The Co-Production of Knowledge: Social Media, STS and... - 18-20 July 2012, Ron Cooke Hub, University of York, UK
Call for Papers (deadline 29 February 2012):
The Co-Production of Knowledge: Social Media, STS and ...
18-20 July 2012, Ron Cooke Hub, University of York, UK
The ubiquitous social and cultural adoption of social media, such as
Twitter, Wikipedia, YouTube and Facebook can be seen to present a
significant example of scientific and technological innovation in
many contemporary societies. While some studies of social media and,
more specifically, Web 2.0 platforms built around user-generated
content, have made reference to the importance of the field of
science and technology studies (STS) for understanding their
development and diffusion, scholars working within this academic
framework have yet to fully turn their focus on this area.
This three-day symposium is intended to explore the intersection
between STS and social media inquiry, with a specific focus on how
Web 2.0 is both generative and challenging of different forms of
knowledge (co-)production and the authority it commands.
Speakers Include:
Geof Bowker, UC Irvine
Leah Lievrouw, UCLA
Adrian MacKenzie, Cesagen, University of Lancaster
Rob Proctor, e-Research Centre, University of Manchester
Robin Williams, ISSTI, University of Edinburgh
Sally Wyatt, e-Humanities Programme, Royal Netherlands Academy of
Arts and Sciences
Questions related to co-production, citizen science, the power of
data algorithms and metrics to shape or bypass human agency, and the
possibility of participatory forms of surveillance are just some of
the issues that are raised. The conference is intended to bring
together leading scholars in the fields of STS, communication and
social media analysis, and the history and philosophy of science to
critically explore these issues.
We invite either individual papers or a suggested panel including 3
papers.
Further details on submission of papers and registration information
is at: www.york.ac.uk/satsu/news-
events/ics<http://www.york.ac.uk/satsu/news-events/ics> Or email the
conference administrator, Sarah Shrive-Morrison, at sarah.shrive-
morrison@york.ac.uk<mailto:sarah.shrive-morrison@york.ac.uk>
Please note: the deadline for this Call for Papers is 29 February
2012.
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Dr Graham Lewis
Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU), Department of Sociology
University of York York YO10 5DD UK
t: +44 (0)1904 433055
e: graham.lewis@york.ac.uk<mailto:graham.lewis@york.ac.uk>
The Co-Production of Knowledge: Social Media, STS and ...
18-20 July 2012, Ron Cooke Hub, University of York, UK
The ubiquitous social and cultural adoption of social media, such as
Twitter, Wikipedia, YouTube and Facebook can be seen to present a
significant example of scientific and technological innovation in
many contemporary societies. While some studies of social media and,
more specifically, Web 2.0 platforms built around user-generated
content, have made reference to the importance of the field of
science and technology studies (STS) for understanding their
development and diffusion, scholars working within this academic
framework have yet to fully turn their focus on this area.
This three-day symposium is intended to explore the intersection
between STS and social media inquiry, with a specific focus on how
Web 2.0 is both generative and challenging of different forms of
knowledge (co-)production and the authority it commands.
Speakers Include:
Geof Bowker, UC Irvine
Leah Lievrouw, UCLA
Adrian MacKenzie, Cesagen, University of Lancaster
Rob Proctor, e-Research Centre, University of Manchester
Robin Williams, ISSTI, University of Edinburgh
Sally Wyatt, e-Humanities Programme, Royal Netherlands Academy of
Arts and Sciences
Questions related to co-production, citizen science, the power of
data algorithms and metrics to shape or bypass human agency, and the
possibility of participatory forms of surveillance are just some of
the issues that are raised. The conference is intended to bring
together leading scholars in the fields of STS, communication and
social media analysis, and the history and philosophy of science to
critically explore these issues.
We invite either individual papers or a suggested panel including 3
papers.
Further details on submission of papers and registration information
is at: www.york.ac.uk/satsu/news-
events/ics<http://www.york.ac.uk/satsu/news-events/ics> Or email the
conference administrator, Sarah Shrive-Morrison, at sarah.shrive-
morrison@york.ac.uk<mailto:sarah.shrive-morrison@york.ac.uk>
Please note: the deadline for this Call for Papers is 29 February
2012.
---------------------
Dr Graham Lewis
Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU), Department of Sociology
University of York York YO10 5DD UK
t: +44 (0)1904 433055
e: graham.lewis@york.ac.uk<mailto:graham.lewis@york.ac.uk>