iConference 2016 | Partnership with Society
Philadelphia, PA, USA
March 20-23, 2016
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Papers: Sept. 9
Workshops: Sept. 28
Doctoral Colloquium: Sept. 28
Posters: Oct. 5
Sessions for Interaction and Engagement: Oct. 5
Doctoral Dissertation Award: Oct. 12
Conference website: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/
Conference submission site: https://www.conftool.com/iConference2016/
We are now accepting submissions for iConference 2016, our eleventh annual gathering of scholars, researchers and professionals who share an interest in the critical information issues of contemporary information society.
iConference 2016 takes place March 20-23, 2016, in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This year’s theme of “Partnership with Society” examines the dynamic, evolving role of information science and today’s iSchool movement, and the benefits to society. The conference includes peer-reviewed papers, posters, workshops and sessions for interaction and engagement, interspersed with multiple opportunities for networking. Early career and next generation researchers can engage in the Doctoral Student Colloquium, Early Career Colloquium and Undergraduate Student Showcase forums.
Authors and organizers can now submit materials using our secure submissions website: https://www.conftool.com/iConference2016/. The official proceedings will be published in the open access Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (IDEALS). The deadline for papers is Sept. 9, with other deadlines thereafter.
The iConference brings together scholars and researchers addressing critical information issues in contemporary society. The iConference pushes the boundaries of information studies, explores core concepts and ideas, and creates new technological and conceptual configurations—all shaping interdisciplinary discourses. Visit our website for more information, including sample topics and links to past proceedings: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/
iConference 2016 is hosted by Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics. Our conference venue, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, is located in Philadelphia’s bustling center city. The historic 33-storey building is hailed as America’s first skyscraper, and is in easy walking distance of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, birthplace of the United States Constitution. Other nearby attractions include the Rodin Museum and the Philadelphia Art Museum.
The iConference is presented by the iSchools (www.ischools.org), a worldwide association of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field, and preparing students to meet the information challenges of the 21st Century. Affiliation with the iSchools is not required—all information scholars, researchers, and practitioners are welcome at the iConference. The event is sponsored by Microsoft Research.
IMPORTANT LINKS
* Conference: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/
* Submissions: https://www.conftool.com/iConference2016/
* Past Proceedings: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/about-the-iconference/
* Facebook: IConference: https://www.facebook.com/IConference
* Twitter: @iConf | #iconf16
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
All submissions must be in English using our official template. All work should be original and not previously published. Complete guidelines can be found on our Author Instructions page: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/author-instructions/
* PAPERS
We invite papers falling into two categories: completed research, and early work/preliminary results. Completed research papers should be a maximum of 10 pages, including references; early work/preliminary results papers should be a maximum of 6 pages, including references. Each paper will be refereed in a double-blind process. The author(s) of the completed research paper judged the best of the conference will receive the Lee Dirks Award for Best Paper and $5,000. More at http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/papers/
Submission deadline: September 9, 2015
Papers Chairs: Yong Ming Kow, City University of Hong Kong; Bonnie Nardi, University of California, Irvine; Chirag Shah, Rutgers University
* POSTERS
We welcome submission of posters presenting new work, preliminary results and designs, or educational projects. Submitted posters should be a maximum of 1,500 words, not including references. These posters will undergo a double-blind review. Poster abstracts will be published in the proceedings. More at http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/posters/
Submission deadline: October 5, 2015
Posters Chairs: Elke Greifeneder, Humboldt University; Kalpana Shankar, University College Dublin
* WORKSHOPS
Workshops can be half- or full day, and are intended to foster interactive discussions focusing on the particular topic within the purview of the iSchools, namely, the relationships among information, people and technology. Workshops provide a great opportunity for attendees who share common interests and want to have intensive discussions. Workshop proposals should be less than 750 words, and follow the guidelines on our website: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/workshops/
Submission deadline: September 28, 2015
Workshops Chairs: Denise Agosto, Drexel University; Sam Oh, Sungkyunkwan University; Nicole A. Cooke, University of Illinois
* SESSIONS FOR INTERACTION AND ENGAGEMENT (SIE)
These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to present ideas, facilitate discussions, and foster knowledge-sharing in unconventional ways. Formats can include panels, fishbowls, installations, performances, storytelling, roundtable discussions, wildcard sessions, demos/exhibitions, and more. All should be highly participatory, informal, engaging, and pluralistic. SIE proposals should be less than 750 words, and follow the guidelines on our website: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/sessions-for-interaction-and-engagement/
Submission deadline: October 5, 2015
SIE Chairs: Karen E. Fisher, University of Washington; Steve Sawyer, Syracuse University
OTHER EVENTS SCHEDULED
* DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM
The Doctoral Colloquium provides doctoral students the opportunity to present their work to senior faculty and engage with one another in a setting that is relatively informal but that allows for the fullest of intellectual exchanges. Students receive feedback on their dissertation, career paths, and other areas from participating faculty and student peers. More at http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/doctoral-colloquium/
Application deadline: September 28, 2015
Doctoral Colloquium Chairs: Greg Leazer, UCLA; Iris Xie, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
* DOCTORAL DISSERTATION AWARD
Recognizing the outstanding dissertation of the preceding year, this competition is open to all member iSchools. Each school may submit one dissertation for consideration. The winner will receive a cash prize of $2,500, the runner up $1,000; both will be honored at the iConference. More at http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/dissertation-award/
Submission deadline: October 12, 2015
Dissertation Award Chairs: Michael Seadle, Humboldt University; Shigeo Sugimoto, University of Tsukuba
* EARLY CAREER COLLOQUIUM
This half-day event is intended for assistant professors, post-docs, or others in pre-tenure positions and builds on the tradition of highly successful events at past iConferences. Participants will sign up at registration. More at http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/early-career-colloquium/
Early Career Colloquium Chairs: Virginia Ortiz-Repiso Jimenez, University Carlos III-Madrid; Kristin Eschenfelder, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Eric Myers, University of British Columbia
*UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SHOWCASE FORUMS
The undergraduate showcase will feature iSchool undergraduate research. Such examples include senior design, senior projects, STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars Program students, etc. Details will be posted to our website as they become available.
ADDITIONAL ORGANIZERS
Conference Chairs: David Fenske and Jane Greenberg, Drexel University
Technical Program Chairs: Howard Rosenbaum, Indiana University; Spiros Mancoridis, Drexel University
Proceedings Chairs: Xia Lin and Mick Khoo, Drexel University
Program Committee:
Naresh Agarwal, Simmons
Moranan Alac, University of California, San Diego
Daniel Alemneh, University of North Texas
Eric Baumer, Cornell University
Wade Bishop, University of Tennessee
Teresa Cerratto-Pargman, Stockholm University
Gobinda Chowdhury, Northumbria University
Hong Cui, University of Arizona
Xianghua Ding, Fudan University
Niklas Elmqvist, University of Maryland
Ingrid Erikson, Rutgers University
Andrea Forte, Drexel University
Roberto Gonzalez-Ibanez, University of Santiago
Helen Hasan, University of Wollongong
Jeff Hemsley, Syracuse University
James Howison, University of Texas at Austin
Yun Huang, Syracuse University
Mohammad Jarrahi, University of North Carolina
Victor Kaptelinin, Umea University
Bart Knijnenburg, Clemson University
Wayne Lutters, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Liz Lyon, University of Pittsburgh
Karine Nahon, University of Washington and the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Gabriela Marcu, Drexel University
Alex Mitchell, National University of Singapore
Javed Mostafa, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kyong Eunoh Oh, Simmons
Sanghee Oh, Florida State University
Xinru Page, Bentley University
Matt Ratto, University of Toronto
Rebecca Reynolds, Rutgers University
Jennifer Rode, ACM
Bryan Semaan, Syracuse University
Patrick Shih, Indiana University
Clay Spinuzzi, University of Texas
Norman Makoto Su, Indiana University
Emiliano Treré, Autonomous University of Querétaro
Deborah Turner, Drexel University
Ron Wakkary, Simon Fraser University
Hao-chuan Wang, National Tsing Hua University
Yang Wang, Syracuse University
Rosina Weber, Drexel University
Tan Xu, AT&T
Jude Yew, National University of Singapore
Xiaojun Yuan, University at Albany, State University of New York
Yan Zhang, University of Texas at Austin
More at: http://ischools.org/the-iconference/
