When

December 11, 2024    
10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Call for Participation: Open Session HCI Across Borders (HCIxB) and Aspirations

  • Event Dates: December 11th, 2024
  • Details: Session 1: 10:30AM – 12:00 , Session 2: 12:00-13:30 (Kenya time) [your timezone]
  • Location: African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), in Juja, Kenya (near Nairobi).
  • Format: Hybrid (Online and In-person)
  • RSVP: https://forms.gle/jatAFgb4qBUBx5Af6

HCI Across Borders (HCIxB) is a global community dedicated to connecting researchers across cultures and geographies in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Since its inception in 2016 at CHI, the HCIxB community has fostered collaboration and mentorship, especially supporting early career researchers [1,2,3,4]. This year at ICTD 2024, we will gather to explore and discuss the application of Aspirations theory in ICTD.

Aspirations are long-term desires that aim to transcend one’s current situation, acting as powerful motivators for marginalized communities to overcome adversity. Researchers in ICTD have increasingly adopted aspirations theory, designing technology that supports users’ aspirations in contexts of socio-economic change. This workshop will discuss these themes within HCI4D, where aspirations have broad applications, from mental health and healthcare to education and accessibility.

We seek abstracts discussing how aspirations theory has influenced research, practice, or education within ICTD. This is a chance to share your experiences and contribute to a growing dialogue around aspirations and solidarity in challenging socio-economic contexts. Please submit an abstract (optional) if you are interested in joining

Questions to guide Your Submission:

  • How does aspirations theory apply to your work?
  • What new opportunities has this theory opened up for you?
  • What aspects of the theory resonate with your approach?
  • Are there elements of aspirations theory you find challenging or disagree with?

Workshop Structure

The workshop will be conducted in two 90-minute hybrid sessions on December 11th, combining presentations, discussions, and group activities.

Organizers

  • David Nkundineza – Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Rwanda
  • Hafeni Mthoko – The Independent Institute of Education’s Varsity College, South Africa
  • Kentaro Toyama – University of Michigan, USA
  • Susan Wyche – Michigan State University, USA
  • Tim Brown – Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Rwanda
  • James Gikera – Strathmore University, Kenya
  • Esther Gathenya – Strathmore University, Kenya
  • Joshua Baru – Qhala, Kenya
  • Njeri Ngaruiya – Qhala, Kenya
  • Vikram Kamath Cannanure – Saarland University, Germany

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jatAFgb4qBUBx5Af6