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Call for articles for an international refereed journal of technology on campus
by Stewart Marshall 14 Aug '04

14 Aug '04

Campus-Wide Information Systems (The International Journal of Technology on Campus) http://itira.cqu.edu.au/cwis/index.htm *** Call for Papers *** Publish your research papers or case studies in this international refereed journal. "Campus-Wide Information Systems" provides comprehensive and independent coverage on the management, use and integration of information resources and educational technologies on campus. All articles are double-blind peer reviewed and a swift and fair reviewing process is guaranteed. "Campus-Wide Information Systems" is classified as refereed in Ulrichs International Periodicals Directory and so articles count as research publications in government research output measures. The journal would be pleased to receive submissions on: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Technology e.g. The changing roles of teacher and student, Technology and student learning, Teaching in new technology environments, Interactive teaching modules, Standards and assessment. New Technologies e.g. Wireless communication and instruction, Voice recognition, Mobile computing, Advanced networking applications. IT Implementation and Support e.g. Designing and developing computer networks, Technology support services, Managing web-based resources, Digital libraries, Information repositories. Planning and Administration e.g. Developing and maintaining networks effectively and efficiently, Managing a networked environment, Infrastructure, Course management systems, Accreditation of distance learning programs, Campus portals, Computer security, Intellectual property. *** Submission *** Articles should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words in length. Case studies should be issue- or results-focussed examples of technology applications in higher education. For further information please go to: http://itira.cqu.edu.au/cwis/index.htm Please email submissions to: stewart.marshall(a)uwichill.edu.bb Professor Stewart Marshall CWIS Regional Editor (Caribbean and the Americas) Distance Education Centre The University of the West Indies Barbados.

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RE: [Air-l] DARPA
by Pare,D 14 Aug '04

14 Aug '04

Hi Greg, One that may be of interest is: Strategic Computing: DARPA and the Quest for Machine Intelligence, 1983-1993 (History of Computing) by Alex Roland, Philip Shiman. MIT Press. 2002 Be well, Daniel -----Original Message----- From: Greg Elmer [mailto:gelmer@ryerson.ca] Sent: Fri 8/13/2004 8:49 PM To: Association of Internet Researchers Cc: Subject: [Air-l] DARPA Does anyone have any good articles or books on DARPA's projects over the years? Greg ______________________________ Greg Elmer Bell Globemedia Research Chair & Associate Professor, School of Radio & T.V. Arts Ryerson University 222 Rogers Communications Centre 350 Victoria St. Toronto, Ontario Canada M5B 2K3 Tel. 416.979.5282 _______________________________ Co-Editor, Space and Culture: An International Journal of Social Spaces http://www.carleton.ca/space/ _______________________________________________ Air-l-aoir.org mailing list Air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org

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How do people pick their online nickname?
by Joao Cunha 14 Aug '04

14 Aug '04

In one of the on-line communities where I am more active, there's a thread where people are explaining how their chose their on-line nicknames. Thought it would be of interest to some folks on the list. Here's the link to the thread: http://www.gameplayersnetwork.com/forum/showMessages.asp?topicID=8480 >From what I know about this community, this thread is likely to grow within the next few days. -Joao ---------------------------------------------------------- Joao Cunha PhD Candidate MIT Sloan www.mit.edu/~jvc nostrangertotheshadows.blogspot.com

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Conference Volunteering
by John Laprise 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

Does anyone know who is coordinating the volunteers at the AoIR conference? I have sent out a few queries but received no responses and the volunteer page is not yet set up. John Laprise Ph.D. Student Media, Technology, and Society School of Communication Northwestern University Evanston, IL USA

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sorry about this
by jeremy hunsinger 13 Aug '04

13 Aug '04

but mailman does not retain your list settings, so some of you will have to login at http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org and reset your digest settings. you will also have to retreive your list password to do that, you can use the same page. you put in whatever email address you initially receive this email from in the bottom-most part of that form, and you should be able to retrieve your new password from this new system, and reset your settings to your preferences. but other than that, things seem to be working..... Jeremy Hunsinger Center for Digital Discourse and Culture () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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job ad, Rutgers University, new technologies, Internet, organizational
by Ulla Bunz 12 Aug '04

12 Aug '04

Please see below for a job ad at Rutgers University in technology mediated and/or organizational communication. If you have questions, please contact Jenny Mandelbaum at jennym(a)scils.rutgers.edu Ulla -- Ulla Bunz Assistant Professor Department of Communication Rutgers University 4 Huntington Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Position description: The Department of Communication at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a position (rank open), in the following areas: Organizational Communication, and/or Mediated Communication (Mediated Communication does not include traditional mass communication and broadcast or print media, but considers the social contexts and consequences of new technologies such as wireless communication and the Internet.). The department consists of 20 faculty members who supervise research and teach in an undergraduate degree in Communication, a Master's in Communication and Information Studies, and Ph.D. in Communication, Information, and Library Studies. The department situates its core theoretical and research interests in three areas: social interaction, organizational communication, and mediated communication. Three major initiatives lie at the intersection of these areas: the Communication and Health Issues Partnership for Education and Research, a Center for Organizational Development and Leadership, and the new Center for Mobile Communication Studies. The recently established Center for Mobile Communication Studies, the first academic unit in the world to have as its central focus the social and human aspects of mobile communication, welcomes applicants sharing an interest in this field. For more information, see http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/comm. Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in Communication or related social science discipline, evidence of teaching excellence, and a research program that includes scholarly publications and conference presentations. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating methodological skills and potential for quality graduate teaching. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank and qualifications. Application deadline: Application review will begin October 1, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Search Committee Department of Communication Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 4 Huntington Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071 (For further information e-mail Jenny Mandelbaum, Department Chair: jennym(a)scils.rutgers.edu) About the University: Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the eighth oldest university in the U.S., with approximately 48,000 students on three campuses. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is the largest campus and is conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special Note: For incoming doctoral students, the Department invites applications by February 1, 2005 for teaching assistantships and leadership fellowships. These will include full tuition remission, a generous stipend, and medical benefits. For more information, see http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/phd or contact Mark Aakhus, Communication Area Graduate Studies Coordinator, at aakhus(a)scils.rutgers.edu. In addition the MCIS program seeks applications for admission with several JOHNSON & JOHNSON/MCIS FELLOWSHIPS available to qualified applicants. For more information, visit http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/mcis.

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Re: [Air-l] AoIR conference PowerPoint facilities
by Kathleen O'Riordan 10 Aug '04

10 Aug '04

Hi Denise Each presentation room will have: An Apple laptop, (there will be a couple of PC laptops available but access to these is limited) PC and Apple connecting cables Data projector Overhead projector Amps where necessary (big rooms) Video I would bring transparencies in case of emergancies...... All the best Kate

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Saturday, September 11
by david silver 10 Aug '04

10 Aug '04

Hello folks, Interrupting the important conference hotel thread for the following update! Please consider getting involved. The September Project (www.theseptemberproject.org) is a local, national, and international effort to encourage people to gather in public spaces like libraries on Saturday, September 11. There, we will talk about, perform, and share ideas on issues like democracy, citizenship, and patriotism. All events, except those taking place in juvenile halls and military bases, are free and open to the people. First, an update: As of today, August 10, 234 libraries, schools, and universities in 40 states are participating. Most of the hosts are public libraries, the only national institutions that offer free and open access to information for everyone. Others include schools, colleges, community colleges, universities, community centers, mediation centers, town squares, seminaries, and farmer's markets. Voter registration will accompany as many events as possible. Events are also planned in 7 countries. Similar projects exist in Spain (http://septiembre.ciberpunk.org) and Portugal (http://setembro.ciberpunk.org) For a map of participating hosts, please visit: http://www.com.washington.edu/september/map.asp Second, some flavor of the events: Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan www.iwakuni.usmc.mil/ A librarian at the Marine Corps Air Station will be reading the Declaration of Independence to Marine Corps personnel and their families at an information fair on base. She will also issue disposable cameras to 25 people, including children, to take pictures of events and happenings on the base that day. They will burn a CD-ROM of the photos to create a memento of the day called, "A Day In The Life of Iwakuni." Way Public Library Perrysburg, Ohio, http://www.way.lib.oh.us/ Panel Discussion for adults: "How has the world changed since 9/11?" Panelists include Nancy Kelley, Way Library director, who will briefly discuss the Patriot Act and Libraries; Perrysburg Police Chief Rick Gilts and Sgt. Mark Wasylyshyn, who will be sworn in as Wood County Sheriff in 2005; Mary Thom Williams, Way Library board member who is a lieutenant colonel in the Ohio Air National Guard; and Dr. Walter Edinger, associate professor of clinical ethics at the Medical College of Ohio. The League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area (LWVPA) is helping with voter registration and other events. Salt Lake County Library System Salt Lake City, UT www.slco.lib.ut.us/ At the Sandy Library of the Salt Lake County Library System, we are focusing on understanding 9-11: understanding what happened, why it happened, and understanding Islamic society. We will have a university professor discuss the history of terrorism, US foreign policy issues, and Islamic culture and thought with members of the community. Book and related displays will be organized in conjunction with this event. To learn more about Islam and related resources for collection development, the Imam from the local mosque spoke with library staff. Seattle Public Library: Ballard Branch Seattle, WA www.spl.org Ballard Library will feature Ian Spiers of www.brownequalsterrorist.com and his representative from the ACLU as speakers. Mr Spiers was one of scores of people taking photos at the Ballard Locks on May 26, but the only one to be interrogated by eight police and federal agents for doing it. Spiers, who is half black and half Scottish, believes he was singled out because of his skin color. The ACLU is investigating the incident on his behalf. What are our civil rights in post-9/11 America? Third, a plea for participation: Thus far, LIBRARIANS have been the most active organizers of events, and librarians are teaming with groups like AARP, ACLU, American Legion, Book stores, Church choirs, Firefighters, Friends of the Library, League of Women Voters, Mounted color guard, Peace and human rights organizations, Police, Professors, Red Cross, Religious organizations, Rescue personnel, Rock the Vote, Boy and Girl Scouts, Student groups, Teachers, Theater groups, Think tanks, TV/radio personalities, and US Military personnel. Groups like the Families of September 11 (http://www.familiesofseptember11.org/) are helping to spread the word. Which begs the question: what are ACADEMICS doing on Saturday, September 11? I am writing to ask all of you to please consider getting involved. Please consider doing the following: 1. distribute this message to your colleagues, to departmental and academic lists, and to STUDENTS; 2. distribute this message to your local public library and college/community college/university library; 3. consider giving a talk, partaking in a performance, and/or moderating a discussion in a public place on Saturday, September 11; 4. if you think we are missing something, or believe that the project can be improved, please contact us (info(a)theseptemberproject.org) or, better yet, post a message to this list. In the US, September 11 is now called Patriot Day. We believe academics can and should have a voice in what that means. Please consider getting involved. Thank you for your time, david silver www.theseptemberproject.org --> http://www.com.washington.edu/september/map.asp <--

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AoIR conference accomodation and travel
by Kathleen O'Riordan 10 Aug '04

10 Aug '04

Dear Colleagues In relation to recent queries can I point you to the 'travel' page of the conference web site: www.sussex.ac.uk/cce/aoir This section has general travel information on how to get to the University of Sussex and also has details of trains to and from Brighton and Falmer. Falmer is the University campus station. It takes 10 minutes on the train to get from town to campus. To clarify - accomodation is offered on campus throughout the conference, but for those who are staying longer or coming early, on the 'Brighton' page there are links to 'about Brighton' sites with listings for hotels, bars restaurants etc. Also useful in relation to hotels is Expedia (www.expedia.co.uk) Please remember to register for the conference if you have not done so already. I look forward to seeing you here. All the best Kate O'Riordan

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Ph.D. Scholarship at ITU: Open Source MMOG Development
by jeremy hunsinger 09 Aug '04

09 Aug '04

Ph.D. Scholarship at ITU: Open Source MMOG Development The IT University of Copenhagen, Department of Digital Aesthetics and Communication, invites applications for a Ph.D. position to be filled in 2004. The position is available from 1st of November or 1st of December. The position is funded by the Danish Research Agency. The Ph.D. student will be part of the Department of Digital Aesthetics and Communication, DIAC (http://www.itu.dk/English/research/diac/) which addresses the aesthetic, cultural, social, and communicative aspects of IT-phenomena. Several of the researchers in DIAC are engaged in the Center for Computer Games Research (http://game.itu.dk) The Ph.D. student will be affiliated with the ODDPAW research project and will take part in the activities of the Center for Computer Games Research. The ODDPAW research project (Open Source Design and Development of Persistent gAme Worlds), integrates research and teaching activities related to the area of Open Source and Massive Multiplayer Computer Games. The project’s aim is to design a framework for persistent-world games where new concepts and new forms of play can be developed and explored, using open source technology. The applicant has to submit a project proposal within the area of development and design of massive multiplayer games, and focused on the ODDPAW project (more information on request). Together with the theoretical work that a Ph.D. student must carry out, the applicant should be able to collaborate in the concrete development of an Open Source Massive Multiplayer game platform. Documented programming skills and previous experience in relevant game development will be considered an advantage. Formal requirements The Ph.D. scholarship runs for a period of 3 or 4 years depending on the educational level of the student. A three-year scholarship can only be awarded to applicants with a Master degree, equivalent to a Danish graduate degree. Students with a Danish bachelor degree and one additional year of master studies or equivalent can be awarded a four-year scholarship. On the application, the applicant must indicate whether he or she is applying for a three or four year scholarship. Both is possible. To be awarded a scholarship requires enrolment as a Ph.D. student. Enrolment is based on the assessment of the submitted application by a committee consisting of researchers within the field in question. The Ph.D. programme includes coursework and the possibility of staying in another international research environment for a period of 6 months. Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Applicants must be able to document that they will be able to fulfil the requirements listed before entering the Ph.D. programme. The place of work is our new buildings in the Ørestad in Copenhagen. For further information Please see our website www.itu.dk or contact Dr. Art. Espen Aarseth, Center for Computer Games Research for further details: aarseth @ itu.dk or phone +45 72 18 50 45. Applications may be in Danish or English and must include 1. Completed application form available on our website: http://www.itu.dk/Internet/sw621.asp 2. Letter of motivation 3. Project description (see guidelines on our website) 4. Documentation of previous studies 5. Brief CV 6. Copies of theses or up to 3 selected publications and a numbered list of all publications if any All application material, including all enclosures (see above points 1-6), must be assembled in sets. The application including 4 copies of the enclosures and at least 1 copy of the publications or theses, marked “(PhD Scholarships)” ref. no. 225-0005 must be submitted to: The IT University Att.: Journalen Rued Langgaardsvej 7, 2300 Copenhagen S Denmark Applications received by E-mail will not be taken into consideration. Application deadline: 26 of August 2004 at 12.00 noon. The IT University invites all qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the scholarships. jeremy hunsinger jhuns(a)vt.edu www.cddc.vt.edu www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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