American Sociological Association Section on Communication and Information Technologies The purpose of the Section on Communication and Information Technologies is to support, enhance and promote research, teaching and other professional activities related to: - the social aspects of computing, the Internet, new media, computer networks, and other communication and information technologies - design and use of technology in teaching and research 2002-2003 Section Officers Chair: David Elesh, Temple University Chair Elect: George Dowdall, St. Josephs University Past Chair: Theodore C. Wagenaar, Ohio University Secretary-Treasurer: Vicki Lundmark ASA 2003 in Atlanta, August 16-19 Information not yet available. Papers for our session and our roundtables will be due in January, 2003. See the ASA's site for more information. Section Awards Outstanding Contributions to Computing for Research The Outstanding Contributions to Computing for Research Award is for Development of a computing application that provides an outstanding contribution for the advancement of sociologic theory or practice. Outstanding Contributions to Instruction Contributions to Instruction Award is for the development of a computing application or applications that provide innovative developments that enhance instruction in undergraduate sociology. Winner in 2002: Robert Wood, Rutgers University - Camden Congratulations! Graduate Student Paper/Software Award The Award for a Graduate Student Program, or application of existing program, is for an application which addresses a unique problem in sociological analysis, or a paper which provides exceptional analysis of a specific issue related to computing technology and society. Submissions involving new or existing software should include detailed descriptions of the projects and –if possible-- copies of the software. Winner in 2002: Julian Dierkes, University of British Columbia for The SocioLog - Julian Dierkes' Comprehensive Guide to Sociology On-Line. The website SocioLog.com reflects a tremendous amount of thought about both how to organize material about sociology and what not to include in such a compilation. It is not simply a collection of various links about sociology but a very carefully thought-through assemblage of what is important to include, why, and what represents the best of the available materials. The committee feels that the section's graduate student award should encourage innovative projects with technology, particularly things that can be used by others to pursue knowledge more effectively. Congratulations!