Save the Dates: Sunbelt XXXV, 24-28 June, Brighton UK

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The International Sunbelt Social Network Conference is the official annual conference of the International Network for Social Network Analysis (HYPERLINK "http://www.insna.org/"INSNA). INSNA currently has over 1,000 members and more people than ever are interested in attending and presenting their work at Sunbelt conferences.

The 2015 conference, Sunbelt XXXV, to be held at the HYPERLINK "http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-brighton-metropole-BSH..."Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel on the beachfront of Brighton, UK, from June 24– June 28, 2015, provides an interdisciplinary venue for social scientists, mathematicians, computer scientists, ethnologists, epidemiologists, organizational theorists, and others to present current work in the area of social networks.

Calls for panels and workshops can be expected in early September, 2014.

Bruce Cronin and Martin Everett

Barry Wellman Honoured

Barry Wellman Honoured

The founder of INSNA, Professor Barry Wellman, co-director of NetLab at the Faculty of Information (iSchool) of the University of Toronto, has been awarded an OII Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary record of scholarship in social network theory and Internet research which has contributed so much to our understanding of life online. A Canadian-American sociologist, his overarching interest is in the paradigm shift from group-centered relations to networked individualism. His research examines virtual community, the virtual workplace, social support, community, kinship, friendship, and social network theory and methods. His methodological contributions have been for the analysis of ego-centered or "personal" networks - defined from the standpoint of an individual. This calls for somewhat different techniques than the more common social network practice of analysing a single large network.

Barry Wellman said "I am deeply honoured by this. And want to pay tribute to the many NetLab members - and Networked co-author Lee Rainie - who have been my wonderful intellectual playmates through the years." OII Acting Director, Dr Victoria Nash said "Barry Wellman's approach to studying the networks that connect us as individuals has had a profound effect on the field of Internet research, reflected in much of the work of our colleagues and students. We are delighted to honour his contribution today. " The top-cited Canadian sociologist, Wellman's current work continues to focus on the interplay between information and communication technologies, especially the Internet, social relations and social structure. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2007.

The award will be presented on 7th November in Oxford, at an awards dinner and ceremony that also includes Lifetime Achievement awards for Sir Tim Berners Lee and Dame Stephanie Shirley.

INSNA Call for Award Nominations

Dear INSNA Members,

Just a short email to solicit nominations for two awards to be made at Sunbelt XXXIV 18-23 February 2014 in St Pete Beach. FL.

1. The Freeman Award. This award is given to a distinguished scholar in the field of social networks for significant contributions to the scientific study of social structure. The award is designed to be given to a young scholar, someone in the earlier stages of their research career -- someone under 40 years old or someone who has received their PhD within the past 10 years. Consideration is also given to persons who have come to education later in life or who have interrupted their career for any reason (family, health, etc.) The winner of this award is selected by a committee designated by the INSNA Board president. Suggested recipients are nominated by members of the committee and by any interested members of the social network community at large. The Committee considers the nominated candidates' contributions and qualifications through a series of electronic discussions. Carter Butts (Chair), Bruce Cronin, and Betina Hollstein have agreed to serve on the screening committee for this award. Nominations should be sent to the chair at buttsc@uci.edu. The recipient will be announced in February and deliver the Freeman lecture at Sunbelt XXXV in Brighton, UK, now scheduled for 23-28 June 2015.

2. The Best Student Paper Award. The award is given annually to a graduate student in recognition of research on social network analysis. For the 2014 competition, students should submit a paper (pdf file written in English) by 15 December 2013. The winner of the award will be announced at Sunbelt XXXIV in 2014. To be eligible, the student must be the first (or sole) author on the submitted paper at the time of submission. The paper may be published or unpublished and must have been completed within two years of the submission deadline. A letter of support should be submitted as well. Papers are evaluated by a committee based on the level of originality in the ideas and techniques, the possible applications and their treatment, and potential impact. The committee may arrive at the conclusion that none of the submitted papers merits the award. The monetary prize for the best student paper is $2,500. Filip Agneessens (Chair), Elisa Bellotti, and Chris McCarty have agreed to serve on this committee. Please send all application materials to INSNA President, John Skvoretz, jskvoretz@usf.edu.

John Skvoretz, President INSNA John Skvoretz, Professor of Sociology, AAAS Fellow Carolina Distinguished Professor Emeritus President, International Network for Social Network Analysis Department of Sociology University of South Florida 4202 E Fowler Ave, CPR 107 Tampa, FL USA 33620-5550

Call for Abstracts Now Open - Sunbelt XXXIV

Sunbelt XXXIV: Call for Abstracts
Deadline: 30 November 2013

The Sunbelt XXXIV program committee is soliciting abstracts for paper presentations at the upcoming 2014 conference 18 Feb - 23 Feb in St Pete Beach, Florida, USA. Submission begins on 11 Oct 2013 and closes on 30 Nov 2013 at 5:00 EST. We invite abstract submissions for posters (120 minute poster session) and oral presentations (20 minute talk) on topics relevant to social network analysis, including theory, methods, and applications of social network analysis. Please limit your abstracts to 250 words. If a series of papers are being submitted as a single panel or session, please indicate this fact with the name of the panel/session in the Comments section of the abstract submission website. Paper and poster presentations will begin on Wednesday (19 Feb) and end on Sunday (23 Feb). Presenting authors of accepted submissions must register for and present their work at the meeting. This stipulation applies to both oral and poster presentations. Each person may present only one paper at the conference.

To submit an abstract visit the conference website at www.sunbelt2014.org.

John Skvoretz, Professor of Sociology, AAAS Fellow
Carolina Distinguished Professor Emeritus
President, International Network for Social Network Analysis
Department of Sociology
University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler Ave, CPR 107
Tampa, FL USA 33620-5550

Call for Proposals to Host the 2016 Sunbelt of INSNA

Dear Colleagues,

The Call for Proposals to host the 2016 Sunbelt of the International Network for Social Network Analysis is now open. Groups and individuals interested in hosting the Sunbelt should provide the information listed in the RFP to the Board of Directors of INSNA. Proposals should be submitted to the President of INSNA one month before the annual meeting which will be held in 2014 on February 18-23. 

Please forward any questions to John Skvoretz, President, International Network for Social Network Analysis

Please contact Julie@insna.org to request a copy of the proposal requirements.

Deadline Reminder! Submissions are due 4 October 2013 Sunbelt XXXIV

Deadline Reminder! Submissions are due 4 October 2013 The Sunbelt XXXIV program committee is soliciting workshop proposals for the upcoming 2014 conference in St. Petersburg Florida. Workshops precede the conference and are typically 3 hours or 6 hours in length. They feature a participant-centered and highly interactive approach. Workshops cover topics and skills that are important to researchers who use social network analysis and provide substantive training and opportunities for practice and critical discussion. Workshops will take place February 18-19, 2014 Please note that this time the workshop proposals have to be submitted through the INSNA website. INSNA has set the fee for all workshops: Students: 30$ for a 3-hour workshop, 60$ for a 6-hour workshop INSNA members and affiliate members: 50$ 3-hour workshop, 100$ 6-hour workshop Workshop submissions are due by 4 October 2013. No proposals can be accepted after this date. Workshop space is limited and it is possible that not all proposals can be accommodated. When submitting a proposal the following information will be required: - Name/s of workshops instructor/s with affiliation and email - Name and email of the lead instructor who will be responsible for conference correspondence - Title of the Workshop - Brief Synopsis (Abstract) of the workshop (500 Word limit) - Attendance limit - Workshop length Proceed to Workshop Proposals submission Specific questions concerning the Workshops can be addressed to jskvoretz@usf.edu The organizing committee: Russ Bernard Chris McCarty John Skvoretz

Second Position Available - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in organizational communication. A PhD is required at time of appointment. Senior candidates should have distinguished records of research and teaching appropriate to a tenured appointment. In addition, the ability to secure external funding is highly desirable. Assistant Professor applicants must have or show clear promise of developing a distinguished record of undergraduate and graduate teaching and independent research. Target start date is August 16, 2014. Salary level is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek an outstanding candidate who specializes in any area of organizational communication. Particular areas of specialization within organizational communication might include (but are not limited to) globalization and global organizations, communication technology in organizations, interorganizational collaborations, workplace diversity, and social networks in organizations.

Successful candidates will join departmental colleagues with varied disciplinary backgrounds in a unit of 24 graduate faculty members. The department supports undergraduate and master's programs (including an online MS program in health communication) as well as one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished doctoral programs. For information about us, visit www.communication.illinois.edu.

To apply, create your candidate profile through http://go.illinois.edu/COMFaculty_OrgComm and upload application materials: application letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching materials (including evidence of teaching excellence). The online application will require the contact information for three professional references. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 18, 2013.

For further information please contact John Lammers, Professor and Search Chair; phone: (217) 333-8912; email: jclammer@illinois.edu.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).