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Fwd: Instagram Research Awards for Social Technologies
by Jeremy Hunsinger 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

forwarded Hi everyone, Thought some of you might be interested in this just-announced research grant program from Instagram, seeking proposals for original research into the effects of social technologies on communities, commerce, personal relationships, and civic discourse. The grant awards are open to academic and non-profit researchers anywhere in the world. https://research.fb.com/programs/research-awards/proposals/instagram-resear… Please feel free to share this widely via your personal networks. The application deadline is November 16, 2018. Best, Alex -- Alex Wright Research Director at Instagram PhD Candidate, CMU School of Design alex(a)agwright.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- PhD-Design mailing list <PHD-DESIGN(a)jiscmail.ac.uk> Discussion of PhD studies and related research in Design Subscribe or Unsubscribe at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/phd-design ----------------------------------------------------------------- -- Jeremy Hunsinger Associate Professor Communication Studies Wilfrid Laurier University

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Fw: Free webinar: Design Thinking with Bryan Semaan
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

FYI. Free webinar from the iSchool at Syracuse University. ________________________________ From: IST Faculty <ISTFAC(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> on behalf of Michael Clarke <mmclarke(a)SYR.EDU> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 3:22 PM To: ISTFAC(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Design Thinking with Bryan Semaan - Please Share!!! Good afternoon, Just a quick ask to please post, share, tweet, blog, scream about Thursday’s exciting and free online webinar with Bryan Semaan. We are working to boost attendance and sharing with your networks really works! Details and registration form at the link below. https://ischool.syr.edu/events/view/design-thinking-as-critique-towards-des… [https://storage2.ischool.syr.edu/ischool.syr.edu/static/media/1382b8d79ff78…]<https://ischool.syr.edu/events/view/design-thinking-as-critique-towards-des…> Design Thinking as Critique: Towards Designing to Improve Our ... | School of Information Studies | Syracuse University<https://ischool.syr.edu/events/view/design-thinking-as-critique-towards-des…> ischool.syr.edu iSchool Webinar hosted by Prof. Bryan Semaan. Thank you!!!! Michael Clarke Director of Digital Strategy, Adjunct Professor School of Information Studies 315.443.4930 mmclarke(a)syr.edu<mailto:mmclarke@syr.edu> 002m Hinds Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244 ischool.syr.edu<http://ischool.syr.edu> Syracuse University

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CFP, 2019 AoIR Conference - QUT Brisbane
by Jonathon Hutchinson 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

Dear AoIR Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the 2019 Association of Internet Researchers conference theme, Trust in the System. The 2019 AoIR conference will be hosted by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, on 2-5 October 2019. Below you will find the CFP, which can also be accessed through the AoIR website at https://aoir.org/conferences/aoir2019/aoir2019cfp/ Please take note of the following key dates (https://aoir.org/conferences/aoir2019/aoir2019-key-dates/) 15 January 2019: Submission site opens for #AoIR2019 Brisbane 1 March 2019: Submissions due for PAPERS, PANELS, ROUNDTABLES and FISHBOWLS, EXPERIMENTAL SESSIONS, and PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 5 May 2019: Notification of acceptances for presenters 1 August 2019: Early Bird Registration Deadline for all presenters. 30 September 2019: Deadline for uploading accepted, non-blind, final version of paper and panel submissions 2 October 2019: Pre-conference Workshops 3 - 5 October 2019: Main Conference For any enquiries, please either contact Michael Dezuanni as your local Organising Chair (m.dezuanni(a)qut.edu.au<mailto:m.dezuanni@qut.edu.au>) or Jonathon Hutchinson as your Program Chair (jonathon.hutchinson(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:jonathon.hutchinson@sydney.edu.au>). Warm regards Jonathon Hutchinson (Program Chair) Trust in the System Trust is one of the most critical issues of our time: trust in our fellow Internet users; trust in the information we encounter in our online environments; trust in the data we produce and in the data that are continuously produced about us; trust in the algorithms that process and evaluate these data; trust in those who create the digital content we consume; trust in platforms and intermediaries that maintain our online spaces and that manage and trade in these data; trust in our national and regional governments that engage citizens over the Internet; trust in grassroots, social welfare and non-government organisations; trust in the regulatory bodies and political systems that are in charge of governing these systems of exchange. At every level, and spurred on by a rise in extremism and increased suspicion of others, our trust in the system is being challenged, presenting challenges for existing institutions and the opportunity to imagine new ones. The 2019 conference of the Association of Internet Researchers addresses these questions of trust. Trust is one of the techno-emotions that shape sociality online (Svedmark, 2016), and is part of the process that guides the choices we make on the Internet (deLaat, 2008). Consequently, the data about us and our interactions that are produced and processed across a variety of digital devices encapsulate deeply personal and intimate facets of our digital selves. For the most part, these data are managed by commercial third-party platforms and applications, where many users have proven unable to exercise appropriate control of their data. While governments and other regulatory bodies seek to find appropriate settings for governance of a transnational, datafied society, trust in the government is an option only for the privileged, and undermined by the rise of populist and partisan regimes. At the same time, developers and activists have proposed and introduced a number of alternative, supposedly more trustworthy systems of their own, from Tor to Blockchain and beyond, but these, too, frequently embed only the limited worldviews of their creators. But ‘we’ are many, diverse, complicated, and contradictory, and in Internet research as much as in its development, governance, and use it is crucial that the voices of the marginalised finally be heard. As Internet researchers at the intersection of critical studies of technology, culture, and society, the present crisis of trust in the system presents us with opportunities to seek new insights into these issues and provide advice and guidance for individuals, communities, governing bodies, policy-makers, and platform providers. While emergent technologies attempt to bridge the gap between users, developers, and processes, there is still significant work to be undertaken on critical issues such as rebuilding trust for Internet users. The 2019 AoIR conference in Brisbane, Australia, invites contributions that explore the question of whether we can still have, or how we might regain, trust in the system: in a world of unscrupulous actors and dubious data, how can we know what and whom to trust? Indeed, how might we change the system itself – rethinking, redesigning, rebuilding, repurposing it – to provide a more trustworthy experience for a broader, more diverse, more inclusive community of Internet users? The 2019 Association of Internet Researchers conference welcomes contributions that address these themes, including but not limited to the following questions: * Trust in technologies and platforms: how might users operate safely on commercially owned platforms? What role do emergent, decentralised, autonomous technologies play? * Trust after Cambridge Analytica: what is the impact of this highly mediatised data breach? Do users understand the data trails of their actions on the Internet? * Interpersonal trust: can we trust our friends on the Internet? Does authenticity become a central element of trust online? * Trust in governance: if national governments lack leverage over transnational tech giants, who do citizens trust to act in their interest? How do powerful actors in Internet governance justify their influence, and how can they be held to account? * Trust in information: as mis- and disinformation spread, how do we identify trustworthy sources of information? * Trust by design: how can design and development processes be reshaped to ensure greater inclusion of diverse and marginalised communities? * Trust in theory: what theories of trust are available to describe the present moment and provide pointers to possible futures? * Trust in black boxes: how can scholars, civil society, regulators, and users interrogate the workings of only partially visible communication systems? What ethical, methodological, and practical challenges must they confront in doing so? * Trust in translation: how do issues of trust play out in different national and cultural contexts? How might we de-westernise current debates about trust by recognising different international perspectives, especially perhaps from the Asia-Pacific region? * Distrust in the system: how might trust’s darker side be addressed? What are the alternatives to trust? DR JONATHON HUTCHINSON | Lecturer Online Communication and Media Department of Media and Communication | Faculty of Arts and Social Science 2018 SSSHARC Launch Fellow | 2018-2019 Visiting Research Fellow Hans Bredow Institute THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Rm N233, John Woolley Building (A20) | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2821 | F +61 2 9351 2434 | M +61 421 178 971 E jonathon.hutchinson(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:firstname.surname@sydney.edu.au> | W sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au>

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Call for Panelists: Hearing/non-hearing session during Media Art History 2019
by Magdalena Zdrodowska 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

Dear All, I am looking for panelists for my session on experiencing hearing and non-hearing in technology and art for 2019 Media Art History RE:SOUND conference, which will be held in Aalborg University (Denmark) on August 20-23, 2019. This session is part of Track 4: Art and Technology: Methodologies, Practices, Histories. More information about the track can be found here <http://www.mediaarthistory.org/art-and-technology-histories-methodologies-p…> . I propose two paths to explore the hearing/non-hearing theme: The first one is related to do the physical condition of non-hearing, namely the deafness, such as: - past, present and future of sound amplification - the impact of deaf-targeted amplifying equipment on mainstream technology (e.g. cybernetics, sound film) - the deaf experience of sound and music (e.g. vibrations, amplification) - the “translation” of music into signing - usage of deaf-targeted instruments in art The second path relates to deliberate non-hearing, especially in urban public spaces: - practices of isolation from unwanted/unpleasant/threatening sounds - both everyday and artistic strategies of sound elimination or selection - architectural aspects of creating quiet or soundproof rooms and spaces - headphones, walkman, ipod… - the tools of sound elimination and selection - hearing and non-hearing in different cultural contexts I warmly invite you to consider addressing abovementioned themes but – as it is just a partial list of pertinent topics - proposals on other issues related to hearing/non-hearing in technology and art are very welcomed. Those who consider contributing to this or another thematic session at Media Art History are responsible to submit their abstracts on their own. However, I recommend you to contact me first at *magda.zdrodowska(a)uj.edu.pl <magda.zdrodowska(a)uj.edu.pl>*. To learn more about the conference in general or about other featured session, please go to http://www.mediaarthistory.org/resound-maincall. On the top of the page there is a link to the conference registration system. Proposals should consist of a *300-word abstract and a short bio*. All proposals will undergo a double blind review by the Program Commitee. *The deadline for submitting the abstract submission is 1st November*, but in in case you need more time, please let me know. The International Conference on the Histories of Media Art, Science and Technology – RE:SOUND is hosted by RELATE (Research Laboratory for Art and Technology), Aalborg University and will be held August 20-23, 2019 in partnership with the STRUER Sound Art Festival and CATCH – Center for Art & Tech in Elsinor. Magdalena Zdrodowska Jagiellonian University, Poland

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CFP: 3rd annual Geomedia conference at Karlstad
by Elizabeth Van Couvering 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

Dear colleagues, please consider submitting to our special conference relating geography and media, geomedia! CALL FOR PAPERS AND PANELS Submissions are now open! Deadline December 10. Submit at www.geomedia.se<http://www.geomedia.se> The 3rd International Geomedia Conference: “Revisiting the Home” Karlstad, Sweden, 7-10 May 2019 The special theme of Geomedia 2019 is “Revisiting the Home”. It responds to the prevailing need to problematize the meaning of home in an “era of globalized homelessness”, in times of extended mobility (migration, tourism, multiple homes, etc.) and digital information flows (notably social media). While such ongoing transitions point to a condition where home-making becomes an increasingly liquid and de-territorialized undertaking, there is also a growing preoccupation with questions of what counts as home and who has the right to claim something as (one’s) home. Home is a construct that actualizes the multilayered tensions between belonging, inclusion and security, on the one hand, and alienation, exclusion and surveillance, on the other. The theme of Geomedia 2019 centers on how media are culturally and materially integrated in and reshaping the home-place (e.g., the “smart home” and the “home-office”) and connecting it to other places and spaces. It also concerns the phenomenological and discursive constructions of home, ranging from the intimate social interaction of domestic spaces to the popular (and sometimes politicized) media nostalgia of imagined communities (nation states, homelands, etc.). Ultimately, “Revisiting the Home” addresses the home as a theoretical concept and its implications for geomedia studies. The theme will be addressed through invited keynote talks, a plenary panel, film screenings and artistic installations. Participants are also encouraged to submit proposals for paper sessions addressing the conference theme. Keynote speakers: Melissa Gregg – Intel Corporation, USA Maren Hartmann – Universität der Künste Berlin, Germany Tristan Thielmann – Universität Siegen, Germany Plenary panel – “Dreaming of Home: Film and Imaginary Territories of the Real” Nilgun Bayraktar, California College of the Arts, USA Christine Molloy – Film director and producer, Desperate Optimists, Ireland Les Roberts – University of Liverpool, Great Britain John Lynch (chair) – Karlstad University, Sweden Film screenings and directors: Sami Blood – Amanda Kernell (SWE) Further Beyond – Christine Molloy (IRL) Please find more information in the attached file and at www.geomedia.se<http://www.geomedia.se>!

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DH Downunder 2018 - registrations open
by Justine Humphry 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

*DH Downunder 2018 – 3-7 December, University of Sydney, Australia* *Registrations open <https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/dhrg/digital_humanities/dh_downunder_2018>* Full week cost is $200 ($150 Early bird) Early bird registrations end on October 31 Digital Humanities Downunder is now accepting registrations for the 2018 summer institute for training in digital research methods and approaches. This low-cost event aimed at students, academics, professionals and early career researchers is co-organised by the Department of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney in partnership with the Digital Humanities Research Group at Western Sydney University, with classes also offered by colleagues from the Australian National University, and the University of Victoria in Canada. The five day program includes classes on digital media methods, introduction to linked open data, projects and writing, introduction to databases, R for data wrangling and visualisation and distant reading. There will be public lectures and professional development activities and a Sydney Ideas seminar - *Digital Publics: Hidden and Untraceable Data* - leading into the event to publicly discuss current and emerging themes of digital media research, proudly hosted by the University of Sydney’s Department of Media and Communications. On the Friday the national HASS DEVL digital infrastructure project will be running a ‘DH Pathways’ event, aimed at increasing awareness of digital research and tools. In 2018 DH Downunder takes place from 3-7 December, on the campus of the University of Sydney in the central Quadrangle building. To view the week’s program and register, visit DH Downunder 2018 at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/dhrg/digital_humanities/dh_downunder_2018 [Apologies for any cross-posting]

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Social Media faculty opening at School of Information, U. of Michigan
by Nicole Ellison 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

Hello all, I'm sharing our open position in Social Media at the School of Information at Michigan. I've been very happy here and would love to have some AOIR-friendly fellow travelers! I've copied part of the description below; more info (including application details) available here: https://www.si.umich.edu/node/15576 Please note we don't list a deadline but will be reviewing applications soon. Side note: we also have another set of positions in Data Science ( https://www.si.umich.edu/node/15567) and one in digital curation and archives (https://www.si.umich.edu/node/15575) UMSI Faculty opening: Social MediaPosition description The School of Information at the University of Michigan (UMSI) seeks a tenure-track professor at the assistant level in social media. UMSI seeks applicants who can contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the school and the university. Broadly construed, the research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - online harassment - discussion norms and communities - social support - social capital - information-seeking - misinformation and disinformation in social media channels - online civility - content moderation and regulation Successful candidates may employ a range of approaches, with a preference for qualitative, survey-based, or experimental methods. We also have a particular interest in candidates who can use their research to promote safe and productive interactions in social media, such as through the work of UMSI’s newly founded Center for Social Media Responsibility ( www.si.umich.edu/research/center-social-media-responsibility)

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For those interested in e-vote
by David Dueñas 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

Dear colleagues, We would like to share with the AOIR Community the publication of the Proceedings of the E-Vote-ID 2018 Conference, that took place in Bregenz (Austria) 2-5 October. You can find the two publications created on the occasion of the conference in the following link: https://www.e-vote-id.org/proceedings/ 1) The Springer LNCS Proceedings can be downloaded for free until 31 October 2018. Paper copies can be ordered at office(a)e-voting.cc 2) Tallinn University of Technology Press proceedings are available for downloading without limitations Hope to hear from you on the next conference E-Vote-ID 2019 Best regards, E-Vote-ID Organization Team _______________________________ Dr. David Dueñas-Cid Assistant Professor Kozminski University New Research on Digital Societies (NERDS) Jagiellonska 57/59 03-301 Warszawa (Poland) Researcher Tallinn University of Technology Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance Akadeemia tee 3 EE-12618 Tallinn (Estonia) Twitter: @attu_island Skype: david.duenascid E-mail: <mailto:dduenas@kozminski.edu.pl> dduenas(a)kozminski.edu.pl / <mailto:david.duenas@taltech.ee> david.duenas(a)taltech.ee

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Call for Participation: ACM FAT* 2019 registration opens Thur 18 Oct 12:00PM ET
by Veale, Michael 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Registration for ACM FAT* 2019 (Atlanta, Georgia, Jan 29–31 2019) opens on Thursday, October 18 at 12:00 PM ET, at www.fatconference.org. The 2019 ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (ACM FAT*) is an interdisciplinary conference to connect social, technical and policy domains around broad questions of fairness, accountability and transparency of computing systems. ACM FAT* spins off from the successful FAT/ML workshops and sister workshops in other domains, seeking to connect these issues across a much wider variety of computing areas and applications. ACM FAT* features tracks on theory and security; statistics, machine learning and data mining; applications (NLP, machine vision, search engines and other systems); systems; HCI; measurement and audits; empirical studies; and law, policy and humanistic/critical analysis. The Tutorial Session will be held on the 29th Jan and the General Session on 30-31st Jan. Tiered pricing is available, with reduced rates for academics, government representatives, students and non-profits. Students and non-profits will be able to attend the General Session for as little as $50. Participants in financial need can also submit an application for support with fees and travel. More information will shortly be available at https://fatconference.org/2019/attending.html It’s worth noting that the first FAT* Conference in 2018 sold out rapidly, with a waiting list of several hundred participants. To avoid disappointment, please consider putting the opening in your diary and registering promptly. See you in Atlanta! Michael Ekstrand + Michael Veale Publicity Chairs, ACM FAT* 2019 -- Michael Veale [@mikarv, http://michae.lv] Dept. of Science, Technology, Engineering & Public Policy University College London +44(0)2031089736

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CMC books
by Barry Wellman 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

I still like Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman's Networked book, because it puts CMC in context. An updating chapter will appear soon in Mark Graham and William Dutton's Society & the Internet. Barry Wellman Step by step, link by link, putting it together--Streisand/Sondheim The earth to be spannd, connected by network--Walt Whitman It's Always Something--Roseanne Roseannadanna A day like all days, filled with those events that alter and illuminate our times--Walter Cronkite _______________________________________________________________________ NetLab Network FRSC Distinguished Visiting Scholar Social Media Lab Ryerson University Founder, International Network for Social Network Analysis NETWORKED: The New Social Operating System Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman http://amzn.to/zXZg39 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Wellman _______________________________________________________________________

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