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Call for Papers: Special Issue of Studia Humanistyczne (in English) on The Future of Social Media
by Paul Levinson 20 Nov '21

20 Nov '21

The Future of Social Media Call for papers for special issue of *Studia Humanistyczne AGH. Contribution to Humanities* guest-edited by Paul Levinson, Fordham University Social media are at a crisis crossroads here in the United States, and therefore the world. Beginning with the election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency in 2016 and continuing with the fight against the deadly COVID19 pandemic, social media have been blamed for spreading misinformation and outright lies that have, in the case of COVID19, cost numerous human lives. Calls have therefore arisen in the mass media and around the world for government regulation of social media. But such regulation would run contrary to the tradition of a vibrant Internet, in which free expression flourishes. Indeed, such regulation could be a path towards the dissolution of democracy and the rise of fascism. This special issue of *Studia Humanistyczne AGH. Contribution to Humanities *looks to explore all sides of this issue, around the world, in social media of any kind, via scholarly, well-researched and reasoned articles, 2000-6000 words in length, written in English. Appropriate topics would include: · Case studies that examine how disinformation on social media led to loss of life, endangerment of public health, etc. · Examination of elections in democracies which were adversely affected by disinformation on social media · Examples of how attempts to control social media backfired or succeeded in countries with authoritarian leadership · Proposals for moving forward in a way that limits disinformation but respects freedom in social media Final articles will be due February 15, 2022. Expected publication date will be June 2022. Please send proposed title, draft abstract, and bio-brief by December 31, 2021 to Levinson.paul(a)gmail.com After acceptance of the draft abstract, the manuscript should be submitted by the author on the journal platform: https://www.editorialsystem.com/shaghen *Studia Humanistyczne AGH. Contributions to Humanities* provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Access and distribution is allowed under the CC BY 4.0 license. There is no fees for publishing in the Journal. More information about the Journal: http://www.journalssystem.com/shagh/en Detailed guidelines can be found at: http://www.journalssystem.com/shagh/Editorial-Rules,2335.html <https://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/join_mailing_list/artist_86705>

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TT JOB ALERT
by Meg Leta Jones 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Happy weekend everyone! I'm so excited to share that Georgetown is hiring three tenure track faculty members working in the broadly construed area of technology and society. Details are below and please feel free to email me with any questions. Meg In support of Georgetown’s interdisciplinary initiatives in technology and society, we invite applications for three new tenure-line faculty positions: two named endowed full professorships and one assistant professor appointment. Disciplines of interest for the cluster hire span a broad range, including, but not limited to, computer science, philosophy, statistics and data science, law, political science, information science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, English, and communications. Georgetown University is launching a new Center for Digital Ethics ( digitalethics.georgetown.edu) which will combine researchers from computer and data sciences with researchers from the humanities, law, and social sciences, to advance frameworks and solutions for digital technologies for the betterment of humanity. All three appointments will have research professor appointments in the Center, in addition to their tenure-line appointments in a department. Georgetown is also launching a new suite of undergraduate programs at the intersection of digital technology, ethics, and society, including a new computer science major integrating applied ethics and policy into the computer science curriculum and a new interdisciplinary program, with attendant minor, in Technology, Ethics, and Society for non-technologists. All three appointments will contribute to the teaching mission of this program as well as appropriate other programs. Desirable areas of research interest include, but are not limited to, issues bearing on fairness, bias, and equity, access and disability, privacy and data governance, racial justice, gender and sexuality, sustainability and environmental justice. Opportunities are available for connecting with other Georgetown efforts, including the Racial Justice Institute, Disability Studies, and the Georgetown Environment Initiative. *The McDevitt Chair:* For this position, we seek a colleague eligible to be appointed at the Associate or Full Professor rank with tenure in either computer science or philosophy. We are looking for a colleague who will contribute to Georgetown’s growing community of tech and society scholars, centers, and efforts, with a demonstrated track record of strong original research, and a keen interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. To apply for the McDevitt Chair: http://apply.interfolio.com/98862 *The Technology, Ethics, and Society Chair*: For this position, we seek a colleague able to be appointed at the Associate or Full Professor rank with tenure; the discipline is open. We seek a colleague with a passion for undergraduate education and a proven track record for innovation and leadership in education related to tech and society. The expectation is that this Chair will also serve an inaugural term as Director of the interdisciplinary undergraduate program, to facilitate its visioning and development. To apply for the Technology, Ethics, and Society Chair: http://apply.interfolio.com/98865 *Assistant Professorship:* For this position, the discipline is open. We seek a junior colleague with an earned PhD or other terminal degree in any discipline relevant to the field of technology and society as noted above, a strong promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success, and a demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary scholarship. To apply for the Assistant Professorship: http://apply.interfolio.com/98868 For all positions, we seek candidates with a collaborative mindset, interested in fostering a highly creative, interdisciplinary research and teaching, including those working on non-traditional interventions. Appointments will include primary appointments in tenure homes along with a secondary appointment in the Center for Digital Ethics; opportunities for other cross-appointments are possible. Applicants are invited to apply to any position that may be a good fit for their research and teaching interests. The search is overseen by a coordinated search committee which has representatives from computer science, philosophy, law, mathematics and statistics, communication/culture/technology, and data sciences. For full consideration, apply by January 15, 2022. Queries may be addressed to Mark Murphy at digitalethicssearch(a)georgetown.edu. *Georgetown University is an **Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer* <https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A/policymanual.gudrupal.georg…>* fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic **protected by law* <https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf>*.* *If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please **click here* <https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/accommodations/procedures/applicants>* for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798**. * ----- Meg Leta Jones, J.D., Ph.D. Communication, Culture & Technology Associate Professor Ethics Lab Faculty Fellow Science, Technology, & International Affairs Core Faculty Institute for Technology Law & Policy Affiliate Faculty Georgetown University Meg.Jones(a)Georgetown.edu MegLeta.com <http://megleta.com/> iSPYLab.net Author of *Ctrl + Z: The Right to Be Forgotten <http://nyupress.org/books/9781479881703/>* (NYU Press, 2016)

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Call for Applications: MA & Doctoral Programs Fall 2023 University of Illinois at Chicago
by Yuan, Jingyan Elaine 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

The Department of Communication at University of Illinois at Chicago is currently accepting Fall 2022 applicants for M.A. and Ph.D. programs. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2022. Master’s Program has two general concentrations: * Media studies including areas ranging from journalism ethics to electronic media and computer-mediated communication. * Intercultural diversity with inquiries range across language and symbolic representation, critical theory, social inequality and racism, and cross-cultural differences PhD Program focuses on communication and technology with emphasis on politics, health, interpersonal relations, culture, history, policy, gaming, and mobile media. A signature feature of Department programs is their flexibility. Students pursue individual aims with advice from an adviser, designing a course of study to reach their own educational goals. Because the Department strongly encourages interdisciplinary work, students may study with scholars in communication and allied disciplines. Interdepartmental concentrations are available in Electronic Security and Privacy<http://securityigert.uic.edu/>, Gender and Women’s Studies<https://gws.uic.edu>, Survey Research Methodology<http://www.srl.uic.edu/gcsrm.htm>, and in Latin American and Latino Studies<https://lals.uic.edu>. For more information about how to apply visit: https://comm.uic.edu/academics/graduate-studies/prospective-students/applic… For inquiry please contact: Director of Graduate Studies: Elaine Yuan (eyuan(a)uic.edu<mailto:eyuan@uic.edu>) Department Head: Zizi Papacharissi (zizi(a)uic.edu<mailto:zizi@uic.edu>) Program Coordinator: Erica Mann (elmann(a)uic.edu<mailto:elmann@uic.edu>) Associate Professor & Director of Graduate Studies Department of Communication The University of Illinois at Chicago https://eyuan.people.uic.edu/home.html New book: The Web of Meaning: the Internet in a changing Chinese society, U of Toronto Press.

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Call for Chapters-New book on Inclusive Games!
by Kat Schrier Shaenfield 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Hi all- I am excited to announce a call for chapters for the fourth book in the *Learning, Education & Games* series, published by ETC Press: Learning, Education, & Games Volume 4: 50 Games to Use for Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Editor: Karen “Kat" Schrier & ??? Submit a short proposal <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerAZdBHHzRMAO3taMPy_qUwQ2eH4pzmPG…> for the book! Deadline for Initial “5-Minute” Proposals: December 9, 2021 Notification of Acceptance: By January 7, 2022 First Draft Due: April 1, 2022 Quick summary: For the fourth volume of the Learning, Education, & Games series, we aim to create a practical guide for how to use games for supporting inclusion, compassion, care, equity, and justice—in the classroom and beyond. This is a guide, aimed at educators, who want to use games that create inclusive communities, and enhance equity and justice for marginalized students. The guide will include at least 50 case studies of games/interactive experiences that could be used for education (including K-12, preschool, and higher education). Each case study will be approximately 1000 words (or fewer). The case studies will be peer-reviewed (double anonymized) and editorially reviewed, though the initial proposals will only be editorially reviewed. The focus will be on anti-racist, inclusive, and equitable uses and designs of games. This includes how to use games not explicitly designed for inclusion, as well as how to incorporate games that are purposefully designed for inclusion in some way. Submit a short proposal <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerAZdBHHzRMAO3taMPy_qUwQ2eH4pzmPG…> for the book! For more about the book and details about the series, please see this document <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1abnqUe6MA_EeBNpixxDVfxMCBXtwO81s9mZwZ0j…> . We welcome academics, researchers, educators, equity experts, counselors, principals, designers, developers, journalists, and YOU! Co-editor: I may include a co-editor on this book! Please apply if you are highly motivated, organized, flexible, and love lots and lots of editing. I am particularly looking for a co-editor with a strong interest in gaming, as well as inclusion, equity, and justice. It would also be great if you don’t mind lots of tedious formatting. :) If you are interested, please email a resume and/or website/portfolio to Kat Schrier at kschrier(a)gmail.com --- ----------------------------------------- Dr. Karen (Kat) Schrier http://www.karenschrier.com www.twitter.com/drgamermom Associate Professor & Director, Games & Emerging Media program, Marist College Game Design Consultant, World Health Organization (WHO) Academy Author, *We the Gamers* <https://gamesforcivics.com/> (Oxford University Press) Author, *Knowledge Games <https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/content/knowledge-games>* (Johns Hopkins University Press) Editor, *Learning, Education, & Games <https://gamesforgrowing.com/> book *series (ETC Press/Carnegie Mellon) Author, Designing Ourselves <https://www.adl.org/media/13011/download> (Center for Technology & Society) *Please call me Kat or Dr. Kat (She/They)* ---

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Job in Digital Media and African American Studies at U of Virginia
by Kevin Driscoll 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Hello everyone! The University of Virginia is seeking applications for a tenure/tenure-track professor at the assistant or associate level for a joint appointment between the Department of Media Studies and the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies. For more details, see: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Tenu… This position is part of a multi-year project dedicated to Race, Justice, and Equity across the university that will include ten T/TT faculty searches and thirty postdocs and fellows. Questions about this position should be directed to Professor Jack Hamilton at jackhamilton(a)virginia.edu Best wishes from Charlottesville, Kevin Driscoll -- The University of Virginia’s Department of Media Studies and Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies invite applications for a joint appointment as an assistant or associate professor who specializes in digital media and whose research is grounded in African-American Studies. https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Tenu… We are particularly interested in candidates whose research explores digital media infrastructures, big data, algorithmic platforms, modes of digital representation, and other such areas, particularly as they relate to issues of inequality and anti-Blackness. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Media Studies, African-American Studies, or a related field, show a strong record of publication or a clear potential for such (in accordance with stage of career), and have an active research program. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and a willingness to contribute to the scholarly life of the Departments of Media Studies and African-American and African Studies. Application review will begin December 1, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled. Questions about this position should be directed to Professor Jack Hamilton at jackhamilton(a)virginia.edu Questions about the application process should be directed to Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor at nr7f(a)virginia.edu

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Book Launch ' Research Methods for Digital Work and Organization' December 1st, 2021 (16:00 - 18:00 UTC) with Eventbrite Link
by Christine Hine 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

We are pleased to announce that a book launch event to be hosted by the Digital Organisation and Society (DOS) Research Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London will take place on December 1st (16:00-18:00 UTC). Research Methods for Digital Work and Organization Gillian Symon, Katrina Pritchard and Christine Hine (Editors) Oxford University Press, published October 2021 Digital work is organizationally, interpretively, spatially and temporally complex. An array of innovative methodologies have begun to emerge to capture these activities, whether through re-purposing existing tools, devising entirely novel methods or mixing old and new. This new book brings together some of these techniques in one volume as a sourcebook for management, business, organizational and work researchers pursuing projects in this field. This diverse collection of methods is illustrated through contributors' reflexive accounts of real world research projects which outline debates in the field, confront the challenges such methods may raise and make recommendations for research practice. At the launch event, contributors will discuss the opportunities and challenges of researching digital work, address queries from the audience and explore further methodological developments. To Register for the event, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/209737449357<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> Prof Christine Hine Department of Sociology University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey GU2 7NX https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/christine-hine

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Leveraging Connections! Call for Participation [Final Reminder]
by Enilda Romero-Hall 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Good morning, Thank you to everyone that has responded to our survey. This is the final reminder. You are invited to participate in a research study titled "Leveraging Connections: Using Social Media for Academics Support and Branding" (IRB 19-120). This study is being conducted by Drs. Lina Gomez-Vasquez (Communication Department) and Enilda Romero-Hall (Education Department) from The University of Tampa. This project aims to better understand academics’ a) motivations for using social media for teaching, academic support, and professional exposure, b) benefits and challenges experienced when using these platforms and engaging on online social media communities, and c) communication patterns and user roles within online social media communities. If you agree to take part in this study, please complete the online survey that follows (at the end of the survey, you can register for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card). It will take you approximately 15 minutes to complete this survey: http://tiny.cc/SocialMediaConnect Thank you! Enilda Enilda Romero-Hall, Ph.D. Pronouns: *she, her, ella* Associate Professor University of Tampa https://www.enildaromero.net

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Call for Applications 22-23 – MA in New Media and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam
by Natalia Sánchez Querubín 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Call for Applications – MA in New Media and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam # Call for Applications 2022-23 # MA New Media and Digital Culture (University of Amsterdam) One-year and two-year international Master’s programs in New Media available: * MA Media Studies: New Media and Digital Culture (one year, full time) * Research MA Media Studies: New Media and Digital Culture (two years, full time) -- # MA New Media and Digital Culture The MA Program in Media Studies: New Media and Digital Culture offers a comprehensive and critical approach to new media research, practices, and theory. It is an internationally renowned program in critical media theory, dedicated to the study of the social transformations brought about by digital culture. The program also provides in-depth training in the latest digital research methods, with the opportunity to participate in data sprints and to collaborate with international researchers in the framework of the Digital Methods Initiative. It is situated within the pioneering new media cultural scene in Amsterdam and a top-ranked academic environment among universities worldwide. https://gsh.uva.nl/shared/programmas/en/masters/new-media-and-digital-cultu… # Application and Deadlines As of mid-November 2021, it will be possible to apply for a Master's program through the Graduate School of Humanities. All Masters start in September 2022. http://gsh.uva.nl/prospective-masters-students/application-and-admission/ap… For more information about the program, please see the full call: https://bit.ly/NMDC_Call2223 Dr. Natalia Sánchez-Querubín Assistant Professor | Program Director MA New Media and Digital Culture | Member of the Digital Methods Initiative | University of Amsterdam

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JOB: research data and methods for digitaliziation research (predoc/postdoc; 75% working time; five years)
by Weller, Katrin 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Dear AoIR community, I am sharing this job opening for a position at CAIS in Germany, to work with Johannes Breuer and me in the area of methods for digitalization research. Feel free to contact me with questions. Katrin (katrin.weller(a)cais.nrw<mailto:katrin.weller@cais.nrw> / @kwelle on Twitter). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum (Germany) is offering a position as Predoc or Postdoc Researcher (f/m/d), for the department "RESEARCH DATA & METHODS" (Positions to be filled as of now; 75% working time; five years contract; TVL-13) https://www.cais.nrw/en/job-posting-researcher-rdm/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) is in the process of becoming a central institute for interdisciplinary digitization research. It examines the political, economic, social and cultural effects of the digital transformation and contributes scientific findings to current public debates. Research at CAIS addresses the opportunities and challenges of digitization in all its facets and aims to shape a digital society in the interests of the people. This holistic socio-technical approach enables a scientific examination of the digital transformation from application-oriented questions to the fundamental issues of digital ethics. A team of experienced and young researchers from different disciplines works in Bochum on different research programs and inspires public conversations. CAIS is supported by the universities of Bochum, Düsseldorf, Duisburg-Essen and Münster as well as the Grimme Institute in Marl. ---------- TASK AREA ---------- The Research Data & Methods department supports researchers at CAIS in all phases of the research process (study planning, data collection, processing, analysis, and publication), and also conducts its own research, e.g., on issues of data access, research ethics, data management, and open science in digitization research. Your tasks are: * Developing concepts for using new types of data (e.g. from social media platforms or sensors) for digitalization research * Counseling on / support for using external tools for data collection, preprocessing and analysis (e.g. using Git/GitHub, APIs, Jupyter Notebooks) * Teaching and instruction targeted (mainly) at CAIS researchers * Preparing guidelines/best practice documents for the different research phases in digitization research * Creating reusable resources (e.g., via Jupyter Notebooks) for collecting, analyzing, or preparing digital behavioral data (e.g., social media content via API harvesting) * Conducting own research on topics in the area of digital behavioral data (there is the possibility of working on a PhD thesis, possibly with external supervision). * Collaborating with members of the team on publications and project proposals ---------------------------------------------------------- We are looking for Applicants with the following profile ---------------------------------------------------------- * Completed university degree (master's/diploma) in a subject relevant to digitization research, e.g. computer science, information science, communication science, political science, sociology, psychology * Very good knowledge in the field of computational methods and data science (for example, experience with machine learning or natural language processing) * Very good programming skills, preferably in Python or R * Experience with (relational) databases is desirable * Experience with social science data and methods (e.g., surveys or interviews) is a plus * Interest in Open Science and Open Methodology * Very good command of written and spoken English * At least first knowledge of German and the willingness to actively improve it. ---------------------- Addtional Information ---------------------- Additional information can be found at: https://www.cais.nrw/en/job-posting-researcher-rdm/ Submission deadline: 17.12.2021 For organizational or content-related queries, please also contact bewerbung(a)cais.nrw<mailto:bewerbung@cais.nrw>. We actively promote equality for all people! We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural and social backgrounds. Applications from people from underrepresented groups are explicitly encouraged. In the case of equal suitability and ability, applications from recognized severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration.

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VIDEO: NANOG 83 Keynote: Who really controls the Internet? And should they? - Bert Hubert
by Joly MacFie 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Bert really nails this presentation, which is easily digestible via slides / transcript as well as video. Other NANOG 83 session videos include Famous Internet Outages <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwvNIQecYn4&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jt2UFUh1IqiZDg…> and IPv6 - The next 10 years <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixHuSsRsLJw&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jt2UFUh1IqiZDg…> [image: YouTube] <http://https//youtu.be/K62fiw7inKE>On *November 2 2021*, *Bert Hubert <https://berthub.eu/>* delivered a keynote at *NANOG 83* - '*Who really controls the Internet? And should they? <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/keynotes/keynote-who-really-con…>*'. The presentation discusses how control of the internet experience is moving more and more into the hands of browser and phone vendors. If governments don't agree, they have to resort to heavy measures to impose their will. The shifting of control between governments and industry is nothing new. Which developments are good and which aren't? There are no easy answers. *VIEW ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/K62fiw7inKE <https://youtu.be/K62fiw7inKE>* *TRANSCRIPT https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/who-controls-the-internet/ <https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/who-controls-the-internet/>* *SLIDES https://bit.ly/3x9M9fS <https://bit.ly/3x9M9fS>* *TWITTER #NANOG83 @bert_hu_bert <https://bit.ly/3HEHffM> @nanog* *NANOG83 PLAYLIST http://bit.ly/nanog83 <http://bit.ly/nanog83>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/14791/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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