Open AccessJames Cretson leadership award: A tale of finding my intellectual home with ASIS&T
Author(s) -
Shah Chirag
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
bulletin of the association for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2373-9223
DOI - 10.1002/bult.2014.1720400305
Subject(s) - outreach , transparency (behavior) , join (topology) , public relations , sociology , work (physics) , psychology , management , political science , law , engineering , combinatorics , economics , mathematics , mechanical engineering
EDITOR'S SUMMARY A converted computer scientist, the author looks back to his early intrigue with ASIS&T, his excitement at meeting notable scholars and subsequent history of participation. Shah presented a paper at his first meeting and every year since and has expanded his engagement, becoming active in SIGs, volunteering at the organizational level and advising a student chapter. Though this level of engagement involves significant work, Shah sees it not as a burden but as an important aspect of his career. As student chapter advisor, Shah encourages students to join ASIS&T early, attend as many activities as possible and interact broadly with others. New members should join a local chapter and a SIG and take advantage of scholarly opportunities through the Association. Attention to specific issues from organizational transparency to outreach will improve the Association.