From news at iccss2015.eu Mon Nov 10 04:58:29 2014 From: news at iccss2015.eu (news at iccss2015.eu) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:58:29 +0200 Subject: [Sigtis-l] IMPORTANT: DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO DECEMBER THE 7th Message-ID: <20141110115829.Horde.OjQrne-89cHD_Smq-NDi8g1@box451.bluehost.com> ***APOLOGIES FOR MULTIPLE POSTINGS*** CALL FOR ABSTRACTS International Conference on Computational Social Science Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, 8-11 June 2015 WEBSITE http://www.iccss2015.eu/ IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for abstract submission: 7 December 2014 Opening of registration: 15 January 2015 Conference dates: 8-11 June 2015 EVENT OVERVIEW The conference will bring together scientists from different areas to meet and discuss problems on social systems and dynamics, as well as research questions motivated by large datasets, either extracted from real applications (e.g. social media, communication systems), or created via controlled experiments. PROGRAM CHAIRS Karen Cook (Stanford) Santo Fortunato (Aalto University) Michael Macy (Cornell) KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Opening talk by Michael Macy (Cornell) Lada Adamic (Facebook) Sinan Aral (MIT) Albert-Laszlo Barabasi (Northeastern University and CEU) Nicholas Christakis (Yale) Robin Dunbar (Oxford) Andreas Flache (University of Groeningen) Dirk Helbing (ETH Zurich) Matthew Jackson (Stanford) Jure Leskovec (Stanford) Alex Pentland (MIT) Alessandro Vespignani (Northeastern University) Duncan Watts (Microsoft) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Santo Fortunato (Aalto University), Aristides Gionis (Aalto), Heikki H?mm?inen (Aalto), Kimmo Kaski (Aalto), Walter Quattrociocchi (IMT Lucca), Jari Saram?ki (Aalto), Juuso Valim?ki (Aalto) TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE (but are not limited to) Social networks Social contagion Communication dynamics Information diffusion and other spreading phenomena Social influence Crowd-sourcing Popularity dynamics Smart cities Attention economics Social design and user behavior Group formation, evolution and group behavior analysis Human mobility Mobility and context-awareness Economics of trust SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Contributions to the conference have to be submitted via Easychair (www.easychair.org), the name of the event there is IC2S2. Each submission consists of an extended abstract of max 2 pages (A4). Please give a sufficiently detailed description of your work, put at least one figure, otherwise it will be difficult for the PC to assess its relevance. Short, paper-like abstracts will not be considered. Abstracts do not need to refer to unpublished work. If the work is published or under submission elsewhere it is fine. We want to give to everyone the opportunity to present the most relevant work to the topics of the conference. There will be no proceedings, but we are exploring the possibility of having a special journal issue, where selected contributions will be published. Authors of those contributions would be invited to submit full papers after the conference. Each extended abstract will be reviewed by two PC members. Abstracts can be submitted from September the 15th till November 15th, 2014. We will do our best to have mostly oral presentations of the selected contributions, both plenary and in parallel sessions. However, there will be a poster session as well. During the submission process, you will be asked to specify whether your contribution is intended for a) Plenary session presentation, b) Parallel session presentation or c) Poster session presentation. The final allocation of each contribution will be decided by the Program Committee. CONTACT For any question you might have please contact Prof. Santo Fortunato (santo.fortunato at aalto.fi) From adam at adamworrall.org Mon Nov 10 16:45:00 2014 From: adam at adamworrall.org (Adam Worrall) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:45:00 -0500 Subject: [Sigtis-l] More information on Budhathoki's work with Kathmandu Living Labs (2014 Best Social Informatics Paper winner) Message-ID: Hi all, for those of you who attended our symposium at ASIS&T 2014 you may recall Caroline Haythornthwaite's presentation of her paper with Nama Raj Budhathoki titled "Motivation For Open Collaboration: Crowd and Community Models and the Case of OpenStreetMap" (which appeared in volume 57, issue 5 of American Behavioral Scientist, pp. 548-575; doi:10.1177/0002764212469364). Budhathoki and Haythornthwaite, who were presented with the 2014 Best Social Informatics Paper Award at the symposium, have asked us to share additional information on Kathmandu Living Labs? work on social and crowd engagement for those who are interested. You can find this information in PDF form at the URL below: https://asistsigsi.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/budhathoki_kathmandu_living_labs_social_crowd_engagement_110114.pdf Congratulations again to our best paper and best student paper winners! Adam Worrall, Ph.D. Communications Officer, ASIS&T SIG SI Adjunct Professor, Florida State University School of Information - Florida?s iSchool adam at adamworrall.org aworrall at fsu.edu http://www.adamworrall.org From zimmerm at uwm.edu Mon Nov 24 13:23:11 2014 From: zimmerm at uwm.edu (Michael T Zimmer) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:23:11 +0000 Subject: [Sigtis-l] UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies Seeking Assistant Professor in Information Technology Message-ID: <37FDEC07-1A7C-42E7-9FFE-633EE26D1B84@uwm.edu> Dear colleagues - The UW-M School of Information Studies, the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is hiring an assistant professor in Information Technology, with a broad range of approaches considered. The official posting is at https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/21017, and the priority deadline is February 1, 2015. I?ve shared the text below. Please forward as appropriate, and my apologies if you?ve received multiple copies of this solicitation. Thanks, Michael Zimmer -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Associate Professor, School of Information Studies Director, Center for Information Policy Research University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee e: zimmerm at uwm.edu w: www.michaelzimmer.org ==== University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies Information Technology Faculty Position The School of Information Studies (SOIS), the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Information Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The selected applicant will be expected to maintain an active research agenda in their field of interest, and teach courses in the School?s undergraduate and graduate programs in Information Science and Technology. Ideal candidates will be interested in research and pedagogy in information technology from a variety of possible perspectives, including technical, user-centered, social, historical, or humanistic approaches. Preferred emphases include, but are not limited to: data science, data management, information security, information visualization, user interface & human?computer interaction (HCI), web and mobile development, or science & technology studies/digital humanities. Required Qualifications: ? PhD in Information Studies or related discipline by the beginning of the contract term. ? Evidence of ability ? or potential ? for teaching in the School?s undergraduate and/or graduate programs in Information Science and Technology. ? Excellent research promise in relevant area. Preferred Qualifications: ? Experience or demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including onsite and online. ? Ability to teach an advanced elective undergraduate or graduate courses in her/his areas of expertise, with preference for: data science, data management, information security, information visualization, user interface & HCI, web and mobile development, or STS/digital humanities The nationally ranked School of Information Studies offers several educational programs: a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST); an ALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS); several coordinated graduate degree programs, including History and Anthropology; transcript-designated concentrations within the MLIS Archival Studies, Digital Libraries, Public Library Leadership, Information Organization, and Information Technology; post-masters Certificates of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management and Digital Libraries; and a PhD in Information Studies. A new Masters of Science in Information Science and Technology (MSIST) degree is currently under development in partnership with the Department of Computer Science. The School has a strong research faculty, more than 900 students, and state-of-the-art informational technology laboratories. SOIS houses the Center for Information Policy Research, and its faculty organizes three research groups: the Research Group for Information Retrieval, Information Organization Research Group, and the Social Studies of Information Research Group. The School?s research and instructional programs are designed to be a resourceful blend of the University?s mission with the School?s information focus, international scope, and interdisciplinary mindset. Situated in the cultural, commercial, and educational hub of the state, in a pleasant residential neighborhood overlooking Lake Michigan, UWM is a research university committed to academic excellence. It is one of the two doctoral degree-granting institutions in the multi-campus University of Wisconsin system, and has a student enrollment of over 29,000. The School offers a competitive salary for an academic year (9 month) appointment, plus additional compensation for possible summer teaching, and generous fringe benefits. SOIS also provides extensive research support in the form of travel funding, research assistance, and internal research grant programs. First priority will be given to applications received by February 1, 2015. The starting date is August 24, 2015, or negotiable. To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through the UWM Employment website (https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/21017), and electronically submit the following: a cover letter of interest that describes the candidate?s fit for the position, research agenda, and teaching experience; a curriculum vitae; names and contact information of three references that can speak to the candidates research and/or teaching excellence. Also, under separate cover by e-mail please arrange for one of the references to send a confidential letter of recommendation to Dr. Michael Zimmer, Chair of the IT Faculty Search and Screen Committee, at zimmerm at uwm.edu. For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Zimmer, Chair of the IT Faculty Search and Screen Committee, at zimmerm at uwm.edu. For questions regarding submission of your materials, please contact Laura Meyer at Lauram at uwm.edu or (414)229-5409. For more information about the School of Information Studies, please visit http://ischool.uwm.edu. UWM is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. For the UWM Crime Statistics Annual Report and the Campus Security Policy, see http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/CleryAct/, or call the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. From hrosenba at indiana.edu Tue Nov 25 12:45:33 2014 From: hrosenba at indiana.edu (Rosenbaum, Howard S.) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:45:33 +0000 Subject: [Sigtis-l] Faculty Position in Information and Library Science, Indiana University, School of Informatics and Computing Message-ID: Faculty Position in the Department of Information and Library Science School of Informatics and Computing Bloomington Indiana University The School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a position beginning in Fall 2015 in the Department of Information and Library Science (all subareas). This position is open at all levels (assistant, associate, or full professor). Applications from senior leaders are especially encouraged. The Department of Information and Library Science (ILS), formerly the School of Library and Information Science, has a long, successful history, having graduated over 8,000 students since it opened its doors in 1946. In 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Bloomington Information and Library Science program eighth nationally http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-library-information-science-programs/library-information-science-ranking The School of Informatics and Computing is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country, with unsurpassed breadth. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating computing and information technologies. In addition to ILS, the School includes the Department of Computer Science and Informatics and has a total of over 85 faculty, 900 graduate students, and 1,100 undergraduate majors on the Bloomington campus. Faculty research areas include bibliometrics; big data; computer-mediated communication; data science; digital libraries; information organization, retrieval, and visualization; science studies; semantic web, social informatics; text mining; web science; and more. Graduate degrees offered in the School include Master?s degrees in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction Design, Information Science, Library Science, and Security Informatics, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, Informatics, and Information Science. The School is also known for its strong undergraduate programs. Indiana University Bloomington is a major public research university with over 2,000 faculty and over 45,000 students. The beautiful campus hosts 110 research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. IU is renowned for its high-performance computing and networking facilities, top-ranked music school, and performing and fine arts. Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle. Basic qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant area (or for junior level, expected before August 2015) and an established record (senior level) or demonstrable potential for excellence in research and teaching (junior level). Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and names of three references (junior level), or six references (senior level) using the University?s online system below (preferred): http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/971 or to Faculty Search, SoIC, 919 E 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by December 15, 2014. Informal and confidential inquiries may be sent to the ILS Chair, Pnina Fichman, (fichman at indiana.edu), or to any of the members of the search committee: Katy B?rner (katy at indiana.edu), Susan Herring (herring at indiana.edu), Howard Rosenbaum (hrosenbau at indiana.edu). Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. ???????????? Howard Rosenbaum Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Co-Director, Master of Information Science School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University, Bloomington http://www.soic.indiana.edu/about/directory/profile.html?profile_id=286 ---------------------------------------------------- http://www.ccma.csic.es/dpts/suelos/hidro/issi/home.html ---------------------------------------------------- From news at iccss2015.eu Thu Nov 27 15:29:20 2014 From: news at iccss2015.eu (news at iccss2015.eu) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 22:29:20 +0200 Subject: [Sigtis-l] UPDATES ON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE (ICCSS 2015) Message-ID: <20141127222920.Horde.2Y_GoQNRaD8dmoVmqknf1Q8@box451.bluehost.com> ***APOLOGIES FOR MULTIPLE POSTINGS*** Dear Colleagues, here are some news on ICCSS 2015 (www.iccss2015.eu). 1) We are proud to announce that the City of Helsinki has offered to host a reception in the evening of the opening day of the event, June the 8th. The reception will be at City Hall http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/sights-and-attractions/city-hall 2) We are seeking continuously funds for the conference, but we can anticipate that the conference fee for early registration will be of about 350 euro for regular participants and around 200 euro for students. 3) Participants who need support are encouraged to send an email to santo.fortunato at aalto.fi to get an update on the situation. Best regards, the ICCSS Team From news at iccss2015.eu Thu Nov 27 15:28:26 2014 From: news at iccss2015.eu (news at iccss2015.eu) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 22:28:26 +0200 Subject: [Sigtis-l] UPDATES ON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE (ICCSS 2015) Message-ID: <20141127222826.Horde.DSZds2P7EV-WdxmCu2pcEA1@box451.bluehost.com> ***APOLOGIES FOR MULTIPLE POSTINGS*** Dear Colleagues, here are some news on ICCSS 2015 (www.iccss2015.eu). 1) We are proud to announce that the City of Helsinki has offered to host a reception in the evening of the opening day of the event, June the 8th. The reception will be at City Hall http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/sights-and-attractions/city-hall 2) We are seeking continuously funds for the conference, but we can anticipate that the conference fee for early registration will be of about 350 euro for regular participants and around 200 euro for students. 3) Participants who need support are encouraged to send an email to santo.fortunato at aalto.fi to get an update on the situation. Best regards, the ICCSS Team