The 9th Biennial Conference on Environmental Psychology September 26-28, 2011 Eindhoven, the Netherlands http://www.envpsych2011.eu The 9th biennial conference on Environmental Psychology aims to bring together people interested in the field of environmental psychology to meet, share experiences, present research, and discuss ideas with regard to the state of the art in environment and behavior research. Key themes of the conference include, but are not limited to, the built and natural environment, conservation behavior and sustainability, environmental perception and decision making, environmental risks and stress, methods and theories in environment-behavior research, proxemics, restoration and health. We encourage, in particular, theoretical and…

Call For Participation CHI 2011 Workshop Gamification: Using Game Design Elements in Non-Gaming Contexts http://bit.ly/grn-chi2011 “Gamification” is an informal umbrella term for the use of video game elements in non-game systems to improve user experience (UX) and user engagement. The recent introduction of ‘gamified’ applications such as Foursquare to large end-user audiences promises new lines of inquiry and rich data sources for the many endeavors in human-computer interaction (HCI) that have explored game-related heuristics, design patterns and dynamics of motivating, positive user experiences – endeavors as various as persuasive technology, funology, incentive centered design, the social psychology of online communities,…

Call for Participation Social Game Studies at CHI 2011 http://bit.ly/socialgames-chi2011 “Social games”, defined as games played and distributed on Social Networks, have become a digital gaming phenomenon. The most popular games boast tens of millions of users each month, using simple mechanics to reach a vast audience apparently under-served by traditional digital games. This enormous success raises important questions about game design, interface design, psychology and the social power of online networks. This one-day workshop will convene academics and practitioners in the HCI community and other fields to share and discuss the state of the art in social games design…