See below for the call. This is a good program -- as I understand it the SHOT international scholars have a good chance of receiving travel money to come to SHOT, and of course something to boast about on their resumes. I knew a French scholar who was chosen back in the 1990s, but I think from the description that Western Europe is now excluded. I assume all of Asia, Eastern Europe and South America are "under represented" and so eligible. I don't remember any historians of computing taking part in this program, so it would be great to see a few SIGCIS people represented. Tom From: shotnews-bounces@historyoftechnology.org [mailto:shotnews-bounces@historyoftechnology.org] On Behalf Of shotnews@historyoftechnology.org Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 9:46 AM To: shotnews@historyoftechnology.org Subject: [Shotnews] SHOT International Scholar Program - EXTENDED Deadline SHOT International Scholar Program 2010 Call for Nominees Extended Deadline: 2 July 2010 Each year the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) selects up to four International Scholars for a two-year term. International Scholars receive a regular SHOT membership at no cost during their appointment and a subscription to the journal Technology and Culture.  International Scholars also receive the highest priority when applying for travel funding to attend the SHOT annual meeting. Applicants must reside and work in underrepresented countries -- meaning outside of the U.S. and Western Europe -- at the time of their selection. The program accepts applications from graduate students up through senior scholars. International Scholars act as ambassadors for the Society in their countries and regions, both by informing the Society about the state and developments of the history of technology in their regions, and by helping to disseminate information about the Society and its activities.  To inform the SHOT community about these matters, elected International Scholars to write at least one report for either the SHOT Newsletter or website. At each annual meeting, SHOT hosts a special gathering to welcome current International Scholars, introduce them to SHOT officers, and discuss the intellectual dimensions of the field that pertain to international research. How to apply To apply to the SHOT International Scholar Program, please send a copy of your CV and a letter to EACH member of the committee listed below AND to the SHOT secretary (shot@virginia.edu). The letter should include: * why you would like to be an International Scholar, * how you plan to advance the mission of the International Scholar Program (see http://www.historyoftechnology.org/international_scholars.html) * the current state of history of technology research in your home country and your home institution, and * how your research will enrich existing knowledge in the field. 2010 International Outreach Committee 1. Harro Maat (Harro.Maat@wur.nl) 2. Jin Hee Park (park0227@dongguk.edu) 3. Chandra Bhimull (cbhimull@colby.edu) 4. Dagmara Jajesniak-Quast (dagmara.jajesniak-quast@uni-erfurt.de) 5. Jahnavi Phalkey (j.phalkey@imperial.ac.uk) 6. Antonio Pérez Yuste (antonio.perez@upm.es !! Extended deadline for nominations: 2 July 2010!! If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the International Outreach Committee, Harro Maat (Harro.Maat@wur.nl), or the SHOT Secretary, Bernie Carlson (SHOTsecy@virginia.edu). Please do not send messages to shotnews@historyoftechnology.org as this address does not accept incoming messages. -- ____________________________________________________ "Using yesterday's technology to solve tomorrow's problems today" W. Bernard Carlson Professor of Science, Technology, and Society Professor of History Coordinator, Engineering Business Minor Department of Science, Technology, and Society School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Virginia 351 McCormick Road  P.O. Box 400744 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4744 Email: wc4p@virginia.edu Voice: (434) 924-6113 (Work) or 984-6069 (Home) Fax:  (434) 924-4306 or 975-2190 (Home) ____________________________________________________