[Air-L] CFP: Social Media Technology Conference & Workshop - Washington, D.C. - Oct. 6-7, 2016

[Michael Austin]

*Social Media Technology Conference & Workshop *
Call for Papers, Workshops, Panels and Posters
*DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2016 *
October 6-7, 2016
Howard University Washington, D.C.
http://socialmediatechnologyconference.com/
@smtechconf

*Social Media and Voices in the Margins *
The 6th Annual Social Media Technology Conference & Workshop is a two-day
intensive conference combining panel discussions, posters sessions and
hands-on workshops designed to enlighten attendees about new scholarship,
professional practices and pedagogical approaches to teaching. This year’s
theme focuses on dissecting how power and difference force or provide an
opportunity for social media to be used by those who may be considered
marginalized in U.S. society or within other countries. The goal is to
bring scholars and professionals together to share their perspectives on
how social media are utilized by various individuals, groups, cultures or
organizations to bring their voice, influence and impact on societies.
Interested individuals can send in papers, workshop themes, panels and
poster proposals that address a myriad of topics, including, but not
limited to, the following:

   - Social media and Congregation
   - Social media and Geographies
   - Social media and Acts of Violence
   - Social media and Racism
   - Social media and Sexism
   - Social media and the LGBTQIA Community
   - Social media and Inner City Youth
   - Social media and Police Violence
   - Social media and #BlackLivesMatter
   - Social media and the Educationally and/or Economically Disadvantaged
   - Social media and Diverse Media Messaging
   - Social media and Theology
   - Social media and Lifestyles
   - Social media and Ageism
   - Social Media and the Global South
   - Social Media and Intersectionality

*Paper and Poster Submissions*
Respondents should submit a 3-5 page proposal that includes an overview of
the study as well as research design that includes brief review of the
literature and methodology. All respondents in this category should clearly
identify the submission type on their proposal and send the proposal
through EasyChair by June 30, 2016 at the following site:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=smtc2016. In addition to the
proposal, a file should be uploaded with a 100-word abstract of the
proposed paper or poster as well as a 100-word biography for each author.
Presenters will be notified by mid-July of the status of their submissions
and should register to attend the conference by September 1, 2016.

*Panel Submissions *
Respondents should submit a 3-5 page proposal addressing the purpose of the
panel and specific issue(s) to be covered. The proposal should include a
list of the confirmed guests or those who will be solicited for the panel
as well as their brief biographies. All respondents in this category should
send the proposal through EasyChair by June 30, 2016 at the following site:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=smtc2016. In addition to the
proposal, a file should be uploaded with a 100-word description of the
proposed panel as well as a 100-word biography for each presenter.
Presenters will be notified by mid-July of the status of their acceptance
and should register to attend the conference by September 1, 2016.

*Workshop Submissions*
Respondents should submit a 3-5 page proposal addressing the purpose of the
workshop, details about the technology, social media trend or tool to be
explored and what attendees will gain from attending it. Workshops are
scheduled for 90 minutes, so content should be sufficient enough to fill
the timeslot. If applicable, the proposal should include a list of the
confirmed guests or those who will be solicited for the workshops as well
as their brief biographies. All respondents in this category should send
the proposal through EasyChair by June 30, 2016 at the following site:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=smtc2016. In addition to the
proposal, a file should be uploaded with a 100-word description of the
proposed workshop as well as a 100-word biography accompanied by a
photograph for each workshop presenter. Presenters will be notified by
mid-July of the status of their acceptance and should register to attend
the conference by September 1, 2016.

*Cost *
The registration fee for the two-day conference is $125. Students pay the
reduced rate of $60. All presenters, attendees and workshop participants
are required to pay the conference fee.

*Contacts *
Dr. Michael Austin
Howard University
michael.austin at howard.edu

Professor Ingrid Sturgis
Howard University
isturgis at howard.edu

Dr. Kehbuma Langmia
Howard University
klangmia at howard.edu

Dr. Tia C. M. Tyree
Howard University
ttyree at howard.edu