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Informatics Education 2020, Austin, TX, March 3-4
by Kolina S Koltai 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Dear AoIR list members and apologies for cross-posting, Please share broadly with your networks, communities, and colleagues... For more information and to submit abstracts: https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/ Informatics Education 2020 <https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/> March 3-4, 2020 <https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/> @ The University of Texas at Austin <https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/> The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) Conference on Undergraduate Informatics Education welcomes abstracts for posters, presentations, and panels. This conference, which is sponsored by the Public Interest Technology University Network, will explore how to prepare undergraduate students for careers in the public and non-profit sectors, serving the public interest, particularly in support of social justice. This 1.5-day conference will be held on the beautiful campus of The University of Texas at Austin on March 3 and 4 (peak wildflower season, and definitely no snow!). Please come join us in sunny and lively Austin! The conference will serve as a meeting place for educators across disciplines, uniting around a common goal and vision. The conference will help to define what undergraduate education for public interest technology looks like. The conference will also showcase how individuals affiliated with member institutions can best leverage their involvement in PIT-UN, as well as showcase the benefits of PIT-UN membership to individuals at institutions that are not yet one of the participating PIT-UN institutions. To learn more about best practices and pedagogies for undergraduate informatics education, to learn more about public interest technology, and to learn more about PIT-UN, we encourage you to attend this first meeting in a series of events sponsored by PIT-UN and what we hope will become a recurring conference. The conference will involve plenary and breakout sessions, including presentations, panels, and posters. We are open to any aspect of undergraduate education research or pedagogy that relates to the general theme of informatics that serves the public interest, broadly construed. We encourage you to please submit your abstract of 250-500 words here <https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/submit-abstract> by January 14. Through the generous support of the Public Interest Technology University Network <https://www.newamerica.org/public-interest-technology/university-network/>, we are able to offer 20 competitively selected PIT-UN travel grants to support travel to and participation in the conference. The approximate value of these travel grants is $1,000, including two nights at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center plus a $500 stipend to partially cover airfare and local transportation (meals will be provided to everyone during the conference). This funding is prioritized for junior scholars (e.g., assistant professors, postdocs, and doctoral students/candidates), individuals from underrepresented groups, individuals affiliated with minority-serving institutions (e.g., HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs), individuals with compelling financial need, and/or other compelling reasons for needing support for attending the conference. Funding requests can be submitted here <https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/apply-for-funding> by January 14. The Conference is organized by Ken Fleischmann, Amelia Acker, and Eric Meyer at the UT-Austin iSchool and Pat Garcia, Casey Pierce, and Kentaro Toyama at the Michigan iSchool. The conference is funded by the Public Interest Technology University Network <https://www.newamerica.org/public-interest-technology/university-network/>, the UT-Austin iSchool <https://www.ischool.utexas.edu/>, and Good Systems, a UT Grand Challenge <http://goodsystems.utexas.edu/>. Please e-mail the conference organizers at kfleisch(a)ischool.utexas.edu or informatics-education-2020(a)austin.utexas.edu if you have any questions or need any additional information. Hope to see you in sunny Austin, Texas in March 2020 <https://www.informatics-education-2020.org/>! -- Kolina Koltai PhD Candidate The University of Texas at Austin School of Information Office: UTA 5.548 kolinakoltai.com

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New Oxford position: Director, Ethics in AI Institute
by Victoria Nash 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Dear colleagues, I would be very grateful if you could help us circulate details of an important post arising in a new cognate Institute here in Oxford. Ethics in AI Institute Director The University of Oxford has launched a major initiative in Ethics in AI, leading to the establishment of an Institute for Ethics in AI, to be based in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, under the aegis of the Faculty of Philosophy. The Institute will build upon the University's world-class capabilities in the humanities to lead the study of the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and other new computing technologies. Cross-disciplinary collaboration will be fundamental to the success of this new initiative and from its footing within Philosophy, the Institute will draw upon the entire educational and research endeavour of Oxford University - including the Social Sciences, Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences - to deliver cutting-edge scholarship. It will also develop significant opportunities for collaboration with other distinguished research universities, and public and private sector institutions around the world. The University now seeks a Director for the Institute to provide intellectual vision and to give strategic leadership to the Institute, as it establishes its research programmes and related activities. The post will be open to academics with an international reputation and wide-ranging research and leadership profile within Ethics in AI. A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant. Informal enquiries can be made, by email, to Professor Chris Timpson, christopher.timpson(a)philosophy.ox.ac.uk<mailto:christopher.timpson@philosophy.ox.ac.uk> or Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt, principal(a)jesus.ox.ac.uk<mailto:principal@jesus.ox.ac.uk>. Further information and details about how to apply can be found here: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=… Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 15 January 2020. Professor Victoria Nash Associate Professor Deputy Director & Senior Policy Fellow Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ Tel: 01865 287231 Tw: VickiNashOII

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JOB: Assistant/Associate Professor of Media Industries at Fordham University (NYC)
by Garrett Broad 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Please consider applying and spread the word! Best, Garrett ------------------------------- Assistant/Associate Professor of Media Industries at Fordham University The Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication and Media Studies with a specialization in Media Industries, to commence September 1, 2020. The position will be based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan, with opportunity to contribute to the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx as well. ABOUT THE POSITION: The ideal candidate should have a specialization in the broad field of media industries, with a robust research agenda and teaching experience that aligns with this focus. This specialization might include (but is not limited to) expertise in: histories of media institutions, infrastructure, organizations, and policy; media regulation and governance; the creative industries; media production and labor; critical analyses of the public sphere; or platform studies. Candidates with a focus on global and transnational media industries are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a research track record commensurate with the rank to which they are applying, evidence of teaching excellence and student mentoring, and the ability to contribute to Fordham’s core curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute pedagogically to our Communication and Culture major and could teach in our M.A. program in Public Media, which has concentrations in Strategic Communication and Multi-Platform Journalism. REQUIREMENTS: - Ph.D. in Communication and/or Media Studies or a related discipline, to be conferred by May 2020 - A strong research agenda and publication record appropriate to their stage in the profession - Ability to teach courses in areas such as Media History & Regulation; Communication Theory & Methods; Media & The Public Sphere; and courses of their own design - Evidence of excellence in teaching - Commitment to mentoring and advising students Interested applicants should submit 1. A cover letter with qualifications, including approach to teaching and scholarship 2. Curriculum vitae 3. 1-2 writing samples (30 pp maximum inclusive) 4. The names and contact information for three references 5. A one-page statement that addresses how your teaching, mentoring, research, scholarship, and/or community service supports Fordham's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Application materials should be uploaded to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/72112. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by January 3, 2020. For questions or additional information, please contact Claudia Rivera at crivera51@fordham .edu. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: >From high technology to everyday interactions, Fordham’s Department of Communication and Media Studies turns its attention to the connections between past and present, historically grounding old and new media through ethically-infused teaching and research. We advocate the model of the publicly-engaged scholar and critically-informed practitioner who is civically and socially reflective through analytical and/or applied means. Our faculty includes scholars and practitioners from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives. We administer four undergraduate majors -- Communication & Culture, Digital Technology & Emerging Media, Film & Television, and Journalism -- and participate in several interdisciplinary programs. Our MA program in Public Media trains students in the theory and practice of storytelling for social change and civic engagement. We seek to attract and promote a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. We believe that cultural and intellectual diversity is central to the excellence of our academic program, and we strive to create an academic community and campus culture that attracts and facilitates the development of promising and diverse teacher-scholars. As our student body becomes increasingly diverse, we are especially interested in candidates with substantive experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of social, cultural and economic backgrounds, and who have successfully incorporated the research of women and scholars of color into their courses. Fordham is located in the heart of New York City, interacting on many levels with a wide array of communities and institutions. Through research, teaching and service, we are committed to developing and deepening our connections to the people and organizations around us. Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and women, people of color and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Same-sex spouses are eligible for benefits. This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses. -- Garrett Broad, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Department of Communication and Media Studies Fordham University www.GarrettBroad.com

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CFP – "Moralizing the data economy" – Open Panel at EASST/4S conference, August 2020, Prague
by thomas.beauvisage＠orange.com 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Dear colleagues, We invite you to submit contributions to the open panel dedicated to “Moralizing the Data Economy” at the joint EASST-4S (Society for Social Studies of Science) annual meeting which will be held in Prague, 18-21 August 2020 (https://www.easst4s2020prague.org/) ______________________________ EASST/4S 2020 Open Panel 112. Moralizing the data economy The new economy of data operates digital traces and tracking tools at scale, combined with the use of big data and AI technologies. Data are turned into valuable assets and tradable products, and injected into market and organizational infrastructures and practices in various industries, such as marketing, health, finance or transportation. The industrialization of data has raised a series of concerns about its legitimacy or its morality. Data practices are disputed from a wide variety of grounds: privacy concerns; the emergence of a surveillance society; discrimination and filter bubbles; consumer manipulation; rise of new monopolies. As a reaction to these critics, new regulations (such as the GDPR in Europe) are put in place, and the players of the data economy themselves have come to incorporate moral considerations and discourses in their practices. All these views on how data should or should not be used for business and market purposes draw the boundaries of a new moral economy of data. This panel aims to bring together empirical or theoretical contributions that explore the various facets of the moral economy of data. We particularly – though not exclusively – welcome contributions on the following topics: protest movements and civil resistance to the emerging data economy; new regulatory regimes around personal data that are held by public administrations or by corporations; the rise of market intermediaries dedicated to the moralization of the data economy; changes inside organizations and justifications surrounding the economization of data. Convenors: - Thomas Beauvisage, Orange Labs - Mary Ebeling, Drexel University - Marion Fourcade, University of California, Berkeley - Kevin Mellet, Orange Labs The deadline for submitting proposals is February 29th. Guidelines for submissions: https://www.easst4s2020prague.org/call-for-papers-and-panels/ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message et ses pieces jointes peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles ou privilegiees et ne doivent donc pas etre diffuses, exploites ou copies sans autorisation. Si vous avez recu ce message par erreur, veuillez le signaler a l'expediteur et le detruire ainsi que les pieces jointes. Les messages electroniques etant susceptibles d'alteration, Orange decline toute responsabilite si ce message a ete altere, deforme ou falsifie. Merci. This message and its attachments may contain confidential or privileged information that may be protected by law; they should not be distributed, used or copied without authorisation. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and its attachments. As emails may be altered, Orange is not liable for messages that have been modified, changed or falsified. Thank you.

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Call for Applications: Digital Media Winter Institute 2020
by Smart Inovamedialab 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS *Digital Media Winter Institute 2020 | SMART Data Sprint 2020* 27 January - 06 February, 2020 Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Lisbon, Portugal #DMWI has annually gathered a network of international researchers, with different backgrounds and expertise, interested in doing investigations from the perspective of digital methods. New media researchers, journalists, developers, data designers, digital methods experts, sociologists, data scientists and more are meeting in Lisbon to work and improve their skills, in theory, practice and critique of digital methods. The program of #DMWI2020 brings the fourth edition of #SMARTDataSprint with an international program: keynotes and practical labs by Tommaso Venturini (médialab of Sciences Po Paris) and Bernhard Rieder (University of Amsterdam). His keynote talk and practical labs are going to explore visual network analysis. Rieder is an associate professor in New Media and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam and a researcher at the Digital Methods Initiative. He will give a keynote on mapping value(s) in artificial intelligence (AI). In the first week of DMWI, from 27 to 31 January 2020, participants from around the world will come to Lisbon to attend keynote lectures, short talks, parallel sessions of practical labs and join applied research projects. Experts and scholars will invite participants to work collectively on issues involving internet memes and platform censorship, Anti-Feminist and Anti-LGBT Discourses, Method maps and Cross-Platform Digital Networks. Other opportunities for hands-on experimentation with methods are on the schedule with the following practical labs: » YouTube Research & Ranking Culture » Charting Collections of Connections in Social Media: Creating Maps and Measures with NodeXL » Gephi for beginners » How to work with spreadsheets » Shaping questions for Trends Studies through Digital Methods » Raw Graphs for data exploratory analysis » Data mining and visualisation with R » Getting to know data extraction + text analysis tools » Visual Network Analysis » Building Image-hashtag Networks » Visual social media analysis » Studying visual social media through Vision APIs » Data Beautification » Natural language processing tools for data analysis and extraction » When DataViz is ugly To participate in the SMART Data Sprint 2020 is necessary to submit an application, until January 13, and pay the attendee fee. Please note that the SMART Data Sprint is also offering partial scholarships. Also scheduled for the Digital Media Winter Institute 2020, from February 3 to 6, the workshop "Tracking, visualizing and accounting for the networks of (dis-)information with the web crawler Hyphe", taught by Mathieu Jacomy will be promoted. Jacomy is a techno-anthropologist at the University of Aalborg, TANTLab, a former researcher engineer at médialab of Sciences Po Paris and co-founder of Gephi software. The proposal of the workshop is to study and apply the Hyphe webcrawler and understand both information and misinformation issues on the web. Participation in the workshop also requires prior registration by January 20, 2020. Application #SMARTDataSprint: <http://bit.ly/SMARTdatasprint2020> Application deadline: January 13, 2020 Application Workshop Tracking, visualizing and accounting for the networks of (dis-)information with the web crawler Hyphe: < http://bit.ly/DMWI-HypheWorkshop> Application deadline: January 20, 2020 Complete info: <http://smart.inovamedialab.org <http://smart.inovamedialab.org/2020-digital-methods>> On behalf of #SMARTDataSprint 2020 organization committee, *Ana Marta M. Flores* iNOVA Media Lab | NOVA FCSH | Universidade Nova de Lisboa SMART ˚ ˚ Social Media Research Techniques -- SMART ˚ ˚ Social Media Research Techniques I #SMARTDataSprint <https://smart.inovamedialab.org/> iNOVA Media Lab <http://inovamedialab.org/> I NOVA FCSH I Universidade Nova de Lisboa

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JOB vacancy: Policy & Advocacy Manager @ AlgorithmWatch
by Kristina Penner | AlgorithmWatch 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Dear all, please find the job vacancy also here: https://algorithmwatch.org/en/jobs/ Best, Kristina *AlgorithmWatch is looking for a dedicated and experienced Policy and Advocacy Manager to join our team in Berlin. Fluency in German and English required.* AlgorithmWatch is the leading non-profit research and advocacy organization in the field of automated decision-making (ADM) and its relevance to society. * *initial contract for 3 years and 20h/week (0,75 to 1 FTE intended, depending on organizational development)* * *Deadline for applications: Monday, 6 January 2020 at 23h59 CET* * *Earliest starting date: 3 February, 2020* *Your Role* As Policy and Advocacy Manager you develop, lead and implement our overall policy and advocacy strategy related to automated decision-making systems, in close coordination with the executive board. The purpose of this role is to take forward AlgorithmWatch’s work on the governance of automated decision-making (ADM) systems, advocating for rights-respecting, participatory approaches that enhance the public good and individuals’ life chances. You will, together with other members of AlgorithmWatch’s strategic leadership team and through close and direct engagement with our project teams and partners, develop policy positions and recommendations on key issues, and design and execute a strategy to disseminate and foster adoption of those positions by key decision-makers. Positions and recommendations will be based on your own analyses and on the results of AlgorithmWatch’s primary research areas /ADM in the workplace/, /ADM in the public sector/, /ADM and information intermediaries/ and /sustainability aspects of ADM systems/. You identify key forums and processes where policy interventions from AlgorithmWatch and our partners would have a particular impact, and coordinate networks with like-minded civil society organizations. Depending on the outcome of pending funding decisions, you will build a team of policy experts to expand these activities. *What we are looking for* * Three to five years’ experience undertaking advocacy focused on digital issues, preferably related to so-called Artificial Intelligence. * Excellent political judgment, strategic thinking, and the proven ability to develop and carry out innovative advocacy strategies. * Persuasive oral and written communicator in English and German, including ability to write and edit a range of different materials including reports, briefing papers, blog posts, and submissions for different audiences. * Knowledge of relevant German and EU institutions and legislative processes, and practical experience in working with policy makers and civil society organizations. * Knowledge of regulation and governance in one or more of these fields: digital rights and policies, public sector, platforms and intermediary liability, work and labor, environment & sustainability. * Solid organizational and multitasking skills, with an ability to meet and prioritize multiple deadlines in a complex and fluid environment. * Willingness to travel for up to three days at a time on a limited number of occasions. *What we offer* * You work at one of the most interesting NGOs in the field, with a network of diverse and leading civil society organizations, academics, and policy makers. * You enjoy a high level of autonomy and responsibility, reporting to the Executive Director. * You work in an organization with a multi-disciplinary and growing team of highly dedicated and enthusiastic professionals and an open work culture. * If successful, your work will directly impact the thinking and acting of key stakeholders and policy makers on the matter. * A workplace in the heart of Berlin. * 25 vacation days, flexible, family-friendly working hours, medical coverage * An initial 3-year part-time contract with 20h/week (0,75 to 1 FTE intended, depending on organizational development) * Between 45.000 and 51.000 Euros gross salary (full time equivalent), commensurate with experience (information about gross salary and net income in Germany <https://www.iamexpat.de/career/working-in-germany/salary-payslip-german-min…>) AlgorithmWatch is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our hiring and promotion process and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. *How to Apply* *Deadline: *6 January 2020 (23h59 CET) Please address the following documents to the attention of Ms Kristina Penner (as pdf, via email: _jobs(a)algorithmwatch.org <mailto:jobs@algorithmwatch.org>_): * Cover letter (EN, max. one page) outlining your suitability and motivation for the position. It should explicitly reference how your profile matches the different job requirements described above * Résumé/CV (EN, without photo, max. 3 pages) * 2 samples of your work – a policy document, position paper, campaign website, press release or similar – accompanied by a brief explanation of your role in its creation * Relevant documentation and certificates only upon request Please note that only duly completed applications (cover letter, CV, work samples) will be considered. Interviews are likely to be scheduled starting the week of January 13th 2020 in our Berlin office or remotely. Location is Berlin and regular office presence is assumed; we can accommodate work from home to some extent. Although we invite non-EU citizens to apply, as a small and predominantly project-funded organization we cannot provide financial support for relocation or visa applications. Please also be aware that you would need to have a work permit for Germany at the starting date. Please briefly indicate how you became aware of our job post. Due to the high volume of applications and limited resources, we will confirm your application via email and will contact only shortlisted candidates personally. Thank you in advance for your understanding. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Privacy and Data Protection* By sending us your application, you consent to the processing of your data for the purposes of the application. To learn more about the protection of your personal data in the application process, please see our _privacy policy. <https://algorithmwatch.org/en/privacy/#jobapplications> _ __ -- Kristina Penner Referentin der Geschäftsführung/Executive Advisor https://algorithmwatch.org/ kp(a)algorithmwatch.org Tel.: +49 30 99 40 49 000 AW AlgorithmWatch gGmbH Bergstr. 22 10115 Berlin Berlin Charlottenburg HRB 186522 B Geschäftsführung: Matthias Spielkamp

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Call for workshops: ICWSM 2020, Atlanta, Georgia. Deadline for workshop proposals: Feb 1, 2020
by Weller, Katrin 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

================================= CALL FOR WORKSHOPS - ICWSM 2020 14th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media https://www.icwsm.org/2020/index.html#workshops ================================= IMPORTANT DATES ----------------------------------------------------- Workshop proposal submission deadline: February 1, 2020 Workshop acceptance notification: February 15, 2020 ICWSM-2020 Workshops Day: June 8, 2020 ICWSM-2020 main conference: June 8-11, 2020 See the conference website for the full list of important dates and additional calls as part of ICWSM 2020. CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS ----------------------------------------------------- ICWSM-2020 invites proposals for Workshop at the 14th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM). Workshop participants will have the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with a selected focus -- providing an informal setting for active exchange among researchers and developers from a wide range of disciplines, including the social science and computer science. Workshops are an excellent forum for exploring emerging approaches and task areas, bridging gaps between the social sciences and computing, and elucidating results of exploratory research. Members of all segments of the social media research community are encouraged to submit proposals. To foster interaction and exchange of ideas, the workshops will be kept small, with up to 40 participants. The format of workshops will be determined by their organizers. We encourage workshops that promote different types of activities, including challenges, games, and brainstorming and networking sessions. We discourage workshops that are structured as "mini-conferences" dominated by long talks and short discussions. Workshops should leave ample time for discussions and interaction between the participants and should also encourage the submission and presentation of position papers that discuss new research ideas. The workshop should have the potential to attract the interest of researchers in computer science and social science. Proposals involving people of different backgrounds in the organizing committee and addressing topics at the intersection of different disciplines will have a higher chance of acceptance. Workshop organizers who want to publish the papers from their workshop (or significant portions of it) will have the opportunity to do so through a venue TBD. For a list of last year's workshops see hhttp://www.icwsm.org/2019/program/workshop/. SUBMISSION FORMAT ---------------------------------------------------- Workshop proposals should include the following information: * Proposal Content: Proposals for workshops should be no more than five (5) pages in length (10pt, single column, with reasonable margins), written in English, and should contain the following: * A concise title: The names, affiliations, and contact information of the organizing committee. A main contact author should be specified. A typical proposal should include no more than four co-chairs. * An indication as to whether the workshop should be considered for a half-day or full-day meeting. * A short abstract describing the scope and main objective of the workshop. Identify the specific issues and research questions the workshop will focus on, with a brief discussion of why the topic is of particular interest at this time and for which research communities. * A two/three paragraph description of the workshop topic and themes. * A description of the proposed workshop format and a detailed list of proposed activities, with special emphasis on those activities that distinguish it from a mini-conference (e.g., games, brainstorming sessions, challenges, group activities). * An approximate timeline of the activities, including submission deadlines and evaluation. Include whether you will have an early-bird deadline for submissions to allow extra time for visa applications. * A description of how workshop submissions will be evaluated and selected (invited contributions, peer review, etc.). In case a PC is needed, provide a tentative list of the members. * Historical information about the workshop, if available. Short description of the previous editions reporting highlights and details about the approximate number of attendees and number of submissions. * A list of other related workshops held previously at related conferences, if any (list does not have to be exhaustive), together with a brief statement on how the proposed workshop differs from or how it follows-up on work presented at previous workshops. * A short bio for each member of the organizing committee, including a description of their relevant expertise. Strong proposals include organizers who bring differing perspectives to the workshop topic and who are actively connected to the communities of potential participants. *A tentative website address (workshop organizers will have to provide their own workshop websites). * Please email your proposal in a single file to the workshop chairs at workshops(a)icwsm.org before the deadline. ------------------------------------------------ For additional information please see the website (https://www.icwsm.org/2020/index.html#workshops) or contact the workshop chairs. Looking forward to your submissions, Stevie Chancellor, Kiran Garimella, and Katrin Weller (ICWSM-2020 Workshop Chairs | workshops(a)icwsm.org)

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CFP Children's voices on privacy management and data responsibilization
by Ralf De Wolf 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

CALL FOR PAPERS: Media and Communication special issue: Children's voices on privacy management and data responsibilization Editors: Ralf De Wolf (Ghent University, Belgium) and Mariek Vanden Abeele (Tilburg University, The Netherlands) Submission of Abstracts: 15-31 December 2019 Submission of Full Papers: 1-15 May 2020 Publication of the Issue: October/November 2020 Information: Over the past two decades, substantial research has been devoted to how individuals manage their privacy in relation to technological innovations such as social media, recommender systems, wearables, IoT, and smart cities. Increasingly, children are also navigating and experiencing these technologies and their complexities. Because these technological innovations drive on children's personal information, it is oftentimes assumed that children need to develop certain awarenesses, skills and attitudes that help them to manage their personal data responsibly, thereby safeguarding their personal information. While there appears to be agreement on the empowering potential of privacy literacy for children, some scholars have lately voiced their concerns over the burden that this responsibility places on children and their capacity for resilience. A pertinent question concerns the role of society in mitigating such data responsibilization, for example by putting the focus on the responsibilities of service providers and other stakeholders, rather than exploring how and to what extent children need to be cognizant, literate, and responsible for their personal information. While a balance between empowerment and protection is suggested, it appears difficult to obtain. Given that children are key stakeholders in this debate, it is surprising that very little attention has been given to their opinions, perceptions and experiences. This is unfortunate, as their stories may inform about how children themselves perceive the responsibilities of the different actors involved. Moreover, their narratives may inform about how the social positions of children in contemporary digital societies are reflected in this debate. This thematic issue of Media and Communication aims to amplify the voices of children and invites scholars to examine their practices, perceptions and opinions with regard to privacy management and data responsibilization. We are especially interested in empirical research that investigates how children think about how their personal information might and should be used, as well as how they define their own and other actors' rights and obligations, but also welcome critical analyses of the current debate. This thematic issue welcomes submissions on topics involving, among others, sharenting, intimate surveillance, privacy literacy, personalized advertising, social media and social games. Example questions that are relevant include (but are not limited) to the following: * What do children think about their parents sharing personal information about them? * How do children perceive parental monitoring through social media, apps and or wearables? * In what ways do children experience surveillance in (online) educational contexts (e.g. digital learning environments)? What is their opinion on data collection and usage by schools? * How do children experience and what do they think about privacy literacy? * How do children think about personalization and data usage in social games (e.g., Clash Royale, Farmville)? * What do debates surrounding children and privacy management reveal about contemporary notions of childhood, parenthood, privacy, empowerment and responsibility? Questions? Please reach out to the editors at ralf.dewolf(a)ugent.be<mailto:ralf.dewolf@ugent.be> or M.M.P.VandenAbeele(a)uvt.nl<mailto:M.M.P.VandenAbeele@uvt.nl> Instructions for Authors: Authors interested in submitting a paper for this issue are asked to consult the journal's instructions for authors and send their abstracts (about 250 words, with a tentative title and reference to the thematic issue) by email to the Editorial Office (mac(a)cogitatiopress.com<mailto:mac@cogitatiopress.com>) and the editors (Ralf.dewolf(a)ugent.be<mailto:Ralf.dewolf@ugent.be>; M.M.P.VandenAbeele(a)uvt.nl<mailto:M.M.P.VandenAbeele@uvt.nl>) . Open Access: The journal has an article publication fee to cover its costs and guarantee that the article can be accessed free of charge by any reader, anywhere in the world, regardless of affiliation. We defend that authors should not have to personally pay this fee and advise them to check with their institutions if funds are available to cover open access publication fees. Institutions can also join Cogitatio's Membership Program at a very affordable rate and enable all affiliated authors to publish without incurring any fees.

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CfP: Media Architectuur Biennale 23-27 Nov. 2020 Amsterdam/Utrecht
by Lange, M.L. de (Michiel) 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Dear members of the Association of Internet Researchers [apologies for any crossposting] This call may be of interest for those of you interested in the crossover between media and cities: Best wishes, Michiel de Lange ------------------ Dear all, We are happy to announce that the 5th edition of the Media Architecture Biennale<https://mab20.mediaarchitecture.org/> will take place in Amsterdam and Utrecht on 23-27 November 2020. It is the world’s premier event on media architecture, urban interaction design, digital placemaking, urban media art and urban informatics. The MAB20 comprises various elements such as workshops, symposia, presentations, tours and exhibitions, and a partnership with the Amsterdam Light Festival. There are many ways to get engaged and different calls that might be of interest. The theme of the 2020 edition is #Futures Implied, which opens up investigations into future scenarios implied in today’s urban technologies like digital platforms and smart city technologies. How can we shape technologies to respond to their surroundings, contributing to cities that are both socially and ecologically sustainable? The point of departure is that technologies are never neutral enablers, they are built upon numerous spoken and unspoken assumptions about urban life, each with their own implications for both social relations as well as their effect on the natural ecosystem. We already have a number of calls that are open, with more to follow soon. Please find our Call for Papers here: https://mab20.mediaarchitecture.org/calls/call-for-papers/. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): · The Aesthetics and Poetics of Responsive Urban Spaces · Citizens’ digital rights in the era of platform ecologies · Playful & Artistic Civic Engagement · Restorative Cities · More-Than-Human Cities For more information, check out our website mab20.org<https://mab20.mediaarchitecture.org/>. The calls with the earliest closing deadlines are: · call for the workshop organizers (deadline: 18 January 2020) · call for concepts for the Amsterdam Light Festival (deadline: 18 January 2020) For any questions, please contact info(a)mab20.org<mailto:info@mab20.org>, or any member of the organizing team (see below). From the organizing team, Martijn de Waal (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) b.g.m.de.waal(a)hva.nl<mailto:b.g.m.de.waal@hva.nl> Frank Suurenbroek (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) f.suurenbroek(a)hva.nl<mailto:f.suurenbroek@hva.nl> Michiel de Lange (Utrecht University) m.l.delange(a)uu.nl<mailto:m.l.delange@uu.nl> Nanna Verhoeff (Utrecht University) n.verhoeff(a)uu.nl<mailto:n.verhoeff@uu.nl> MAB 20 is organized by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences<https://www.amsterdamuas.com/> and the [urban interfaces] group at Utrecht University<https://www.uu.nl/>, in collaboration with the International Media Architecture Institute<https://www.mediaarchitecture.org/>. Michiel de Lange M.L.deLange(a)uu.nl<mailto:M.L.deLange@uu.nl> Assistant Professor Media and Culture Studies | Utrecht University | Muntstraat 2A | NL-3512 EV Utrecht | visit: Kromme Nieuwegracht 20 room 2.10A | http://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/MLdeLange

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Canceled: Special issue call for articles: Refugees and Digital Work
by Julia Goyal 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

_____________________________________________ From: Air-L <air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org> On Behalf Of HACKL Andreas Sent: December 9, 2019 5:37 AM To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-L] Special issue call for articles: Refugees and Digital Work Dear colleagues, Please consider submitting an article proposal for the following special issue: Call for Articles: Special Issue on Refugees and Digital Work Aimed at: Development and Change Digital transformations are currently reshaping labour markets and employment opportunities around the world. Some suggest that online work platforms and the so-called 'gig economy' are now planetary in scope, promising access to work for anyone with an internet connection and some skills. However, to what extent does that hold true for the world's refugees? Parallel to this spread of digital opportunities, refugee self-reliance has now become one of the leading mantras in global refugee governance and international development. A plethora of programmes and initiatives have therefore tapped into a pool of digital opportunities for livelihood provision and skills training among displaced persons and host communities. However, their scope, methods, and outcomes remain underexplored in both academia and policy. This special issue will explore the diverse implications of this transformation on refugees, who often face severe restrictions to economic activity, financial inclusion, and a limited right to work. Particular consideration will be given to critical contributions that are rooted in empirical research and offer insights linking important debates in the international development literature on refugee economies, livelihoods, and digital work. Articles might address one of the following questions: What do particular case studies tell us about the unique relationship between forced displacement and digital economies? How does the inclusion of refugees, and a perspective grounded in their experience, change established views on digital economies and the future of decent work? How do digital economies reshape the role of work within increasingly prolonged conditions of forced displacement? What are the risks and opportunities of digital work for refugees? Other themes articles might address may include the following: * Digital refugee livelihoods and the decent work agenda * Digital skills training or remote job-mentoring * Freelancing and online entrepreneurialism * Working conditions and social protection * Informal means of digital work (e.g. social media platforms) * Refugees' involvement in the informal or illicit digital economy * Gender dimensions of digital work * Barriers to digital access and/or financial inclusion * The interaction between host country legal and social environments and digital economies These questions and issues are for guidance only and should not be considered exclusive of other important themes. Deadlines If you are interested in contributing to this issue, please submit the following to the issue editors by Friday, January 10, 2020: * A 500-750 word abstract including main research question, details on the empirical research, theoretical contribution, research methods, main findings, and conclusions * Author CV Tentative deadline for full-length articles: May 2020 Special issue editors: Dr Andreas Hackl, Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh Andreas.hackl(a)ed.ac.uk<mailto:Andreas.hackl@ed.ac.uk> Dr Evan Easton-Calabria, Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford Evan.easton-calabria(a)qeh.ox.ac.uk<mailto:Evan.easton-calabria@qeh.ox.ac.uk> ---------------------- Dr Andreas Hackl Lecturer, Social Anthropology School of Social and Political Science University of Edinburgh, UK The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. _______________________________________________ The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/

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