December 2021 - Infovis

Global, 24-Hour Science Mapping Event - You are invited!
by Borner, Katy 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Dear all, You are invited to join us for the 24-hour, around-the-world science mapping event that will take place noon-noon on December 11-12, 2021! The website with the 24h schedule is now available at https://24hoursciencemap.info This event will highlight science maps and macroscopes and celebrate both the Places & Spaces: Mapping Science<https://scimaps.org/> exhibit and the publication of the Atlas of Forecasts: Modeling and Mapping Desirable Futures, the final volume in the Atlas trilogy<https://scimaps.org/books>. Over the course of 24 hours, we will interview scholars and practitioners from around the globe, feature behind-the-scenes videos, demonstrate valuable tools and methodologies, and have fun celebrating maps and macroscopes! There will also be opportunities for anyone to create and submit drawings of YOU in the landscape of science and to win prizes, see flyer<https://24hoursciencemap.info/assets/img/contestflyer.pdf> with more info on how to submit works and win cash prizes. We hope to create a program that is lively, stimulating, and invigorating to help kickoff the holiday season, create ever more excitement for the power and value of science, share the pleasures of scientific discovery, and give good energy to all on this planet who have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. To connect, please use this Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/88288500826 Feel free to share this invite and bring friends and family! Warm regards, Katy Börner and Todd Theriault -- Katy Borner Victor H. Yngve Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Information Science Director, CI for Network Science Center, http://cns.iu.edu<http://cns.iu.edu/> Curator, Mapping Science exhibit, http://scimaps.org<http://scimaps.org/> ISE and ILS, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Luddy Hall 4018, 700 N. Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA Phone: (812) 855-3256 Twitter: @katycns

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Conferences: IEEE VR 2022 3DUI Contest Call for Participation - Register by Dec 18!
by IEEE VR Publicity 05 Dec '21

05 Dec '21

IEEE Virtual Reality 2022 3DUI Contest Call for Participation *IEEE VR 2022: the 29th IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces* 12th-16th March 2022, Christchurch, New Zealand https://ieeevr.org/2022/ <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> Registrations can be made via email to contest2022(a)ieeevr.org, final submissions can be made through the Online System: https://new.precisionconference.com/~vr <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> . Important Dates - All deadlines are Anywhere on Earth (AoE)Each deadline is 23:59:59 AoE (Anywhere on Earth) == GMT/UTC-12:00 on the stated day, no matter where the submitter is located. A convenient tool to see when AoE is for your local time is setting your location at 1 and Baker Island (which uses AoE) for: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> - *December 18, 2021*: Contest registration (project title and team members) - *January 7, 2022*: Submission of two-page abstract and video - *January 18, 2022*: Notification of which entries are accepted - *January 31, 2022*: Camera ready version Overview This year, the IEEE VR 2022 will hold the 13th annual 3DUI Contest. It is open to anyone interested in 3D User Interfaces (3DUIs) and Virtual Reality, from researchers to students, enthusiasts, and professionals. The purpose of the contest is to stimulate innovative and creative solutions to challenging 3DUI problems. The theme of this year is *“Arts, Science, Information, and Knowledge - Visualized and Interacted”*. Participants need to create and submit an original 3DUI project. This may include VR/AR/MR driven 3DUI systems that IEEE VR attendants can run with their own devices. You have to create an environment that will allow people to visualize and interact with the chosen topic areas. The challenge for this year is for the contestant to implement some well-known 3DUI techniques (e.g, Casting, Go-Go interaction technique, PRISM, WIM, SQUAD) and extend its capability to be more effective and efficient in the proposed application. Due to the current situation, we specifically do not request or make it a prerequisite to include user evaluations. We expect the following functionality: - One or multiple potential users should be able to interact in the 3DUI environment - Teams should provide a downloadable version for IEEE VR attendants - The project should present novel 3DUI techniques and focus on a technical contribution - A classic 3DUI technique should be included and adapted for the specific use case (for examples, see:https://youtu.be/-xKwjYYlpCE <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> ) - The simulation could be played standalone, or networked. A user should be able to experience the application for at least 7 minutes time - Optionally, the project could include an evaluation or the reporting of performance metrics - Optionally, the system could be collaborative Selected contestants will be required to provide a runnable demonstration of their solutions using some standard mixed reality hardware (VR, AR). A winner of the 3DUI contest will be selected by a jury at the conference. Eligibility The 3DUI Contest is open to anyone interested in 3DUIs — researchers, students, hobbyists, professionals, or anyone else. Requirements for the selection and presentation are specified below. Rules The submitted solutions have to fulfill the following rules to be considered for acceptance and presentation during IEEE VR 2022: - Submissions have to present a 3DUI solution: - Which covers the topics of *“Arts, Science, Information, and Knowledge - Visualized and Interacted”,* more features or unlisted features are encouraged. It will be considered in the evaluation phase. rm - Describe which of the 3DUI techniques has/have been extended. - Projects must be submitted with a video (between 3 and 5 minutes) and compiled version. - Compatible with OpenXR standard (https://www.khronos.org/openxr/ <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> ). - The developed 3DUI should - … be innovative and technically sound, - … provide high usability, - … be aesthetically pleasing, and - … be enjoyable and thought-provoking. Teams Teams of up to *ten people* may submit solutions. Paper Teams must submit a short paper of two pages, with a description of the solution, details about software developed, a brief description of the closest related work and how your system is novel, and a description of how you iterated upon the design. If your submission is accepted, this paper will be included in the IEEE VR Conference proceedings as an extended abstract describing the contest solution, and therefore must be formatted using the IEEE Computer Society format as specified for VR conference papers. Video Teams will also submit a video that presents the solution to the public, including an explanation of the equipment, software, and interaction techniques used to solve the problem. If your submission is accepted, the video will be made publicly available. Videos should have a length of *approximately 4 minutes* and should include the title along with the names and affiliations of the contestants. The submitted file should be a high quality compressed video with a size of no more than 300 MB and submitted via the submission system or a link to an unlisted youtube video/alike. Demonstration If your submission is accepted, you will participate in an (online) demo session at the conference, where you will showcase your work to the IEEE VR community and have a chance to win awards. Since this year's contest will be judged at IEEE VR, we will invite various judges from the community to judge your solution. The judging criteria are *novelty, sophistication and elaboration, relevance of the topic,* and *aesthetics*. We will further offer on-site judging for all conference attendees.Contestants are expected to have their set-up prepared for demoing their individual solutions on site or remotely during the 3DUI session as part of IEEE VR. The final score will be the combination of the expert judges’ score plus the audience scores. The winning team with the highest score will be awarded. Contest Registration - due December 18, 2021 Teams should register their project title, a contact email, and the team members upfront via email to contest2022(a)ieeevr.org. Abstract and Video Submission - due January 7, 2022 Teams should submit their abstract paper and a high quality video through the online submission system: https://new.precisionconference.com/~vr <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> Submissions must be in English and must be prepared in IEEE Computer Society VGTC format (http://junctionpublishing.org/vgtc/Tasks/camera.html <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…>) and submitted as PDF. We highly encourage authors to use the LaTeX template. However, authors who choose to use the Word template need to ensure that their PDF submission matches the format. Contact Feel free to contact us at contest2022(a)ieeevr.org if you have any further questions. Call updates will be posted on the contest page of https://ieeevr.org/2022/contribute/3dui-contest/ <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> . 3DUI Contest Chairs: - Thammathip Piumsomboon, University of Canterbury, New Zealand - Luciano Soares, Insper, Brazil - Elham Ebrahimi, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, USA - Daniel Roth, Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany contest2022 [at] ieevr.org <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> [image: beacon]

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Conferences: IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Awards Nominations - Deadline extended to Jan 20, 2022
by IEEE VR Publicity 04 Dec '21

04 Dec '21

Nomination deadline extended to January 20, 2022IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Awards The IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Awards recognize and honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community through their research and/or service. Except for the Outstanding Dissertation Award (whose nominations are due May 31st of each year), all nominations are due by November 30, 2021 *January 20, 2022*. The awards are presented at the annual IEEE VR conference. Awards: - IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Outstanding Dissertation - IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Significant New Researcher - IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Technical Achievement - IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Lifetime Achievement - IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Service Award - IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy IEEE VGTC Awards Overview and Criteria <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Award Recipients <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> Submit a Nomination <https://ieeevrpublicity-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Hq7YtN0F5…> For questions or additional information please email IEEE VGTC VR Awards Program Chair, currently Henry Fuchs, at vgtc-vr-awards(a)vgtc.org. [image: beacon]

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Call for Macroscope Tools for the Places & Spaces: Mapping Science Exhibit (2022) - Deadline is Feb 15, 2022
by Borner, Katy 02 Dec '21

02 Dec '21

Dear all, we are seeking engaging, relevant, interactive data visualizations of science and technology developments that help people make smarter decisions in their personal and professional lives. The Call for Submissions has been posted at https://scimaps.org/call-for-macroscopes <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fscimaps.org%2Fcall&h=DAQGTzRBrAQ…> and we welcome your help in spreading the word. Submissions are due by Feb 15, 2022. More information on maps and macroscopes included in the exhibit can be found at https://scimaps.org interviews with select map and macroscope makers are at https://scimaps.org/learning-center/maker-videos. Call for Macroscope Tools is below. Thank you and kind regards, Katy Bӧrner, Lisel Record, & Todd Theriault Curators, Mapping Science exhibit, http://scimaps.org 2022 Call for Macroscopes Background and Goals The Places & Spaces: Mapping Science exhibit is designed to open people’s minds and hearts to the value, complexity, and beauty of science and technology. We are inviting authors of interactive data visualizations, also called macroscopes, to submit their work for inclusion in the Places & Spaces: Mapping Science exhibit. IMPORTANT DATES Submissions due: Feb 15, 2022 Mapmakers notified: Apr 1, 2022 Submit final entries: May 30, 2022 Ready for display: Aug 31, 2022 Macroscopes are software tools that help us focus on patterns in data that are too large or complex to see with the naked eye. The idea of the macroscope was explored in 1979 by Joël de Rosnay in a book titled The Macroscope: A New World Scientific System [1]. To meet the challenges posed by the rapidly increasing abundance, diversity, and complexity of information, de Rosnay proposed the macroscope, a tool for observing “what is at once too great, too slow, and too complex for our eyes.” Like microscopes and telescopes, macroscopes can startle us when we point them at objects we thought we already knew. Through their lens, we may see familiar structures in a new light or gain a fresh perspective on an old process. This year’s call for submissions to the Places & Spaces exhibit celebrates the decidedly scopic feature of macroscopes. Simply put, we are looking for interactive visualizations that disrupt our old habits of seeing, that challenge our common patterns of perception in order that we might see something anew. To do so, they may use novel datasets and algorithms or employ innovative user interface designs. Places & Spaces is a traveling exhibit that currently features 100 maps and 28 interactive macroscopes from a wide range of disciplines. Since 2005, the exhibit has traveled to 28 countries and appeared in various formats at over 382 venues and events, including the Davos Economic Forum, National Academy of Sciences, and the New York Public Library. News coverage has appeared in Nature, Science, USA Today, and Wired. References [1] de Rosnay, Joël. 1979. The Macroscope: A New World Scientific System. New York: Harper & Row. Submission Details Interactive data visualizations designed for desktop, mobile, touch-enabled, and/or large (e.g., tiled wall) devices are all welcome. To be incorporated into the exhibit kiosk, macroscopes must be 1) web-based, 2) touch-enabled, 3) allowed to run inside an iframe element, 4) have CORS enabled for http://idemo.cns. iu.edu, and 5) served over HTTPS. Macroscopes will be deployed on a 46” multi-touch 1920 x 1080 display running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Chrome 91. Each macroscope should be fully functional for at least two years. Macroscopes might be deployed using other hardware, please contact the curatorial team to discuss options. Macroscope authors should be available to work with the exhibit staff over a period of three months to prepare the macroscopes for public display and travel. Each entry must be submitted by February 15, 2022, and needs to include: * Title of macroscope * Author(s) name, email address, affiliation, mailing address, and social media handles * Link to online site that features the macroscope tool or to executable code * Macroscope tool description (300 words max): user group and needs served, data used, data * analysis performed, visualization techniques applied, and main insights gained. Please also outline * the vision that this new macroscope embodies. * References to relevant publications or online sites that should be cited, links to related projects or * works * Describe the impact your data visualization has had on public awareness, social policy, or political * action. * Submit entries via https://forms.gle/wPr5X16Cm5MwDb7c9 Review Process Submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the exhibit advisory board (listed below) in terms of their: * Scientific rigor * Value as a tool for data exploration * Ability to provide new, actionable insights * Relevance for a general audience Final Submission Authors of winning entries will be contacted by April 1, 2022 and invited to submit final entries by May 30, 2022. Each final entry consists of: * Link to online site that features the macroscope tool or link to executable code. This must be a * fully self-contained version of the macroscope that can operate without any outside links and * without opening new windows. * Biographies for all authors (100 words each) * High resolution author portraits that are no smaller than 360 x 450 pixels, or 1.2” x 1.5” at 300 dpi. * Signed copyright and reproduction agreement Authors are welcome to use the expertise and resources of the exhibit curators and designers. The macroscopes are expected to be ready for display by August 31, 2022. Exhibit Advisory Board * Gary Berg-Cross, Cognitive psychologist * Kevin Boyack, President, SciTech Strategies Inc. * Donna Cox, Advanced Visualization Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign * Bonnie DeVarco, Media X, Stanford University * Ingo Günther, Karlsruhe University of Art and Design * Francis Harvey, Cartography and Visual Communication, Leipzig University * Peter A. Hook, Associate Law Librarian, University of Notre Dame * Vincent Lariviére, Professor of Information Science, Universitè de Montrèal * Lev Manovich, Computer Science, The Graduate * Elijah Meeks, Chief Visualization Officer & Co-founder, Noteable * André Skupin, Geography, San Diego State University * Olga Subirós, Big Bang Data, Olga Subiros Studio * Stephen Uzzo, Chief Scientist, New York Hall of Science * Caroline S. Wagner, Wolf Chair in International Affairs, The Ohio State University * Benjamin Wiederkehr, Interactive Things Please feel free to send any questions you might have regarding the judging process to Todd Theriault (ttheriau(a)indiana.edu) and use the subject heading “Macroscope Inquiry.” -- Katy Borner Victor H. Yngve Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Information Science Director, CI for Network Science Center, http://cns.iu.edu<http://cns.iu.edu/> Curator, Mapping Science exhibit, http://scimaps.org<http://scimaps.org/> ISE and ILS, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Luddy Hall 4018, 700 N. Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA Phone: (812) 855-3256 Twitter: @katycns

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Tenure-Track Position in Computer Science - University of Denver
by Sanchari Das 01 Dec '21

01 Dec '21

Greetings Everyone, The Department of Computer Science at the University of Denver (DU) is building an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff who teach and work in a supportive environment surrounded by people with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in all areas of Computer Science with particular interest in the following areas: artificial intelligence (including AI theory), machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and search. We are especially interested in applicants that can also build research partnerships with existing faculty who have strengths in algorithms, biomedical applications, computational geometry, computer science education, embedded systems and field robotics, games, human-computer interaction, human-robot interaction, privacy, programming languages, security, and software engineering. For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on December 1st, 2021. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Full advertisement and application link is available here: https://jobs.du.edu/cw/en-us/job/494442/assistant-professor-computer-science Thank you. Sanchari Das, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) Email: sanchari.das(a)du.edu Assistant Professor, Computer Science Director, Inclusive Security and Privacy-focused Innovative Research in Information Technology (InSPIRIT) Laboratory Co-Director, Secure Reality Laboratory Member, Colorado Research Institute for Security and Privacy (CRISP) Laboratory (https://crisp.cs.du.edu/) Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science University of Denver

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