[SIGCIS-Members] CFP: reflections and new perspectives on the history of computing

[James Cortada]

I also like the way Mar has conceived of the sequel special issue, as I am
particularly interested in understanding what might be studied over the
next decade or so.  Jim

On Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 9:09 AM James Cortada <jcortada at umn.edu> wrote:

> The two issues are guaranteed to be read by a wide audience from many
> disciplines.  So, well done Troy and David in thinking through how these
> might be done.  Jim
>
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM Troy Astarte via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear colleagues,
>>
>> In 2028, *IEEE Annals of the History of Computing* will publish its 50th
>> volume.  That is a time to reflect on the study of computing history: what
>> it has achieved and what is yet to be done now and in the coming years. To
>> mark the occasion, we will publish two special issues of essays on the
>> historiography of computing.  Reflections On Computing History, the first,
>> invites authors, particularly those who have already published work on
>> computing history, to write on older and newer approaches—what the study
>> has accomplished or on what they think it needs to do next—not solely with
>> reference to *Annals*.  The issue will be guest edited by David
>> Hemmendinger. New Perspectives On Computing History, the second, invites
>> authors who are new to the field or who come to it as "outsiders" to look
>> ahead and focus on what computing history has not yet addressed and on how
>> it may need to expand or change in the future. Mar Hicks is the guest
>> editor for this issue.
>>
>> Interested authors should send 200 to 500 word abstracts to the relevant
>> editor and those selected will be invited to submit 2000 to 4000 word
>> essays through Author Portal later for (light-touch) peer review. For more
>> details, including schedules and editor emails, please see the attached CFP
>> documents.
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Dr. Troy Kaighin Astarte (they/them / nhw)
>>
>> *I often dictate messages due to motor disability; please forgive any
>> oddities resulting.*
>>
>> Editor-in-Chief / Prif Olygydd, IEEE Annals of the History of Computing
>>
>> Senior Lecturer, Computer Science and Head of Year 3 / Uwch Darlithydd, Cyfrifiadureg
>> a Phennaeth Blwyddyn 3
>> Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
>>
>>
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> James W. Cortada
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> Charles Babbage Institute
> University of Minnesota
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James W. Cortada
Senior Research Fellow
Charles Babbage Institute
University of Minnesota
jcortada at umn.edu
608-274-6382
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