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French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)
France
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Statement
(English)
I am a tenured senior researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), where I have co-founded and co-directed since 2019 the Centre Internet et Société. I am an interdisciplinary sociologist of technology, and my primary research interest is the role of technical architectures and infrastructures as instruments of Internet governance.
My involvement in IAMCR dates back to my PhD thesis; my first IAMCR conference has been México 2009, and since then, I have been a regular, relishing the highly international and diverse community that is the backbone of the Association, where I have forged lasting intellectual collaborations, as well as personal friendships.
I soon decided I would try to actively support the IAMCR community: I eventually accepted leadership roles in the Emerging Scholars Network (section co-chair, 2012-2016) and in the Communication Policy and Technology Section (vice-chair, 2017-2019; co-chair, 2020-2023). Since stepping down as CPT co-chair, I have been part of the Finances committee.
My candidacy to the IC’s next mandate stems from the willingness to keep on actively contributing to the community, as I have done for more than a decade, but with new responsibilities. Thank you for reading me, and for considering my candidacy.
(French)
Je suis chercheuse titulaire au Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), où j’ai co-fondé et co-dirige depuis 2019 le Centre Internet et Société. Je suis sociologue des techniques, mon principal intérêt de recherche est le rôle des architectures et infrastructures techniques en tant qu'instruments de gouvernance de l'Internet.
Mon implication dans l'AIERI remonte à ma thèse de doctorat ; ma première conférence de AIERI a été México 2009, et depuis, j’en suis une habituée, appréciant la communauté très internationale et diversifiée qui constitue l'épine dorsale de l'Association, où j'ai noué des collaborations intellectuelles, ainsi que des amitiés personnelles, durables.
J'ai rapidement décidé d'essayer de soutenir activement la communauté AIERI : j'ai ainsi accepté des rôles de leadership au sein du Emerging Scholars Network (co-présidente de section, 2012-2016) et dans la section Communication Policy and Technology (vice-présidente, 2017-2019) ; co-présidente, 2020-2023). Depuis septembre 2023, je fais partie de la commission des finances.
Ma candidature au prochain mandat du CI découle de la volonté de continuer à contribuer activement à la communauté, comme je le fais depuis plus d’une décennie, mais avec de nouvelles responsabilités. Merci de me lire, et de considérer ma candidature.
(Spanish)
Soy investigadora titular en el Centro Nacional Francés de Investigaciones Científicas (CNRS), donde cofundé y codirijo desde 2019 el Centre Internet et Société. Soy una socióloga de la tecnología y mi principal interés es las arquitecturas e infraestructuras técnicas como instrumentos de la gobernanza de Internet.
Mi participación en la AIECS se remonta a mi tesis doctoral; Mi primera conferencia de la AIECS fue México 2009 y, desde entonces, he asistido regularmente y disfruto de la comunidad altamente internacional y diversa que es la columna vertebral de la Asociación, donde he forjado colaboraciones intelectuales, y amistades personales, duraderas. Pronto decidí que intentaría apoyar activamente a la comunidad de la AIECS: acepté papeles de liderazgo en la Red de Académicos Emergentes (ESN, copresidenta de la sección, 2012-2016) y en la Sección de Políticas y Tecnología de la Comunicación (CPT, vicepresidenta, 2017-2019; copresidenta, 2020-2023). Desde que dejé el cargo de copresidenta del CPT, he formado parte del comité de Finanzas.
Mi candidatura al próximo mandato del CI surge de la voluntad de seguir contribuyendo activamente a la comunidad, como lo he hecho durante más de una década, pero con nuevas responsabilidades. Gracias por leerme y por considerar mi candidatura.
Nominated by:
Julia Pohle, WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Germany
Elske van de Fliert, The University of Queensland, School of Communication and Arts, Australia
Steph Hill, University of Leicester, UK
Sara Bannerman, McMaster University, Canada
Sandra Ristovska, University of Colorado Boulder, United States
Comments
Francesca has a track record…
Francesca has a track record of services to IAMCR. She would be a strong addition to the International Council.
Endorse of Francesca Musiani for an IC position
I am pleased to endorse Francesca Musiani for a position on the IC. She has been an active IAMCR member and played a vital role in several S&WGs and committees. The Council will greatly benefit from her positive energy during the coming years.
Endorsement of Francesca Musiani
I strongly endorse Francesca Musiani for the International Council. Francesca's work on technology and information security has deeply inspired my own work. She is a brilliant and talented scholar. As a member of IAMCR, she has a long history of work and dedication to the association in the leadership of the CPT section, amongst various other roles. She is also, to put it simply, a very nice person, supportive, collegial, humble. All these qualities make her an excellent candidate for the IC.
Endorsing Francesca Musiani
As a co-author, I can share that Francesca Musiani is an extraordinary leader in myriad ways. She is a thought leader with her own research that continues to be ahead of the times, an inspiring leader with a track record of supporting and mentoring emerging scholars at IAMCR and other research venues around the world, and a colleague of the highest integrity. Her role and wisdom will contribute significantly to the IAMCR International Council.
Endorsement of Francesca Musiani as IC member
Francesca is without doubt one of the most dedicated, well organised, patient, kind and humble colleagues with whom I have had the pleasure to work. She is an excellent leader, a brilliant scholar, a very fair and supporting team player and a great friend to many within the IAMCR community. Over the last 15 years, she has supported IAMCR and its members in multiple ways, and I am convinced that she will continue to make significant contributions to the organisation as a member of the IC. Therefore I wholeheartedly recommend her for this role.
Francesca Musiani
I've been witnessing Francesca's qualities as a scholar and as an associative actor for several years both at IAMCR and at ECREA.
She will be an added value to the IC.
Endorsing Francesca Musiani
Francesca's work with the Communication Policy and Technology Section has been crucial in bringing more diversity into the group, and in encouraging young scholars to take their work further. She would be a wonderful addition to the IC.
Endorsement of Francesca Musiani
Francesa combines considerable research experience with a deep commitment for IAMCR. She played a very important role as co-chair of the Emerging Scholars Network, and later as a vice & co-chair for the Communication Policy and Technology Section. Even if it may sound slightly boring, I deeply appreciate her work in the IC Finances Committee, which is the best evidence of her investment in, and commitment to, IAMCR. I'm very happy to endorse her candidacy for the IC.
Endorsement of Francesca Musiani
Francesca has been a tireless and hard-working IAMCR member for as long as I can remember. She is an esteemed scholar and a wonderful individual. The IC will benefit hugely from having her on board.
Endorsement of Francesca Musiani
I strongly endorse Francesca Musiani for the International Council. Her extensive tenure in leadership roles within the CPT section and her numerous contributions to the association speak volumes about her commitment and dedication. In addition to her professional achievements, she is widely recognized for her kindness, supportiveness, collegiality, and humility. These exceptional qualities not only make her an outstanding candidate for the IC but also highlight her ability to foster positive relationships and collaborative efforts within the association.
I have known Francesca Musiani as an IAMCR member and interdisciplinary sociologist of technology for 12 years. I greatly admire her leadership and support for emerging scholars since the time I first presented a paper at IAMCR 2012 conference in Durban. I am positive she will be a great addition the International Council.