Lightning Talks and Digital Drop-In today
19 April 2013 – editors
Join us for two digital-public-history events today at the NCPH conference:
Lightning Talks (12:30-1:30 p.m.) – An informal brown-bag lunch session in the Frontenac Room where you can showcase your own digital project and hear what’s new and exciting in the digital humanities. At this brown-bag lunchtime session, presenters will each have two to three minutes to describe their projects. At least twentyspaces will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. Advance sign-up suggested but not required; you can sign up at the registration desk this morning.
Digital Drop-In (5-6:45 p.m.) – Stuck on a digital project? Looking for some general advice on how to make your digital idea a reality? At NCPH’s version of the “genius bar,” experienced digital public historians (see list below) will be available to help you with questions about project development and management; audio and visual media; specific platforms like WordPress and Omeka; mapping; social media; user-generated content; and more. Drop in for quick, targeted advice on your way to the poster session or consultants’ reception. Remember, there are no stupid questions!
Digital Drop-In Advisors:
- Devon Elliott, Western University
- Mary Larson, Oklahoma State University
- Diana Lempel, Harvard University
- Josh Macfadyen, Western University
- Caroline Muglia, U.S. Library of Congress
- Jon Berndt Olsen, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Joel Ralph, Canada’s History
- Ron Rudin, Concordia University
- Will Tchakarides, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
- Mark Tebeau, Cleveland State University