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Social Media PostDoc Position at Microsoft Research New England
by Nancy Baym 16 Oct '12

16 Oct '12

The Social Media Collective at Microsoft Research (Nancy Baym, danah boyd, Kate Crawford, Mary L. Gray, Megan Finn) is seeking a Postdoc for 2013-2015. We are looking for a scholar whose work draws on anthropology, communication, media studies, sociology, and/or science and technology studies to bring empirical and critical perspectives to complex socio-technical issues.You can find the complete call including application information here: http://socialmediacollective.org/2012/10/15/postdoc-opening/ (short story: it's an amazing opportunity!) Nancy, Mary and Megan will be at Internet Research 13 this week in Salford - if you are there and interested (or have a student who might be), please feel free to talk with any of us about this. And everyone who is coming to #ir13 please come to the reception Microsoft Research sponsored reception Saturday evening! Cheers, Nancy

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Position Announcement: Director of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, ASU
by Greg Wise 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

[Apologies for cross-posting; I thought this might be of interest to some on the list]: DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Arizona State University The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, at Arizona State University (ASU) invites application for School Director. This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in a rapidly growing and innovative interdisciplinary liberal arts college within ASU, the New American University. The successful applicant will be expected to provide administrative vision, leadership, and management for the School; contribute to the School's interdisciplinary teaching and research missions; to engage in research and teaching that complement and strengthen current offerings and emphases in SBS; and to foster interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research and teaching. We are seeking exceptional senior candidates for appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Required Qualifications: The person appointed must have an earned doctorate in a related field. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a) a research record of excellence warranting appointment as a Full Professor with Tenure at ASU; b) successful administrative experience at the chair level or above; c) an ongoing program of research and publication; d) a record of successful teaching; and e) evidence of ability to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations in research and teaching. Desired qualifications: a) history of successful extramural funding; and b) successful leadership experience in an interdisciplinary program. Deadline: November 30, 2012; if not filled, every Friday thereafter until the search is closed. Application procedures: Only electronic applications are accepted. Send letter of application, a statement describing your research program and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, a statement describing your administrative philosophy, and three names of references along with contact information to: Ms. Jamie Howell at: NewCollegeJobs(a)asu.edu<mailto:NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu>. Applicants should reference position #10248 in their application. Members of our School are committed to excellence in teaching and research and SBS is proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and graduates. We are a research-oriented school where our priority is the discovery of new knowledge of human behavior, social issues and social/cultural processes; the application of that knowledge to our students and the community of Arizona. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty-student collaborative research projects, explore cross-cultural and global perspectives in their courses, access the latest computer technology for projects and assignments, and apply what they have learned in a variety of community-based internship sites across the Phoenix metropolitan area. More information about the School, its faculty, and its degree programs can be found at: http://newcollege.asu.edu/sbs Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASU's non-discrimination statement may be found at: https://www.asu.edu/titleIX. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful outcome (as determined by the university) of the pre-employment screening activities, including a criminal history check (or a fingerprint check), under Arizona Board of Regents policy 6-709. ASU has developed a vision for the "New American University." We believe the university can transform society and enable student success. We value innovation, transcend disciplinary boundaries, and foster work that engages with the community and the world http://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/#1. New College, located on ASU's West Campus, has a special place in this mission as a socially embedded, interdisciplinary, liberal arts college with the resources of and, in the context of, an R1 research institution. Dr. J. Macgregor Wise Associate Dean New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Arizona State University 4701 West Thunderbird Road Glendale, AZ 85306-4908 (602) 543 6646; (602) 543 4565 (fax) http://newcollege.asu.edu

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CFP: Beyond the Margins, DePaul University, May 17-18
by Paul Booth 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

BEYOND THE MARGINS May 17-18, 2013 / DePaul University Beyond the Margins, a graduate student conference hosted by the Media and Cinema Studies program in the College of Communication at DePaul University, invites current graduate students in any discipline to submit proposals focused on the dialectic between the mainstream and the marginal as it occurs within various media. This conference will serve as a forum to bring together graduate students with similar interests to share and discuss his/her work, with the general public welcome in the audience. Panelists are invited to approach the concept of marginality and the media from such critical perspectives as culture and representation, technology and distribution, history and canonization, audiences and journalism, creators and transgression, among other approaches. Each panelist will be given up to 20 minutes to present their paper. Potential topics for papers and panels include, but are not limited to: - The role of the academy in ‘reclaiming’ neglected media texts - Case studies of marginalized films, programs, texts, etc. - The ‘mainstreaming’ of sub-culture - The phenomenon of ‘cultural currency’ and media products - Cult audiences - ‘Trash’ media texts - The ‘cross-over’ phenomenon and media audiences - Social media and fandom - The political economy of marginal media texts - Advertising and niche audiences - Marginalization and race, gender and/or sexuality in the media - Journalism and the formation of ‘the popular’ - Public relations as advocate for marginalized audiences, publics, and or stakeholders - Public relations as a media advocacy tool - Marginal media texts and personal identity Proposals should be between 250-300 words, and should also provide a list of three to five keywords related to your subject along with a brief biography. Full panel proposals on a single theme are also welcome, and should include a 250-300 word description of the panel’s larger significance/objectives in addition to each panelist’s individual proposal. Panels must consist of exactly four panelists. Please email your abstract, keywords and biography to Prof. Blair Davis: bdavis47(a)depaul.edu The deadline for proposals is January 15th. Notification of acceptance will be given by February 1st. The subject line should contain the writer’s last name followed by “Beyond the Margins Abstract.” Please contact Prof. Davis directly if you have any questions or concerns.

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PhD Opportunities at University of Sunderland
by Clarissa Smith 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

With apologies for cross-posting… The Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sunderland, UK, has funding to offer two full-time scholarships with a start date of 1st February 2013. 65% of the Centre’s research was classed as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the RAE2008. Together with full payment of fees, each scholarship will include a bursary of £13,590 per year. In return successful candidates will be expected to do six hours teaching per week. We will consider applicants proposing research in any area of media, film, and cultural studies. If you would like to apply for one of the scholarships, please email Lianne Hopper (lianne.hopper(a)sunderland.ac.uk<mailto:lianne.hopper@sunderland.ac.uk>) and include the following information: 1. Curriculum Vitae. 2. An outline of your proposed research topic (about 500 words). 3. A brief explanation of why you would like to study at the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please email Professor John Storey (john.storey(a)sunderland.ac.uk<mailto:john.storey@sunderland.ac.uk>). Further details about the Centre’s activities can be found at www.crmcs.sunderland.ac.uk The closing date is 23rd November. Interviews will be on 10th December. University of Sunderland - Shortlisted for the Times Higher University of the Year 2012

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technology adoption and social media
by Roser Beneito Montagut 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Dear all, I`m doing a literature review about the technology acceptance of social media in organisations and institutions. I am looking for empirical or theoretical research that has used technology adoption models (such TAM, UTAUT, etc.) to describe or predict social media -or web 2.0 tools- adoption. If anyone has studies to share, I would be grateful if they can contact me. Thank you! Roser ____________________________________ Dr. Roser Beneito-Montagut D2.0 Research Fellow Aston Business School Aston University Birmingham http://www.disaster20.eu/ twitter: @roserrr

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Literature on hacking from collective action/contentious politics angle?
by Luis Hestres 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Hi everyone, I'm writing a paper about hackers from a contentious politics/collective action perspective. Can anyone recommend some must-read books or articles about this, or even about hacking in general? I will also probably incorporate sources on Internet culture, framing, maybe anarchy, and related topics. I'm already aware of Gabriella Coleman's work but would appreciate any suggestions you might have. Thanks! Luis - - - - - Luis E. Hestres Ph.D. student | School of Communication | American University More about me at luishestres.com or LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/in/hestres> | Follow me on Twitter <https://twitter.com/#!/luishestres/>

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Web 2.0
by Taylor-Smith, Ella 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Dear Maria This paper is nice and short: Taylor-Smith, E. and Cruickshank, P. (2010). Web 2.0 for Collaborative Production. Proceedings of Digital Economy All Hands Meeting - Digital Futures 2010, 11-12th October 2010, Nottingham, UK http://itc.napier.ac.uk/gov2 -Ella Ella Taylor-Smith Institute for Informatics and Digital Innovation Edinburgh Napier University 10 Colinton Road Edinburgh, EH10 5DT Email: e.taylor-smith(a)napier.ac.uk http://www.iidi.napier.ac.uk/e.taylor-smith http://about.me/EllaTaylorSmith @EllaTasm @OnlineAmbition Edinburgh Napier University is one of Scotland's top universities for graduate employability. 93.6% of graduates are in work or further study within six months of leaving. The Telegraph newspaper named us as one of the "top ten UK universities for getting a job" in 2012. This university is also proud winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2009, awarded for innovative housing construction for environmental benefit and quality of life. This message is intended for the addressee(s) only and should not be read, copied or disclosed to anyone else outwith the University without the permission of the sender. It is your responsibility to ensure that this message and any attachments are scanned for viruses or other defects. Edinburgh Napier University does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may result from this email or any attachment, or for errors or omissions arising after it was sent. Email is not a secure medium. Email entering the University's system is subject to routine monitoring and filtering by the University. Edinburgh Napier University is a registered Scottish charity. Registration number SC018373

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Mobile Data Growth in Africa: Comviva Bets Big on Mobile Data Growth in West Africa Region
by nativebuddha 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

This is a press release but it does have some worthwhile inf on West Africa and expanding data traffic. -robert ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Becker Charles Centre d'etudes africaines" <beckerleschar(a)ORANGE.SN> To: H-WEST-AFRICA(a)H-NET.MSU.EDU Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:02:02 PM Subject: Mobile Data Growth in Africa: Comviva Bets Big on Mobile Data Growth in West Africa Region From: "News Release - African Press Organization \(APO\)" <no-reply(a)apo-opa.com> Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:05:58 +0200 Organization: African Press Organization (APO) If you cannot read that message, < http://appablog.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/comviva-bets-big-on-mobile-data-gr… >click here. < http://appablog.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/comviva-parie-grandement-sur-la-cr… >FRANCAIS <http://www.comviva.com/> PRESS RELEASE Comviva Bets Big on Mobile Data Growth in West Africa Region • Mobile Data Platform to go live at one of the leading group operator in Congo B • Mobile Data Platform to help operators to increase ARPU by 20% and drive data volume by over 40% • Contributes to a savings of more than 25% in internet bandwidth and more than 45% cache hit ratio, thus reducing the overall network congestion and improved user experience • Enhancing data download speeds by over 70% ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire, October 12, 2012/Africa -- Comviva (<http://www.comviva.com>http://www.comviva.com) the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS is betting big on mobile data growth in West Africa with its award winning Mobile Data Platform (<http://www.comviva.com/products/IBS/mdp_platform.htm> http://www.comviva.com/products/IBS/mdp_platform.htm) which helps operators to provide faster, smoother, highly personalized and consistent mobile web browsing experience to subscribers. Comviva also confirmed that its Mobile Data Platform will soon go live with one of the leading group operator in Congo B, and is expected to change the way mobile internet services are being offered in the region. This is expected to dramatically change the operators’ data ARPU and user experience.ÊÊ Logo: <http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/comviva.jpg> http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/comviva.jpg Comviva’s Mobile Data Platform is a market proven platform that increases operators’ data volume by over 40% and increase ARPU (Average Revenue per User) by 20%. Further, it deploys advanced optimization, data management and monetization techniques to enhance the user experience by improving data download speeds by over 70% and stimulate revenue growth, whilst generating upto 45% savings on bandwidth and upto 50% on infrastructure investment. Mayank Sharma, Vice President, Africa Region, Comviva said, “Over the last year operators in West Africa have witnessed huge demand for mobile data, especially in countries like Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon. For this they need a solution that can complement their infrastructure and help them launch innovative data services to boost revenues and also ensure efficient network management to minimize the revenue leakages and cost overheads. Comviva’s comprehensive approach to mobile data management enables efficient and effective handling of the various types of data traffic. Our solution helps enhance mobile internet experience by improving data download speeds.” Comviva, with over 10 years of experience in managing mobile data pipes for more thanÊ 80 operators globally across 40+ countries, is ideally placed to be the solution provider to evolve an operator’s Mobile data strategy.Ê The award winning, Mobile Data Platform, is a comprehensive data suite offering Acceleration, Optimization, Smart Caching, Video Caching, P2P Caching, Policy & Bandwidth Management, DPI based profiling and inline billing. In addition, it also enables the operators to define policies (PCRF), performs real-time metering, (PCEF) and caching, transcoding and content adaptation techniques for HTTP, P2P and video content.Ê Currently, data traffic in West Africa is lower than voice. However, operators have reported that the demand for data services is doubling every six months. Operators expect that data will account for 60% of total traffic on 2G and 2.5G networks, and approximately 90% on 3G networks by the end of 2012.Ê In addition with cables landing in most of countries in the region, the global connectivity is in much better shape than ever before and will be the driver for data growth in the region.ÊÊ Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Comviva Technologies Ltd. About Comviva Comviva (<http://www.comviva.com>http://www.comviva.com) is the global leader in providing mobile VAS and financial solutions. With an extensive portfolio of solutions spanning VAS infrastructure, applications delivery platforms and customer-facing applications, Comviva enables mobile service providers to enrich mobile users’ lives, whilst rationalizing costs, accelerating revenue growth and enhancing customer lifetime value. Comviva’s solutions are deployed by service providers in over 90 countries and power services to more than a billion mobile subscribers globally. For more information, please visit <http://www.comviva.com>http://www.comviva.com SUPPORTING RESOURCES • Follow Comviva on Twitter @ComvivaTech • Follow Comviva on Facebook at Comviva • Follow Comviva on LinkedIn at Comviva Media Contacts Sundeep Mehta Corporate Communications Comviva Technologies Limited T: +91 124 481 9000 Email: <mailto:pr@comviva.com>pr(a)comviva.com SOURCE Comviva Technologies Ltd

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Re: [Air-L] Air-L Digest, Vol 99, Issue 13
by Joe Walther 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

Hi, Maria (and all). A new issue of the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication is just out, focusing on Web 2.0 and user-generated content as communication systems. The table of contents is on http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcc4.2012.18.issue-1/issuetoc and the first article by Walther & Jang provides some definitions and qualities. --Joe Walther -----Original Message----- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:43:41 +0100 From: MM Veloso <mmcv2012(a)gmail.com> To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-L] Web 2.0 Message-ID: <CAGHda=iHaa_32Y4_QjKzxh_ikxMNU7XBX7y-uusWL_=J2F6AaQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi everyone, I`m doing a research about the influence of web 2.0 in participation (or e-participation). At this moment I`m interested in the web 2.0 definition and web 3.0 definition. Can anyone recommend some must-read articles about web 2.0/web 3.0? Thank you Maria Manuel (PhD student at University of Minho, Portugal)

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Online Survey of Fan Producers
by Dianna Fielding 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

AOIR List, I am currently conducting an online survey of fan producers (fanfiction authors, fan artists, fan video makers, fan commentators, cos-players, and anyone else who believes they have contributed to the larger fan community). I would like to invite anyone here who is a fan producer to take this survey. Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/surveyoffanproducers You can click through to find a bit more about my research. This is also my first foray into internet research. I am contacting producers almost exclusively through the internet. If you know anyone who may wish to take this survey please pass on this link. Thank you, Dianna Fielding

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