UW Simpson Center: HASTAC 2005 Meeting

Conferences & Symposia: HASTAC (Humanities + Technology)

Humanities,
Arts,
Science, and
Technology
Advanced
Collaboratory:
Developing Humane Technologies and Technological Humanism

In the spring of 2005, the Simpson Center joined HASTAC, which was founded by Cathy Davidson (Duke University) and David Theo Goldberg (University of California, Irvine). HASTAC promotes new forms of collaboration across varied institutions, disciplines, and communities to develop the most creative uses of technology. Since 2003 more than a dozen humanities, arts, supercomputing, engineering, and technology centers have worked together to create a 3-D virtual museum, tools for multimedia archiving and social interaction, gaming environments for teaching, and innovative educational programs in information science and information studies. HASTAC focuses especially on the complex, data-intensive digital requirements of the humanities and media arts and the innovative uses of technology in formal and life-long education.

In 2006-2007, HASTAC is sponsoring an InFormation Year, a national awareness year dedicated to promoting the human and humane dimensions of technology and to forming new creative networks. The InFormation Year will program intensive and innovative seminars and public events for faculty, students, and the general public. One goal of the InFormation Year is to provide models for successful cross-institutional collaboration that others might follow.

HASTAC SEATTLE
September 16-17, 2005
Tentative Schedule and Agenda

Friday, September 16, 2005

8:30-9:00 am: Coffee and Pastries
Simpson Center, Communications Building, Suite 206

9:00 am–12:00 pm: Planning Meeting
Simpson Center, Communications Building, Suite 206

Introductions and Background

InFormation Year 2006-07

Brief update on San Diego Supercomputer Center/University of California Humanities Research Institute workshop (June 2006)
Brief update on University of California Humanities Research Institute Seminar in Experimental Critical Theory (August 15-26, 2005)
Brief update on funding status (NSF grant, etc.)
General Logistics
Advertising
Summary: Specifics from each site
Partnerships (e.g., funding etc.)
Closing Conference: Duke (April 2007)

12:00 pm: Lunch
University of Washington Club Music Room

1:30-5:00 pm: Presentations and Demonstrations
Bill and Melinda Gates Commons,
Paul G. Allen Computer Science & Engineering Bldg.

Welcome: David Notkin, Chair, Computer Science & Engineering

Presentations and Demonstrations

The I-Pod Project at Duke:
Cathy Davidson and Zach Pogue
Vectors:
Tara McPherson, University of Southern California
HASTAC/Government Relations Workshop:
Julie Van Fleet, Van Fleet & Associates
DXARTS at the University of Washington:
Richard Karpen and Shawn Brixey
Virtual Knowledge Studio for the Humanities and Social Sciences:
Paul Wouters, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Humanities, Arts, and Social Science Grid:
Kevin Franklin and Arun Data, University of California Humanities Research Institute

7:00 pm: Dinner at The Ruins

Saturday, September 17, 2005
Simpson Center, Communications Building, Suite 206

8:30-9:00 am: Coffee and Pastries at the Simpson Center

9:00 am-12:00 pm: InFormation Year Round-up

HASTAC Logo
Needle
Technology Updates
Fundraising: Present and Future Plans
Communication

Simpson Center Contacts:

Walter Chapin Simpson Center for the Humanities
College of Arts & Sciences
University of Washington
206 Communications
Box 353710
Seattle, WA 98195-3710

Tel (206) 543-3920
Fax (206) 685-4080

Kathleen Woodward
Director
Miriam Bartha
Assistant Director
Rebecca Jaynes
Program Manager
Lynette McVey
Fiscal Specialist
Amy Hale
Administrative Coordinator

Hotel:

A block of rooms has been reserved for HASTAC meeting participants at the University Tower Hotel (4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105). The hotel is holding single and double rooms at a special rate of $99 (approximately $115 with tax). These rooms are available until August 15. If you book after that date there may still be rooms available, but not at the special rate quoted above.

To make reservations, you may call the University Tower Hotel directly at (800) 899-0251 or (206) 634-2000. Please identify yourself as a participant in the HASTAC meeting at the Simpson Center for the Humanities.

Directions from the hotel to the University.

Transportation:

Taxi cabs meet travelers on the third floor of the Parking Garage at Seatac Airport. To arrange for a taxi, use one of the curbside phones, Information Boards, or visit the Ground Transportation Center, located on the third floor of the Parking Garage (this is the easiest—just go to the curb where taxis will be waiting). The University Tower Hotel can arrange for a return taxi. The estimated cost is $40 each way and the length of the trip is 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Meals:

Lunch and Dinner will be provided on Friday, September 16th. The University Tower Hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. There will also be coffee and pastries at the Simpson Center on Friday and Saturday morning.

Lunch will be held at the University of Washington Club at the University of Washington. Please email Amy Hale with your choice of lunch item:

• Classic Caesar Salad of Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, and Fresh Lemon in Anchovy Dressing
(please specify if you would like to add Grilled Chicken to your salad)

• Grilled Ahi Tuna Niçoise with Hard-Boiled Egg, Olives, New Potatoes, and Cucumber in Shallot
Dressing

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