Lee authors two Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking articles

Congratulations to our own Rosalyn Lee for her strong presence in the January 2014 ahead-of-print issue of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.  Roselyn is the lead author on a piece titled "Does the mask govern the mind" (with Cliff Nass and Jeremy Bailenson) and she coauthored "Can 'The voices in the car' persuade drivers to go green?" (with Yeon Kyoung Joo).  Check out the journals site for more information, or to download the articles.

http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2013.0358

http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2013.0157

Brad Bushman presents "Blood, Gore and Video Games"

The Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) is sponsoring a talk by our own Brad Bushman, titled "Blood, Gore and Video Games.  The talk will be held at noon on Thursday, February 6 in the Journalism Building, Room 217.  More information here:  http://cjrc.osu.edu/events/blood-gore-and-video-games

Fox has lead article in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

Congratulations to Jesse on having her paper (with Katie Warber) lead the January 2014 issue of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking!  Details follow:

Social Networking Sites in Romantic Relationships: Attachment, Uncertainty, and Partner Surveillance on Facebook

Jesse Fox and Katie M. Warber

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, Vol. 17, No. 1, January 2014: 3-7. Abstract | Full Text HTML | Full Text PDF (125 KB) | Full Text PDF with Links (126 KB)

ICA Comm & Tech Doctoral Consortium

5th Annual Doctoral Consortium of the Communication and Technology Division
Thursday, 22 May 2014 | Seattle Public Library

Call for Proposals

The consortium brings together PhD candidates working on Communication and Technology to give them the opportunity to present and discuss their research in a constructive and international atmosphere. The goals of the event are to provide feedback and advice to participating PhD candidates on their in-progress research thesis. Moreover, the doctoral consortium will provide the opportunity to meet experts as well as fellow PhD candidates from different backgrounds working on related topics.

During the consortium, students will be invited to present their work, following which they will receive feedback from their fellow students and faculty participants, all of whom will have read the proposals in advance of the Doctoral Consortium. In addition, at least one faculty participant will be assigned to respond in detail to each proposal. Besides the presentations of proposals, there will also be discussion of other topics such as ethics, research methods, publishing the thesis, and positioning one's work for the job market.

Submission Process

Applicants must be advanced to candidacy, and have their dissertation proposal topic. Ideally, students will be in the early stages of their dissertation, where feedback would be helpful in refining and advancing their work. To apply, students must submit a proposal describing their research.

Submissions must be related to the working area of the Communication and Technology Division of ICA. A description of the division's primary interests can be found in the last section of this call.
Proposals must identify the significant problems in the field of research, briefly outline current knowledge of the problem domain, and clearly formulate a research question.
Proposals must outline the proposed research approach, methods, and results obtained so far.
Submissions must not exceed 6000 words, and must include name and affiliation of the PhD candidate.
Applications should be accompanied by a short letter of recommendation from the advisor stating how the PhD candidate can benefit from participation in the Doctoral Consortium.
The proposal and letter of recommendation must be submitted as one PDF document and sent as an attachment in an email to metzger@comm.ucsb.edu. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2014. Submitted proposals will be reviewed by the members of the program committee based on significance of research, specificity of research topic and/or questions, clarity of writing, and degree to which student can benefit from expert guidance and feedback. Notification of acceptance will be on 28 February 2014.

To help ensure the consortium best meets the needs of its members, limited financial assistance is made possible by the CAT Division. Please note in your application if you would like to be considered for financial support to cover your costs for participation in the CAT Doctoral Consortium (this support would cover only the $75 participation fee and not travel to Seattle).

The Communication and Technology Division within ICA

The Communication and Technology (CAT) Division is concerned with the role played by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the process of communication. It is committed to enhancing theory and methodology pertaining to adoption, usage, effects, and policy of ICTs. Areas of research include human-computer interaction, computer-mediated communication, mobile communication, and other technologically mediated social interaction and networking in all contexts (interpersonal, group, organizational, societal/cultural) and at all levels of analyses. CAT invites papers that make an innovative and original contribution to our understanding of ICTs, with the primary focus on communication aspects of particular technological characteristics. Papers in which technology is not a specific object of investigation but is instead the context or backdrop for a communication study should be directed to other ICA Divisions.

As CAT, the Doctoral Consortium welcomes papers that follow any and all disciplinary approaches (psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, and policy studies, among others) and all methodological orientations (quantitative, qualitative, critical, cultural, historical, legal, and institutional, among others).

Organization
Once a proposal is accepted students can register through the ICA website. Costs for participation are 75 US$ per person.

Program Committee
Dr. Nosh Contractor, Northwestern U
Dr. Ang Peng Hwa, Nanying Technical U
Dr. Lee Humphreys, Cornell U
Dr. Nicole Krämer, U of Duisburg-Essen
Dr. Leah Lievrouw, U of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Miriam Metzger, U of California, Santa Barbara
Dr. S. Shyam Sundar, Pennsylvania State U

CATS members to present at AEJMC in Washington, D.C.

It's been a busy summer for CATS members. After a productive trip to London for the International Communication Association (ICA) conference, a couple of members are off to Washington, D.C., for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference. CATS members are in boldface:

Vang, M. H., & Fox, J. Race in virtual environments: Competitive versus cooperative games with black or white avatars.

Waddell, F., Fox, J., Ivory, J ., & Ivory, A. Sex-role stereotyping is hard to kill: A field experiment measuring responses to user characteristics and behavior in an online multiplayer first-person shooter game.

CATS members to present at ICA in London

Several CATS members will be skipping over the pond this June to represent the OSU School of Communication and present research at the International Communication Association annual conference in London. CATS members names are indicated in boldface:

Ahn, S. J., Fox, J., Dale, K., & Avant, A. Framing embodied experiences in virtual environments: Effects on environmental self-efficacy and behavior over time.

Anderegg, C. M., Dale, K., & Fox, J. Maintaining you and me: A content analysis of relational maintenance behaviors on primetime television.
Bushman, B. J. "Remain calm. Be kind": Effects of stressful and relaxing video games on aggressive and helping behavior. 

Dickinson, T., Hanus, M., & Fox, J. You got coffee in my racing game: Brand congruity and reality in video game advertising.
Dillon, K. P., & Bushman, B. J. How do you rate real life? The public's rating of the documentary   Bully: The Movie.
Ewoldsen, D. R., & Velez, J. The benefits of cooperative game play in violent video games.

Fox, J., Jones, E., & Lookadoo, K. Romantic relationship dissolution on social networking sites: Social support, coping, and rituals on Facebook.

Fox, J., & Ralston, R. Sexualized avatars and women’s experiences of self-objectification and identification in a virtual environment.
Garrett, R. K., Johnson, B. K., Neo, R. L., & Dal, A. Implications of pro- and counterattitudinal information exposure for affective polarization.
Johnson, B. K., & Knobloch-Westerwick, S. Glancing up or down: Mood management and social comparisons on social networking sites. 
Johnson, B. K., Vang, M. H., & Van Der Heide, B. Show me the goods: The warranting effect of user-generated photographs in online auctions.
Joo, Y. K., & Lee, J. E. R. When happy drivers go green: Effects of egoistic/altruistic framing and affective states on eco-driving. 
Lee, J. E. R. Does virtual diversity matter? Effects of avatar-based diversity representation on willingness to express offline racial identity.
Van Der Heide, B., Dickinson, T., Schumaker, E. M., & DeAndrea, D. C. Explaining online self-influence: Exploring the effects of computer-mediation on attitude change. 
Yang, G. S., Huesmann, R., & Bushman, B. J. The effects of violent game playing on implicit stereotyping and behavior.

CATS grad students commended for teaching

Several of our CATS members were recognized by the School of Communication for exceptional teaching during the 2012-2013 school year. Congratulations!

• Courtney Anderegg
• Kate Christy
• Katie Dale
• Kelly Dillon
• Ji Young Lee
• Rachel Neo
• Bridget Potocki
• Rachel Ralston
• Margaret Rooney
• Mao Vang

Post-doc opportunity

This post-doc will be housed in ASU's Sociology program, but applicants from other disciplines are welcome to apply.  If you're interested in youth political engagement, online protest, flash activism, etc., read on. Personally, I think this is a terrific opportunity for someone. I've known Jenn, the project director, for several years; she's great.  

Youth Activism Postdoctoral Fellowship

Job ID: 9300
Institution: University of Arizona
Department: School of Sociology
Title: Youth Activism Postdoctoral Fellowship
Position/Rank: Fellowships/Post-docs - Post-doctoral

The Youth Activism Project, housed in the School of Sociology at the University of Arizona, invites applications for a one-year, renewable postdoctoral fellowship on youth and participatory politics to begin in Fall 2013. The Youth Activism Project, directed by Dr. Jennifer Earl, is part of the MacArthur Network on Youth and Participatory Politics. It is focused on youth engagement in protest, particularly online protest and flash activism.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for working with the PI to design and implement research studies related to overall project themes, including quantitative content coding of protest websites and analysis of this coding as well as interviews and focus groups with youth about online protest. Strong candidates will have research experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods, notable experience working in Stata or R, and be productive working in teams and independently. All candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by the commencement of the fellowship and would preferably have received their Ph.D. within the past three years.

The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona is one of the best sociology programs in the country, consistently ranked among the top 20 Sociology programs in the United States for the past thirty years. It boasts a lively intellectual community and has played a pivotal role in the careers of many leading sociologists. Situated in the beautiful southwest in Tucson, the University of Arizona offers excellent benefits and Tucson offers a wonderful living experience. Competitive salary will be based on experience.

To apply, visit www.uacareertrack.com and apply for Job Number 52359. In addition to online forms, candidates must upload a letter of interest, c.v., (including the names of three references) and a research statement (see job ad for details).

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.  

CATS members honored at Comm Day

The CATS group was well-represented at the annual awards ceremony for the School of Communication. We're proud to announce the following awards bestowed upon our members:

• Ben Johnson, Ph.D. student, was recognized for his stellar research program with the Doris Gildea Senior Award.

• Margaret Rooney, Ph.D. student, was honored for her commitment to teaching with the Albert Warren Scholarship Award for Teaching. 

• Kelly Dillon, Ph.D. student, received the first annual Graduate Student Organization Peer Award for contributing to a supportive environment amongst grad students in the School of Communication.

• The much-deserving Dr. Dave Ewoldsen was awarded Faculty of the Year for his research, teaching, advising, and service contributions to the School. 

Congratulations to all the winners! We are fortunate to have such wonderful graduate students and faculty contributing to our research group.

Panel on where to publish tech-related work

Jesse Fox's research lab is hosting a 45-minute discussion/panel about how to select a journal to publish tech-related work. She has invited interested members of the broader CATS community to attend.

The panel will be held in JR216 starting at 10:30 on April 15.  (Note the change in location.  The meeting is now in Journalism, which should make it easier to attend the talk by Dr. Valkenburg and Colloquium.)

Beaver to discuss use of Twitter during Arab Spring

David Beaver, associate professor of linguistics at University of Texas, will speak about "Social Language Processing: Arab Spring Twitterology and Beyond" at 3:30 p.m. on Friday (4/20) at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, 1501 Neil Ave. Beaver's research uses computational studies of large bodies of text, experimental work, and theoretical modeling to examine unstated assumptions, meaning in context, and melodic features of language. To attend, email powers.108@osu.edu by Thursday (4/19).

Read more at http://mershoncenter.osu.edu/events/11-12events/Apr12/beaverdapr20.htm

Google Policy Fellowship

Hosted by the Department of Media and Communication and the Centre for Communication Research at City University of Hong Kong, the Google Policy Fellowship (Hong Kong) offers successful applicants the opportunity to advance research and debate on Internet policy and freedom of expression issues for a minimum of 10 weeks from June - August 2012 in Hong Kong.

We are accepting applications for the position before April 15, 2012. Sponsored by Google, the research fellow will be rewarded a stipend of HK$58,500 (US$7,500) for ten weeks. The selection will be made by April 20, 2012.

To apply, please send to google.fellowship@cityu.edu.hk the following material:

• Statement of Purpose: Provide us with an essay outlining your qualifications for and interest in the program, including relevant academic, professional and extracurricular experiences. As part of this essay, explain what you hope to gain from participation in the program and what research work concerning free expression online you would like to further via the program. (1200 words max)
• Resume
• Three References

Grad student conference: Infosocial

Infosocial: Where information and the social sciences collide.

OCT 12-13, 2012

A graduate student conference hosted by the Media, Technology and Society (MTS) program at Northwestern University.

As the information infrastructure of contemporary social life becomes increasingly complex and visible, disparate modes of inquiry converge. We are surrounded by a proliferation of data that provides a unique window into a wide array of individual and collective behavior. The changes in the visibility and availability of such data have challenged the technical and conceptual boundaries of the social sciences. This, in turn, has triggered a growth in interdisciplinary collaboration and in methodological and theoretical innovation. Our conference aims to contribute to these collaborative and innovative developments by bringing together graduate student scholarship from across the academic spectrum.

Read more here: http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/programs/phd_media_technology_society/infosocial/

Submit here: http://bit.ly/NUMTSconference

ICA Communication and Technology Division Doctoral Consortium deadline delayed

The Communication and Technology (CAT) Division proudly announces the third Doctoral Consortium to be held in conjunction with the 2012 Conference of the International Communication Association. The consortium will be held on May 24th in Phoenix Arizona, USA.

The deadline for submission is now March 1, 2012. For more information:

https://sites.google.com/site/callsforpaperssubmissions/ica-cat-doctoral-consortium

Tech openings at WSU

OSU CATS alumnus Michael Beam, who is on the faculty at Washington State University, tells me that WSU has a couple openings in digital media/social media this year. They're looking for candidates with evidence of a productive research agenda and the ability to teach digital courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The college has undergraduate focus areas in advertising, PR, journalism, broadcast, and communication & society. It also has MA and PhD graduate programs in communication.

More information about the positions is available here:

http://www.wsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56709

Shapiro to speak on ideological segregation in news consumption

Jesse Shapiro, professor of economics at University of Chicago, will speak on "Ideological Segregation Online and Offline" at 3:30 p.m. on 10/27 in 437 Arps Hall, 1945 N High St. In his research, Shapiro finds that ideological segregation of online news consumption is higher than offline news consumption but significantly lower than segregation in face-to-face interactions. To attend, contact powers.108@osu.edu by Tuesday (10/25). Read more

World Usability Day

World Usability Day is November 10 this year, and Lextant is sponsoring a day-long event here in Columbus. The cost is $5 and registration is required. If you have any interest in working in HCI, usability testing, evaluation, etc., you should consider attending.

Use the link below to register.

http://www.worldusabilityday.org/node/14003

Workshop Series: Planning Ahead for an Academic Job Search

I'd like to encourage doctoral students to consider attending this workshop series. Whether you're just starting, or are collecting data for your dissertation, it's a good time to think about what it means to be on the job market.

http://t.co/kYEEWHIp

This series of events addresses many aspects of the academic job search process. You are welcome to attend all sessions or just the ones that fit your needs and schedule. All workshops are held at 150 Younkin Success Center.

The Academic Job Search
Thursday, October 6, 3:30–5 p.m.
Facilitated by Stephanie Rohdieck, UCAT

This workshop will provide useful information about the job search process in academia. Information will be provided about helpful tips when starting your job search, where and how to look for openings, as well as what materials need to be prepared.

Vitae and Cover Letters
Thursday, October 13, 3:30–5 p.m.
Facilitated by Career Connection

This workshop will address how to write vitae and cover letters when searching for jobs in academia. Importance will be placed on both their format and content while highlighting career tips useful when applying for positions with a teaching and/or research emphasis.

Teaching and Research Statements
Thursday, October 20, 3:30–5 p.m.
Facilitated by Stephanie Rohdieck, UCAT

This workshop will provide an overview of each type of statement, describe how they are used in the academic job search process, and provide guidance on how to write them. There will be opportunities in the session to start the process of writing these statements.

The Interview
Thursday, October 27, 3:30–5 p.m.
Facilitated by Career Connection

This workshop will highlight what to do before, during, and after an interview for positions in academia. Emphasis will be on career strategies and interviewing techniques as well as familiarity with the academic interview expectations. Samples of questions and practice opportunities will be provided, as well as useful suggestions to enhance confidence skills.

Van der Heide coauthors most-cited HCR article of 2010

Congratulations to Brandon Van der Heide on coauthoring the top-cited article of Human Communication Research in 2010. "The role of friends appearance and behavior on evaluations of individuals on Facebook: Are we known by the company we keep?" was coauthored by Joseph Walther, Brandon Van der Heide, Sang-Yeon Kim, Stephanie Tong (all of Michigan State U) and David Westerman (of West Viriginia U). Published in Human Communication Research 34:1 in 2008, the article was cited 23 times in 2010 and has been cited 37 times to date. More info here: http://www.icahdq.org/about_ica/press/topcited_hcr.asp

Accessibility Summit

Environments for Humans 2nd Annual Accessibility Summit
When: Tuesday, September 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 580 Baker Systems
Registration: https://registration.it.ohio-state.edu/node/412
Cost: Free!

Join us for a work-while-you-learn day focused on accessibility. Bring your laptops, your workload, and your lunch to 580 Baker Systems on Tuesday, September 27, where we will host an all-day meeting room to watch and participate in the Environments for Humans 2nd Annual Accessibility Summit.

Eight prominent web accessibility experts will present and take questions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come for the whole day or come for just the topics you are most interested in. WebAIM lead Jared Smith, Adobe accessibility evangelist Matt May, and HTML5 video guru and standardista John Foliot, among others will be giving one hour talks on a wide range of topics, including HTML5 accessibility, law, evolving standards, methodology on captioning, and cross-platform accessibility. A number of the presentations probe the elusive answer to the question: "Is this truly accessible?" See the link above for a detailed line up.

This event is sponsored by the ADA Coordinator's Office, the OCIO’s Digital Union, the Office for Disability Services, University Marketing Communications, and the Web Accessibility Center.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Ken Petri (petri.1@osu.edu) or Joni Tornwall (tornwall.2@osu.edu).