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DIATROPE INSTITUTE ONLINE BOOKSTORE: The Diatrope Institute has partnered with Amazon.com to create an online bookstore specializing in art, science and technology titles. Our stock includes both new and used items. We will also search for and special order hard-to-find books in the field. Please visit us at http://www.diatropebooks.com. For more information contact us at info@diatropebooks.com.

PROJECTS OF EVOLUTIONARY SYSTEMS GROUP (ESG) is an interdisciplinary group of professors and researchers operating at the University of Calabria (Italy), directed by Pier Augusto Bertacchini, Eleonora Bilotta and Pietro Pantano. Among its interdisciplinary fields of research it can cite Scientific Visualization and Digital Art (especially of Dynamical Systems, like Cellular Automata and Chua's attractors). ESG uses Artificial Life models in artwork as a very stimulating and fascinating method in the research of new forms of digital art. In particular, using mathematical models of Dynamical Systems and appropriate code systems, the group creates different kinds of artistic depictions, especially chaotic forms derived from Chua's oscillator. The project related to this research is "Scientific Scenarios and Art – SCIENAR," carried out with the support of the Culture Programme 2007-2013 of the European Union". It takes into account the links existing between Science and Art using the innovative possibilities that new media and ICT offer for a better visualization and communication. In particular, the central idea of SCIENAR consists in developing and building three emblematic scenarios at the intersection of Science & Art. Each scenario (geometry, symmetry, and relativity) is closely linked to three different historical ages in which the interaction between mathematics & art was deep. Moreover, an open cooperation network aims at the exchange of ideas and products, the mobility of researchers and artists, in order to start a new production of cultural events and products. (Please visit the following websites: http://www.scienar.eu/main/; http://galileo.cincom.unical.it/Chua/index.html).

ASTRONYMOUS: FOR RECOVERING ASTRONOMERS SEEKING TO RE-ENTER SOCIETY: This twine, a sub-group of the Leonardo Scientists Working Group, is for professional astronomers who have dual careers both as scientists and artists, or for astronomers who have collaborated with artists on the creation of art works. Professional astronomers wishing to join the twine should contact Jayanne English at: Jayanne_English@umanitoba.ca. For more information, visit: http://www.twine.com/twine/12mkkxp5k-3lm/astronymous-leonardo-art-and-astrophysics-working-group

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SEEKS ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN DIGITAL ARTS & SCIENCES: The University of Florida Digital Worlds Institute, in collaboration with the Colleges of Fine Arts and Journalism & Communications, seeks new visionary faculty members with expertise in the fields of Interactive Media / Digital Arts & Sciences. The starting date for these positions is August 16, 2010. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor tenure track; nine-month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of scholarship, research and/or professional project development appropriate for appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. Responsibilities: The successful candidates will join a team of transdisciplinary Digital Arts & Sciences (DAS) faculty at the core of a dynamic academic and research consortium between UF’s Colleges of Journalism & Communications, Fine Arts, and Engineering, centered at the Digital Worlds Institute. Tenure lines will reside in the Digital Worlds Institute. Faculty will engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research promoting the further development of graduate and undergraduate DAS study and research. Application Procedure: To view instructions and apply, visit: www.hr.ufl.edu/job. The reference number is 00009162. Applications must include an electronic copy of the following: (1) a letter of interest; (2) complete curriculum vitae; (3) names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional/academic references. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and continue until an applicant pool is established. Applicants urged to apply ASAP for fullest possible consideration. For more information on the UF Digital Worlds Institute, please visit: http://www.digitalworlds.ufl.edu

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DIGITAL ARTS AND NEW MEDIA MFA PROGRAM AT UC SANTA CRUZ: The Digital Arts and New Media MFA program at the University of California, Santa Cruz is accepting applications for Fall 2010 now through February 15, 2010. This interdisciplinary, two-year MFA program brings together faculty and students from across the academic spectrum to pursue artistic and scholarly research. The diverse curriculum includes collaborative research project groups, in which small clusters of students work with professors on artistic, technical and theoretical research in one of four focused areas: Mechatronics, Participatory Culture, Performative Technologies, and Playable Media. These collaborations result in publications and exhibitions. Faculty include Elliot Anderson, Sharon Daniel, Jennifer González, Michael Mateas, Jennifer Parker, Warren Sack, Ted Warburton, Noah Wardrip-Fruin, visiting artist Barney Haynes, and additional faculty from departments across campus, including Art, Computer Science, Film + Digital Media, History of Art + Visual Culture, Music, Social Documentation and Theater Arts. Students also take core and elective courses in the theory and practice of digital media arts that support the development of individual thesis projects, which premiere in the program's annual MFA Exhibition. The MFA is a terminal degree in the field of Digital Media Arts, qualifying graduates for a variety of career paths including university-level teaching and research. Information on the program and application process is available at our website: http://danm.ucsc.edu. For further inquiries, contact Felicia Rice, Program Manager, fsrice@ucsc.edu.

Updated 1 February 2010