🚨 Make that the last WEEK to submit extended abstracts for our (w Mora Matassi + @trinesy.bsky.social) special issue on mobile disconnection in @mobilemediacomm.bsky.social (due 31 July). CfP below: journals.sagepub.com/page/mmc/mob...

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Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · last mo.

⚠️ It's the last month to submit extended abstracts for our (w Mora Matassi + @trinesy.bsky.social) special issue on mobile disconnection in @mobilemediacomm.bsky.social (due 31 July). CfP below: journals.sagepub.com/page/mmc/mob...

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Journal of Imaginary Research

abstract works of fiction // fictional abstracts

journalofimaginaryresearch.home.blog

*drops everything to study birding apps* 🦤🦃🦉🦆🦢🦅🦜🕊️🐥

Paragraph without references: "This paragraph is insufficiently cited" Paragraph with references: "This paragraph is insufficiently novel

Belatedly, crushed this mobile disconnection workshop with @daviddeseg.bsky.social @klingelhoefer.bsky.social and @lisemarienassen.bsky.social!

ICA Mobile Communication@icamobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Midway through the preconference after 4 wonderful sessions. Weather is perfect, everyone is fed, and we are starting the second half of the day with a Mobile Methods Workshop #ICA2026

Shout-out to Oregon State eCampus for this unhinged course preview animation! 🎙️ media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_mo...

NMC 100 : Introducing new media and culture

MUSIC ATTRIBUTIONS:Renew- Composed by: Kamal Kamruddin (PRS) Published by: De Wolfe LtdLibrary: De Wolfe Music ISWC: T-921.715.688-2Track reference: DWCD 07130006Eye Contact- Composed by: Iain Mahanty...

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We still have spots available for the @gesistraining.bsky.social Fall Seminar on Intensive Longitudinal Methods taught by @lukotto.bsky.social and me. Check it out here: training.gesis.org?site=pDetail...

Research is mesearch

⚠️ It's the last month to submit extended abstracts for our (w Mora Matassi + @trinesy.bsky.social) special issue on mobile disconnection in @mobilemediacomm.bsky.social (due 31 July). CfP below: journals.sagepub.com/page/mmc/mob...

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Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Two more months! ⏳ Feel free to translate any mobile disconnection energy from #ICA26 into a submission 🙂

With a special shout-out to my (well-loved) mood cards! @caitlinaithne.bsky.social

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Taking stock: Twofer presentations ✅ Mobile early career lunch ✅ #RunningWithPresidents ✅ Slightly fewer than usual but still way too many panels ✅ Ideally a single reception ❌ (😾) Scheduled snacks ✅✅✅ Otherwise in the hot tub ❌ (but we made do!) Thanks #ica26!

I was excited to see the Pope release Magnifica Humanitas... until I started reading it. Turns out I wasn't the only one questioning its provenance (and Anthropic co-headlined!): www.lesswrong.com/posts/wRNJZz... AI shouldn't chart the course of AI

Claude, Author of the Humanitas — LessWrong

In the wee hours of Memorial Day, my friends and I stayed up past 4:30 AM California time to listen to the announcement of Pope Leo’s first encyclica…

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Science shouldn't be partisan - please leave a comment here by July 13th! www.regulations.gov/commenton/OM... Photo credit: @indivisible.org

Way to go, Julius! 🐊🪩🏊‍♂️👑

Julius Klingelhoefer@klingelhoefer.bsky.social · last mo.

I am excited to announce that I successfully defended my dissertation titled "Offline for Now: Dynamics of Digital Disconnection Effects on Well-being and Functioning"! I am immensely grateful to my supervisor, @adrianmeier.bsky.social, for the incredible support, kindness, mentorship, (1/3)

A belated 😕 www.theatlantic.com/science/2026...

The Trump Administration Is Done With Social Science

The National Science Foundation division that covers social, behavioral, and economic sciences is in the crosshairs.

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I'll add that this was a lovely final act of my tenure as the Student + Early Career rep for @icamobile.bsky.social 🎉 Excited to hand the torch off to @aliciagilbert.bsky.social!

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🦆 Great conversation and wildlife for the @icamobile.bsky.social Student and Early Career Lunch at a scenic nearby WWII Memorial!

Taking stock: Twofer presentations ✅ Mobile early career lunch ✅ #RunningWithPresidents ✅ Slightly fewer than usual but still way too many panels ✅ Ideally a single reception ❌ (😾) Scheduled snacks ✅✅✅ Otherwise in the hot tub ❌ (but we made do!) Thanks #ica26!

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Annual thread of how to find (and / or avoid!) me at #ICA26 🙃:

It’s a wrap Last #ica26 #RunningWithPresidents was a gem. No ☀️ but plenty of #CapeTown beauty, new participants and extended 8k edition. Thanks to all who joined one or more mornings. Special shoutout to @dscheykopp.bsky.social for route plotting and 5 morning #streak 💪🏽 🏃🏼 ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Day 4 of #ica26, day 4 of #RunningWithPresidents, missing @claesdevreese.bsky.social Beautiful sunrise and chill run with friendly people 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️. Join us for last edition tomorrow, 730 ifo The Cullinan - this time longer stretch down to Green Point and park (around 8k)

Excited do present a "twofer" tomorrow! 🐫

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'll be presenting work with @aliciagilbert.bsky.social, @joebayer.bsky.social, and @leonardreinecke.bsky.social on a model of (dis)connecting in daily life based on norms + needs + habits 📳 in the mobile disconnection panel for @icamobile.bsky.social at 12pm Sunday in 1.64 (CTICC1, Lev 1)

🦆 Great conversation and wildlife for the @icamobile.bsky.social Student and Early Career Lunch at a scenic nearby WWII Memorial!

ICA Mobile Communication@icamobile.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If you are an early career scholar at #ICA2026, do also consider joining the Student and Early Career Lunch at 12pm. We will meet around the Bartolomeu Dias Statue before heading out to a Woolworth's close by! Drop our SECR @mqrmobile.bsky.social a note if you have difficulties finding the location!

If you are an early career scholar at #ICA2026, do also consider joining the Student and Early Career Lunch at 12pm. We will meet around the Bartolomeu Dias Statue before heading out to a Woolworth's close by! Drop our SECR @mqrmobile.bsky.social a note if you have difficulties finding the location!

Awesome windy sunshine opening of #RunningWithPresidents #ica26 Super nice route plotted by @dscheykopp.bsky.social with 🌊 ⛰️ 🏙️ #capetown There will be an edition daily 07:30 🕢 #sharingiscaring. Join us. All welcome

Midway through the preconference after 4 wonderful sessions. Weather is perfect, everyone is fed, and we are starting the second half of the day with a Mobile Methods Workshop #ICA2026

🏃‍♂️ #ICA26 #RunningWithPresidents Join us Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 AM for an easy 5.5 km social run to Mouille Point Beach and back, with great ocean views along the way. 📍 Meet across from the Westin, in front of Southern Sun The Cullinan. Easy pace, ~40 minutes. All welcome! 🌊☀️

Claes de Vreese@claesdevreese.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I feel the #ica26 vibe building… Expect #RunningWithPresidents announcement today from @dscheykopp.bsky.social 🏃🏼 #capetown #commsky

Who knew? The journal "Communication Methods and Measures" does not send papers out for review that have been preprinted? In 2026... Despite @tandfresearch.bsky.social policies to the contrary...

Two more months! ⏳ Feel free to translate any mobile disconnection energy from #ICA26 into a submission 🙂

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Please consider submitting to our special issue on mobile disconnection in @mobilemediacomm.bsky.social! Check out the call for papers below, with extended abstracts due on 31 July 2026. With Mora Matassi and @trinesy.bsky.social 📴📵🪩 journals.sagepub.com/page/mmc/mob...

Annual thread of how to find (and / or avoid!) me at #ICA26 🙃:

Final review session of Media Theory complete, Escape Room style! ⏳ Feat. "Kiss Marry Kill" for affordances and theories (I take full responsibility for any claims made) 💍

Looking forward to seeing folks in a week-ish! 🇿🇦

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Join the @icamobile.bsky.social's Student + Early Career Scholar Lunch at #ICA26! On Saturday at 12pm (6 June), we'll meet at the Bartolomeu Dias statue 🗽, stop for food at Woolworth's 🍽️ + chat at a nearby fountain ⛲ @icahdq.bsky.social @icasecac.bsky.social

That's a wrap! 🎁 Conversation was had and turtles were spotted, so the Minicon was a success 🐢 Stay tuned for movement on Mobile Methods! 🏃 Photo credit: some combination of @rzhprfshr.bsky.social @joebayer.bsky.social and Gaby Harari

Morgan Quinn Ross@mqrmobile.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Gearing up for the Mobile Methods Minicon! 📶 Stoked to be part of the organizing team for this Avengers-esque gathering ✊ mobile-methods.github.io/mobile-metho...