CALL FOR PAPERS TRANSNATIONAL HCI: A workshop at CHI 2011 May 8, 2011, Vancouver BC Note new deadline: February 1, 2011 We seek participants to explore the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in transnational settings for our workshop, TRANSNATIONAL HCI, at CHI 2011. Previous work in Human-Computer Interaction has considered the role of ICTs in the developing world and among marginalized users. This workshop extends these efforts by examining ICTs in a transnational context. We aim to assemble an interdisciplinary group of practitioners to expand current work on ICTs in global processes, to develop a language and toolset for the study of technologies in transnational spaces, and to address the role of ICTs for local-global user interaction, collaboration across boundaries and continuous power relations. Examples of possible paper topics include, but are not limited to: the use of pervasive technologies such as multiplayer gaming across borders, studies of social networking among Diaspora communities, use of ICTs in censorship state zones, the role of ICTs in reconfiguring “the local,” technology in the context of international migration and politics, and cross-cultural collaboration. Submissions that develop theoretical approaches, report on empirical work or on technology design are welcome, and need not be limited to "developing world" sites. Full papers may later be solicited for a potential edited volume. Interested participants should submit a 2-4 page paper in the CHI Archival Format by February 1, 2011 (note new deadline) to transnationaltimes@gmail.com describing your current project and its contribution to the workshop topic. At least one author for each accepted paper must register for the workshop and should attend at least one full day of CHI <www.chi2011.org>. Organizers: Janet Vertesi, Silvia Lindtner, Irina Shklovski

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Humans, Computers and Interactions in Transnational Context

CALL FOR PAPERS

TRANSNATIONAL HCI: A workshop at CHI 2011

May 8, 2011, Vancouver BC

Note new deadline: February 1, 2011

We seek participants to explore the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in transnational settings for our workshop, TRANSNATIONAL HCI, at CHI 2011. Previous work in Human-Computer Interaction has considered the role of ICTs in the developing world and among marginalized users. This workshop extends these efforts by examining ICTs in a transnational context. We aim to assemble an interdisciplinary group of practitioners to expand current work on ICTs in global processes, to develop a language and toolset for the study of technologies in transnational spaces, and to address the role of ICTs for local-global user interaction, collaboration across boundaries and continuous power relations.

Examples of possible paper topics include, but are not limited to: the use of pervasive technologies such as multiplayer gaming across borders, studies of social networking among Diaspora communities, use of ICTs in censorship state zones, the role of ICTs in reconfiguring “the local,” technology in the context of international migration and politics, and cross-cultural collaboration. Submissions that develop theoretical approaches, report on empirical work or on technology design are welcome, and need not be limited to "developing world" sites. Full papers may later be solicited for a potential edited volume.

Interested participants should submit a 2-4 page paper in the CHI Archival Format by February 1, 2011 (note new deadline) to transnationaltimes@gmail.com describing your current project and its contribution to the workshop topic. At least one author for each accepted paper must register for the workshop and should attend at least one full day of CHI <www.chi2011.org>.

Organizers: Janet Vertesi, Silvia Lindtner, Irina Shklovski

Important Deadlines

FEBRUARY 1, 2011 *New* Submission Deadline

February 14, 2011 Notifications of Acceptance

March 30, 2011 Circulation copy of Papers

May 8, 2011 One day workshop at CHI

Who should apply?

Scholars and practitioners working on transnational technical practices with respect to any subdomain within HCI, such as studies of games, collaborative work, mobile life, and social networks.

Technology developers and designers working in non-Western contexts -- and in Western contexts -- where transnationalism in any form is at play in the design space.

Researchers and theorists in anthropology, media studies, sociology, technology studies, and social geography working with critical questions of transnationalism, and interested in engagement with the technical community.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants should first read the Extended Abstract (available on the Files page), and then submit a 2-4 page paper in CHI Archival Format by February 1, 2011 (note new deadline) to transnationaltimes@gmail.com describing your current project and its contribution to the workshop topic. You will hear from the organizers by February 11, 2011.

Download the Extended abstract (WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION) HERE: ExtAbstr.pdf.

To Apply