SEATTLE, WA, May 15, 2009 - New e-Government EndNote Library (version 5.0) Available for Downlaoding
The latetst version of the EndNote (TM) Master Library of e-Government references is now available (May 15, 2009). The reference library has grown from 2,537 to 3,090 entries (plus 21.8 %). Please check your own publications for inclusion and correctness--thanks!
SEATTLE, WA, March 3, 2009 - Call for Papers: Electronic Government Track at HICSS43.
Some facts to know about HICSS:
(1) HICSS is one of the truly interdisciplinary conferences, which clusters 10 research streams and some 12 research themes, which cut across those streams (for example, security).
(2) HICSS has a long and amazing academic tradition--its 43rd occurrence in 41 years makes this conference unique. Over 75,000 pages of proceedings have been accumulated over those years and belong to the treasures of the IEEE library. HICSS has a reputation to present research frontiers, or cutting edge research as some like to say. Many new developments have been discussed at HICSS for the first time. On average, one of two HICSS papers develop into a journal paper. HICSS is the highest ranked interdisciplinary conference in information and systems sciences.
(3) The HICSS e-Government Track has an excellent reputation among e-Government scholars. Several times it has been ranked the academically most rigorous research conference on e-Government in the world. Having a paper accepted at the e-Gov Track at HICSS means something.
(4) For the fourth time in a row, HICSS will give the e-Government community the opportunity to conduct a full day symposium. The symposium is developing into a major community event at the very beginning of each calendar year. Here is where the community celebrates the best papers of the past year from around the world. Here the community presents and discusses new trends in its study domain.
MEXICO CITY, February 17, 2009
International Digital Goverment Research Working Group Meets in Mexico
The NSF-sponsored working group on "intergovernmental collaboration and interoperability in North America" with researchers from Canada, Mexico, and the United States met for a two-day working session at the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE). The group developed a framework for investigating and analyzing intergovernmental collaboration and interoperation including cross-border collaboration. The group is in the process of preparing a detailed research proposal to the Mexican Programa Interinstitucional De Estudios Sobre La Región De América Del Norte (PIERAN), which is aimed at developing a sound theoretical foundation and a detailed research agenda for the study of international intergovernmental collaboration and interoperabilty in North America.
From left to right: Dr. Celene Navarrete, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA/USA, Dr. Sehl Mellouli, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC/CAN, Dr. Theresa Pardo, Center for Technology in Government, Albany, NY/USA, Dr. Ramon Gil Garcia, CIDE, Mexico City/MX, the host, Dr. Mauricio Merino Huerta, Director de la División de Administración Pública, CIDE, Mexico City, MX, Dr. Rodrigo Sandoval Almazán (Centro de Investigación de Ciencias Sociales (CICSC)/ITESN), Monterrey/MX, and Dr. Hans J (Jochen) Scholl, University of Washington, Seattle, WA/USA
SEATTLE, WA, December 12, 2008
UW Exploration Seminars 2009 Announced
Yesterday, the UW College of Arts and Sciences announced its 2009 study-abroad exploration seminars. Forty-six seminars are offered, one of which will expose students to the "Culture, Business, and Information Management in Central Europe" (see also flyer). This early-fall seminar (Sep 5 to 28, 2009) will be held in Germany's Munich and Berlin metropolitan areas. Students earn 5 credits upon successful completeion. Financial aid and sponsored scholarships are available upon request and eligibility. The seminar can accommodate up to 20 students. Admission to Exploration Seminars is competitive. For further details, please also see the seminar site.
SEATTLE, WA, March 18, 2008 - Three Region Study Group Visit Organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations
A joint delegation from Mainland China and Taiwan visited the City of Seattle, Microsoft Corp., and the University of Washington iSchool on Tuesday (March 18). Participants exchanged electronic Government-related project insights. Further joint research is likely to generate from this meeting.
L-R (back row): Robert Bleiler, SPU/City of Seattle, Ling Li (NCUSCR), Raya Fidel (UW), Jochen Scholl (UW), Shuhua Liu (UW); (front row) LIU Xiaozhou (City of Hangzhou); YANG Fengchun (Peking University); HUANG Cui (Zhejiang University); CHIEN Shu-Fen (City of Taichung); LIAO Ching-Chih (City of Taichung); SU Kuei-Ling (City of Taichung); NI Dong (Dongcheng District Government/City of Beijing)
In Brief
I serve as an Associate Professor with tenure in the Information School at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. From the University of Albany, NY/SUNY I earned a Ph.D. in Information Science. I also hold a Master's degree in Business Administration from the GSBA Zurich, Switzerland. My research interests are focused on modeling human-originated complex systems, in particular, by means of system dynamics. Besides quantitative approaches I also embark on qualitative research using, among other methods, Action Research. Areas of study include technology evolution, information management, electronic government, organizational change, process change, business intelligence, information systems success, and private-sector firm survival.
