[AISWorld] Another reason to attend ICIS 2011 in Shanghai--SIGPhilosophy panel on reconciling the Social and the Technical in IS Research

[Nik Hassan]

Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to report that the SIGPhilosophy workshop scheduled for Dec 4-5
running concurrently with ICIS 2011 will hold a panel discussion of senior
IS scholars who will discuss the struggle to reconcile the social and the
technical in IS research. Prof Ron Weber will lead a panel of distinguished
scholars consisting of Prof Emmanuel Monod, Yair Wand, and Suprateek Sarker.
They will provide diverse and interesting views of efforts to research
technologies, people, organizations and society in a coherent way that is
distinct to IS as a maturing field.

The workshop will also feature an introduction by Prof Allen Lee on "The
Relevance of Philosophy for IS Research" and a presentation by Prof Dubravka
Cecez-Kecmanovic on Sociomateriality. Papers for the workshop are starting
to come in. Since there is only space for at most 10 papers for discussion
during the workshop, please send your papers as soon as possible. First come
first served (pending quality control review).

Please consider registering for the workshop and signing up for the
SIGPhilosophy mailing list. Details are provided below

*CONCURRENT – ICIS 2011*

*SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PHILOSOPHY AND EPISTEMOLOGY OF IS (SIGPHIL) WORKSHOP
ON*

*RECONCILING THE SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH*

*Shanghai, China - December 4-5, 2011*



In conjunction with the 2011 International Conference of Information Systems
(ICIS), the AIS Special Interest Group on the Philosophy and Epistemology of
Information Systems (AIS-SIGPHIL) will hold its first concurrent-ICIS
SIGPHIL Research Workshop during two evenings of the ICIS conference in
Shanghai, China. Although labeled as a workshop, this event provides an
opportunity to attend the ICIS conference and at the same time spend quality
time with thought leaders of the IS community in an informal and friendly
environment.



*WORKSHOP PRESENTERS AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (in alphabetical order)*

Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic, University of New South Wales, Australia

Shirley Gregor, Australian National Universitym, Australia

Allen Lee, Virginia Commonwealth University, US

Emmanuel Monod, Paris Dauphine University, France

Suprateek Sarker, Washington State University, US

Yair Wand, University of British Columbia, Canada

Ron Weber, Monash University, Australia



*PROGRAM *

Since its infancy, IS research has struggled to reconcile the technological
and the human/social nature of information systems, and to investigate them
in a comprehensive and coherent way. This workshop compares traditional
sociotechnical approaches with the emerging sociomaterial approach that
explores new ways of seeing and theorizing IS without separating the
technological from the social.


*Sun, Dec 4, 2011 (Arrival day)*

5:00-6:00pm Early Dinner

6:00pm ICIS reception

7:00-8:00pm Presentation/Discussion led by Prof. Allen Lee on the “Relevance
of Philosophy for IS.”

8:00-9:00pm Presentation/Panel discussion led by Prof. Ron Weber focusing on
sociotechnical approaches and theories in IS research.

9:00-10:00pm Workshop paper reviews



*Mon, Dec 5, 2011*

5:30-7:00pm Dinner

7:00-8:00pm Presentation by Prof. Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic

Prof Cecez-Kecmanovic will be introducing and discussing the sociomaterial
approach to IS research and sharing latest updates on MIS Quarterly’s
special issue on sociomateriality.

9:00-9:45pm Workshop paper reviews

9:45-10:00pm Workshop wrap-up



*WORKSHOP PAPER REVIEWS*

We invite you to submit your philosophy-related works, or works-in-progress
to be reviewed by selected discussants. Papers can be as short as 2 pages or
full-length papers. Papers should be designed to encourage in-depth
discussion during the workshop. Submitting authors will present their papers
and discussants will be selected to discuss each paper. We are particularly
interested in papers that address domain-specific philosophical perspectives
that contribute to the progress and stewardship of their domains such that
the IS field can truly meet the needs of society. Regardless of which IS
specialty we lay claim to, we are more than ever in need of philosophical
perspectives to guide our collective understanding of what we do as
researchers. However, we welcome all papers on any IS philosophy-related
topics. Doctoral students and junior faculty members are especially
encouraged to submit their research. Student papers will be given special
consideration. The SIGPhil can provide written confirmation for authors
needing support for conference travel. Submit all papers to
nhassan at d.umn.edu before October 31st, 2011.



*Important Information and dates:*

Register for ICIS Conference and workshop as early as possible

Workshop Registration Fee: $80 includes two dinners.

Submission deadline for workshop papers: October 31st, 2011

Discussant for paper appointed: November 15th, 2011



*BACKGROUND*

Association for Information Systems (AIS) Special Interest Group on
Philosophy and Epistemology (SIGPhilosophy)

The SIGPhilosophy provides a focal point for philosophy-related topics and
discussions in information systems (IS) research that are currently
dispersed over many conference proceedings, journals and books. By drawing
on the philosophical literature, the SIGPhilosophy seeks to strengthen the
exchange of ideas and community ties within the AIS and with other
disciplines, especially the human, cultural and social sciences, and
ultimately enhance IS research and the application of research results. The
SIGPhilosophy manages a new home Wiki page at
http://education.aisnet.org/sigphilwiki and a listserv that members of the
AIS can sign up for at http://www.aisnet.org/ais_lists/memberslists.aspx.



-- 
Nik R. Hassan, PhD
Assoc. Professor, Finance & MIS Dept.
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
University of Minnesota Duluth
1318 Kirby Drive, LSBE 335Q
Duluth MN 55812
Office Phone: (218) 726-7453
Fax: (218) 726-7516
Home Page: www.d.umn.edu/~nhassan <http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Enhassan>
Email: nhassan at d.umn.edu
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