The Short Papers track at the “Mensch und Computer” (MuC) conference is
looking for ACs (Associate Chairs). Please consider applying using the
Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW1zkASWoUlIN_n7gwsmPDrFR4N-Hl432…
Associate Chairs are key to coordinating the reviewing process and
ensuring the rigor and quality of published MuC research. Volunteering
to serve as an AC holds distinct potential to shape the future of our
field.
We believe that the Short Papers track provides particular opportunities
for junior peers in our research community to gain some experience in
managing the peer reviewing process. Hence, we invite motivated PhD
students and early-career researchers with first reviewing experience to
volunteer as ACs. If you can think of any students or colleagues who
might benefit from this opportunity, please consider forwarding this
invitation to them.
As an AC, you would:
* lead the review process for 3-5 short papers (max. 6 pages)
* assign two external reviewers to each paper
* moderate a discussion between the reviewers
* provide a meta-review including a recommendation for the paper
Everything to do with the reviewing process will be done virtually in
the time period from early June until early July. This is the timeline
for AC tasks in the Short Papers:
* 10.6.2025 – short papers submission deadline, submissions are
distributed among ACs, recruitment of external reviewers
* 25.6.2025 – external reviews due, discussions open
* 2.7.2025 – meta-review due
If you have any questions regarding the tasks and expectations for this
volunteer role, please reach out to short(a)mensch-und-computer.de
Thank you for considering and forwarding this call. We are looking
forward to have many new voices and a diversity of expertise on the
committee this year!
All the best,
Sebastian Büttner, Janis Lena Meißner and Nadine Wagener
Short Paper Chairs at MuC 2025