Networked Mobilities Lab

As April draws to a close, the Networked Mobilities Lab is gearing up to release its final newsletter of the semester. This edition will highlight recent projects from our scholars and delve into upcoming events and opportunities.

If you would like to keep in touch with the lab as it transitions from this semester to the next, check out the link and subscribe to our newsletter.

https://nml.chass.ncsu.edu/newsletter.php

It's always exciting to revisit past projects!

Did you know that the Networked Mobilities Lab launched a video series on the current climate of mobile technology and video-games? Back in 2022, we engaged with scholars from around the globe to answer a single question: what is a mobile game? How is it defined? What are its affordances? Prepare to be surprised by their responses!

If you're keen on learning about this fascinating project or eager to discover similar content in the future, check out the link.

https://nml.chass.ncsu.edu/VideoSeries.php

Have you ever wondered about the origins of mobile communication research?

Look no further than this publication from our esteemed colleague, Dr. Rich Ling, and associates. Their work delves into years of research across various countries and methodologies, culminating in the establishment of the International Communication Association (ICA) in early 2002.

Read all about the ever-growing field of mobile communication by visiting the link.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20501579231220847

Our esteemed faculty member, Dr. Fernanda Duarte, is spearheading an upcoming series through Marginalia Making, entitled "Every Person is an Invention." This event focuses on LGBTQ+ experiences at NC State University, leveraging mobile technology to digitally share and create a safe space for individual stories.

"Every Person is an Invention" unfolds over five days, from April 8th - 12th, and we extend an open invitation to all members of the LGBTQ+ community to engage and participate in this opportunity.

For further details, check out the link.

https://marginaliamaking.com/invention/

Another month, another venture!

The Networked Mobilities lab remains tireless in its pursuit to understand mobile technology. This April, we are thrilled to unveil our latest ongoing project, titled "A History of Mobile Communication." This research delves into the oral history of the International Communication Association: Mobile Communication Division, showcasing dialogue from some of the field's most brilliant scholars.

We invite you to join Drs. Adriana de Souza e Silva and Ragan Glover as they narrate this interconnected history. The series is now available for viewing on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxWqireDEeU&t=6s

The Networked Mobilities Lab Lecture Series (Spring 2024) and CRDM Research Symposium was a resounding success!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed scholars, Drs. Scott Campbell and Jeffrey Boase, for sharing their valuable insights into mobile technology. The event marked an important collaboration between established scholars and budding graduates, fostering dynamic discussions on the evolving landscape of our changing media environments.

For those who missed the lecture and round-table discussion, the Networked Mobilities Lab is happy to announce that it was recorded and uploaded to YouTube for convenient access.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZ5YjWQkNA

Mobile communication has progressed from being new and revolutionary to a taken-for-granted and deeply embedded part of everyday life. Despite its pervasive presence, it has seldom been acknowledged as a fundamental human right.

The ICA Mobile Communication Division (19th Annual Pre-Conference), considers mobile communication as such, while also recognizing the ways in which these technologies can suppress human rights. In the post-smartphone era, where mobile communication is far more pervasive and widespread, we witness the perpetuation of injustices, inequalities, and threats that break through the inclusion and connectivity.

The upcoming conference is scheduled to take place in Gold Coast, Australia, on June 19th. We encourage all scholars to consider submitting their research for potential participation. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the link.

https://www.icamobile.org/preconference

What is Mobile Networked Creativity?

Mobile Networked Creativity (MNC) is an ongoing projected through the Networked Mobilities Lab, focusing on the creative practices within communities with restricted access to mobile technology and the social contexts in which these rituals emerge.

From initiatives that provide public Wi-Fi on school buses during the COVID 19 Pandemic to rural cinema programs in Pakistan, MNC constantly evolves. The Networked Mobilities Lab is committed to documenting and studying its development.

Discover the narratives and insights gathered by our scholars by visiting the link.

https://mobilenetworkedcreativity.pubpub.org/mnc-examples

We are approaching the homestretch for the NML Spring Lecture Series (2024) and CRDM Research Symposium!

The event is scheduled for March 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Caldwell Lounge, boasting a line-up of captivating seminars on digital media and mobile technology. A roundtable with associated faculty and graduate students is also on the agenda. Attendence is free, but registration is required! Scan the code or visit the link to secure your place in this annual tradition!

At the suggestion of our lab member, Emma Stanley, we'd like to bring to your attention that the Digital Humanities Collaborative of North Carolina is preparing for its upcoming institute on May 18th, 2024. The DHC Institute is inspired by themes of activism and advocacy within the digital humanities, and as always, the Networked Mobilities Lab encourages scholars to explore this opportunity.

For more information, please visit the link.

https://dhcnc.org/dhci/

This week, the Networked Mobilities Lab directs our focus back to the COVID-19 pandemic, a seismic event that shook the world to its core, creating both cohesive online communities and perpetuating unmanageable divides.

Drs. Adriana de Souza e Silva and Mai Nou Xiong-Gum delve into the role of moblie communication during these challenging years, examining how some of us were rendered immobile while others were forced to move. Regardless, it is undeniable that the global pandemic was a culture-changing event for us all.

To read the full publication, view the link.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20501579231163858

The Networked Mobilities Lab is delighted to announce the upcoming release of our bi-monthly newsletter by early March. The newsletter will showcase recent projects from our esteemed researchers highlight the NML Spring Lecture Series (2024), and share other exciting news and developments within the field of mobile communication.

If you're interested in staying up-to-date with us, please visit the link to subscribe.

https://nml.chass.ncsu.edu/newsletter.php