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Call for Position Papers: ASCR Workshop on Visualization for Science
by Joshua Levine 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Call for Position Papers: ASCR Workshop on Visualization for Science Important Dates and Links: * Due Date: 11:59 PM ET on December 10, 2021 * Notification of Selection: December 20, 2021 * Workshop Date: January 18-20, 2022 * Workshop URL: https://www.orau.gov/ASCR_DataVisWS Motivation To better understand the open challenges and opportunities and to identify the basic research needs for the next generation of visual tools and technologies the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) is sponsoring a workshop on Visualization for Science. Topics of interest are: 1. Visualizing complex data a. Multimodal data: Vectors, tensors, time series, spectra, multifield, etc. b. High-dimensional data: Abstract parameter space, phase space, optimization landscapes, etc. 2. Supporting trusted decision making a. Uncertainty visualization and ensembles: Dealing with probabilistic data, ensembles of outcomes, etc. b. Human factors and usability: Perception, preventing misinterpretation, evaluation standards, etc. c. Interpretability of complex systems: Explainable AI, facilities data, etc. 3. Exploring new technological frontiers a. Visualization for data and technology at the edge: Remote experiments, loT, sensor networks, etc. b. Novel technology for visualization: VR/AR, non-standard displays, AI for visualization, etc. c. Extreme scale data: Interactive exploration of massive data 4. Equity in access to science: Tools and technology to support equal access to relevant data and universally interpretable analysis Invitation We invite community input in the form of two-page position papers that identify and discuss key challenges and opportunities to address the topics introduced above. The program committee will review these position papers and selected contributors will have the opportunity to participate in the workshop. Furthermore, the position papers will be used to shape the workshop agenda, identify panelists, and contribute to the workshop report. Position papers should not describe the authors’ current or planned research, contain material that should not be disclosed to the public, recommend specific solutions, or discuss narrowly-focused research topics. Rather, position papers should aim to improve the community’s shared understanding of the problem space, identify challenging research directions, and help to stimulate discussion. All submitted submissions will be published as part of the pre-workshop material and one author of each selected submission will be invited to participate in the workshop. Authors are not required to have a history of funding by the ASCR Computer Science program. Submission Guidelines Position papers should follow the following format: * Title * Authors (with affiliations and email addresses) * Topics: List of topics addressed by the position paper * Challenge: Identify limitations of state-of-the-art practice with examples * Opportunity: Describe how the identified challenges may be addressed, whether through new tools and techniques, new technologies, new methodologies, or new groups collaborating in the process * Timeliness or maturity: Why now? What breakthrough or change makes progress possible now where it wasn’t possible previously? What will be the impact of success? * References Each position paper must be no more than two pages including figures and references. The paper may include any number of authors but contact information for a single author who can represent the position paper at the workshop must be provided with the submission. There is no limit to the number of position papers that an individual or group can submit. Authors are strongly encouraged to follow the structure outlined above. Papers should be submitted in PDF format using the designated page on the workshop website. Selection Submissions will be reviewed by the workshop’s organizing committee using criteria of overall quality, relevance, likelihood of stimulating constructive discussion, and ability to contribute to an informative workshop report. Unique positions that are well presented and emphasize potentially-transformative research directions will be given preference. Organizing Committee Peer-Timo Bremer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Georgia Tourassi, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Wes Bethel, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Kelly Gaither, Texas Advanced Computing Center Valerio Pascucci, University of Utah Wei Xu, Brookhaven National Laboratory Sponsor: Department of Energy, Office of Science, Advanced Scientific Computing Research DOE Point of Contact: Margaret Lentz Margaret.Lentz(a)science.doe.gov Sent on behalf of Margaret Lentz, Department of Energy and the organizing committee

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IEEE VGTC Chair Election Beginning
by Paul Rosen 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Dear VGTC Community, The election for the next chair of the VGTC will begin on Nov 15th and end on Dec 15. Those who are eligible to vote should be receiving ballots from the IEEE soon. As promised, the candidates have responded to a series of community questions. Unfortunately, due to scheduling challenges, they were only able to respond in writing. Nevertheless, you’ll find those responses below. • Victoria Interrante • Bio and statement at https://bit.ly/2Z9Jbe6 • Response to community Q&A at https://bit.ly/30uobQu • Bongshin Lee • Bio and statement at https://bit.ly/3aTLgh2 • Response to community Q&A at https://bit.ly/30lTgWe Again, if you have questions about the election, please feel free to reach out to Jim or me. Paul, VGTC Secretary (on behalf of the VGTC) ==================================== Paul Rosen, Ph.D. Associate Professor Computer Science and Engineering University of South Florida prosen(a)usf.edu<mailto:prosen@usf.edu> http://www.cspaul.com On Oct 22, 2021, at 12:38 PM, Paul Rosen via ieee_vis <ieee_vis(a)listserv.uni-tuebingen.de<mailto:ieee_vis@listserv.uni-tuebingen.de>> wrote: Dear IEEE VGTC Community, Jim Ahrens will soon be completing his tenure as the Chair of the IEEE VGTC. As per our charter, his replacement is voted upon by the VGTC community (*see details below) in an election that will begin on Nov 15th. The candidates running to replace him are Victoria Interrante <https://bit.ly/2Z9Jbe6> and Bongshin Lee <https://bit.ly/3aTLgh2>. In addition to the candidate statements, we will be recording a town hall, which will be posted on the VGTC website. You may supply questions for the candidates at <https://app.sli.do/event/z3hvpxdf>. Below, you will find information about the VGTC and the election, including checking your eligibility, becoming eligible, and how to vote. This information can also be found on the VGTC website at <https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/>. If you have questions about the election, please feel free to reach out to Jim or me. Paul, VGTC Secretary (on behalf of the VGTC) ==================================== Paul Rosen, Ph.D. Associate Professor Computer Science and Engineering University of South Florida prosen(a)usf.edu<mailto:prosen@usf.edu> http://www.cspaul.com VGTC Chair Election 2021 The Visualization and Computer Graphics Technical Committee (VGTC) is electing a new chair and you are invited to cast your vote. The election period will begin on November 15, 2021 and will remain open for 30 days until December 15, 2021. As outlined in the VGTC Charter<https://ieeecs-media.computer.org/tc-media/sites/49/2019/10/28214527/vgtc-c…>, the new Chair’s term is for two (2) years, nominally beginning July 1. This webpage contains information about the candidates, instructions for becoming eligible to vote (and checking eligibility), and the role of the VGTC and the VGTC Chair. CANDIDATES As per the VGTC charter<https://ieeecs-media.computer.org/tc-media/sites/49/2019/10/28214527/vgtc-c…>, the Directors and current VGTC Chair nominated two candidates. The Directors solicited names and encouraged people to apply, sometimes by directly approaching potential candidates at workshops. The Directors then went through the list of candidates, prioritized it, and had one-on-one conversations with the top candidates to answer questions and encourage them to run for the election. The candidates nominated by the VGTC Directors are: * Victoria Interrante: bio and statement at https://bit.ly/2Z9Jbe6 * Bongshin Lee: bio and statement at https://bit.ly/3aTLgh2 To help answer community questions, we will record a town hall with both candidates in early November that will be posted on the VGTC website (https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/) To post a question for the town hall, visit: https://app.sli.do/event/z3hvpxdf WHAT IS THE VGTC? The VGTC is the Visualization and Graphics Technical Committee, the governance body that oversees and sponsors all IEEE visualization and virtual reality conferences including VIS, VR, ISMAR, Pacific Vis, LDAV, BioVis, and EuroVis (as a co-sponsor). The VGTC is the main interface for these research communities with the IEEE Computer Society, and also maintains close ties with the publications TVCG (Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics) and CG&A (Computer Graphics and Applications). The VGTC fulfills many important roles including: approval and oversight of conferences, symposia, and workshops; oversight of publications through interactions with the IEEE CS Publications Board; getting involved in policy and budget decisions at the IEEE CS-level that affect the research community; and awarding the IEEE VGTC Awards<https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/award-criteria/>. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VGTC CHAIR? The VGTC Chair directs the VGTC and oversees the VGTC budget while also advocating to the upper levels of IEEE on policy decisions. The VGTC Chair is the only elected position within VGTC that is determined directly by the membership. The Chair has the authority to directly appoint many positions including most of the voting members of the VGTC Executive Committee, VIS Executive Committee, and the VIS, VR, and ISMAR steering committees. After the Chair term ends, the Chair joins other previous Chairs on the VGTC Executive Committee as a VGTC Director. A more detailed description of the role and function of technical committees can be found at the IEEE CS website (https://bit.ly/2pflrAk) HOW TO VOTE To vote you must be a member of both the IEEE Computer Society and the VGTC. To receive a voting ballot you must be opted-in to receiving communications from IEEE. The details below cover the steps to ensure that you meet both these criteria. Specifically: 1. how to check your voter eligibility<https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/#eligibility>; 2. how to become eligible to vote (if not already)<https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/#register>; 3. how to opt into IEEE communications to receive your ballot<https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/#ballot>; and 4. how to cast your vote<https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/#ballot>. CHECK YOUR VOTER ELIGIBILITY To check if you are eligible to vote log into your IEEE account. On your “My Account” page click the link in the left settings-navigation bar that says “Membership and Subscription History”. To be eligible to vote you must have an active IEEE Computer Society membership and an active VGTC membership listed here. <Screen-Shot-2021-10-08-at-3.34.28-PM.png> BECOME ELIGIBLE TO VOTE (IF NOT ALREADY) Go to IEEE and create a new account, or log into an existing account (this account does not need to be a paid membership): * https://www.ieee.org<https://www.ieee.org/> While you are logged in, join IEEE Computer Society and the VGTC: * IEEE Computer Society Membership: https://bit.ly/2qlT4yc * VGTC Membership: https://bit.ly/2xq9xXY Membership in the IEEE Computer Society requires a membership fee, while VGTC membership is free. The IEEE has provided us discounts for your IEEE Computer Society membership. Professionals: Save US$20 on your IEEE Computer Society membership with promo code CSTCVG21 *. Click here<https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/index.html> to join the IEEE Computer Society today. Students: Save 50% * on your student membership. Click here<https://www.computer.org/publications/tech-news/insider-membership-news/202…> and follow the instructions to save either 50% of both your IEEE & IEEE Computer Society membership dues or to save 50% on your Computer Society membership if you are an active IEEE member. * These membership offers (professional and student) cannot be combined with any other IEEE Computer Society membership offer or discount. To be eligible to vote you must join the IEEE Computer Society by Sunday, 14 November 2021 at 11:59 pm ET. OPT INTO IEEE COMMUNICATIONS TO RECEIVE BALLOT To receive a voting ballot you must be opted into receiving communications from IEEE. Log into your IEEE account. On your “My Account” page click the link in the left settings-navigation bar that says “Communication Preferences”. Click Yes for both “IEEE Survey requests” and “Local IEEE communications” (the top two radio buttons). <Screen-Shot-2021-10-08-at-3.44.44-PM.png> CAST YOUR VOTE In November instructions for casting your ballot will be sent to all eligible voters with opt-in communication preferences. To cast your vote, you will need your IEEE CS member number. To obtain a misplaced number, please visit: https://bit.ly/2pchkET. FAQ Q: Why must I pay to vote? A: The VGTC Chair serves an important financial oversight role. As such, the IEEE requires their position to be voted upon by paying members. All other positions on the executive committee are solicited from the community and have no such requirement. Q: Why does the VGTC Chair even matter to me? A: The VGTC Chair serves an important role as a liaison between the IEEE and VGTC conferences. Much of this is thankless administrative work, which, if done well, remains largely invisible to the community. More importantly, the VGTC Chair is able to advocate for our needs with the IEEE and implement policies that cut across multiple conferences. Q: I didn’t receive my ballot. What do I do? A: Before, Nov 15th, please wait for the election to begin. After Nov 15th, please contact the VGTC secretary. _______________________________________________ ieee_vis mailing list Note that this email list is used for the conference calls for the EG/IEEE VGTC Symposium on Visualization, IEEE Visualization conference, and other events. If you have questions about the conference, the submission, or related topics, please contact the respective conference co-chairs. For address changes, removal or duplicates, visit https://listserv.uni-tuebingen.de/mailman/listinfo/ieee_vis

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Subjects Needed for a Visualization Study
by Hannah Katserdemwa Bako 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Hello All, Are you interested in participating in cutting edge research on state-of-the-art visualization systems? Then please consider participating in our online user study! We are conducting an online study to measure the relationship between creativity and insight during data exploration. We are seeking out participants for a one-time 55-minute study (no more than 1.5 hours) that will require you to perform data exploration using industry standard business analytics tools. In the session, you will use an analytics tool to explore a dataset, and complete a series of surveys to measure creativity, as well as a demographic survey This is an opportunity to be an active contributor to current and future data science research. Participation is completely voluntary and the experience and data you share will be anonymous. Personal demographic data, answers to survey questions, and interaction logs will be collected, anonymized, and shared as a public resource for data science research. To participate in this study you must: 1) Be 18 or older 2) Have at least basic visualization or data analysis experience such as with Excel, Tableau, JupyterLab, or Vega-Lite. You will be compensated with a $20 Amazon gift card for participating in this study. If you are interested, please complete this survey https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_1X67xoWSOVoTnLw <https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_1X67xoWSOVoTnLw>. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Hannah at hbako(a)umd.edu <mailto:hbako@umd.edu>. Thank you for your time. Principal Investigator: Leilani Battle, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Washington

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Seven positions in visual analytics, visualization, data science, AI/ML at University of Oklahoma
by Ebert, David 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

We are rapidly building data science, visual analytics, AI/ML, visualization, and data-enabled research at the University of Oklahoma. We have 4 faculty positions, 2 post-doc positions, and 1 research scientist position open. Please see the attached descriptions (and below) or contact me for more information. Thanks, David Dr. David S. Ebert, Gallogly Chair Professor of ECE and CS General Co-Chair IEEE VIS 2022 in Oklahoma CIty Associate Vice President of Research and Partnerships Director, Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) University of Oklahoma Vice President for Publications, IEEE Computer Society 5 Partners Place 201 Stephenson Pkwy, Ste 4600 Norman, OK 73019 ebert(a)ou.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four Faculty Positions in Data Science, AI, Interactive Decision Making, Human- Computer Teaming, Visual and Data Analytics, and AI/ML for Weather at the University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus Positions Available: As part of a multiyear effort to grow world-class data science and data-enabled research across The University of Oklahoma (OU), the Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) in partnership with the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences (CAGS) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), welcomes applications for a cluster of four (4) faculty positions from candidates whose experiences and interests have prepared them to be an integral contributor to the advancement of our inclusive and diverse communities engaged in scientific discovery, developing talent, solving global challenges, and serving our society. In this first year, we are focusing on data science foundational and enabling technologies. In subsequent years, we'll be hiring additional data science and data-enabled research faculty. The University, as part of its Lead On, University strategic plan has committed to creating world-class capabilities in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-enabled research. In July 2020, the University established the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) to grow convergent data-enabled research to solve global challenges. DISC currently has over 50 faculty members across OU campuses, seven communities of practice, seed funding programs, and an extended network of approximately 250 data scientists and data-enabled researchers across many disciplines (https://www.ou.edu/disc) Four positions: 1) Professor or Associate Professor in Human-Computer Teaming and Interactive Decision Making: Humans and computers have complementary knowledge and skillsets. To solve challenging problems, we need to team these expertise together for effectiveness, reliability, efficiency, and adoption of many data-driven solutions. This area is cross-disciplinary and we seek a senior faculty member with expertise in one or more of human-computer teaming, visualization, infovis, visual analytics, human-machine interaction, decision theory, HCI, human factors and industrial engineering, or cognitive psychology. This faculty member will be a vital core team member in data science and data-driven decision making with a home department in ECE and possible joint appoint in ISE, Computer Science, Psychology, and/or Political Science. Candidates are requested to submit their applications at https://apply.interfolio.com/97229. Inquires can be addressed to Professor David Ebert, chair of the search committee at mailto:ebert@ou.edu. 2) Assistant Professor in AI Architectures: We seek to recruit a transdisciplinary faculty member with expertise in one or more of the following areas: scalable, high-performance software and hardware architectures for AI and advanced analytics, advanced and domain-tailored data science, AI (trustable, science-based, and human-guided), and human-computer teaming. Specific areas of interest include probabilistic, neuromorphic, and novel architectures, software pipelines and operating system architectures to support high-performance analytics, and enable real-time trustable AI and decision-making. Since traditional computing architectures are still based on solving problems from the 20th century, new computing hardware and software architectures are needed to optimize computing for AI and machine learning and many new approaches to science and engineering. This faculty member will grow and complement work in computer engineering, computer science and the new OU quantum center (CQRT) with a home department in ECE and possible joint appointments where appropriate. Candidates are requested to submit their applications at https://apply.interfolio.com/97161. Inquires can be addressed to Professor David Ebert, chair of the search committee at mailto:ebert@ou.edu. 3) Assistant Professor in Data Analytics: AI, & ML for High-Impact Weather Applications: A tenure-track position is available in the broad area of using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques for improving the prediction and understanding of weather and climate. Examples of the expertise sought include the use of AI/ML through both postprocessing and improvements to models themselves, through bridging the gap between weather and climate time scales to advance subseasonal to seasonal (S2S) predictions. This faculty position will have its home department in the School of Meteorology and a possible joint appointment in ECE. Candidates are requested to submit their applications at https://apply.interfolio.com/96137. Inquires can be addressed to Drs. Steven Cavallo (mailto:cavallo@ou.edu), David Ebert, mailto:ebert@ou.edu, or Greg McFarquhar, mailto:mcfarq@ou.edu, chairs of the search committee. 4) Charles R. Jones Endowed Chair in Data Science - We are seeking applicants who can bring a well-established research program in DSA and the leadership to build upon the School's current strengths. Applicants must be established or emerging leaders with demonstrated scholarship in the fields of analytics, data science, and/or artificial intelligence. Applicants with proven expertise in both application and theory will be considered. We seek a colleague who will collaborate with current faculty in ISE and faculty across the university to build a strong collaborative research program. We encourage candidates who have interest in providing strong mentorship to junior faculty members and who will build a thriving research laboratory of graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. We seek a passionate individual who will contribute to the strategic research focus areas of Health and Medical Systems, and/or Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Systems within the School and the College. Candidates are requested to submit their applications at https://apply.interfolio.com/82080. Inquires can be addressed to Professor Shivakumar Raman, chair of the search committee at mailto:raman@ou.edu. The University of Oklahoma: OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. In Fall 2021, approximately 25% of OU's freshmen were first-generation students, 38% of all students belonged to a historically underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized race/ethnicity and in Fall 2020 5% were international. The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by embracing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University recognizes that fostering an inclusive environment for all, with particular attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations, is vital to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission. This enhances the OU experience for all students, faculty and staff, and for the communities that we engage. We acknowledge that the University of Oklahoma is on the traditional lands of the Caddo Nation and the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes. This land was also once part of the Muscogee and Seminole nations. It also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, and Osage nations. Today, over 40 federally recognized, state-recognized, or self-identified tribal nations dwell in what is now the State of Oklahoma as a result of settler colonial policies designed to encapsulate and to assimilate Indigenous peoples. Norman is a vibrant university town of around 113,000 inhabitants with a growing entertainment and art scene. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on "best place to live" rankings. Visit http://www.ou.edu/flipbook and http://soonerway.ou.edu for more information. Within an easy commute, Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy and outstanding cultural venues adding to the region's growing appeal. The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The University of Oklahoma, recognizing its obligation to guarantee equal opportunity to all persons in all segments of University life, reaffirms its commitment to the continuation and expansion of positive programs which reinforce and strengthen its equal opportunity policies. This commitment stems not only from compliance with federal and state equal opportunity laws but from a desire to ensure social justice and promote campus diversity. Our commitment to the concept of equal opportunity requires sincere and cooperative efforts throughout all levels of our employment structure. We will continue to strive to reach the goals of fair and equal employment opportunities for all. Qualifications We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to integrate and bolster our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and have given them the confidence to fully integrate students, faculty, staff, and others from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Successful candidates must have the interest and ability to contribute significantly to the advancement of human-computer teaming and interactive decision making and develop a nationally recognized program of sponsored research; teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. A Ph.D. in engineering, or related discipline is required. Application Instructions Confidential review of applications will begin in December 2021. Candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, names of three references who will be contacted only upon approval from the applicant, curriculum vitae, and brief (~2-3 pages) statements of interest regarding 1) research, 2) teaching, 3) service, and 4) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The research statement should summarize your prior contributions to research and your goals for developing a research program at OU. The teaching statement should summarize past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, and plans/goals for teaching at OU (including existing and proposed courses) and advising a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students. The service statement should describe your vision for internal service to the academic unit, the College and the University, and for external service to our scientific community and other stakeholders. The DEI statement should summarize your understanding and experience of relevant best practices, and outline plans for contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through research, teaching, and/or service. Candidates are requested to submit their applications to the appropriate position listed above and inquiries should be directed to the search committee chairs, also listed above. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

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Conferences: IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Awards Nominations Due Nov 30
by IEEE VR Publicity 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

IEEE 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 30th* each year. 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…> 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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External reviewers wanted for EuroVis'22
by G.Elisabeta Marai 01 Nov '21

01 Nov '21

We kindly invite the community to volunteer as external reviewers for the full papers program at the EuroVis'22 conference ( https://conferences.eg.org/eurovis2022/) Volunteers should have publishing experience at EuroVis or a similar top venue in the field. To volunteer as a reviewer, please log into http://new.precisionconference.com/reviews and navigate to the Reviews tab, then follow the Volunteer to Review link, then the EuroVis'22 link. To help with the review match process, volunteers should 1) declare their areas of expertise under newPCS (the Reviews tab) using the EuroGraphics society EuroVis keywords (please note VGTC/VIS areas of expertise are not automatically transferred to EuroGraphics/EuroVis). 2) edit their newPCS profile (under the Account tab) to include a link to their website or dblp or scholar profile 3) optionally: provide some basic reviewing background (under the Reviews tab). Note: EuroVis does not match reviewers based on sample publications, because not enough enough reviewers provide enough samples. Thank you, The full paper chairs, Rita Borgo, Tobias Schreck, & Liz Marai -- Liz -- G. Elisabeta Marai Associate Professor of Computer Science Electronic Visualization Laboratory University of Illinois at Chicago http://evl.uic.edu/marai

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EuroVis 2022 Full papers CFP (abstracts due Nov 24)
by G.Elisabeta Marai 01 Nov '21

01 Nov '21

Gentle reminder: EuroVis 2022 Call for Papers, abstract deadline coming up. When submitting your paper under http://new.precisionconference.com/, please select "Eurographics" (*not* VGTC) in the first box, and then EuroVis 2022 in the second box. With this call for papers, we invite submission of high-quality papers that will set the standard and stimulate future trends in the field of visualization and visual analytics. Accepted full papers will be published in a special issue of Computer Graphics Forum, the International Journal of the Eurographics Association, after a two-stage peer-reviewing process. All accepted papers will be presented orally at the conference. EuroVis 2022 ( https://conferences.eg.org/eurovis2022/) will be held in Rome, Italy on June 13-17, 2022. We encourage submissions from all areas of data visualization and visual analytics. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: * Techniques: novel algorithms, visual encoding methods, and/or interaction techniques for data analysis, exploration, or communication. All sub-areas of data visualization and visual analytics are welcomed, including high-dimensional, time-series, spatial, geographic, text, hierarchical, and network data. Techniques may be specialized for specific devices or form-factors (e.g., mobile or wall-scale visualization). * Systems: new software frameworks, languages, or tools for visualization; systems for large-scale visualization; integrated graphical systems for visual analysis or interactive machine learning; collaborative and web-scale visualization systems. * Applications & Design Studies: novel use of visualization to address problems in an application domain, including accounts of innovative system design, deployment and impact. We welcome diverse application areas, including the physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences, engineering, arts, sports, and humanities. * Evaluation & Empirical Research: Comparative evaluation of competing visualization approaches; controlled experiments to inform visualization best practices; longitudinal and qualitative studies to understand user needs, visualization adoption, and use. * Theory: models of visual encoding, interaction, and/or analysis tasks; implications from theories of perception, cognition, design, and/or aesthetics; methods for automated design or visualization recommendation. For a wider range of paper types, please see “Broadening Intellectual Diversity in Visualization Research Papers< https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcmci.color…>” by B. Lee et al. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS The maximum length for submitted papers to the full papers track is 10 pages (in Computer Graphics Forum (CGF) style, including all images, but excluding references). Authors are encouraged to use supplementary documents to provide extra content. Papers exceeding the maximum allowed number of pages will be automatically rejected. Submissions must be made using the Computer Graphics Forum style, using the conference LaTeX template for full papers. A LaTeX style sheet and overleaf template will be provided as well as a sample document explaining the required format. Authors have the option to submit their papers anonymously. In contrast to previous years, double-blind reviewing is optional, not required: authors may choose to disclose their identities to the reviewers. The reviewing process does not consider anonymity as a factor. The process will attempt to preserve anonymity of authors of anonymized submissions. However, the program committee, which is responsible for half of the reviews, will know the authors of submissions reviewed by them. Authors have the option of submitting additional material with their submissions. Supplementary materials, such as videos and supporting data, are encouraged. For papers that have previously been reviewed for other venues and have been rejected or withdrawn, the authors are strongly encouraged to provide the original submission with a cover letter describing the changes they have made to comply with reviewers' comments and requests. All full papers accepted to EuroVis appear in a special issue of Computer Graphics Forum, containing the conference proceedings, and will appear at the same time in the Eurographics digital library. EuroVis submissions and papers are subject to the pre-print and self-archiving policies of the Computer Graphics Forum journal. Given the uncertainty due to the pandemic, further details will be communicated regarding possible Open Access charges. Abstracts and full papers are submitted using the Precision Conference System (PCS): https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnew.preci… Please note you shall need to select Eurographics as Society. Submission of an abstract is mandatory by the abstract deadline, with completed papers due on by the full paper deadline. Submissions will not be accepted if an abstract is not submitted by the abstract deadline. Abstract submissions require the title, authors, paper type, abstract, and keywords in the form. The remaining fields (the document, additional material) are submitted by the full paper deadline. Please note that EuroVis accepted papers are published as a regular-length journal article, so submitting just an abstract is not sufficient. Submitters should choose keywords and categories appropriate for their paper as this information is used in reviewer selection. For more details please see the EuroVis 2022 website: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fconference… IMPORTANT DATES Abstract deadline: November 24, 2021 (Wednesday!) Full paper deadline: December 2, 2021 Reviews available, rebuttal start: January 26, 2022 Rebuttal deadline: January 31, 2022 First Round Notification: February 18, 2022 Revised Submission: March 10, 2022 Final Notification: March 26, 2022 Camera Ready Version: April 19, 2022 All submission deadlines are at 23:59 GMT on the date indicated. For any questions concerning full paper submissions please contact the full papers chairs: fullpapers(a)eurovis.org FULL PAPERS CHAIRS Rita Borgo, King’s College London, UK G. Elisabeta Marai, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA Tobias Schreck, Graz University of Technology, Austria -- Liz -- G. Elisabeta Marai Associate Professor of Computer Science Electronic Visualization Laboratory University of Illinois at Chicago http://evl.uic.edu/marai

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Election for the next Chair of the IEEE VGTC
by Paul Rosen 31 Oct '21

31 Oct '21

Dear IEEE VGTC Community, Jim Ahrens will soon be completing his tenure as the Chair of the IEEE VGTC. As per our charter, his replacement is voted upon by the VGTC community (*see details below) in an election that will begin on Nov 15th. The candidates running to replace him are Victoria Interrante <https://bit.ly/2Z9Jbe6> and Bongshin Lee <https://bit.ly/3aTLgh2>. In addition to the candidate statements, we will be recording a town hall, which will be posted on the VGTC website. You may supply questions for the candidates at <https://app.sli.do/event/z3hvpxdf>. Below, you will find information about the VGTC and the election, including checking your eligibility, becoming eligible, and how to vote. This information can also be found on the VGTC website at <https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/>. If you have questions about the election, please feel free to reach out to Jim or me. Paul, VGTC Secretary (on behalf of the VGTC) ========== VGTC Chair Election 2021 The Visualization and Computer Graphics Technical Committee (VGTC) is electing a new chair and you are invited to cast your vote. The election period will begin on November 15, 2021 and will remain open for 30 days until December 15, 2021. As outlined in the VGTC Charter, the new Chair’s term is for two (2) years, nominally beginning July 1. This webpage contains information about the candidates, instructions for becoming eligible to vote (and checking eligibility), and the role of the VGTC and the VGTC Chair. CANDIDATES As per the VGTC charter, the Directors and current VGTC Chair nominated two candidates. The Directors solicited names and encouraged people to apply, sometimes by directly approaching potential candidates at workshops. The Directors then went through the list of candidates, prioritized it, and had one-on-one conversations with the top candidates to answer questions and encourage them to run for the election. The candidates nominated by the VGTC Directors are: • Victoria Interrante: bio and statement at https://bit.ly/2Z9Jbe6 • Bongshin Lee: bio and statement at https://bit.ly/3aTLgh2 To help answer community questions, we will record a town hall with both candidates in early November that will be posted on the VGTC website (https://tc.computer.org/vgtc/election/) To post a question for the town hall, visit: https://app.sli.do/event/z3hvpxdf WHAT IS THE VGTC? The VGTC is the Visualization and Graphics Technical Committee, the governance body that oversees and sponsors all IEEE visualization and virtual reality conferences including VIS, VR, ISMAR, Pacific Vis, LDAV, BioVis, and EuroVis (as a co-sponsor). The VGTC is the main interface for these research communities with the IEEE Computer Society, and also maintains close ties with the publications TVCG (Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics) and CG&A (Computer Graphics and Applications). The VGTC fulfills many important roles including: approval and oversight of conferences, symposia, and workshops; oversight of publications through interactions with the IEEE CS Publications Board; getting involved in policy and budget decisions at the IEEE CS-level that affect the research community; and awarding the IEEE VGTC Awards. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VGTC CHAIR? The VGTC Chair directs the VGTC and oversees the VGTC budget while also advocating to the upper levels of IEEE on policy decisions. The VGTC Chair is the only elected position within VGTC that is determined directly by the membership. The Chair has the authority to directly appoint many positions including most of the voting members of the VGTC Executive Committee, VIS Executive Committee, and the VIS, VR, and ISMAR steering committees. After the Chair term ends, the Chair joins other previous Chairs on the VGTC Executive Committee as a VGTC Director. A more detailed description of the role and function of technical committees can be found at the IEEE CS website (https://bit.ly/2pflrAk) HOW TO VOTE To vote you must be a member of both the IEEE Computer Society and the VGTC. To receive a voting ballot you must be opted-in to receiving communications from IEEE. The details below cover the steps to ensure that you meet both these criteria. Specifically: • how to check your voter eligibility; • how to become eligible to vote (if not already); • how to opt into IEEE communications to receive your ballot; and • how to cast your vote. CHECK YOUR VOTER ELIGIBILITY To check if you are eligible to vote log into your IEEE account. On your “My Account” page click the link in the left settings-navigation bar that says “Membership and Subscription History”. To be eligible to vote you must have an active IEEE Computer Society membership and an active VGTC membership listed here. BECOME ELIGIBLE TO VOTE (IF NOT ALREADY) Go to IEEE and create a new account, or log into an existing account (this account does not need to be a paid membership): • https://www.ieee.org While you are logged in, join IEEE Computer Society and the VGTC: • IEEE Computer Society Membership: https://bit.ly/2qlT4yc • VGTC Membership: https://bit.ly/2xq9xXY Membership in the IEEE Computer Society requires a membership fee, while VGTC membership is free. The IEEE has provided us discounts for your IEEE Computer Society membership. Professionals: Save US$20 on your IEEE Computer Society membership with promo code CSTCVG21 *. Students: Save 50% * on your student membership by visiting <https://bit.ly/3B7sldo> * These membership offers (professional and student) cannot be combined with any other IEEE Computer Society membership offer or discount. To be eligible to vote you must join the IEEE Computer Society by Sunday, 14 November 2021 at 11:59 pm ET. OPT INTO IEEE COMMUNICATIONS TO RECEIVE BALLOT To receive a voting ballot you must be opted into receiving communications from IEEE. Log into your IEEE account. On your “My Account” page click the link in the left settings-navigation bar that says “Communication Preferences”. Click Yes for both “IEEE Survey requests” and “Local IEEE communications” (the top two radio buttons). CAST YOUR VOTE In November instructions for casting your ballot will be sent to all eligible voters with opt-in communication preferences. To cast your vote, you will need your IEEE CS member number. To obtain a misplaced number, please visit: https://bit.ly/2pchkET. FAQ Q: Why must I pay to vote? A: The VGTC Chair serves an important financial oversight role. As such, the IEEE requires their position to be voted upon by paying members. All other positions on the executive committee are solicited from the community and have no such requirement. Q: Why does the VGTC Chair even matter to me? A: The VGTC Chair serves an important role as a liaison between the IEEE and VGTC conferences. Much of this is thankless administrative work, which, if done well, remains largely invisible to the community. More importantly, the VGTC Chair is able to advocate for our needs with the IEEE and implement policies that cut across multiple conferences. Q: I didn’t receive my ballot. What do I do? A: Before, Nov 15th, please wait for the election to begin. After Nov 15th, please contact the VGTC secretary. ==================================== Paul Rosen, Ph.D. Associate Professor Computer Science and Engineering University of South Florida prosen(a)usf.edu http://www.cspaul.com

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Assistant Professor in Geo-information Science with a Focus on Advanced Visualization & Immersive Experiences - Tenure Track
by Klippel, Alexander 30 Oct '21

30 Oct '21

The laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing invites applications from young and motivated scientists for the position of Assistant (UD) Professor in Geo-information Science with a strong focus on advanced visualization. The candidate will be asked to contribute to the education activities and the group’s research agenda. The candidate is expected to develop innovative scientific research strengthening and complementing the already ongoing themes in the group. Focus of this position will be on advanced visualization within the general field of geo-information science and associated disciplines. Topics include but are not limited to research on opportunities and potentials of immersive technologies and visualizations such as augmented, mixed, and virtual realities; immersive analytics; research at the interface of data science/AI and visualizations; embodied digital twins; advanced visualization for science, digital humanities, agriculture, climate change, biodiversity, nutrition, and food science; empirical evaluations of advanced visualizations; participatory research facilitated through immersive experiences; immersive environments as research tools; learning with and through advanced visualizations. A track record of successful collaborations with the humanities and social sciences will be considered an asset. Tenure Track<http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Jobs/Why-choose-Wageningen-UR/Your-developmen…> is a career path for hardworking scientists who pursue to excel in education and research. We seek to attract scientific talent and to stimulate and support their development. We ask · a PhD in Geo-information Science, Cartography, Computer Science or a related field; · excellent academic record (research, passion for teaching, attracting research funding) in line with the expected profile for a Tenure Track at Wageningen University; · ability to lead in developing a vision on future research and education in Geo-information Science and be an inspiring ambassador our theme towards partners both within and outside academia, nationally and internationally · excellent communication skills in English We offer WUR offers excellent terms of employment<https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Tailor-made-conditions-of-employment.htm>. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: · sabbatical leave, study leave, and paid parental leave; · working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; · the option to accrue additional holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week; · there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; · a fixed December bonus of 8.3%; · excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, we offer a full time position as Assistant Professor. Evaluation on job performance is every three years, and a positive outcome will continue in a permanent position after 6 years. Salary depends on knowledge and experience and will range from a minimum of € 3.807,- to a maximum of € 5.211,- (assistant professor position), based on full time employment. We offer you a career trajectory called Tenure Track. From the position of Assistant Professor we can provide a great environment for you to grow, excel and work within the department to make a difference in our field and develop towards a Professor holding a Personal Chair; including the chance to build up your own research line and research group. Training and coaching are provided an as well as opportunities to work part-time. You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University<https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/Wageningen-maintains-leading-position-amo…>” in the Netherlands for the 16th consecutive time. Coming from abroad WUR is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief<https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Moving-to-the-Netherlands.htm>, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page<http://www.wur.nl/en/International-students-and-staff> contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues. More information To learn more about this position, please contact Prof.dr. Alexander Klippel, chair holder Geo-information Science, alexander.klippel(a)wur.nl<mailto:alexander.klippel@wur.nl>. For questions about the procedure, please contact Edgar Tijhuis, corporate recruiter, edgar.tijhuis(a)wur.nl<mailto:edgar.tijhuis@wur.nl> Do you want to apply? You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. This vacancy will be listed up to and including November 25th 2021. Equal opportunities WUR employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who encourage and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment<https://www.wur.nl/nl/Werken-bij/Daarom-werken-bij-Wageningen-University-Re…>. We are The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner of WUR, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 6.800 employees and 12.900 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. A coordinated approach to problems and the cooperation between various fields are at the heart of Wageningen’s outstanding approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020. These are the points our employees list as good reasons to come work at WUR<https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Why-choose-WUR.htm>. The laboratory of Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing<https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Chair-groups/Environmental-Sciences/…> is part of the Department of Environmental Sciences. The Department’s fundamental research and education concerns our living environment: nature, landscape, land use, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, water management, and various competing claims on space. The mission of our laboratory is to advance spatial competences for a sustainable world through research and education. The education that conveys this mission is offered in a variety of BSc programmes of Wageningen University and concentrated in the MSc Geo-information Science of Wageningen University and the joint MSc in Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA). The research of the laboratory has a fundamental character with a clear link to the mission of Wageningen University to provide Science for Impact. Our research agenda is represented in five themes: 1. Sensing and measuring, 2. Modelling and visualization, 3. Integrated land monitoring, 4. Human-space interactions, and 5. Empowering agro-environmental communities. In recent years the laboratory received excellent review in both research and education and is very international in terms of staff and student composition.

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Visual Computing- Assistant Professor position
by Jose Tiberio Hernandez Peñaloza 26 Oct '21

26 Oct '21

Visual Computing Assistant Professor Position (starting Q1 2022. Tenure track in University of LosAndes) Systems & Computing Engineering department IMAGINE team (R&D+i in Visual Computing) We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD in Visual Computing, especially in Visual Analytics, and Human centered computing in the Systems & Computing Engineering Department (32 faculty) in the Engineering School (140 faculty) of University of Los Andes (650 faculty), Bogotá Colombia. Host Research Team is IMAGINE (R&D+i in Visual Computing) RESPONSIBILITIES The assistant professor will * Perform interdisciplinary research and develop concepts in the field of Visual Computing and Human Computer Interaction (HCI) together with leading experts from the Imagine group, and our scientific partners looking for applied research in Urban Systems & Health. * Participate in teaching, focused on Visual Computing (especially Visual Analytics) and HCI related courses at undergraduate and graduate level * Participate in supervision of student projects and theses * Write scientific publications * Participate in applied research and consulting projects * Participate in writing research proposals * Work within a creative, highly motivated, and international team REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS * PhD in relevant field * Interest on high quality teaching * Strong analytical skills and good skills in programming (preferably JavaScript, Python, R) * Knowledge or interest in one or more of the following: Visual Analytics, Human Centered computing, Visual Computing, Applied artificial intelligence * Abilities to work as an independent and flexible researcher in interdisciplinary teams. * Fluency in English & Spanish (both speaking and writing). Our department (32 faculty) is inside Engineering School (140 faculty) has one undergraduate program, seven master programs and a doctoral program. The Department has ABET accredited program in Systems and Computing Engineering and High Quality accreditation from the Minister of Education in Colombia. According to The Best Global Universities Ranking by US News & World Report (2018), Universidad de Los Andes is the first university in Colombia and is 7 in Latin America. The University offers compensation for 12-months, awards according to performance and flexible benefits related to childcare, health, and assurances, among others. × Applicants should send: the letter of intent, curriculum vitae, list of publications, research and teaching statements (maximum 3 pages), and full contact information for at least three references, via email to (acp-disc(a)uniandes.edu.co<mailto:acp-disc@uniandes.edu.co>, and jhernand(a)uniandes.edu.co) Please include the reference "Assistant Professor Position" in the email subject. ================================================= Thanks!! José Tiberio Hernández Profesor Asociado Director IMAGINE (I+D+i en computación visual) Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación Universidad de Los Andes Carrera 1 Este No 19A-40 Bogota - Colombia Universidad de Los Andes.Vigilada MinEducación. Reconocimiento como UniversidadDecreto 1297 del 30 de mayo de 1964

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