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Results: British citizens, the Internet and representation
by Wainer Lusoli 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Apologies for cross-posting --------------------------- Dear all - We have just released the results of our first opinion survey: British citizens' use of the Internet and political representation (NOP, n =~ 2000, British representative, funded by the ESRC eSociety Programme). Headline findings and report are found online at http://www.ipop.org.uk __The promise and perils of 'virtual representation'__ Questions were asked about citizens' attitudes and behaviours concerning legislators (MPs, MSPs, AMs) and representation, plus a range of questions about online communications involving legislators, government and the Parliament. For any queries/comments, please feel free to contact Dr. Stephen Ward, the Principal Investigator, at stephen.ward(a)oii.ox.ac.uk, or myself at this email address. Kind regards Wainer ----------------------- Wainer Lusoli Research Fellow @ ESRI University of Salford http://www.ipop.org.uk http://www.lusoli.info w.lusoli(a)salford.ac.uk +44 (0)161 295 5126 -----------------------

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Nominations for Best OrgComm/InfoSystems Article; Junior Faculty Workshop at Academy of Management
by Ronald E. Rice 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subject: Nominations for OCIS Best Paper Award for 2004 Now that 2004 has come to a close, it is time for the Organizational Communication and Information Systems Division of the Academy of Management to recognize a best paper published in 2004 by a member of the OCIS Division in any refereed journal that has made a significant contribution to the OCIS domain. The OCIS domain is defined as the study of behavioral, economic, and social aspects of communication and information systems within and among organizations or institutions. The paper may be published in any refereed communication, management, or information systems journals. Nominations from any OCIS member are accepted; at least one of the authors of the nominated paper should be an OCIS member. OCIS Central (http://divisons.aomonline.org/ocis/) has a list of OCIS members. Please send your nominations by April 15th, 2004 to Ann Majchrzak, OCIS Division-Chair Elect at majchrza(a)usc.edu. Nomination should include: 1) Title of article 2) Authors 3) Name of journal and publication date (month, volume, number, year); include an electronic copy if you have it 4) Reason for nomination (just a few sentences on why you think that this article has had a significant impact on the OCIS domain) I look forward to receiving your nominations. I will be asking a committee to review the nominations to make an award decision to be announced in Hawaii in August. Ann Majchrzak, PhD Professor of Information Systems Marshall School of Business University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089 majchrza(a)usc.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subject: 2005 Academy of Management Junior Faculty Consortium for Organization Communication and Information Systems Division Junior faculty members (i.e., currently in your first to fourth year as an Assistant Professor) are encouraged to attend one of the most enjoyable and rewarding pre-conference activities for the Academy of Management -- the OCIS Junior Faculty Consortium. The consortium will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 in Honolulu(!), from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The following Camp Counselors have agreed to host you and provide you guidance as we talk about your research and teaching: Ritu Agarwal -- Tyser Professor of Information Systems, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland Jon W. Beard -- Krannert School of Management, Purdue University Chris Kemerer -- David M. Roderick Chair in Information Systems, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh Gordon B. Davis -- Honeywell Professor of Management Information Systems, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Ann Majchrzak -- Professor of Information Systems, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California Ronald E. Rice -- Arthur N. Rupe Endowed Professor, Dept. of Communication, University of California at Santa Barbara Pre-registration is required. Campers are expected to be in attendance for the entire day (i.e., from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.). If you are interested in attending, please send an email to Ann Majchrzak (majchrza(a)usc.edu) by June 1, 2005 with the following information: Name Contact information Institution from which you received your PhD and year Current appointment (rank and institution) Year you joined this institution Brief description of your research interests, along with 5-7 keywords Whether you are a member of the OCIS division (membership not required) Whether (and when) you have attended the OCIS camp in the past. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ====================================== Ronald E. Rice Arthur N. Rupe Endowed Professor Dept. of Communication, University of California Incoming President of the International Communication Association Co-Director, Center for Film, Television and New Media Santa Barbara, CA 91306-4020 ph: 805-893-8696; fax: 805-893-7102 rrice(a)comm.ucsb.edu http://www.comm.ucsb.edu/rice_flash.htm http://www.cftnm.ucsb.edu

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Job - Art & Virtual Reality
by Monica Murero 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Academic Year 05-06. Deadline March 15th or until position filled. The Media Study Department, University at Buffalo, is looking for an artist with a focus in the area of immersive virtual reality and interactive environemts for a one year visiting lecturer/adjunct professor position. Preference will be given to candidates whose work demonstrates a significant engagement with VR's far-reaching potential as a media for contemporary art. Candidates should have a track record of work in several of the following areas: the creation and exhibition ofVirtual Reality artwork; graphics programming; 3-D modeling; sound design and experimentation; innovations in VR hardware; game design; and should also be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of computing and its relationship to contemporary media practice. The successful candidate will teach courses in VR production and media analysis with a focus on interactive environments. MFA or Ph.D. preferred. Facilities include a large screen, tracked, passive stereo, projection-based, Virtual Reality system, with surround sound. Software currently used includes CAVElib, Performer, the Ygdrasil Authoring system, pd, Maya. We also have a second screen and tracking system that can beconfigured as needed. http://www.mediastudy.buffalo.edu/s/vrstudio/index.html UB's department of media study has a long history of experimental engagement with emerging technology and media, and a focus on theory, practise and the relationship between them. Faculty include artists and theoreticians involved in independent film, video & documentary, robotics, and computer arts. http://www.mediastudy.buffalo.edu/ Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, references, and documentation/examples of work in the field to: Josephine Anstey and Dave Pape Department of Media Study University at Buffalo 231 CFA, BUffalo 14260 USA ================================== p.s. they do not provide an e-mail, but the info directory of the SUNY at Buffalo is +1 716 645 2000 cheers! Monica ************************************************************ Prof. Monica Murero, PhD Director, E-Life International Institute Professor in Communication and Media Integration University of Florence - MICC, Center of Excellence for Media Integration and Communication Viale Morgagni 65 - 50100 - Firenze (Italy) Tel. +390 55423 7401 Fax +390 55423 7400 Website http://www.micc.unifi.it/organization.htm E-mail: monica.murero(a)unifi.it International Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) AoIR Executive Board - Appointed Seat http://aoir.org/mm.html http://www.captaindoc.com/interviews/interviews12.html ******************************************************************

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Bebo warning
by Derek McMillan 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

I do not know whether www.bebo.com is a scam or not but it should be approached with caution. I have received two emails from impressionable acquaintances who have joined this project. When you log on to the website it asks you for innocuous details and then starts asking you for passwords such as yahoo passwords. Approach with caution! >********************************************* > > >

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Re: Digital Arts & Cultures 2005 - CFP
by jeremy hunsinger 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

On Feb 14, 2005, at 2:39 PM, Lisbeth Klastrup wrote: > Dear colleagues, > Please feel free to circulate and post on relevance lists!: > > CALL FOR PAPERS: > Digital Arts & Cultures (DAC) Conference 2005: > "Digital Experience: Design, Aesthetics, Practice" > December 1st - December 3rd, Copenhagen, Denmark. > > http://www.itu.dk/DAC2005/ > > The 6th DAC conference will be held at the IT University of Copenhagen, > Denmark, from December 1st to December 3rd 2005. > Researchers and practitioners from all related disciplines are invited > to > participate in this event and to exchange ideas, theories and > experiences > regarding the state of the field of digital arts, cultures, aesthetics > and > design anno 2005. > > ON THE THEME: DIGITAL EXPERIENCE > The DAC 2005 conference invites critical examinations of the field of > digital arts and culture, which challenge existing paradigms. We call > for > papers which examine both theoretical and hands-on approaches to > digital > experiences and experience design. Since the inaugural DAC in 1998 > much has > happened, and research has matured from early investigations into the > problematic nature of new media towards questions of emergent > dynamics, user > centered design and various forms of interactivity. At the same time, > the > realization has grown that users of digital media not only are active > participants, but also have to be taken into account at all stages of > the > design and production of digital experiences > How do practitioners (programmers, artists, designers etc.) cater for > this > kind of active and demanding user? What kinds of experiences can we > create? > How can these experiences inform us? How do we as academics analyse and > evaluate digital experiences? DAC has always been interested in > exploring > the ways in which digital media do things that traditional media > cannot. We > believe that the focus on 'experience' in DAC 2005 will illuminate the > possibilities of digital media beyond the functional possibilities of > 'usability'. What are the aesthetic and cultural implications of > digital > design as experience? > > For suggestions of more specific topics of the papers, see the website. > > SUBMISSIONS > We call for submission of full papers only. It is possible to submit > either > a full-length paper (max. 10 pages) or a short paper (max. 4 pages). > We also > invite invitations for self-organised preconference workshops. > > All papers will be reviewed by an independant review committee, which > will > provide written feedback on each paper. > > Submission of full paper (long & short) & workshop proposals: August > 8th > Submission of camera-ready papers: October 28th > > > CONTACT > Conference organiser, academic officer: Tasha Buch, IT University of > Copenhagen (tabu(a)itu.dk)Conference chair: Lisbeth Klastrup, IT > University of > Copenhagen (klastrup(a)itu.dk) > Conference chair: Susana Tosca, IT University (tosca(a)itu.dk, currently > on > maternity leave) > > - we look forward to meeting you at DAC 2005! > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Lisbeth Klastrup > Interim Head of Dept., Assistant Professor > Dept. of Digital Aesthetics and Communication > IT University of Copenhagen > Rued Langgaardsvej 7 > DK-2300 Copenhagen S > > Phone: + 45 7218 5029 > Fax: + 45 7218 5001 > > klastrup(a)itu.dk > > > > Jeremy Hunsinger Center for Digital Discourse and Culture () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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Communication Studies Position
by Christopher J. Richter 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Hello Air-l members We are seeking applicants for an instructor/visiting assistant professor position for next year, with specialization in cultural studies and additional skills in other areas (e.g. media, rhetoric, global comm.). This is a good opportunity for a.b.d.s or newly minted Ph.D.s. Details at: http://www1.hollins.edu/depts/comm/hollins%20university.mht If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thanks Chris Christopher J Richter, PhD Assoc. Prof. & Chair, Communication Studies Hollins University P.O. Box 9652 Roanoke, VA 24020 Tel. 5403626358 Fax 5403626286 e-mail crichter(a)hollins.edu www.hollins.edu

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PhD Studies
by I. Seow 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

I am a former Cambridge M Phil student seeking to continue towards my PhD in sociology or political science field, with focus on the use of communication technologies. I have some years of experience in international development, employing communication technologies, and in government Internet-policy work. Would academics in this list recommend good Universities I can complete my PhD, where there might be scholarships/grants for international students. Also, where I might be able to complete in less time due to substantial preparation and graduate work already undertaken, Any thoughts would be appreciated. Best regards Isa Seow

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seeking post-doc employment
by d.e.madell＠durham.ac.uk 14 Feb '05

14 Feb '05

Hello all, I am a PhD student at the University of Durham in England in my final year, presently writing up my thesis on the social aspects of young people's internet and cell phone use. The main focus of my work is how social anxiety and social phobia relate to the use of these technologies. I am currently looking for a post-doc position in this field. If you know of any opportunities that might suit someone in my position or where I might look further, I would be very grateful if you could let me know - please email me on d.e.madell(a)durham.ac.uk. I have a few publications to my name and I am very keen to gain more experience. In addition, I would be interested in pursuing international opportunities. Thanks Dominic Madell University of Durham England

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Teaching or Computing Application Award
by Barry Wellman 13 Feb '05

13 Feb '05

The American Sociological Association's Communication and Information Technologies section is proud to announce a call for nominations for the 2005 Outstanding Teaching or Computing Application award The award is for the development of a computing application or applications that provides an outstanding contribution for the advancement of sociological theory or practice; and/or for developments that enhance instruction in sociology. Past Recipients * 2004 - Earl Babbie, Chapman University * 2002 - Robert Wood, Rutgers University Please send your nominations to the head of the Award committee, Dr. Marc Smith of Microsoft Research. (masmith(a)microsoft.com) Nominations close March 1 2005. Barry Wellman, Chair of Section, 2004-2005 _____________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman at chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162 To network is to live; to live is to network _____________________________________________________________________

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Questions re multiple conference submissions
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 12 Feb '05

12 Feb '05

I'm beginning to get questions about whether you can submit multiple submissions to the IR-6 conference. Our aim is to have the most people able to attend and present papers, and to make scheduling as straightforward as possible. Hence, the following guideline ... Individuals may not have their name on more than 2 papers, and may not be individually responsible for presenting 2 papers. In other words, you may submit a single-author abstract, and you may co-author on another one -- but if both are accepted, your co-author will be expected to attend and present the second paper. You might consider this the one person - one presentation rule with a maximum number of submissions of 2. /Caroline --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite (haythorn(a)uiuc.edu) www.lis.uiuc.edu/~haythorn Associate Professor phone: (217) 244-7453 Graduate School of Library and Information Science fax: (217) 244-3302 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign, IL 61820 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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