About Our SIG
SIG-MET is the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) Special Interest Group for the measurement of information production and use. It encourages the development and networking of all those interested in the measurement of information. It encompasses not only bibliometrics, scientometrics and informetrics, but also measurement of the Web and the Internet, applications running on these platforms, and metrics related to network analysis, visualization, scholarly communication and the design and operation of Information Retrieval Systems. SIG/MET will facilitate activities to encourage the promotion, research and application of metrics topics. Academics, practitioners, commercial providers, government representatives, and any other interested persons are welcome.
Forthcoming Event
SIG-MET Distinguished Speaker Series: Opening Lecture by Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto
Speaker: Dr. Cassify Sugimoto
Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto is Tom and Marie Patton Professor and School Chair in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research examines the formal and informal ways in which knowledge is produced, disseminated, consumed, and supported, with an emphasis on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Title: How to Be a Scientific Superpower
This talk explores the systemic factors and policy frameworks that enable nations and institutions to achieve scientific excellence and global influence in research. Drawing on her metascience research, Sugimoto explores how indicators around investments and production have been the primary drivers of what constitutes a "superpower". Weaving together historical evidence, she argues for indicators that consider diffusion and epistemic influence and demonstrates the current polycentric organization of global science. The conclusion will focus on how scientists, policymakers, and administrators can be more intentional in setting the global scientific agenda.
Conference Guide:
Registration - https://www2.asist.org/events/Details/sig-met-invited-talk-1-1565651?sourceTypeId=Hub
Location - Online event, the lecture link will be sent to registered attendees via email.
Time - 9:00-10:00 am USA time on Friday, December 5th, 2025.
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How to Join
To be a member, one first needs to be a member of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). When completing the Membership Application Form, select the special interest group (SIG) of your choice.