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Alex Wermer-Colan

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writer, editor, dramaturg, translator | academic director of @tudigitalscholars.bsky.social, executive director @phillywireless.bsky.social, managing editor @proghist.bsky.social

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Community Broadband Networks as Sites for Learning
Community Broadband Networks as Sites for Learning YouTube video by Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Watch @alexwermercolan.bsky.social speak on how PCW and community broadband initiatives engage residents to help plan, build, and maintain digital infrastructure in their own neighborhoods. Check out the webinar with Benton Institute for Broadband and Society: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDwQ...

04.03.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

it’s the talking asshole!: realitystudio.org/texts/naked-...

Seriously, I’d love to write an essay on this comparison for the right venue

22.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Proposals for ACH2026 are due tomorrow!

22.02.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ACH 2026 CFP Submit a proposal: ACH 2026 ConfTool

Proposals for ACH 2026 (June 24-26) are due in just under a week on February 23rd! Read cfp and submit at: buff.ly/kFUXOgB

17.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4
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Convocatoria: ACH 2026 Fecha lΓ­mite: 23 de febrero de 2026, 11:59:59 PM hora Centro (GMT-4)

La AsociaciΓ³n de ComputaciΓ³n para las Humanidades (ACH) llevarΓ‘ a cabo ACH 2026, una conferencia virtual, del 24 al 26 de junio de 2026. Nos complace compartir que hemos extendido la fecha lΓ­mite para convocatorias hasta el 23 de febrero de 2026: buff.ly/Zg8DDpi.

28.01.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There's one week left to apply to ACH2026, taking place virtually June 24-26. We'd love to see you there, please apply and share around!

16.02.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There's one week left to apply to ACH2026, taking place virtually June 24-26. We'd love to see you there, please apply and share around!

16.02.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ACH 2026 CFP Submit a proposal: ACH 2026 ConfTool

Two weeks left! The deadline for ACH 2026 proposals is February 23, 2025.
We welcome submissions on all topics related to digital humanities, computing, and the humanities. Short papers, long papers, posters, panels, and workshops all encouraged!
Submit here:

09.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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ACH 2026 CFP Submit a proposal: ACH 2026 ConfTool

ACH is holding our annual virtual conference, ACH 2026, from June 24 to 26, 2026. We are excited to announce that we have extended our call for papers to February 23, 2026: buff.ly/Rltfrcu

28.01.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket

A eulogy for the mass market paperback, "one of the most brilliant technologies in the history of the world."

06.02.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 582 πŸ” 181 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 71
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From Sources to Data: Designing a Database for the Humanities and Social Sciences with nodegoat This lesson teaches you how to use the nodegoat software to build a relational database for research in the humanities.

Just published! πŸŽ‰

A new translation of @cosovschi.bsky.social's lesson:

doi.org/10.46430/phe...

We’re grateful to Silvia Stoyanova for their translation.

Thank you to Felix Vanden Borre + Maneesha Sane for their reviews, and to Laura Alice Chapot for editing.

05.02.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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We have a great pair of events this week!

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Events requiring registration:

Intro to Web Scraping: Automating Data Extraction Without Coding
charlesstudy.temple.edu/event/16105964

02.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Graduate Extern Program The Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio (LCDSS) of Temple University Libraries, in collaboration with Temple Schools and Colleges, invites applications for the LCDSS Graduate Extern Program for the next academic year.

Temple's LCDSS invites applications for the 2026-2027 Graduate Extern Program! Externs receive a stipend, fees, benefits, and one tuition credit per semester, as well as an expense allowance of $500!

30.01.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
#FinalCall, You have 2 weeks left to send us your proposal, tinyurl.com/open-call-2025-blog, digital methods for the humanities, programminghistorian.org

#FinalCall, You have 2 weeks left to send us your proposal, tinyurl.com/open-call-2025-blog, digital methods for the humanities, programminghistorian.org

✨⏱️ Final Call for Proposals

Our English edition’s call for proposals is open until 15 February 2026.

Searching for an opportunity to hone your technical writing skills?

πŸ“© You have 2 weeks left to send us your proposal.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/open-call-2025-blog

30.01.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover for Audiofuturism: Science Fiction Radio Drama and the Black Fantastic Imagination

Book cover for Audiofuturism: Science Fiction Radio Drama and the Black Fantastic Imagination

The Spring 2026 catalog from @fordhampress.bsky.social just dropped!
#Audiofuturism
issuu.com/fordhamup/do...

29.01.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Regional Hubs ACH 2026 explores how we create and collaborate through moments of exigency in the conference theme of Emergence/ia. With the success of regional hubs during previous conferences, ACH looks to once…

ACH looks to once again support smaller, more localized events related to the larger conference but centered in specific regions, whether geographical, national, or theoretical. If you are interested, please see our full call for interest and apply by March 1, 2026. buff.ly/eGwMCjs

29.01.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

This conference means so much to me. In 2019, @jenguiliano.bsky.social & I collaborated to put on the 1st ACH conference since the 1990s. I ran it for the next few years and now the labor has been taken on by other wonderful people. #ReviewsInDH, among other projects, would not exist if not for it.

28.01.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Our conference organizing team is awesome! Thanks to @jajrk.bsky.social @grubstreetwomen.bsky.social @apjanco.bsky.social @winnieepm.bsky.social @estene.bsky.social @regan008.bsky.social @veritas44.bsky.social Jennifer Ross, and Kathy Torabi

28.01.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm thrilled to be co-chairing ACH2026 with @fronteriza956.bsky.social. The virtual conference's theme this year is Emergenci/a with a focus on transborder DH in the Americas. We've extended the deadline all the way to February 23rd, and we welcome proposals in English and Spanish!

28.01.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Philadelphia sues after slavery exhibits were taken down from President's House site The lawsuit says the National Park Service removed the displays referring to slavery "presumably pursuant to the mandate” of an executive order from President Donald Trump.

Philadelphia sues over "arbitrary and capricious" removal of displays about slavery" at Independence National Historical Park, with one official saying "History cannot be erased simply because it is uncomfortable." Good. Hope we see lots more lawsuits like this. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

23.01.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 646 πŸ” 237 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 11

I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years

20.01.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 4599 πŸ” 1757 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 24
Lectura de infografΓ­as: Convocatoria de propuestas abierta, mΓ©todos digitales para humanidades, programminghistorian.org

Lectura de infografΓ­as: Convocatoria de propuestas abierta, mΓ©todos digitales para humanidades, programminghistorian.org

βœ¨πŸ“’ Convocatoria abierta

Buscamos propuestas para nuevas lecciones o traducciones:
πŸ”Ή Empodera a los lectores a adquirir conocimientos prΓ‘cticos
πŸ”Ή Desarrolla tus habilidades de redacciΓ³n tΓ©cnica
πŸ”Ή Transforma tu prΓ‘ctica de investigaciΓ³n en enseΓ±anza

πŸ—“οΈ 15/03 o 17/04
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/propuestas-2026-info

19.01.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Serving @ach.bsky.social has been one of the most generative & rewarding professional experiences I’ve ever had. What a caring + inspiring group! Consider nominating yourself/others to help us keep doing the good + important work of advocating for each other/the #DigitalHumanities. DM/email me w Qs

12.01.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Call for Proposals (English edition) The English edition of Programming Historian seeks proposals for new original lessons or translations to be considered for publication in 2026. Subm...

And btw, the CFP for English-language @proghist.bsky.social is now open!

🌍 Want to translate and/or localize this or another lesson?

πŸ“© You can send your proposal by 15 February 2026

#CallForPapers #DigitalHumanities

Learn more: tinyurl.com/open-call-20...

07.01.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A successful Saturday install session with our volunteers and staff this past weekend, as we completed some outdoor Wi-Fi installation work at our new install site, First Stop Recovery, then celebrated a successful year of sessions in the neighborhood.

Hope to see you all in 2026! πŸ›œ

10.01.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ACH 2026 is virtual, bilingual & open to all! Explore transnationalism & solidarity in the Americas with our DH community. No travel requiredβ€”join us from anywhere June 24-26. Submit by Feb 2!
buff.ly/O7y3KaD

09.01.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
An email from Martin Peterson to university administrators.

An email from Martin Peterson to university administrators.

Martin Peterson's creative response to being banned from teaching Plato (shared with his permission).

08.01.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 5155 πŸ” 1545 πŸ’¬ 61 πŸ“Œ 142

ICE is responsible for the *only* shooting and homicide in Minneapolis so far in 2026.

07.01.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 4610 πŸ” 1335 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 21
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Start 2026 off right by coming out to our Meshtastic 101 event this Saturday, January 10! A member of @phillymesh.net is hosting a workshop at our HQ, located at Norris Square Neighborhood Project in Norris Square. Lunch included, bring a friend!

βœ… RSVP via DM.

06.01.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you or your students are new to DH, ACH has earned its reputation as a friendly, welcoming space. They also put a lot of thought into online activities beyond Zoom to get some of that "hallway conversation" effect, and it's extremely affordable especially for students. Please propose something!

06.01.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0