Noshir Contractor

Noshir is investigating factors that lead to the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of dynamically linked social and knowledge networks in communities.

[Wendy Hall @DameWendyDBE]

Can’t believe it’s 20 years ago. What an incredible journey

[Web Science Trust @websciencetrust]

Call for Sessions: SoSy 2027

Propose a session on decentralization, digital sovereignty, or personal data’s social impact. No Solid experience needed.

May 10–12, 2027 | St.Gallen
Deadline: Nov 25 (AoE)
https://t.co/meTF7SJkIz

[Web Science Trust @websciencetrust]

Meet Professor Dame Wendy Hall, a pioneer in Web Science whose work connects hypermedia, AI, and society.

From developing Microcosm before the Web existed to helping shape global AI governance, her career shows how technical innovation and public responsibility go hand in hand.

[Web Science Trust @websciencetrust]

Meet Professor James Hendler, a pioneer of the Semantic Web whose work spans AI, open data, and knowledge representation.

Swipe to learn more about his contributions to Web Science. Watch his short video on why Web Science matters: https://t.co/77Ag9FwdzH.

[Web Science Trust @websciencetrust]

20 years of exploring how the Web shapes our world—and how we can shape its future. Happy 20th anniversary, Web Science Trust! 🎉

[Noshir Contractor @noshir]

@DameWendyDBE

[Web Science Trust @websciencetrust]

The Web Science Trust is so proud to announce WST Chair Dame Wendy Hall's new book, AI Explained: A Guide for Non-Technical Readers.

This book helps readers to understand how artificial intelligence actually works, from first principles to generative models

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[SONIC Research Group @SonicNU]

Noshir Contractor delivered a Keynote lecture at the Conference on Complex Systems in Binghamton this week! His lecture, "Engineering the Teams that Solve Complex Problems," explored ways to develop complexity science-based strategies to improve teamwork dynamics.
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[International Communication Association @icahdq]

🗳️ One week left to vote!

The ICA 2026 Elections close on 20 October at 12:00 noon EDT (ICA headquarters time). Voting is open now — take a few minutes to cast your ballot before time runs out.

Your voice matters. Make it count.
🔗 https://t.co/vcVLRGTW1q

[ICA Nigeria Chapter @icanigeriachp]

ICA Nigeria 15th Quarterly Seminar

Join the #CommUnity conversation

Details in the flier

[ICA Nigeria Chapter @icanigeriachp]

Earlier today, ICA Nigeria specially welcomed the Faculty of Comm. & Media Sudies - University of Jos, Speakers, ICA Chapters, & other guests to the 15th Quarterly Seminar on Digital Drift and Cultural Alienation in Global Communication.

Thank you all, for a great session!

[SONIC Research Group @SonicNU]

SONIC would like to draw your attention to two new publications from our team! Learn more about the 6-DoS interactive exercise and the My Dream Team recommendation system.

Find them here: https://t.co/Cjw15N4Y1R
and
https://t.co/V8AihmCRtT

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[Noshir Contractor @noshir]

@icahdq A tragic loss of an incredible scholar and friend to so many.

[Matt Groh @mattgroh]

AI is supercharging the memes

[WebSciConf @WebSciConf]

📣 Call for Workshops & Tutorials #WebSci27 — Bring your ideas, methods and communities to WebSci’27! We invite proposals that foster interdisciplinary exchange, practical learning and new collaborations. 🗓️Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 📍Singapore, 25 May 2027 🔗https://t.co/Z0T6yHbKez

[Yun Huang, PhD @YunHuang_HCI]

📣 Join us at #CSCW2026!

Our SIG asks: How is AI changing the way we conduct research, collaborate, review, author & govern scholarship?

💬 Before, during & after the SIG, use our website to share your experiences, questions & provocations!

👉 https://t.co/ZzhhbcnDpH

[NUS CTIC @nuscticnus]

📢 Call for Papers: #WebSci27 The 19th ACM Web Science Conference is coming to Singapore, 25–28 May 2027, exploring how we can shape a healthier, safer, flourishing and more equitable Web and digital future. 🇸🇬📝 Submit by 15 Dec 2026 🔗 More info: https://t.co/fwrBuBYCa7

[Web Science Trust @websciencetrust]

Announcing the upcoming WSTNet International Seminar Speaker Series Webinar, taking place on Friday, September 11th. Featuring two distinguished speakers, Prof. Steffen Staab and Farane Jalali Farahani.

Register Here: https://t.co/e11PHKYEwd

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[Noshir Contractor @noshir]

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Thank you to our presenters: @cmabramson @PolarBearby @chris_bail @bailenson @profjamesevans @amirgoldb @kunalhanda_ @saffronhuang @JacksonmMatt @whatsmalteupto @jzl86 @YingdanL_kk @dashunwang @ErzhuoShao @RobbWiller, and to the staff at @CASBSStanford. #AIMS2026

[Noshir Contractor @noshir]

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Co-directing the first @CASBSStanford Summer Institute on AI Methods for Social Scientists (AIMS) with Lara Tiedens was one of the highlights of my sabbatical at CASBS. A month later, here are five key takeaways. 🧵

[Noshir Contractor @noshir]

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These issues underpinned the four groups' debriefs during the institute's closing capstone session, bolstering our optimism for prudent advances in AI Methods for Social Scientists.