Chapter News, July 2024

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: CHAPTER CHAIR-ELECT

ASIS&T has extended its call for volunteers for Chapter Chairs-Elect. We are seeking candidates to run for the Chair-Elect position of every Chapter. The term will begin at Annual Meeting, and the Chair-Elect will automatically become Chair at AM25 and Immediate Past Chair at AM26. For more information on this responsibility, please see the Chapter Officers' Manual. If you are interested in running for Chair-Elect of your local Chapter, please email Lydia Middleton at lmiddleton@asist.org not later than August 5.

Oceania Chapter

The Oceania Chapter was thrilled to hear about the remarkable achievements of scholars across Oceania in the ASIS&T Global Awards:

Professor Lisa Given of RMIT, ASIS&T Fellowship in 2024,
Dr. Dana McKay, also from RMIT, receives the 2024 Lois Lunin Award, and
Joann Cattlin, Secretary of the ASIS&T Oceania Chapter, the 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship Award.

The Oceania chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology is hosting a virtual Winter Meet and Greet on July 30, 2024,15:30-16:20 NZST (13:30-14:20 ACT, 11:30-12:20 PHT). It's a low-key, informal social event. Non-ASIS&T members are also warmly welcomed. If you're unable to stay for the entire time, you're still welcome to drop in and say hello. Register here.

There will be a brief welcome message, followed by a short program by our invited speaker, Dr. Yazdan Mansourian, Senior Lecturer at the School of Information and Communication Studies of Charles Sturt University.

As a new ASIS&T Chapter, Oceania brings together information science and technology professionals and researchers from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the Pacific Islands. In this online Meet and Greet session, Dr. Yazdan Mansourian is invited to reflect on the concept of "leisurely information" and explain its liberating power.

US Midwest Chapter

We thank everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2024 ASIS&T Midwest Chapter Travel Award. We had a highly-competitive field of 12 nominees this year. Following a blind-review by members of the Chapter board, I am pleased to announce that we have selected two winners: Amanda Shelton, a Ph.D. student from the University of Missouri, and Jiaying Liu, a Ph.D. student from the University of Texas. We look forward to welcoming Amanda and Jiaying to the conference this October!

Please stay tuned for updates on Midwest Chapter events during the 2024 Conference. We will host a get-together event and produce a list of presentations and events hosted by Chapter members as we have in past years.

US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T)

The US Northeast Chapter (NEASIS&T) is thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients of our Conference Support Award!

This prestigious award supports participation in the ASIS&T 2024 Annual Meeting, which will be held from October 25-29, 2024, in Calgary, Canada. It aims to support scholarship and connect research and practice by bringing new voices to the chapter.

The 2024 Awardees of the NEASIS&T Conference Support Awards are Kayla Burt (KB), Yvonne Appiah Dadson, Barak Hussein, Jesus Montiel, and Amy Moy. Read more about the winners.

The US Northeast Chapter will be sponsoring a webinar on August 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT titled, "Untold Stories, Untraveled Paths: Exploring Oral Histories & Micro-Mobility Innovations." Join us for an engaging webinar featuring two cutting-edge presentations by doctoral candidates in information science.

Seul Lee: "Preserving Hidden Narratives: Addressing New Challenges in Processing Oral History Materials from Small Communities"

This presentation explores various challenges and considerations for information professionals to navigate the evolving landscape of library and information science, specifically focusing on oral history materials from small communities. Key topics include the preservation of overlooked narratives, challenges in transcription, translation, cataloging, digitalization, and ethical considerations. The goal is to emphasize the importance of safeguarding diverse cultural heritage while protecting the privacy of contributors and processors, thus fostering an inclusive, informed society.

Bradley Hershenson: "Micromobility: Innovations in Urban Transportation"

This talk delves into research on micromobility, including cycling, e-bikes, and e-scooters, and their integration within smart cities. Conducted with the New York City Department of Transportation, the study examines cultural trends and ridership patterns among underrepresented biking populations. It provides recommendations to enhance participation through improved infrastructure, technology integration, and public policy initiatives, highlighting the potential of emerging transportation technologies to transform urban mobility with a focus on equity.

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