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Call for submissions to Visual Method Workshop at ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (ISS) 2024 (Deadline Sep 23, 2024)
by Zezhong Wang 28 Aug '24

28 Aug '24

ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (ISS) is the premier academic venue for research in the design, development, and use of new and emerging interactive surface technologies and interactive spaces. This years conference will take place 27-30 October 2024 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Visual methods have become increasingly vital in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, particularly as we analyze and interpret the complex visual data that emerges from various interaction modalities. However, the methodologies for analyzing this visual data remain underdeveloped compared to textual data analysis. This workshop seeks to unite HCI researchers who work with visual data—such as hand sketches, photographs, physical artifacts, UI screenshots, videos, and information visualizations—to establish a collection of methods, exchange strategies, and delve into the challenges and opportunities of visual data analysis in HCI. Topics We invite contributions on a wide range of topics related to visual data analysis in HCI, including but not limited to: Challenges and opportunities in visual data analysis methods within HCI. Methodologies for coding and analyzing visual data. Reflections on visual data analysis practices in HCI and visualization research. Innovations in tools and systems that support qualitative coding of visual data. *Combining qualitative and quantitative methods for rich insights from visual materials. Epistemological reflections on the use of visual methods in research. Submission Guidelines We welcome submissions of papers (1-3 pages) that explore various aspects of visual data analysis, including reflections on current research, discussions of methodological challenges, and future ideas for visual methods. Submissions can be in the form of traditional papers or pictorials that visually represent the analytical process. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process. Accepted papers will be shared among participants prior to the workshop to foster discussion and collaboration. Important Dates Paper Submission: September 23, 2024 (AOE) Author Notification: September 30, 2024 (AOE) https://iss2024.acm.org/track/visual-methods ACM ISS 2024 - Visual Methods & Analyzing Visual Data in Human Computer Interaction - ACM ISS 2024 iss2024.acm.org Best regards, Visual Method Workshop Organizers Zezhong Wang, Samuel Huron, Miriam Sturdee, Sheelagh Carpendale

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Postdoc position in data visualization/physicalization for children at the University of Edinburgh
by Uta Hinrichs 25 Aug '24

25 Aug '24

Dear all (and apologies for cross-posting), we are looking for a Postdoc in the area of data visualization/physicalization to join us at the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh on the ‘Grasping Data’ project. Grasping Data is a two-year, interdisciplinary research project between the Universities of Edinburgh (the Schools of Education and Informatics) and Glasgow (School of Computing Sciences) and project partners (Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC), the Glasgow Science Centre, and Edinburgh Zoo) to change how we think about children and their personal data. The project goes beyond current emphases on data privacy and protection by co-creating cutting-edge, child-centred tools and pedagogies with young children, helping them understand and directly benefit from their own data. The vision of this project is to empower young children (ages 3-8) to create, explore, understand, and directly benefit from their personal data through visual and physical data representations and bespoke activities. This post is one of three Postdoc positions, each of which will explore ‘Grasping Data’ from the perspective of education, data visualization/physicalization and physical computing, respectively. The post holder will, thus, work within a large interdisciplinary team led by investigators in education (Prof. Andrew Manches (PI) and Dr. Cara Wilson), data visualization and HCI (Dr. Uta Hinrichs and Prof. John Vines), physical computing (Prof. Stephen Brewster) and the partner organizations mentioned above. We are looking for a candidate who has completed or is in the process of completing their PhD in the area of data visualization, design, and/or HCI. The candidate should have experience in the design of data visualizations and physicalizations, in conducting qualitative and quantitative studies "in the wild", and a strong interest (if not experience) in working with children to investigate and co-design data physicalizations and related activities. This is a two-year position. The post holder will be based at the Institute for Design Informatics (IDI) <https://www.designinformatics.org/> at the University of Edinburgh (School of Informatics) and the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) <https://efi.ed.ac.uk/>. The post is also associated with VisHub <https://vishub.net/>, the University of Edinburgh's interdisciplinary research group for data visualization and HCI and the Children, Interaction, and Design Group (CID) <https://www.de.ed.ac.uk/project/children-interaction-and-design-group> at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Research in Digital Education. The closing date for applications is*September 13, 2024*. Please include the following in your application: • Cover letter (3 pages max.) including a statement of motivation for applying to this post and outlining relevant research experience. • Full CV (resume) and publication list • Contact details for 2 referees • (optional) A visual portfolio demonstrating experience in visualization/physicalization design (can be provided as PDF or web link). The start date for this post**is *1st January 2025*. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date, in September 2024. More information about this position can be found here: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1… <https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1…> Feel free to share this position within your network and get in touch for more information. Best wishes, Uta Hinrichs -- Uta Hinrichs, PhD Reader in Data Visualization School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh VisHub, Design Informatics, Edinburgh Futures Institute uhinrich(a)ed.ac.uk |www.utahinrichs.de -- Uta Hinrichs, PhD Reader in Data Visualization School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh VisHub, Design Informatics, Edinburgh Futures Institute uhinrich(a)ed.ac.uk |www.utahinrichs.de

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CFP: IEEE CG&A Special Issue on Breakthroughs, Challenges, and Opportunities in Biological Data Visualization
by Jillian Aurisano 23 Aug '24

23 Aug '24

IEEE CG&A seeks submissions for its upcoming Sep 2025 special issue on Breakthroughs, Challenges, and Opportunities in Biological Data Visualization, with a submission deadline of Feb 21st, 2025. https://www.computer.org/digital-library/magazines/cg/cfp-biological-data- visualization The rapidly expanding data generated by advanced methods in biology is creating enormous challenges at the interface between humans and biological data that can be represented and analyzed visually. To meet these challenges, a blend of methodology from the visualization, bioinformatics and biology domains is required. This methodology encompasses perception and design knowledge, algorithm design, techniques for analyzing and visualizing big data, statistics, and specific domain knowledge for different application problems. Powerful and integrative visualization methods are necessary, as well as methods for visually communicating the outcome of computational analytical methods and findings. This special issue aims to highlight new challenges in biological data visualization (BioVis), and state-of-the-art solutions created by the vibrant BioVis community. We invite contributions on all aspects of data visualization in biology, from molecular to cell, tissue, organism and population biology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Genome and sequence data visualization, including genomic variation data, 3D and 4D genome visualization, and chromosome interaction maps * Multivariate omics data visualization (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc.) * Phylogenetic data visualization, as well as biological networks and pathways * Neurobiology and developmental biology visualization, biological atlases and metadata * Macromolecular structures (e.g., protein or RNA structures) visualization * Biological image data, such as microscopy data visualization * Visualization for the modeling and simulation of biological systems * Biovis systems and software frameworks, and integrating visualization and machine learning for biological analysis * Biological workflows or collaborative processes, processes for interdisciplinary collaboration between biology and visualization, and usability of visualization by biologists, including communicating uncertainty * New challenges, breakthroughs, and opportunities in biological data visualization ________________________________ Submission Guidelines For author information and guidelines on submission criteria, visit the Author’s Information page. Please submit papers through the ScholarOne system and be sure to select the special issue or special section name. Manuscripts should not be published or currently submitted for publication elsewhere. Please submit only full papers intended for review, not abstracts, to the ScholarOne portal. If requested, abstracts should be sent by email to the guest editors directly. ________________________________ Questions? Contact the guest editors at cga5-2025(a)computer.org. Elisabeta (Liz) Marai, CGA AE, Professor of Computer Science, University of Illinois Chicago and Jillian Aurisano, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of Cincinnati

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CFP NEW DEADLINES: SSCI 25, Norway. CITREX Symposium on Explainable, Responsible, and Trustworthy CI
by avellido＠cs.upc.edu 22 Aug '24

22 Aug '24

* apologies for cross-posting* ***** NEW DEADLINES ***** **IEEE Symposium on Explainable, Responsible, and Trustworthy CI (IEEE CITREx)** **2025 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence(SSCI)** 17-20 March 2025 - Trondheim, Norway https://ieee-ssci.org/?ui=trustworthy-explainable-and-responsible-ci https://twitter.com/CITRExConf *************************************************** The development of explainable, responsible, and trustworthy computational intelligence (CI) and artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for transparency, accountability, and user confidence. By ensuring AI/CI systems are understandable, monitored, and reliable, we can make decisions that comply with regulations and ethical principles, thereby reducing risks and biases. This empowers users to engage with these technologies confidently, promoting a harmonious integration of AI into daily life. This symposium aims to discuss the ethical principles governing AI/CI technology in light of current regulatory efforts and the impact on operators, users, and stakeholders. It will explore how to make AI/CI decisions clear and interpretable to enhance transparency and trust. Additionally, the symposium will address balancing technological ecological footprints with economic benefits, managing automation's workforce impact, protecting privacy, and the legal implications of AI/CI in autonomous systems among some othertopics of interest https://ieee-ssci.org/?ui=trustworthy-explainable-and-responsible-ci . IEEE SSCI is widely recognized for cultivating the interchange of state-of-the-art theories and sophisticated algorithms within the broad realm of Computational Intelligence Applications. The Symposia provide for cross-pollination of research concepts, fostering an environment that facilitates future inter and intra collaborations. IMPORTANT DATES UPDATED https://ieee-ssci.org/?ui=important-dates Title and Abstract Submission: **NEW DEADLINE** **22nd**** Sept, 2024** Full/Short Papers Submission: **NEW DEADLINE ****1st Oct, 2024** KEYNOTE SPEAKERS https://ieee-ssci.org/?ui=plenary-and-keynote-sessions · **Keeley Crockett**(Manchester Metropolitan University and Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee SHIELD: Ethical, Legal, Social, Environmental and Human Dimensions of AI/CI)- Physical Intelligence of Small-scale Robots · **Metin Sitti**(President and Professor of Koç University, Istanbul) - Social Robots and LLMs: a step towards to behave more human like · **Nadia Magnenat Thalmann**(Research Director of MIRALab, University of Geneva, Switzerland) We are looking forward to seeing you in Trondheim! Alfredo Vellido, IEEE CITREx Symposium Chair, on behalf of organizing committee

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BioVis meetup Announcement Will Stahl-Timmins
by Helena Jambor 22 Aug '24

22 Aug '24

******** BioVis meetup************ (please share!) A picture of health: Visualisations in medical publishing Sept 18th 2024, 5 pm Berlin / 4 pm London / 11am East Coast US / 8 am California with: Will Stahl-Timmins, Data Graphics Designer at the British Medical Journal. MA in Design, PhD on Information Graphics in Health technology Assessment, 10 years experience in medical inforgraphics (https://www.bmj.com/infographics) Visual presentation can be a useful tool to efficiently explain complex information to busy health professionals. Will is going to explain the processes used for making graphics for The BMJ (British Medical Journal) and his freelance clients. He will discuss the practicalities and tradeoffs necessary when working in a quick production environment, and offer his view of current developments in visualisation practice in scientific publishing. Zoom Link https://tu-dresden.zoom-x.de/j/62028007253?pwd=zIxAlt0j2GsskqmpbddT5Gzy2Qi6… Meeting ID: 620 2800 7253 Passcode: 0RcP=f7A ______________________________ Dr. rer. nat Helena JAMBOR Fachhochschule Graubünden DAViS Pulvermühlestrasse 57 CH-Chur, 7000 https://www.fhgr.ch/personen/person/jambor/ Publikation: https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011… _________________________ Dr Helena JAMBOR National Center for Tumor Diseases, University Cancer Center, NCT-UCC Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden

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GD 2024 -- 2nd Call for Participation
by Martin Nöllenburg 18 Aug '24

18 Aug '24

Apologies in case you receive multiple copies of this announcement. ================================================================ 2nd Call for Participation GD 2024 32nd International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization September 18-20, 2024 -- Vienna, Austria https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/ ================================================================ TL;DR - Early registration deadline approaching on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Booking period of reserved hotel rooms in Motel One Wien Westbahnhof ending on August 21, 2024 ================================================================ The 32nd edition of the International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization (GD 2024) will take place at TU Wien, Vienna, Austria, on September 18-20, 2024, with a reception on the evening of September 17. The pre-conference PhD school takes place September 16-17, 2024. The conference will also feature a poster session, a software exhibition, the traditional Graph Drawing Contest, and keynote talks from distinguished invited speakers: - Otfried Cheong - SCALGO, Denmark - Monika Henzinger - Institute of Science and Technology Austria ================================================================ TENTATIVE PROGRAM The tentative program and the list of accepted papers are available here: https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/program/ ================================================================ REGISTRATION **The early registration phase ends on Tuesday, August 20 (23:59 CEST).** Instructions on how to register can be found at https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/registration/. The conference fees are: Student Early (until August 20): 260 Euro Full Early (until August 20): 360 Euro Student Late (from August 21): 350 Euro Full Late (from August 21): 450 Euro On-site registration will not be possible. The conference fee includes the welcome reception (17/09), coffee breaks, three lunches (18/09, 19/09, 20/09), the social dinner (19/09), and the LIPIcs publication fees. ================================================================ PHD SCHOOL A pre-conference PhD school (https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/school/) on Graph Drawing will take place at the conference venue on September 16-17, 2024. The PhD school early registration fee is 50 Euro (until August 20) and the late registration fee is 70 Euro (from August 21). Registration includes the participation at the lectures and coffee breaks. Registration for the PhD school is via the same registration link as for the main conference and can be booked individually or combined with the main conference. The PhD School speakers are - Thekla Hamm - TU Eindhoven, Netherlands - Philipp Kindermann - Trier University, Germany - Tamara Mchedlidze - Utrecht University, Netherlands - Manfred Scheucher - TU Berlin, Germany ================================================================ ACCOMMODATION Vienna has a large variety of accommodation options from hotels at all levels to AirBnB apartments or hostels. We list several suitable hotels/hostels on the webpage https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/travel_accomodation/#accommodat… **We have reserved a number of single/double rooms in Motel One Wien Westbahnhof, which are still available for booking until August 21.** See the above webpage on instructions of how to book them as long as availability lasts. Generally we recommend booking at your earliest convenience since September is usually a month with high visitor numbers in Vienna. ================================================================ TRAVEL Vienna can be easily reached by rail, air, bus, and car, see the travel page for some recommendations: https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/travel_accomodation/ If you decide to travel by plane, notice that there is a special discount code for booking with the Lufthansa Group (Austrian, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Brussels Airlines) as a GD24 travel partner. See the above webpage for the booking URL. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna soon! Stefan Felsner and Karsten Klein PC chairs of GD 2024 Robert Ganian and Martin Nöllenburg Local chairs of GD 2024

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[PhD position at TU\e] DL EXTENDED! Network visualization and large event sequences analysis
by Arleo, Alessio 14 Aug '24

14 Aug '24

*** 5-year fully funded PhD-TA Position at TU Eindhoven *** DEADLINE EXTENDED: August 25th! Are you eager to work on a topic that brings together advanced network visualization and large event sequences analysis? Contribute to a growing and challenging research field in a five year fully funded PhD-TA journey, investigating complex, multifaceted phenomena as well as industry processes. Apply now! The project will be developed within the visualization cluster under the supervision of Dr. Alessio Arleo (a.arleo(a)tue.nl<mailto:a.arleo@tue.nl>) and Prof. Fernando Paulovich (f.paulovich(a)tue.nl<mailto:f.paulovich@tue.nl>). The visualization cluster (https://research.tue.nl/en/organisations/visualization) at TU/e has a strong track record in visualization and visual analytics for large event sequences and high-dimensional data. It has generated several award winning contributions at major visualization conferences (IEEE VIS, IEEE InfoVis, IEEE VAST, EuroVis); several successful start-up companies (MagnaView, Process Gold and SynerScope); and a number of techniques that are used on a large scale world-wide. Do you want to know more and apply? Follow the link below: https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/phdteaching-assistant-at-tu-e-1084691.html Alessio Arleo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Mathematics and Computer Science TU Eindhoven

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Open PhD Position in Information Visualization / Visual Analytics at Linnaeus University (LNU), Sweden
by Andreas Kerren 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

*** Apologies for cross-posting *** We are seeking an engaged and bright PhD student to work with us in the areas of Visual Analytics and Information Visualization. The main focus of the advertised position (ref. HR-2024/1066) includes topics such as Machine Learning, Explainable AI, Network Visualization, Graph Drawing, and Dimensionality Reduction. Research in this doctoral project will involve foundational principles, techniques, and tools for analyzing complex data. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across these fields, contributing to the advancement of science and publishing the results in relevant and important revenues. The position is full-time, and the start date is flexible. Strong programming skills (e.g., JavaScript, Python) and experience in developing web-based visualization tools are highly desirable. Please visit the official vacancy website of Linnaeus University for a more detailed description of the topic, formal requirements, and how to apply for this position: https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/work-with-us/vacancies-page/?rmp… The application deadline is August 15, 2024. Note that a PhD position in Sweden is salaried employment with social benefits. As a doctoral student, you will devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are a part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time. The PhD thesis must be completed and defended within the official appointment, which may extend up to a maximum of five years (i.e., 4 years of doctoral studies and 1 year of departmental tasks, full-time equivalent). The advertised position will be placed in the ISOVIS research group (https://cs.lnu.se/isovis) led by Prof Andreas Kerren at Linnaeus University, Växjö, which is part of the Department of Computer Science and Media Technology. The research group focuses on exploring and visualizing large and complex information spaces, with a strong emphasis on innovation and academic excellence in fields like Information Visualization and Visual Analytics. Please share this message with any great candidates. --- Claudio D. G. Linhares, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Media Technology Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden https://lnu.se/personal/claudio.linhares/

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GD 2024 -- Call for Participation
by Martin Nöllenburg 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

================================================================ Call for Participation GD 2024 32nd International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization September 18-20, 2024 - Vienna, Austria https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/ ================================================================ The 32nd edition of the International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization (GD 2024) will take place at TU Wien, Vienna, Austria, on September 18-20, 2024, with a reception on the evening of September 17. A pre-conference PhD school is planned for September 16-17, 2024. The conference will also feature a poster session, a software exhibition, the traditional Graph Drawing Contest, and keynote talks from distinguished invited speakers: - Otfried Cheong - SCALGO, Denmark - Monika Henzinger - Institute of Science and Technology Austria ================================================================ ACCEPTED PAPERS The list of accepted papers for presentation at GD 2024 and a tentative schedule are available here: https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/program/ ================================================================ REGISTRATION Registration is open. The early registration phase ends on August 20. Instructions can be found at https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/registration/. The conference fees are the following: Student Early (until August 20): 260 Euro Full Early (until August 20): 360 Euro Student Late: 350 Euro Full Late: 450 Euro On-site registration will not be possible. The conference fee include the welcome reception (17/09), coffee breaks, three lunches (18/09, 19/09, 20/09), the social dinner (19/09), and the LIPIcs publication fees. ================================================================ PHD SCHOOL A pre-conference PhD school (https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/school/) on Graph Drawing will take place at the conference venue on September 16-17, 2024. The PhD school early registration fee is 50 Euro and includes the participation at the lectures and coffee breaks. Registration for the PhD school is via the same registration link as for the main conference. The PhD School speakers are - Thekla Hamm - TU Eindhoven, Netherlands - Philipp Kindermann - Trier University, Germany - Tamara Mchedlidze - Utrecht University, Netherlands - Manfred Scheucher - TU Berlin, Germany ================================================================ ACCOMMODATION Vienna has a large variety of accommodation options from hotels at all levels to AirBnB apartments or hostels. We list several suitable hotels on the webpage https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/travel_accomodation/#accommodat… We pre-booked rooms in two hotels until August 21, but these might not necessarily be the cheapest or most convenient options. See the above webpage on instructions of how to book them as long as availability lasts. Generally we recommend booking at your earliest convenience since September is usually a month with high visitor numbers in Vienna. ================================================================ TRAVEL Vienna can be easily reached by rail, air, bus, and car, see the travel page for some recommendations: https://graphdrawing.github.io/gd2024/pages/travel_accomodation/ If you decide to travel by plane, notice that there is a special discount code for booking with the Lufthansa Group (Austrian, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Brussels Airlines) as a GD24 travel partner. See the above webpage for the booking URL. We look forward to seeing you in Vienna soon! Stefan Felsner and Karsten Klein PC chairs of GD 2024 Robert Ganian and Martin Nöllenburg Local chairs of GD 2024

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DIAGRAMS 2024|Call for participation
by DIAGRAMS CONFERENCE 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

*** CALL for PARTICIPATION: Diagrams 2024 *** 14th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Diagrams September 27 – October 1, 2024 University of Münster, Germany www.diagrams-conference.org/2024 *** Highlights *** - Keynote speakers: Mateja Jamnik, Catarina Dutilh Novaes and Barbara Tversky - Three Tracks: Main, Philosophy, and Psychology and Education - Three Workshops - Nine Tutorials - Graduate Symposium - Proceedings published by Springer ****** Registration to DIAGRAMS ’24 is now open ****** Visit: https://diagrams-2024.diagrams-conference.org/registration/ to register. Registration to the conferences gives assess to all talks, Workshops and Tutorials at the conference as well as the Graduate Symposium. All participants will furthermore receive a free copy of the Diagrams conference proceedings published by Springer. For more information including a list of accepted Workshops and Tutorials see: https://diagrams-2024.diagrams-conference.org Registration is open for everyone: *Early Bird – on or before July 15, 2024* - Student: 390€ - Regular: 470€ *Late – from July 16, 2024 up to September 1, 2024* - Student: 470€ - Regular: 550€ We hope you will join us at the conference! Best wishes, The Diagrams ’24 organizing team -- *Publicity Chair, Diagrams Conference 2024* Giulia Ferrari, PhD Mathematics Education University of Torino

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