The IEEE Special Issue on Data Mining for Cybersecurity (IEEE Intelligent Systems, Vol. 33, Issue No. 02, March/April 2018) co-edited by Internet Governance Lab Faculty Fellow Dr. Nathalie Japkowicz has now been published. Dr. Japkowicz, Professor in the Department of Computer Science at American University, co-edited the volume with Dr. Yuval Elovici, Professor in Software and Information Systems Engineering and Director of the Deutsche Telekom Laboratories at Ben-Gurion University in Israel.
Dr. Derrick Cogburn Leads Side Event on Data, Disability and Development at the United Nations
Led by Faculty Director Dr. Derrick Cogburn, who is also Executive Director of the AU Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP), the Internet Governance Lab is co-sponsoring the Side Event "Data, Disability and Development: Innovative Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluating CRPD Implementation and Disability-Inclusive Development using Big Data Analytics and Text Mining" at the 11th Conference of States Parties (COSP-11) to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at United Nations headquarters.
Lab Scholars Awarded at 68th Annual ICA Conference
Several Internet Governance Lab scholars presented their research and were recognized with awards at the prestigious 68th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference (#ICA18) in Prague, Czech Republic from May 24-28, 2018.
AU SOC Invites Applications for a Full-Time, Tenured Associate or Full Professor Position
The School of Communication (SOC) at American University (AU) in Washington, D.C. invites applications for a full-time, tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning August 1, 2019. Applicants should have a PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or a related field. Tenure eligible in Media, Policy and Justice.
Dr. Aram Sinnreich Authors Daily Beast Article on Censorship and The Future of the Internet
Internet Governance Lab Faculty Fellow Dr. Aram Sinnreich, Associate Professor at AU's School of Communication, authored the piece entitled "What Spotify's Alarming R. Kelly Censorship Means for the Future of the Internet" on May 11, 2018.
"Democracy for Sale": Dr. Louisa Imperiale on the Political-Media Complex in Campaign Finance and Broadcast Regulation in US Elections
Dr. Laura DeNardis Discusses Internet Governance on NPR Marketplace
Internet Governance Lab Faculty Director Dr. Laura DeNardis, Professor at AU's School of Communication, was interviewed by NPR Marketplace to discuss Internet governance in A not-so-secret war for control of the internet on May 4, 2018.
"The Twitter Election?": Dr. Dorian Davis on Agenda-Building in the 2016 Campaign
Dr. Laura DeNardis Receives American University Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award
On April 15, Internet Governance Lab Faculty Director Dr. Laura DeNardis received American University’s highest honor: the 2018 Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award. This University Faculty Award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who has made significant contributions in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
Dr. Laura DeNardis at Panel Celebrating 20th Anniversary of "The Laws of Cyberspace"
On April 16, Internet Governance Lab Faculty Director Dr. Laura DeNardis joined Professor Ruth L. Okediji, the Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at a panel commemorating the 20th anniversary of Harvard Law Professor Dr. Lawrence Lessig's groundbreaking publication The Laws of Cyberspace.