From yostx003 at umn.edu Tue Apr 1 15:16:47 2008 From: yostx003 at umn.edu (Jeff Yost) Date: Tue Apr 1 18:16:53 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] CFP: Annals special issue on computer games Message-ID: <47F2B44F.30304@umn.edu> Dear SIGCIS members, FYI--Please see the attached Call For Papers for a special issue of /IEEE Annals of the History of Computing/ on "Perspectives on the History of Computer Games". Dr. Henry Lowood (Stanford University) will be the guest editor of the issue. Best, Jeff Jeffrey R. Yost Associate Director, Charles Babbage Institute Editor in Chief, IEEE Annals of the History of Computing 222 21^st Avenue South University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 612 624 5050 612 625 8054 (FAX) yostx003@umn.edu -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Annals CFP-History of Computer Games.doc Type: application/msword Size: 25088 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://sigcis.org/pipermail/members/attachments/20080401/047ffd26/AnnalsCFP-HistoryofComputerGames-0001.doc From CeruzziP at si.edu Thu Apr 3 06:43:25 2008 From: CeruzziP at si.edu (Ceruzzi, Paul) Date: Thu Apr 3 09:43:53 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] "Internet Alley" Message-ID: <39E881CB59D4454295FDDDA5605EE7FC01761FBA@SI-ECL01.US.SINET.SI.EDU> (I hope I am not violating netiquette, but this seems to be an unusual case.) MIT Press has just published my book on "Internet Alley," and they have provided a Podcast for anyone who wishes to listen to my talk about it. Paul E. Ceruzzi National Air & Space Museum MRC 311; PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 202-633-2414 From tmisa at umn.edu Wed Apr 9 15:12:31 2008 From: tmisa at umn.edu (tmisa@umn.edu) Date: Wed Apr 9 18:13:13 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] CBI History | Gender | Computing: open registration for public conference 30 May 2008 In-Reply-To: <47F2B44F.30304@umn.edu> References: <47F2B44F.30304@umn.edu> Message-ID: ANNOUNCING: History | Gender | Computing Public Conference 30 May 2008 Charles Babbage Institute Andersen Library University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 55455 **** Registration now open **** Women were active participants in building and programming the first electronic digital computers, and notably prominent in the first generation of computer programmers in the 1950s, but they have faced serious barriers to full participation in the computing professions. Today, computing persists as one of the most gender-segregated domains of modern life. How and when did a male-coded world of computing emerge? How and why has it has continued? What are the exceptions -- and promising strategies for change? The Charles Babbage Institute at the University of Minnesota presents a day-long public conference devoted to a much-needed examination of these questions. While the National Science Foundation and other policy actors have devoted immense resources to increasing women's participation in computing, over the past two decades there has been a striking **drop** in women's participation in computing education and a corresponding tail-off in the U.S. workforce. Clearly, an important "missing piece" is yet to be discovered. This international conference, with participants from six countries, examines gender and the diverse uses of computing in offices, libraries, schools, mass media, and the computing profession. The eight papers will spark lively audience discussion on these themes: * Automation, skill, and power; * Gender discourse and imagery; * Boundaries and identity; * Gendered cultures of work and play. Complementing these presentations is a scheduled poster session, showcasing additional views and innovative projects, as well as a viewing of "Gendered Bits: Identities, Practices, and Artifacts in Computing." This new exhibit, curated by CBI archivist Arvid Nelsen, explores how gender has shaped the professional identities and material culture of computing. Using materials from CBI's extensive archival holdings in the history of computing, as well as the Children's Literature Research Collections, it presents the contributions, struggles, and shifting roles of women as well as raises questions about gender broadly and the specific issues of masculinity. The exhibit in Andersen Library will be open 28 May through 23 July 2008. Register _now_ for the conference and get a free lunch! For registration, the conference program, travel and lodging details, a bibliography with key literature, and useful links see . Please direct questions to . ================================================================ From spicer at computerhistory.org Tue Apr 22 09:08:55 2008 From: spicer at computerhistory.org (Dag Spicer) Date: Tue Apr 22 12:13:39 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] Job Posting: Interpretive Curator Message-ID: A new job opportunity at the Computer History Museum in sunny Mountain View, California! *********BEGIN******** Position: Interpretive Curator General Purpose of the Position: Research, write, edit and develop exhibition interpretive content Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ? Develop and write content and other interpretive materials for exhibitions and related interpretive programs (including web-based programs), including researching and writing text and other interpretive materials; ? Ensures accuracy of content by professional research methods and by consulting with outside subject matter and industry experts; ? Familiar with professional museum collections/artifact principles, practices and procedures; ? Serving on appropriate Museum committees and able to represent curatorial function to Trustees, senior management and outside organizations; ? Developing relationships with other museums, professional societies, and related institutions; ? Supporting the Museum?s events and other PR-related duties, such as giving interviews and tours to the media; ? Other duties as assigned. Required Background, Experience, and Education: ? Demonstrated ability to write well in a museum or academic setting; ? Master?s degree in closely related field, such as history, history of science/technology, electrical engineering, computer science or Bachelor?s degree plus equivalent museum experience; ? Track record of published materials in the field of computing history (optional); ? Detail-oriented and ability to be flexible; ? Excellent written and oral communications skills. CONTACT: Kirsten Tashev, VP Collections & Exhibitions, tashev@computerhistory.org *********END******** -- Dag Spicer Senior Curator The Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043-1311 U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 810 1035 Fax: +1 650 810 1055 "Civilization is a race between education and catastrophe." H.G. Wells From spicer at computerhistory.org Thu Apr 24 11:25:02 2008 From: spicer at computerhistory.org (Dag Spicer) Date: Thu Apr 24 14:41:30 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] Charles Babbage Difference #2 - See it LIVE !!! Message-ID: Dear SIGCIS Members, Thought you might find this interesting! Dag. *********** Charles Babbage Difference Engine #2 -- See it LIVE !! On May 1 2008, Join the Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) in launching its exciting new exhibit: "Babbage?s Difference Engine No. 2," exhibited for the first (and probably last) time in North America! This five-ton Engine is one of only two of Charles Babbage?s computing engines ever built. Designed to calculate and print mathematical tables, it is made of 8,000 parts of bronze, cast iron and steel and measures 11 feet long by 7 feet high. Come see docents crank the Engine by hand and watch it mechanically calculate - an arresting spectacle of automatic computing. The May 1st exhibit launch and open house, a Victorian-themed event, promises a stunning display of Babbage?s elegant design and inspired engineering. His designs for vast mechanical calculating engines rank as one of the startling achievements of the 19th century. Come see what no Victorian -- including Babbage himself -- ever saw. If you miss the Opening Night, the Engine will be at the Museum until May, 2009 so be sure to visit us when you have the chance! Starting May 10, see http://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/ for more information. D.S. -- Dag Spicer Senior Curator The Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043-1311 U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 810 1035 Fax: +1 650 810 1055 "Civilization is a race between education and catastrophe." H.G. Wells From spicer at computerhistory.org Fri Apr 25 11:50:09 2008 From: spicer at computerhistory.org (Dag Spicer) Date: Fri Apr 25 15:33:36 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] JVN Message-ID: I have an original recording of JVN's NORC dedication. Unfortunately, it was transferred enough times to render my confidence in the pitch of JVN's voice doubtful. He sounds a bit like a smurf... (i.e. High-pitch and rapid speech). Has anyone on the list every heard JVN speak in person? I would like to use your memory of his voice as a means of calibrating my recording. Best wishes and thanks for any help! Dag -- Dag Spicer Senior Curator The Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043-1311 U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 810 1035 Fax: +1 650 810 1055 "Civilization is a race between education and catastrophe." H.G. Wells From spicer at computerhistory.org Wed Apr 30 09:30:40 2008 From: spicer at computerhistory.org (Dag Spicer) Date: Wed Apr 30 16:49:13 2008 Subject: [SIGCIS-Members] Paul Allen job opening for "Vintage Systems" Engineer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Paul Allen, co-founder with Bill Gates of Microsoft, has been keeping vintage computing hardware running for several years. Here is a position for working within that context: http://jobs.vulcan.com/default.cfm?szCategory=JobProfile&szOrderID=1541&szJo bCategory=15 Best, dag -- Dag Spicer Senior Curator The Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043-1311 U.S.A. Tel: +1 650 810 1035 Fax: +1 650 810 1055 "Civilization is a race between education and catastrophe." H.G. Wells h