism and Digital Culture (http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/PVMCM1001) and in Digital Methods (http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/PVMCM1000) and are part of this scheme: http://250greatminds.leeds.ac.uk/ The posts will be mostly research-based at first, with the post-holders contributing more to teaching and administrative responsibilities over time. We aim to appoint excellent early career academics and provide support for them to develop their publication and funding profiles, allowing a gradual build-up to a more typical research/teaching/admin split for a research-intensive university. Successful completion of a structured five year development programme will lead to confirmation as an Associate Professor. See the links above for further descriptions and how to apply. Chris Birchall Research Associate and BA New Media Programme Leader, School of Media and Communication, 2.13 Clothworkers' Building North, University of Leeds media.leeds.ac.uk<http://media.leeds.ac.uk>

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[Faculty Positions] University of Kentucky ICT Program
by Seungahn Nah 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

*****sorry for cross-posting***** Dear Colleagues-- The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Program at the University of Kentucky has multiple faculty positions. For more information, please visit the site below. http://ict.uky.edu/lis/content/call-applicants-multiple-faculty-positions-i… All the best, SEUNGAHN -- ********************************************** Seungahn Nah, PhD Associate Professor Community Communication, Dept. of Community and Leadership Development Information Communication Technology, School of Library and Information Science Director, Community Communication Research Group (CCRG) Director, Kentucky Citizen Media Project (KCMP): The Lexington Commons Graduate Faculty, Communication and Information Studies University of Kentucky Tel: (859) 257-1509; Fax: (859) 257-1164 Visiting Scholar, The Metamorphosis Project and The Alhambra Source Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism University of Southern California <seungahn.nah(a)uky.edu>

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CfD on methodologies: #hypermobile, #InformationOverload?
by Daniel Kunzelmann 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

Should ethnogr@phers today be multi-sited and virtual-spaced at the same time? And if yes - how can we handle this? http://transformations-blog.com/ethnogrphers-multi-sited-and-virtual-spaced…. Would be interested to hear what you think. Also, if you are doing ethnography on-site AND on-line, and want to address or discuss methodological challenges with us, the Transformations Network organizes a panel at the “Networked Urban Mobilities” Conference in Copenhagen from 5-7th November. P.S: Feel free to spread the word via https://twitter.com/TheFieldnote/status/518817648059371520 or https://www.facebook.com/engaginganthropology/posts/362008193976424.

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Call for Research Papers - International Symposium on Online Journalism 2015
by Amy Schmitz Weiss 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

Dear Colleagues, Just wanted to share with you some information about an upcoming CFP on online journalism. ------------------------------------- International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) is now accepting papers for 2015! Deadline: December 12, 2014 Symposium Dates: April 17-18, 2015 Where: University of Texas at Austin The International Symposium on Online Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin is now welcoming full paper submissions for 2015! Papers accepted to the conference will be published in the #ISOJ journal. The International Symposium on Online Journalism welcomes all papers that clearly deal with original research into online journalism. Papers that are submitted by the deadline will be blind reviewed by a panel of scholars from leading universities from around the world. Check out the symposium website to review papers accepted in previous years (since 2004) to understand the kind of research topics and issues that have been covered. NEW! This year, we encourage authors to include multimedia with their research paper submission. As this is a paper competition that focuses on online journalism, we encourage submissions that embrace the digital platform. In addition to traditional text, researchers may also submit videos, interactive infographics, audio files and any other form of multimedia with their research paper. NOTE: The multimedia components are absolutely optional and the existence or not of these components will not affect the judging process. For More Details: https://online.journalism.utexas.edu/callforpapers.php ------------------------------------- -- Cheers, Amy Schmitz Weiss Associate Professor JMS Graduate Adviser Journalism Area Coordinator School of Journalism and Media Studies San Diego State University

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University of Kentucky ICT Faculty Positions
by Seungahn Nah 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

*****sorry for cross-posting***** Dear Colleagues-- The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Program at the University of Kentucky has multiple faculty positions. For more information, please visit the site below. http://ict.uky.edu/lis/content/call-applicants-multiple-faculty-positions-i… All the best, SEUNGAHN -- ********************************************** Seungahn Nah, PhD Associate Professor Community Communication, Dept. of Community and Leadership Development Information Communication Technology, School of Library and Information Science Director, Community Communication Research Group (CCRG) Director, Kentucky Citizen Media Project (KCMP): The Lexington Commons Graduate Faculty, Communication and Information Studies University of Kentucky Tel: (859) 257-1509; Fax: (859) 257-1164 Visiting Scholar, The Metamorphosis Project and The Alhambra Source Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism University of Southern California <seungahn.nah(a)uky.edu>

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CFP: new feminisms/new materialisms/new media
by Tamara Kneese 03 Oct '14

03 Oct '14

*CFP: The 2015 Neil Postman Graduate Conference * *Department of Media, Culture, and Communication* *New York University * *new feminisms / new materialisms / new media * CFP Deadline: Monday November 3, 2014 Conference Date: Thursday March 12, 2015 *Keynote:* Karen Barad <http://feministstudies.ucsc.edu/faculty/singleton.php?&singleton=true&cruz_…>*, Professor of Feminist Studies, Philosophy, and History of Consciousness, **University of California at Santa Cruz* After excursions into clouds, networks, and virtual worlds, the study of culture and media has taken a materialist turn. Media archaeologists, Marxists, ecologists, and designers rightly insist on a return to things, infrastructures, and the environment. But this once-firm ground now teems with vital forces, nonhuman agencies, and quantum particles. This renewed interest in materiality should not be seen as a return or revival; rather, the project of new materialisms shows how what Jane Bennett calls “vibrant matter” is applicable to salient political and ethical concerns in the 21st century. Feminist and queer theorists, long interested in questions of the body and matter, are developing accounts of materiality and relationality that challenge received hierarchies of language and representation, subject and object. Feminist scholar Karen Barad, for example, emphasizes the irreducible relationality of phenomena: “relata do not preexist relations.” [1] Both new materialisms and media studies examine objects not as independent entities, but as centers of interaction and mediation. Alexander Galloway, for instance, asks “that we think of media not so much as objects but as principles of mediation.” [2] We convene this conference in order to foreground feminism and situate new materialisms in relation to ongoing questions in media studies. How might we develop relational understandings of technology and infrastructures? How do new materialisms change our notions of the body, labor, and sociality? What critical and political approaches to agency, personhood, and mediation might emerge? Our deliberate use of the adjective “new” in the title should be seen as a provocation to uncover continuities with “old” materialisms, develop feminist and materialist media histories, and to historicize current debates. We invite papers from across a range of disciplines that address new materialisms in their many forms and functions. Possible topics areas include (but are not limited to): - Feminist and queer media archeology - Feminist histories of science and technology - Nature, culture, and the environment - “Immaterial,” relational, and affective labor - Critical race theory and intersectional approaches - Theories of embodiment, wearable, or ubiquitous media - Marxist materialisms - Media, architecture, and infrastructures - Assemblage theories from Deleuze to Latour - Agency and personhood - Feminist and queer phenomenologies - Feminist design - Queer computing and feminist approaches to social media The New York University Department of Media, Culture, and Communication invites graduate students, academics, activists, workers, and artists to submit conference paper proposals. The conference will be held on March 12, 2015 at NYU. Paper proposal submissions (no more than 300 words) should be sent by *Monday November 3, 2014* to postman.nyu(a)gmail.com (with "Call for Papers" in the subject). *Karen Barad* is Professor of Feminist Studies, Philosophy, and History of Consciousness at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Barad's Ph.D. is in theoretical particle physics and quantum field theory. Barad held a tenured appointment in a physics department before moving into more interdisciplinary spaces. Barad is the author of *Meeting the Universe Halfway: Quantum Physics* and the *Entanglement of Matter and Meaning* (Duke University Press, 2007) and numerous articles in the fields of physics, philosophy, science studies, poststructuralist theory, and feminist theory. Barad is the Co-Director of the Science & Justice Graduate Training Program at UCSC. [1] Karen Barad, “Posthumanist Performativity: Toward an Understanding of How Matter Comes to Matter,” Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society 28, no. 3 (2003), 815. [2] Alexander Galloway, The Interface Effect (Malden, MA: Polity, 2012), 120.

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