January 2012 - change - Mailing Lists

Internships at Berkman Center
by Yaw Anokwa 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Each summer the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University swings open the doors of our big yellow house to welcome a group of talented and curious students as full-time interns - Berkterns! - who are passionate about the promise of the Internet. Finding connected and complementary research inquiries among their diverse backgrounds, students represent all levels of study, are being trained in disciplines across the board, and come from universities all over the world to tackle issues related to the core of Berkman’s research agenda, including law, technology, innovation, and knowledge; the relationship between Internet and civic activity; and technology, law, and development. http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer

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Fwd: Call For Fails - FAILFaire@ICTD2012
by Yaw Anokwa 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Melissa Densmore <mho(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 09:06 Subject: Call For Fails - FAILFaire@ICTD2012 To: TIER <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu>, yrictd <yrictd(a)googlegroups.com> ================ Call for FAILs FAILFaire@ICTD2012 Monday, March 12, 2012, ICTD2012, Atlanta, Georgia, USA http://www.ictdchick.com/failfaireictd2012/ Calling for case studies by researchers/implementers/practitioners for FAILFaire@ICTD2012! Failure. What does it mean for ICTD research to fail? How can we learn from ‘failed’ research projects? At the FAILFaire@ICTD2012 we invite people to an open and interactive discussion about the nature of failure in ICTD research, using presentations about specific cases as a starting point for dialogue. The FAILFaire is open to all ICTD2012 and ACM DEV 2012 participants, however due to space considerations, you MUST RSVP in advance. http://failfaireict4d.eventbrite.com We are interested in hearing about a broad-range of ICTD and M4D initiatives – anything from health, education or emergency response projects, to community development initiatives, mapping projects, data collection endeavors, public awareness or education campaigns. If you have a project to propose, please submit a brief overview here (http://bit.ly/Am0oVP ) of your project by Feb 17, 2012. Failures might include (but are not limited to): * low participation * needs of the community unmet or miscommunicated * inappropriate technology, * ineffective communication/education * inability to scale/replicate * did not engage the intended audience. We especially invite your ‘unpublishable’ failures, projects previously presented at ICTD that have since FAILed, issues with the ICTD research community that may have led to a failure to learn from failure, and your real lessons learned in deployment. Presentations should address: What was the project? What were you trying to do? Where did it go wrong? What was the FAIL? What would you do differently next time? What can we as the ICTD community learn? Presenters must be affiliated with the project. No third party FAILs! Questions? Ask your friendly organizers: Melissa Densmore, Univ. of California, Berkeley Clint Rogers Katrin Verclas, MobileActive.org Wayan Vota, Inveneo Links More Info: http://www.ictdchick.com/failfaireictd2012/ Submit a FAIL: http://bit.ly/Am0oVP RSVP: http://failfaireict4d.eventbrite.com/ Conference: http://www.ictd2012.org More info at: http://failfaire.org and on twitter at www.twitter.com/failfaire -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "YRICTD" group. To post to this group, send email to yrictd(a)googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to yrictd%2Bunsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/yrictd?hl=en.

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Fwd: Global Social Venture Competition
by Yaw Anokwa 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <techbridgeworld-students-request(a)lists.andrew.cmu.edu> Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 07:30 Subject: TechBridgeWorld-Students Digest, Vol 59, Issue 2 To: techbridgeworld-students(a)lists.andrew.cmu.edu The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) is a student-run competition to launch the next generation of social enterprise. GSVC provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prizes to transform their ideas into businesses with real-world impact. This unique competition, founded at UC Berkeley-Haas in 1999 is run by students, for students, and connects promising social enterprises to the social impact investment community. Through eight regional partners and six outreach partners, GSVC attracts a diverse group of entrants from around the world. For more information and application details, visit: http://www.gsvc.org/the_competition/. Deadline to apply is January 25.

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Volunteers for Spirometry User Study (Win $200!)
by Mayank Goel 22 Jan '12

22 Jan '12

Hey Everyone! Due to the weather last week we are continuing our study into this week (and we are upping the amount you can win!). We are working on a research study for lung function measurement using a smartphone. We need as many people as possible to take part. Plus you get the chance to win a 200 dollar Amazon gift card! We will be holding sessions in Paul Allen Center, CSE206 on the UW campus all this week. Please take a look at the email below (also, if you can forward this to other email lists, we would appreciate it). We need both people with mild to moderate asthma and healthy volunteers. So, if you know someone with asthma, please let them know about this study and the chance to win some money and contribute to the research! To sign up for a time please go to this link. If the yellow button appears, the spot is still available. NOTE: others cannot see who is signed up for a time slot, only "if" it is available. Thanks in advance! PS: the increase in winnings is retroactive for those that have already taken part in the study. -- Regards, Mayank Goel ------------------------ --FORWARDED-- ------------------------ Subject: Participation in a research study for pulmonary function measurement using a mobile phone Hello, My name is Eric Larson. I’m a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Engineering at the University of Washington. I am part of a UW research team conducting a research project on mobile phone-based pulmonary (or lung) function measurement. Testing consists of forcefully blowing through a large tube for about six seconds. You will be asked to blow through a large tube until you have completely expelled all the air from your lungs. This is typically called a peak flow test. You will be asked to perform peak flow test three times using a spirometer and 12 times using a mobile phone. The entire study will last 20 - 30 minutes. You must be above 18 years of age to participate. We are recording a large database of peak-flow test results using both a traditional method (spirometer) and a mobile phone. We are looking for participants to have their peak flow recorded. The goal of this research is to develop an algorithm to automatically extract pulmonary function measurements from an audio recording using a mobile phone. Current tools require the use of a handheld peak-flow meter or require the patient to use a spirometer at the doctor’s office. This solution will make lung function monitoring a significantly easier task and increase patient compliance so that health professionals can conduct more reliable research on the relation between peak flow and various diagnoses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis. The study will take place in the CSE building and on UW campus. To ensure privacy, you will be given the opportunity to review your recordings and delete any sections you want. We will not be recording any speech or identifying characteristics. If you choose to participate, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $200 (previously 100) amazon gift card. Participants may be invited back for additional recording sessions (each session is an additional entry into the drawing for the gift card). If you are interested in participating, please go to this link. If the yellow button appears, the spot is still available. NOTE: others cannot see who is signed up for a time slot, only "if" it is available. If you would like more information about the study, please contact us at eclarson(a)uw.edu. Although we keep e-mails private, please note that we cannot ensure the confidentiality of information sent via e-mail. Thank you for considering participation in our study. Eric Larson Ph.D. Candidate Dept. of Electrical Engineering

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1/31/12 Lecture on mHealth - Richard Lester, Founder of WelTel
by Emily Lundell 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

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FrontlineSMS is Hiring
by Yaw Anokwa 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

FrontlineSMS lowers the barriers to social change using mobile technologies. They develop free, open-source and award-winning software that enables text message communication among large groups without the need for the Internet. They do not implement projects or dictate how FrontlineSMS software is used, but instead provide software and tailored support services to help organizations across the world use FrontlineSMS for positive social change. Openings: Project Director: Knight Foundation Media Project Project Director: Transparency and Accountability Head of Finance Community Project Assistant Internship Radio Project Assistant Internship More at http://www.frontlinesms.com/about-us/jobs-and-internships

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Fwd: Design Impact Fellowship
by Yaw Anokwa 18 Jan '12

18 Jan '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Design Impact is looking for self-motivated, multi-skilled designers who genuinely want to work full-time in Indian communities on life-improving solutions. Want more information? Check out the website which covers all of the details. The initial application is easy—just a detailed letter of intent and current resume. The application period closes on February 28th and the ten month Fellowship commences on July 1st, 2012. http://www.d-impact.org/fellowship/becomeafellow.php

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No Change seminar this Thursday
by Nicola Dell 17 Jan '12

17 Jan '12

Hi everyone *There will no Change seminar this Thursday. * Nicolas di Tada has had to postpone his trip to Seattle and won't be able to make it. Next week (January 26th) we will have a discussion led by Krysta Yousoufian and Carl Hartung. Thanks Nicki

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Fwd: ICTD 2012 Just Two Months Away - It's Time to Register!
by Sunil Garg 17 Jan '12

17 Jan '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: ICTD 2012 Info <info(a)ictd2012.org> > Subject: [ICTD2012] ICTD 2012 Just Two Months Away - It's Time to Register! > Date: January 17, 2012 6:04:33 PM GMT+01:00 > > If you have not already done so, it is time to register for ICTD2012. With less than two months to go before opening day, we have an exciting and dynamic program slated for the 4-day conference. On Monday, March 12th, and Thursday, March 15th, attendees will be able to choose from nearly 40 Open Sessions (panels, workshops, and more) and 29 demos presented by practitioners and academic institutions from across the globe. In addition, joint with the co-located ACM DEV conference, David Kobia, Co-Founder and Director of Technology Development for Ushahidi, will give a keynote speech on Monday. On Tuesday, March 13th, and Wednesday, March 14th, ICTD 2012 will offer a slate of 38 peer-reviewed papers in plenary and poster presentation. We are also pleased to welcome the Honorable Omobola Johnson, Minister of Communication and Technology, Federal Republic of Nigeria as keynote speaker on Tuesday. > > More information can be found on our website at www.ictd2012.org, including registration instructions and links to hotel accommodations. For further questions, please contact us at info(a)ictd2012.org.

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Participation in a research study for pulmonary function measurement using a smartphone
by Mayank Goel 16 Jan '12

16 Jan '12

Hey Everyone! We are working on a research study for lung function measurement using smartphone. We need as many people as possible to take part. Plus you get the chance to win a 100 dollar Amazon gift card! We will be holding sessions in CSE206 all this week. Please take a look at the email below (also, if you can forward this to other email lists, we would appreciate it). We need both people with mild to moderate asthma and healthy volunteers. So, if you know someone with asthma, please let them know about this study and the chance to win some money and contribute to the research!! To sign up for a time please go to this link. If the yellow button appears, the spot is still available. NOTE: others cannot see who is signed up for a time slot, only "if" it is available. Thanks in advance! -- Regards, Mayank Goel ------------------------ --FORWARDED-- ------------------------ Subject: Participation in a research study for pulmonary function measurement using a mobile phone Hello, My name is Eric Larson. I’m a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Engineering at the University of Washington. I am part of a UW research team conducting a research project on mobile phone-based pulmonary (or lung) function measurement. Testing consists of forcefully blowing through a large tube for about six seconds. You will be asked to blow through a large tube until you have completely expelled all the air from your lungs. This is typically called a peak flow test. You will be asked to perform peak flow test three times using a spirometer and 12 times using a mobile phone. The entire study will last 20 - 30 minutes. You must be above 18 years of age to participate. We are recording a large database of peak-flow test results using both a traditional method (spirometer) and a mobile phone. We are looking for participants to have their peak flow recorded. The goal of this research is to develop an algorithm to automatically extract pulmonary function measurements from an audio recording using a mobile phone. Current tools require the use of a handheld peak-flow meter or require the patient to use a spirometer at the doctor’s office. This solution will make lung function monitoring a significantly easier task and increase patient compliance so that health professionals can conduct more reliable research on the relation between peak flow and various diagnoses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis. The study will take place in the CSE building and on UW campus. To ensure privacy, you will be given the opportunity to review your recordings and delete any sections you want. We will not be recording any speech or identifying characteristics. If you choose to participate, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $100 amazon gift card. Participants may be invited back for additional recording sessions (each session is an additional entry into the drawing for the gift card). If you are interested in participating, please go to this link. If the yellow button appears, the spot is still available. NOTE: others cannot see who is signed up for a time slot, only "if" it is available. If you would like more information about the study, please contact us at eclarson(a)uw.edu. Although we keep e-mails private, please note that we cannot ensure the confidentiality of information sent via e-mail. Thank you for considering participation in our study. Eric Larson Ph.D. Candidate Dept. of Electrical Engineering University of Washington

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