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Pedagogical activities about the deep web?
by Greenhalgh, Spencer 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Hello all, In one of my classes this semester, I’m spending a day talking about the deep web and would like to give my (undergraduate) students some hands-on experience—something that’s more exciting than explaining how the library’s web page isn’t indexed by Google but that obviously stops short of perusing dark web forums for arms dealers. Have any of you had any success with pedagogical activities that help students experience and understand the deep web? Thanks! Best, Spencer ------ Spencer Greenhalgh, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Information Science College of Communication and Information University of Kentucky spencergreenhalgh.com twitter.com/spgreenhalgh

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reminder, 17th marsouin conference
by Nicolas Jullien 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Dear all, this is a reminder that the annual Marsouin.org conference on Digital society will take place in Rennes (France), on May 23rd and 24th 2019. The aim of this multidisciplinary conference is to understand the digital transformations and their societal impacts. This international conference will gather researchers in Social Sciences that work on the socio-economic, political and ethic challenges and opportunities of digital technologies. Papers can be submitted and presented either in French or in English. Papers or abstracts that deal with the effect of digitalization on individuals, organizations, or society, are welcome. Topics include: - Culture, media and digitalization - E-education, e-inclusion, e-empowerment - Big Data, artificial intelligence and privacy - E-democracy and citizenship, mobility - Digital economy and innovation - Health and well-being - … Deadline ● Before January 31 2019 : submissions of papers or abstracts to conference(a)marsouin.org ● March 1st 2019 : notification of acceptance ● May 1st or 8th 2019 : end of registration Submissions format : - title of the communication + topic in which the submission should be categorized + abstract (500-600 words) + keywords (3-5) + bibliography Location of the Conference : Department of Economics, University of Rennes 1, Rennes (France) map. Contact: conference(a)marsouin.org https://www.marsouin.org/article1143.html Nicolas Jullien -- Professeur / Professor IMT Atlantique https://nicolasjullien.wp.mines-telecom.fr/ Directeur de M@rsouin http://www.marsouin.org Membre du LEGO http://labo-lego.fr Responsable du M2 management innovation parcours Mgt du SI et des données @ischool IMT Atlantique https://innovationmanagement.wp.imt.fr/

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Postdoc in Diversity in Esports & Gaming, Comp Media Studies/Writing
by Samantha Close 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Posting for the awesome T. L. Taylor! POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Comparative Media Studies/Writing, to work in the area of diversity and inclusion in esports and gaming. Will work closely with Professor T.L. Taylor (and her external collaborator Morgan Romine) on various projects of both a research and programmatic nature. To get a sense of their work in this domain, visit http://www.AnyKey.org . The particular focus will be a new initiative to develop an “Inclusion 101” training curriculum for college esports organizations, as well as fieldwork on diversity in collegiate gaming clubs and esports tournaments. Output will range from concrete guidelines and whitepapers to academic publications. Will also perform other duties as requested. Full details at https://t.co/ZW2Kt4fuLb

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CfP Conference Political Epistemologies of Big Data
by Lena Ulbricht 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Dear colleagues, please find a call for papers for an interdisciplinary conference about the Political Epistemologies of Big Data in Berlin (8-9 July 2019). It will be great, don't miss it. The deadline for submissions is February 24. Kind regards, Lena -- Dr. Lena Ulbricht Research Group Leader Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society WZB Berlin Social Science Center Forschungsgruppenleiterin Weizenbaum Institut für die Vernetzte Gesellschaft Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB) Hardenbergstr. 32 D-10623 Berlin Germany Tel.: +49-(0)30-700 141 077 Email: lena.ulbricht(a)wzb.eu

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"Conceptualizing the Future of Information Privacy Research" iConference workshop (and JASIST special issue)
by Michael T Zimmer 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hello, AoIR. Jessica Vitak, Philip Wu, and I have organized a workshop for this year's iConference titled, "Conceptualizing the Future of Information Privacy Research". The workshop will be held on March 31 (iConf is in "DC" this year, i.e., College Park, MD), and we're asking for 500-750 word extended abstracts, so not a heavy lift. We'll also be rolling out our call for a special issue in JASIST to be published late 2019/early 2020. More information on that will be forthcoming. Workshop info can be found here: https://networkedprivacy2019.wordpress.com/ Please apply and share with folks who might be interested! Best, Michael Zimmer -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Associate Professor, School of Information Studies Director, Center for Information Policy Research University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee e: zimmerm(a)uwm.edu<mailto:zimmerm@uwm.edu> t: @michaelzimmer w: www.michaelzimmer.org<http://www.michaelzimmer.org>

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WEBCAST NOW - Douglas Rushkoff – Team Human – w/ Georgia Frances King
by Joly MacFie 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Just starting [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/teamhuman>Last night, *Tuesday January 22 2019*, *Douglas Rushkoff <https://twitter.com/rushkoff>* was joined by *Georgia Frances King <https://twitter.com/georgiafrancesk>* to discuss his new book 'Team Human <https://teamhuman.fm/>' (Norton 2019) at *McNally Jackson Soho <https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/event/team-human-douglas-rushkoff-georgia-fr…> *in NYC. A recording will be webcast *today* at *1:30pm ET* (18:30 UTC) via *ISOC.LIVE* <https://isoc.live/>. *VIEW ON LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/teamhuman <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/teamhuman>* *BOOK: https://teamhuman.fm/ <https://teamhuman.fm/>* *TWITTER: TWITTER: #teamhuman http://bit.ly/2AY4LTW <http://bit.ly/2AY4LTW>* *#findtheothers http://bit.ly/2B0Rryc <http://bit.ly/2B0Rryc>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/10858/ -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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2019 Bruce Gronbeck Political Communication Research Award
by Sarina Chen 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

CALL FOR AWARD APPLICATIONS Bruce E. Gronbeck Political Communication Research Award Sponsored by Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research http://www.cccsir.com/ The Carl Couch Center issues an annual call for published works (i.e., books or articles) to be considered for the Bruce E. Gronbeck Political Communication Research Award. To be considered for the Gronbeck Award, submissions should interpret or address theoretical-conceptual, historical, and critical-cultural issues of political communication. Submissions will be evaluated based on the quality of (1) originality, (2) organization, (3) presentation, and (4) advancement of knowledge. Both single and co-authored works are accepted. Publication date should be within the last two calendar years of application. Those interested should send five copies of their work (hard copies only) to: Sarina Chen Dept. of Communication Studies Univ. of Northern Iowa 1227, W. 27thStreet Cedar Falls, IA 50614 Application deadline is April 25, 2019. Notification of the award will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Questions and comments about the Gronbeck Award application, please contact Sarina Chen at sarina.chen(a)uni.edu, Tel: 319-273-6021.

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Shared Resource - Social Media Research Theory Class
by Matei, Sorin Adam 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

From Mass to Social Media: Contemporary Theories of Media Research I created this course a number of years ago and I would like to take it “public.” Feel free to use for your own classes or to suggest ways to improve it… https://matei.org/ithink/category/social-media-course-education/ Is old media dying? Will social media replace it? How does the social media revolution impact mass media research, both concerning theoretical and methodological approaches? What kinds of theories and methods can be used to explain the media landscape the emerges around us? These are some of the issues that will be explored in this course. The course is rooted in mass communication research, with side trips to sociological and social-psychological research. The goal is to offer a survey of the literature and to help the student acquire specific theoretical and practical toolkits for understanding and researching emerging forms of media and mediated communication. A secondary goal is to demonstrate that media processes and institutions can also be surprisingly resilient. Sorin Adam Matei Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education | College of Liberal Arts<https://www.cla.purdue.edu/> Professor of Communication | Brian Lamb School of Communication<https://www.cla.purdue.edu/communication/> Amelia Earhart Media Futures Faculty in Residence<https://www.housing.purdue.edu/aboutus/fir/index.html> BRNG 1290P Purdue University<https://goo.gl/maps/D77HcML4qRu> 100 N. University St., West Lafayette, IN 47907 Office: +1 765 494 3665 | Cell: +1 317 416 5807 | Global Voicemail: +1 323 638 7464 CV<http://matei.org/CV> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/samatei/> | Research<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9706-274X> | Books<https://www.amazon.com/Sorin-Adam-Matei/e/B004C71B7I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encod…> | Web<http://matei.org/ithink/about>

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Call for applications: one doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies, Stockholm, Sweden
by Stina Bengtsson 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Dear all, we have an open call for one doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies at Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden, within the research area of Critical and Cultural Theory, affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS). See further information below. One doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies within the research area of Critical and Cultural Theory, affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS) (Ref no AP-2019/52) Media and Communication Studies at Södertörn University is one of Sweden’s leading environments for media research and education. It engages with the contemporary media landscape, and is founded on a historically informed understanding in which digital communication technologies and their contexts are related to their predecessors. The research environment currently comprises around 20 researchers/lecturers, including four full professors, eight associate professors (docents), and three doctoral students. All the doctoral students have an international profile, and English is the working language for the doctoral degree programme. For more information, please click here<http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/content.nsf/aget?openagent&key=about_the_subject_12…> (English version) or see www.sh.se/mkv<http://www.sh.se/mkv> (Swedish version). General Syllabus for third-cycle programmes in Media and Communication Studies<http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/res.nsf/vRes/forskning_engelsk_1423484547845_gs_mkv…> (English version) or Swedish version<http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/res.nsf/vRes/forskning_1423483976660_asp_mkv_160610…>. Critical and Cultural Theory is an interdisciplinary research environment with seven subjects in the humanities. Research focuses on critically motivated studies of cultural artefacts and human practices. For more information, please click here<http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/content.nsf/aget?openagent&key=about_1301601811475>. The planned research for this studentship must be relevant to the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe, since the position is affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS), www.sh.se/beegs<http://www.sh.se/beegs>, which is part of the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) www.sh.se/cbees<http://www.sh.se/cbees>, at Södertörn University. Entry requirements The general entry requirements are: 1. a second-cycle qualification, 2. fulfilled requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or 3. substantially equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way in Sweden or abroad. The specific entry requirements are fulfilled by an applicant who has passed courses worth at least 90 credits in Media and Communication Studies, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits, or who has acquired the equivalent knowledge abroad or through a previous qualification. The ability to assimilate academic material in English and a command of the language necessary for work on the thesis are prerequisites for admission to the degree programme. Admission and employment This position includes admission to third-cycle education, i.e. research level, and employment on a doctoral studentship at the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University. The intended outcome for admitted students is a PhD. The programme covers 240 credits, which is the equivalent of four years of full-time study. The position may be extended by a maximum of one year due to the inclusion of departmental duties, i.e. education, research and/or administration (equivalent to no more than 20% of full-time). Other grounds for extension could be leave of absence because of illness or for service in the defence forces, an elected position in a trade union/student organisation, or parental leave. Provisions relating to employment on a doctoral studentship are in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. Date of employment: 1 September 2019 Information about entry requirements, admission regulations and third-cycle education at Södertörn University<http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/content.nsf/aget?openagent&key=entry_requirements_a…> (English version) or Swedish version<http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/content.nsf/aget?openagent&key=policydokument_och_h…>. Further information Stina Bengtsson, Director of Studies, Media and Communication Studies (third cycle), stina.bengtsson(a)sh.se<mailto:stina.bengtsson@sh.se>, +46 (0)8 608 4359 Marta Edling, Chairperson, Critical and Cultural Theory, marta.edling(a)sh.se<mailto:marta.edling@sh.se>, +46 (0)8 608 5141 Anne Kaun, Director of Studies, Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS), anne.kaun(a)sh.se<mailto:anne.kaun@sh.se>, +46 (0)8 608 4791 Lena Casado, Human Resources Officer, School of Culture and Education, lena.casado(a)sh.se<mailto:lena.casado@sh.se>, +46 (0)8 608 4447 Application procedure Please use Södertörn University´s web-based recruitment system “ReachMee”. Click on the link "ansök" (apply) at the bottom of the announcement. Your application may be written in English or Swedish and must include: - an application letter - curriculum vitae - degree certificate and certificates that demonstrate eligibility to apply for the position - Bachelor’s essay and dissertation at second-cycle level (if applicable) in the field in accordance with the entry requirements - a research plan (project plan) of between 1000 and 1500 words. The project’s relevance to Critical and Cultural Theory and studies of the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe must be clear - two references, with contact details. If available, a maximum of three publications may also be attached. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Please note that one copy of everything submitted in association with your application will be kept on file at Södertörn University for two years after the post has been filled, in accordance with a directive from the Swedish National Archives. Application deadline: 18 February 2019 at 23:59 (CET) —————————— STINA BENGTSSON, PROFESSOR Director of Studies (third cycle) Media and communication Studies stina.bengtsson(a)sh.se<mailto:stina.bengtsson@sh.se> SÖDERTÖRN UNIVERSITY | STOCKHOLM Alfred Nobels Allé 7 141 89 Huddinge Sweden +46 (0)8 608 4359 sh.se<http://sh.se>

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Call for Nominations: International Journal of Press/Politics Best Book Award
by Cristian Vaccari 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

*Call for Nominations: International Journal of Press/Politics Best Book Award* Nominations are invited for the annual *International Journal of Press/Politics* Best Book Award, to be sent to IJPP Editor-in-Chief Cristian Vaccari by email no later than *March 1*. *Rationale* *The International Journal of Press/Politics* Best Book Award honors internationally-oriented books that advance our theoretical and empirical understanding of the linkages between news media and politics in a globalized world in a significant way. It is given annually by the *International Journal of Press/Politics* and sponsored by Sage Publications. The award committee will judge each nominated book on several criteria, including the extent to which the book goes beyond analyzing a single case country to present a broader and internationally-oriented argument, the significance of the problems addressed, the strength of the evidence the book relies on, conceptual innovation, the clarity of writing, and the book’s ability to link journalism studies, political communication research, and other relevant intellectual fields. *Eligibility* Books published within the last ten years will be considered. Monographs as well as edited volumes of exceptional quality and coherence will be considered for the award. Books by current members of the award committee are ineligible and committee members will recuse themselves from discussion of books by members of their own department, works published in series that they edit, and similar circumstances. *Nominations* Nominations including a rationale of no more than 350 words should be emailed by *March 1* to Cristian Vaccari at c.vaccari(a)lboro.ac.uk. The nomination must specify why the book should receive the award by outlining the importance of the book to the study of media and politics and by identifying its international contribution and relevance. Please include links to or copies of relevant reviews in scholarly journals. Arrangements should be made with the publishers of nominated books for *three hard copies* to be sent by March 1 to Cristian Vaccari, School of Social Sciences, Brockington Building U.3.19, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom. *Award committee* The award committee consists of* Cristian Vaccari* (the editor of the* International Journal of Press/Politics*), *Kimberly Gross* (chair of the Political Communication Division of ICA), and *Keren Tenenboim-Weinblatt* (chair of the Journalism Studies Division of ICA). *Presentation* The award will be presented at the 2019 ICA Annual Meeting and will be announced on the IJPP website. The awarded book will also receive recognition in issue 4/2019 of the journal. *Past winners of the award* 2018: Erik Albæk, Arjen van Dalen, Nael Jebril, and Claes H. de Vreese, *Political Journalism in Comparative Perspective* (Cambridge University Press, 2014). 2017: Katrin Voltmer, *The Media in Transitional Democracies* (Polity Press, 2013). 2016: Andrew Chadwick, *The Hybrid Media System: Politics and Power* (Oxford University Press, 1st edition 2013). 2015: Rodney Benson, *Shaping Immigration News* (Cambridge University Press, 2014). The announcement is also available at https://wordpress.com/post/cristianvaccari.com/380 Apologies for cross-posting. Please feel free to share. Cristian Vaccari Reader in Political Communication, Loughborough University <http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/socialsciences/staff/cristian-vaccari/> Associate Professor in Political Science, University of Bologna <http://www.unibo.it/SitoWebDocente/default.htm?UPN=cristian.vaccari%40unibo…> (on leave) Personal website: https://cristianvaccari.com/ Editor-in-Chief: International Journal of Press/Politics <http://hij.sagepub.com/> Research project: Social media and politics in comparative perspective <http://www.webpoleu.net/> Latest book: Digital Politics in Western Democracies: A Comparative Study <http://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/ecom/MasterServlet/GetItemDetailsHandler?iN=…> Google Scholar profile <http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3_TethEAAAAJ&hl=en> Twitter: @25lettori <https://twitter.com/25lettori>

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