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The Innovators: A Group Of Hackers, Geniuses, And Geeks Created The Digital Revolution

A new book by Walter Isaacson was recently released which delves into the history of the people whose monumental accomplishments, including the invention of the computer and the internet, ushered us into the digital age. In particular Isaacson discusses the contributions of four prominent figures in monumental breakthroughs in technology: Ada Lovelace, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Alan Turing.

Walter Isaacson is the President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, and  author of “Steve Jobs,” “Einstein: His Life and Universe,” and “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life.”

 

Intrigued? For more information about “The Innovators,” check out the links below:

  • To read a full review of Walter Isaacson’s book, read the NY Times book review here.
  • For a in-depth discussion of the accomplishment’s of early female programmers, including Ada Lovelace, read the NPR article “The Forgotten Female Programmers Who Created Modern Tech.”
  • To watch Stephen Colbert interview Walter Isaacson about “The Innovators,” click here.
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UC Davis: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL CULTURE

The University of California, Davis invites applicants for a tenure‐track faculty position in digital media and visual culture.

Applicants should have expertise in digital media as well as film and other visual media. Specialization in documentary media and/or big data analysis is especially desired.

A Ph.D. in Media Studies, Film Studies, English, Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related field with a strong emphasis on media technologies, digital humanities, and visual culture should be completed by September 21, 2015.

Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their own areas of specialization, as well as survey courses for the program in Cinema and Technocultural Studies. Appointment will be in Cinema and Technocultural Studies with possible cross-­‐ appointment in English, Computer Science, or Science and Technology Studies, depending on the background of the successful applicant.

To apply applicants should submit:

  • cover letter
  • CV
  • contact information for four references
  • writing sample

Apply through the online application form: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00374.
For full consideration applications should be received by November 1, 2014.

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UC Davis: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: GAME STUDIES AND CRITICAL GAME MAKING

The University of California, Davis invites applicants for a tenure-­‐track faculty position in game studies and critical game making. The appointee will join a growing interdisciplinary team of researchers engaged in collaborative work on media ecologies and digital humanities.

Applicants should have theoretical and practical knowledge of game design tools and methods, as well as a strong scholarly profile in theories of gaming, game design, mobile technologies, media archeology, physical computing, or digital art. Experience working in a collaborative environment and/or combining humanities research with critical making is strongly desired. Applicants should be fluent in the material platforms, software processes, and tools involved in producing digital games. Knowledge of media history and cultural theory would be an asset.

Appointment will be in one or more of the following departments depending on the candidate’s background: Cinema and Technocultural Studies, Computer Science, Design, English, or Science and Technology Studies.

Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their own field, in addition to teaching survey courses in the department(s) of appointment. The ability to teach contemporary media theory, cultural theory, science studies, and/or philosophy through practice-­‐based studio classes is desired but not required.

A Ph.D. in either Media Studies, English, Computer Science, Design, Media Arts, Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, or a related field with a strong emphasis on digital humanities, digital cultures, or computer games should be completed by September 21, 2015.

To apply applicants should submit:

  • cover letter
  • CV
  • links to online portfolio or examples of media work,
  • contact information for four references
  • writing sample

Application must be submitted through the online application form: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00375.
For full consideration applications should be received by November 1, 2014.

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FemTechNet.org is live at last! Plus an Exciting New Course Offering!

FemTechNet is a fantastic resource where you will find many resources for learning more about feminism, cyberfeminism, and feminist theories of technology, including videos with major scholars and subject matter experts, reading lists and bibliographies, projects to do with classmates or undertake on your own as a do-it-yourselfer, and syllabi from past and present FemTechNet classes.

FemTechNet is also a great place to connect with others who share your interests in feminism and technology!

New Course Offering!:
Interested in getting involved? Stephanie Rosen is offering a course through the Brooklyn (NY) Institute for Social Research called Technologies of Feminism. The exact dates and times are still being developed, so contact Stephanie for further details: ssrosen@gmail.com
Here’s the course description.

To learn more about FemTechNet read FemTechNet’s Manifesto, and/or visit their website.
For general inquiries about opportunities and classes at FemTechNet, email them at: femtechnetinquiries@gmail.com

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Sixth International Conference on the Image: Call for Papers

Call for Papers for the Sixth International Conference on the Image:

The Image Conference will be held 29-30 October 2015 at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Submissions from a variety of disciplines and perspectives are welcome and faculty and students  are encouraged to jointly submit proposals, discussing the image through one of the following themes:

Conference Themes

  • The Form of the Image
  • Image Work
  • The Image in Society
  • 2015 Special Focus – Media Materiality: Towards Critical Economies of “New” Media

When speaking about “new” media, the claim to newness draws meaning from what is supposed to be the peculiar nature of digital technologies. This narrative is mirrored in the analysis of a historical shift from an industrial age, based in the logic of mass factory production and uniform consumption, to an information age centered on the production and communication of information. In an industrial logic “material” referred primarily to a critique of a political economy of real objects, whereas “immaterial” referred to a politics of identity and culture.

Proposal Submissions/Deadlines:
The current review period closing date for the latest round of submissions to the Call for Papers (a title and short abstract) is 6 November 2014*.

For more information on submitting your proposal, future deadlines, and registering for the conference, please visit The Image’s website.

To learn more about the speakers for this conference, click here.

If you are unable to attend the conference, you may still join the community and submit your article for peer review and possible publication, upload an online presentation, and enjoy subscriber access to The Image Journal.

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Opportunity: Creative Producer and Research Assistant for Project Daedalus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced academic researcher and creative producer to join Project Daedalus, a new, Nesta project led by Abandon Normal Devices (AND), Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF), and the University of Salford (UoS).

Project Daedalus aims to liberate geographic constraints on artistic experiences and live events, using quadrotor technology (flying drones), combined with custom-made applications, to test new ways of engaging audiences remotely with content in real-time.

Project Daedalus will test the limits of non-linear storytelling by creating interactive environments, which allow audiences to engage remotely by creating and sharing content in real-time.

The position will be based across Salford’s School of Environment & Life Sciences (ELS) and AND’s office in Manchester, with some presence in Media City Salford, an exciting, state of the art destination, which fosters new, creative connections between scientists, the media and various publics. In 2014, the School of ELS invested into 6 new appointments, including a Chair in Science Communication & Digital Media, with which this post will be associated.

Deadlines for applications is 18 Oct 2014, for full details on the job and how to apply go here.

Please send any informal enquiries to Professor Andy Miah email: email@andymiah.net
For more information about this exciting project, click here.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position, The Department of Film and Media Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara announces a tenure-­‐track Assistant Professor position in Media and the Environment.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2015.

The ideal candidate should be a media researcher interested in the various ways that media and the environment influence, structure, and inhabit one another. Areas of specialization might include: environmentally-­‐themed media; media ecologies; social movements and media advocacy; resource use and waste economies; green media; media-­‐rich practices of scientific investigation; biopower and geopolitics.

The dossier of the successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching as well as an outstanding record of research activity. S/he will be expected to teach in the core areas of our undergraduate and graduate programs and develop innovative courses on media and the environment integrated within a liberal arts curriculum. A PhD is expected by the time of appointment. The department is especially interested in individuals who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSB Academic Recruit online system, and must include:
1) a letter of application outlining current and future research plans
2) curriculum vitae
3) one writing sample
4) at least three confidential letters of recommendation.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received on or before October 31, 2014.
For any questions, please contact Kathy Murray at kmurray@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu.

Department website: http://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/

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Lecture: “Surveillance, Suppression, and Secrecy”

On Thursday, October 16 at 7pm, Nadine Strossen,  former president of ACLU will be giving a lecture at the Knight Law Center entitled “Surveillance, Suppression, and Secrecy.”

Nadine Strossen is a professor of law at New York Law School. She served as president of the ACLU from 1991-2008 and is a member of the ACLU’s National Advisory Council. She was named as one of the “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America” twice by theNational Law Journal. She is both a scholar and practitioner in the areas of constitutional law, civil liberties, and international human rights.

This is the keynote address for the Val R. and Madge G. Lorwin Lectureship. Part of theWayne Morse Legacy Series sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society, the World Affairs Council of Oregon and the University of Oregon. Cosponsored by the Oregon Country Fair, KLCC, and ACLU.

When: Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7 p.m.

Where: 175 Knight Law Center, University of Oregon

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Tenure Track Position In New Media And Interactive Design, Missouri State University

The Department of Media, Journalism & Film at Missouri State University anticipates an August 10, 2015 opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in New Media and Interactive Design.

Required:
 Ph.D. or MFA in interactive new media or related discipline. Degree must be completed no later than August 1, 2015. Professional experience in multimedia or interactive design. Able to teach a variety of classes in new media, including: web design, interactivity, mobile applications, and multimedia journalism. Experience teaching at a college level; 2 years professional experience working in new media or multimedia production; and expertise in one of the following areas: video game design, advanced interactive design, is des! ired. Let ter of application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses for 3-5 references, and portfolio of new media work can be uploaded electronically (or a link provided) on the online application form.

For additional information contact Dr. Mary Jane Pardue,

Media, Journalism & Film Department,
901 S. National Ave.,
Springfield, MO 65897

For a full position description and to apply online, go to https://jobs.missouristate.edu/.
For more information about the Department of Media, Journalism and Film: http://mjf.missouristate.edu/ 

Date of first consideration: October 17, 2014.
Deadline: Fri Jul 31st, 2015 

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Assistant Professor Of New Media / Computer Science, Suny Purchase

The New Media program in the School of Film & Media Studies and the Mathematics and Computer Science program in the School of Natural and Social Sciences at Purchase College seek candidates for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor joint appointment beginning in the fall of 2016.

The successful candidate will teach across new media arts and computer science with an emphasis on computational arts. Specializations could include, but are not limited to, data visualization, social software and mobile media. This position requires an interdisciplinary approach to teaching suitable for students with varied backgrounds. The college is interested in candidates who possess critical and creative approaches to emerging technologies. Teaching will include undergraduate and graduate level courses (a new graduate media arts program in the School of Film & Media Studies is in formation).

Required: 
Applicants must possess an advanced degree (PhD/MFA) or the professional equivalent with a record that demonstrates expertise and in-depth involvement within the field. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level, or of potential as an effective teacher, is also required.

Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working and thinking across disciplines, having interests and experience that extend beyond his or her specialty, and encompass broad approaches to art practice and human knowledge. Successful candidates will demonstrate their commitment to student learning, success, and liberal education.

Deadline: Thursday, Jan 15th, 2015 

For more information, and to apply online, visit SUNY’s website: https://jobs.purchase.edu/