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DHST Global History of Science and Technology Festival, 28-30 september 2023
by Liesbeth De Mol 22 May '23

22 May '23

*Call for participation: DHST Global History of Science and Technology Festival 2023* /The Future of History of Science and Technology / History of Science and Technology for the Future/ https://dhst-festival.sciencesconf.org/ /28-30 Sep 2023/ It is our greatest pleasure to announce the first DHST Global History of Science and Technology Festival 2023 to be held as a 24-hours rolling on-line festival across the globe. It will start on september 29, 00:01 am UTC. The theme of the conference is: /The Future of History of Science and Technology / History of Science and Technology for the Future/ The speakers of the festival have been nominated by the different communities represented within DHST (Division for the History of Science and Technology). These will give short talks related to the main topic in one single track with lots of time for discussion. In that sense we aim for a truly global festival in which the different voices represented by DHST will have an opportunity to exchange and discuss together on the main theme. Everyone is free to participate but if you would prefer to stay up to date you can register with your mailing address here: https://dhst-festival.sciencesconf.org/registration We cordially thank the British Society for the History of Science for their generous support in helping us host the event and in particular Sam Robinson who will be in charge of the whole process of running the event on-line. If you would have any further questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact us at: dhst-festival(a)sciencesconf.org with best wishes, Thomas Haddad & Liesbeth De Mol Co-Chairs of the Global HST Festival 2023

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Permanent academic position at Swansea University
by Troy Astarte 16 May '23

16 May '23

Dear SIGCIS Swansea University Department of Computer Science is looking to recruit a lecturer or senior lecturer in Digital Technology. This post would suit a candidate with interdisciplinary research interests studying the interactions between computing technology and society. We invite applications from researchers in fields like history of science, science and technology studies, Digital media, or human centred computing. A successful candidate would be expected to contribute to teaching in computer science. For more information, to make an informal enquiry, or to apply, see: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swansea/current-vacancies/details/?nPosti… Please note the deadline for application is 2023–05–04. Apologies for the late notice. Best, Dr. Troy Kaighin Astarte (they/them / nhw) 📱 I am currently dictating messages due to RSI. Please forgive any strange spelling. Lecturer, Computer Science / Darlithydd, Cyfrifiadureg Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe

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CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods in New York City
by Renzo Taddei 16 May '23

16 May '23

*Apologies for cross-posting. A few seats are still available. Please disseminate this call to potentially interested parties. * *16th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods in New York City* Online: June 19 to 30, 2023 – 9 AM to 12 PM EDT On-site in New York City: July 24 to August 4, 2023 – 9 AM to 12 PM EDT The Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) is pleased to announce the 16th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods. The course will take place in two sessions: one in an online format at the end of June and another in a face-to-face modality in New York City in July. The Field School aims to offer training in the foundations and practice of ethnographic methods. The faculty works closely with participants to identify the required field methods to address their academic or professional needs. The Field School is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students in social sciences and other fields of study that use qualitative approaches (such as education, communication, cultural studies, health, social work, human ecology, development studies, and consumer behavior, among others), applied social scientists, professionals, and researchers who have an interest in learning more about ethnographic methods and their applications. *Program:* - Foundations of ethnographic research - Theory and practice: social theories in the field - Ethics - Research design - Data collection techniques - Planning the logistics of field research - Digital ethnography - Ethnography in interface with Social Network Analysis and other trends in the field of the digital humanities - Ethnography in specific fields of activity (applied social sciences, health, social service, environmental studies, public policy design, business, and others) - Principles of organization and indexation of field data - Analyzing field data; qualitative analysis software packages: basic principles The total workload of the course is 30 hours. In this edition of the summer school, the option of earning credits is not available. Places are limited. The tuition fee is US$ 1,200. *Comitas Field School Fellowship:* a limited amount of fellowships are available to students from underrepresented minorities and low-income countries. See information on how to apply at the end of the application form. The application should be completed online *here* <http://cifas.us/field-school-registration-form/>. For more information, please see https://cifas.us/field-school/ or email us at fieldschool(a)cifas.us.

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CfA - last call: HaPoC 2023 - 7th International Conference on the History and Philosophy of Computing
by Mate Szabo 15 May '23

15 May '23

*Apologies for cross-posting* Dear all. We will accept submissions for the 7th edition of HaPoC for a few more days. The deadline was today, 15 May, but submissions received by the end of Sunday 21 May (anywhere on Earth) will receive full consideration. If you need any more time, please let us know. Important dates: - Submission deadline: May 21 (extended from April 30) - Notification of acceptance/rejection: June 30th, 2023 - Registration opens: July 1 - Conference: October 18-20, 2023 Conference website: https://hapoc2023.sciencesconf.org/ Submission website: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hapoc7 HaPoC website (with links to past conferences): https://hapoc.org/ Keynote speakers (confirmed): - Liesbeth de Mol, Lille - Marcin Miłkowski, Warsaw - Corey J. Maley, Lawrence The conference will be held in a hybrid format that is mostly directed at non-presenters. We expect that all presenters will be able to attend in person but will seek to accommodate if need arises. Conference fees will be modest thanks to support from the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences at Warsaw University of Technology and the National Science Centre. Young researchers who lack travel funding may apply for travel grants of 250 € per person. How to submit: We cordially invite researchers working in a field relevant to the main topics of the conference to submit two items for review: i. a short abstract of 180-200 words and ii. an extended abstract of at most 1.000 words (references included) Submissions shall be made through EasyChair under this link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hapoc7 All abstracts will be reviewed by the members of the Programme Committee. We look forward to meeting you at HaPoC-7 in Warsaw! The local organising committee --- Lecturer in Computing School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences University of Greenwich https://gre.academia.edu/MateSzabo he/him

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FW: Early history of computation and India?
by Brian Randell 12 May '23

12 May '23

Hi: ’ve been contacted by Martin Gluckman m.gluckman(a)alumni.anu.edu.au<mailto:m.gluckman@alumni.anu.edu.au> and Daniel Grings daniel(a)vedicsociety.org<mailto:daniel@vedicsociety.org> who “are doing a project researching the link between Indian knowledge systems (grammar especially Panini, Logic called Nayaya and Indian mathematics) and the development of computation." They are "in the survey phase and looking for any people who have record of potential influence or links on Boole, Babbage and De Morgan and others." They would appreciate any insights into this topic, or suggestions as to key people. Cheers Brian Randell From: Martin Gluckman <m.gluckman(a)alumni.anu.edu.au> Date: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 11:03 To: Brian Randell <brian.randell(a)newcastle.ac.uk> Subject: Early history of computation and India? Dear Dr. Randell, We are doing a project researching the link between Indian knowledge systems (grammer especially Panini, Logic called Nayaya and Indian mathematics) and the development of computation. We are in the survey phase and looking for any people who have record of potential influence or links on Boole, Babbage and De Morgan and others. If you have any insights or key people please do let me know. With warmest wishes, Martin

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James Pelkey - in memory
by Ceruzzi, Paul 12 May '23

12 May '23

Thank you, Andrew for that tribute to James Pelkey. His emphasis on the importance of INTEROP is appropriate and needs emphasis. I cannot resist a story about the INTEROP that took place in Crystal City, outside Washington, in 1987. [Any attendees: please correct me if my memory is faulty, but here goes]: One evening of the meeting, the group was invited to a reception at the National Air and Space Museum, including a screening of the famous IMAX movie "To Fly." I was asked to introduce the film, and when I arrived at the theatre, I noticed the front rows were occupied by folks in Star Trek and related costumes (this is before Cosplay, people!). Some of them heckled me mercilessly, causing me to completely lose it. But a good time was had by all, so I was OK. Later on there was a reception in the main hall, and a woman recognized me, and she blurted out, "Do you have any idea what it's like to be married to one of these people?" Looking back, I feel blessed to have been present at the Creation. Paul Ceruzzi

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Forum on Histories of the Internet - FINAL CALL for Abstracts of Proposed Papers
by tom＠abram.co 10 May '23

10 May '23

Archives of IT is organising a one-day academic-practitioner forum on the Histories of the Internet in January 2024 and we are now looking for proposals for papers and discussions. Deadline for Proposed Abstracts is 9am, Monday 29 May The forum will be hosted at the Livery Hall of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists in Central London with space for 50 participants and the opportunity for more to join online. It would be great if you would be personally interested in participating and we hope you could share this information with your network and alert anyone you think would benefit from the opportunity to propose a session. More about the Forum The forum is designed to: . foster more critical, multidisciplinary perspectives on the history of computers, telecommunications, the internet, and related digital media; . illuminate how people, policies, initiatives and other social factors have shaped and are shaping technological developments; . feature talks and panels identifying a variety of competing perspectives on innovations or other key events in the history of information and communication technologies Calling for Abstracts of Proposed Papers We are now calling for abstracts of proposed papers that will bring together the insights gained from historical perspectives on the internet technologies and applications in education, civil society, business, industry, politics and government. Their aim will be to explore what can be learned from these histories and how historical perspectives can support future research, policy and practice for a network society. Abstracts of proposed papers should be between 300-600 words and sent to <mailto:forum@archivesit.org.uk> forum(a)archivesit.org.uk. The deadline is 9am, Monday 29 May. Those whose abstracts of proposed papers are accepted will be asked to provide a full paper, between 3,000 to 7,000 words, a month before the event. Click here for <https://archivesit.org.uk/ait-forum-on-the-histories-of-the-internet-call-f or-papers/> Full details about the AIT Forum Tom Abram Director - Archives of IT <mailto:research@archivesit.org.uk> research(a)archivesit.org.uk <http://www.archivesit.org.uk/> www.archivesit.org.uk > <https://archivesit.org.uk/sign-up/> Subscribe to our e-newsletter > Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/ArchivesIT> @ArchivesIT > Please support us at <https://archivesit.org.uk/get-involved-4/make-a-difference/> https://archivesit.org.uk/get-involved-4/make-a-difference/ Registered Charity No: 1164198 This e-mail is confidential and may be privileged. It may be read, copied and used only by the intended recipient. If you have received it in error, please contact the sender immediately by return e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and do not disclose its contents to any person. Tom Abram Director - Archives of IT <mailto:research@archivesit.org.uk> research(a)archivesit.org.uk <http://www.archivesit.org.uk/> www.archivesit.org.uk > <https://archivesit.org.uk/sign-up/> Subscribe to our e-newsletter > Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/ArchivesIT> @ArchivesIT > Please support us at <https://archivesit.org.uk/get-involved-4/make-a-difference/> https://archivesit.org.uk/get-involved-4/make-a-difference/ Registered Charity No: 1164198 This e-mail is confidential and may be privileged. It may be read, copied and used only by the intended recipient. If you have received it in error, please contact the sender immediately by return e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and do not disclose its contents to any person.

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AI and data science: Opportunities and threats
by Brian Randell 09 May '23

09 May '23

Hi: Last week a colleague of mine, Paul Watson, gave a lecture in Newcastle University's Insights Public Lecture Series: Title: AI and data science: Opportunities and threats. Abstract: Vast amounts of data are being generated in every aspect of our lives, and in every area of industry. How can we use this data to improve the economy and society for everyone’s benefit? Data science and AI are increasingly proposed as ways to achieve this, but what are they, and what are their strengths and limitations? This talk will introduce AI and data science, giving real-world examples of the opportunities and threats that they bring with them. Biography: Paul Watson is Director of the UK's National Innovation Centre for Data, Professor of Computer Science at Newcastle University, and a Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute. He began his career at Manchester University before moving to industry to help design a product based on his research. In 1995 he joined Newcastle University. He now leads the National Innovation Centre for Data which plays a key role in enabling private and public sector organisations to exploit data science and AI. Professor Watson is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and received the 2015 Microsoft Jim Gray award for e-Science. I was not able to attend, but a recording of this lecture is now available on Youtube, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsTTmAcZWAU I've just watched Paul’s lecture. I strongly recommend it to you all - not just the last section, which is highly relevant to our recent discussions of ChatGPT as an untrustworthy aid to historical investigations, but in fact Paul's talk in its entirety. Cheers Brian

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ChatGPT’s Astonishing Fabrications about Percy Ludgate
by Brian Randell 09 May '23

09 May '23

Hi: Motivated by the extensive publicity and excitement about the new AI chatbot ChatGPT, a tool for answering natural language queries across numerous domains, I and colleagues undertook a brief assessment of its ability to answer questions on a computer history topic. To our astonishment ChatGPT responded with 48% fake facts to the twelve questions we posed it! A brief account of our assessment has just been accepted for publication by the IEEE Annals of the History of Computing. The full details of the assessment are to be found in the report “ChatGPT’s Astonishing Fabrications about Percy Ludgate” by Brian Coghlan, Noel O'Boyle and myself - available online at https://tinyurl.com/383pbuwb . Cheers Brian Randell

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Fwd: faculty position at Stevens for AY 23-24
by Andrew Russell 08 May '23

08 May '23

Hi folks - please see below, share, etc. Alex W can answer questions :) Andy Begin forwarded message: The College of Arts and Letters at STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is seeking candidates for a one-year full-time, non-tenure-track appointment as Lecturer in Science & Technology Studies, commencing fall 2023. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Science & Technology Studies (STS) or one of its affiliated fields (i.e. the History, Anthropology, Sociology, or Philosophy of Science and/or Technology), and possess experience teaching at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching multiple sections of HSS 371 Computers & Society and additional upper-level STS courses based on the candidate’s areas of expertise. Teaching load will be 4/4. This position is renewable. https://stevens.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Science---Tech… thank you, Alex -- Alex Wellerstein Associate Professor and Director, Science and Technology Studies program Stevens Institute of Technology 1 Castle Point Terrace College of Arts and Letters Hoboken, NJ 07030-5991 Office tel: 201-216-8534 (x8534) Office: Morton 337 Web: https://alexwellerstein.com<https://alexwellerstein.com/> Blog: http://blog.nuclearsecrecy.com<http://blog.nuclearsecrecy.com/> Book: https://book.nuclearsecrecy.com<https://book.nuclearsecrecy.com/>

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