January 2013 - change - Mailing Lists

IBM Internship Opportunity - Public Health
by Bill Lober 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

IBM has actively worked on this STEM model for several (>5?) years, and has presented the integration of this work with a health information exchange model at the HIMSS IHE Showcase several times. Good opportunity for GH or PH informatics folks. Bill From: Sondra R Renly [mailto:srrenly@us.ibm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 2:29 PM To: Bill Lober; Debra Revere Subject: Forwarding IBM Internship Opportunity Hi Bill and Debra, Perhaps you know a good candidate or you could forward within your network - we have an exciting internship position available this year at the Almaden Research Lab. Thanks for forwarding. Link: https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0546121 Job description We currently have an internship opportunity available in the public health research department. In this department we develop new models and tools for public health including the open source Eclipse Spatiotemporal Epidemiological Modeling project. Our projects include creation of new mathematical models of food born disease, as well as zoonotic and vector borne disease. We are currently developing new algorithms to pro-actively model population risk of food borne diseases. Some of our recent work included publications on H1N1, Malaria, and Dengue Fever. Students are employees hired for a pre-professional/professional assignment while enrolled at a university/educational institution or just after completion of qualification and work for IBM as a required part of their academic program or work during vacation, breaks, and/or holiday periods or as a placement year, for example, co-ops and interns. Required Bachelor's Degree At least 2 years experience in Java At least 1 year experience in Mathematics including calculus English: Intermediate Preferred Master's Degree in Physics At least 3 years experience in Java At least 2 years experience in Mathematics including calculus English : Fluent IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Thanks, Sondra Renly, MLS(ASCP)cm IBM Almaden Research Center 650 Harry Road, San Jose, CA 95120 email: srrenly(a)us.ibm.com<mailto:srrenly@us.ibm.com> http://researcher.ibm.com/person/us-srrenly Office in IBM T.J. Watson Research Center 1101 Kitchawan Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 phone: (914) 945-1076 (tie 8-862-1076)

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Fwd: 2013 Summer Internship Program, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Application Deadline Feb. 10
by Melody Clark 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rebecca Tabasky <rtabasky(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu> Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM Subject: 2013 Summer Internship Program, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Application Deadline Feb. 10 To: jobs-list(a)eon.law.harvard.edu ** Hi, The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is now accepting applications for our 2013 Summer Internship Program! We are looking to engage a diverse group of students who are interested in studying -- and changing the world through -- the Internet and new communications technologies; who are driven, funny, and kind; and who would like to join our amazing community in Cambridge this summer for 10 weeks of shared research and exchange. Information about the summer program and eligibility, and links to the application procedures, can be found below and at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer. * The application deadline for Summer 2013 is Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. ET.** * As ever, thank you for helping to share word of the opportunity to great candidates and developing our network of people working to advance scholarship with impact. All best, Becca ----- *Berkman Center for Internet & Society Summer Internship Program 2013*<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer> Each summer the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University swings open the doors of our vibrant yellow house to welcome a group of talented and curious students as full-time interns - Berkterns!<http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=berktern>- 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 relationships between Internet and civic activity; and the intersection of technology, learning, and development. Summer interns jump head first into the swirl of the Berkman universe, where they are deeply and substantively involved in our research projects and efforts. Becoming invaluable contributors to the Center’s operation and success, interns conduct collaborative and independent research under the guidance of Berkman staff, fellows, and faculty. Specific roles, tasks, and experiences vary depending on Center needs and interns' skills; a select list of expected opportunities for Summer 2013 is below. Typically, the workload of each intern is primarily based under one project or suite of projects, with encouragement and flexibility to get involved in additional projects across the Center. In addition to joining research teams, summer interns participate in special lectures with Berkman Center faculty and fellows, engage each other through community experiences like weekly interns discussion hours, and attend Center-wide events and gatherings with members of the wider Berkman community. As well, each year interns establish new channels for fun and learning, such as organizing topical debates; establishing reading groups and book clubs; producing podcasts and videos; and hosting potlucks, cook-offs, and BBQs (fortunately for us, people share). The word "awesome" has been thrown around to describe our internships, but don't take our word for it. Interns Royze Adolfo and Hilda Barasa documented the summer 2012 internship experience here<http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/berkmancentersummer2012/>. Former intern Zack McCune had this to say<http://thames2thayer.com/blog/in-the-spirit-of-the-the-olympics-how-i-learn…>: "it has been an enchanting summer working at the berkman center for internet & society. everyday, i get to hang out with some of the most brilliant people on the planet. we talk, we write (emails), we blog, we laugh, we play rock band. and when things need to get done, we stay late hyped on free coffee and leftover food. it is a distinct honor to be considered a peer among such excellent people. and i am not just talking about the fellows, staff, and faculty, though they are all outstanding. no, i mean my peers as in my fellow interns, who are almost definitely the ripening next generation of changemakers." * * *Time Commitment:* Summer internships are full time positions (35 hours/week) for 10 weeks. Our Summer 2013 program runs from Monday, June 3 through Friday, August 9. * * *Payment:* Interns are paid $11.50 an hour, with the exception of certain opportunities for law students who receive summer public interest funds (more about these specific cases at the link for law students below). Please be forewarned that payment may not be sufficient to cover living expenses in the Boston area. No other benefits are provided, and interns must make their own housing, insurance, and transportation arrangements.* * *Commitment to Diversity:* The work and well-being of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University are strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We actively seek and welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, and persons with disabilities, as well as applications from researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods. The roots of this deep commitment are many and, appropriately, diverse. We are not nearly far enough along in this regard, and we may never be. It is a constant process in which there remains much to learn. We welcome your inquiries, comments and ideas on how we may continue to improve. *Eligibility:* - Internships are open to students enrolled across the full spectrum of disciplines. - Internships are open to students at different levels of academic study including those in bachelor’s, master’s, law, and Ph.D programs (some flexibility with high school students is possible). Selected positions require that interns be enrolled in a particular kind of academic program. - Summer interns need not be U.S. residents or in school in the U.S.; indeed, we encourage international students to apply. - Summer interns do not need an existing affiliation with Harvard University. * * *To Apply:* We know what you're thinking. *Yes please. I want that. That sounds magical. Did I mention that I have incredible dance moves<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGQbFqH6D4g> **?* Here's what you should do...* * *Law students:* please find application instructions and important additional information here <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/7314>. *Students from disciplines other than law:* please find more information and application instructions here <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/7315>.* * *The application deadline for all students for Summer 2013 is Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. ET.** * *Selectivity/Opportunity:* We are fortunate to receive a large number of excellent applications each year and go through a dynamic and highly selective process in which we try to find the best match for individual interns and portfolio needs, but limited slots inevitably mean passing on amazing candidates. We are steadfast, however, in our eagerness for you to work in this space and encourage you to explore other related summer opportunities, including these<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/8134>. * * *Questions:* **Please start with our Summer Internship Program FAQ<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/8133>. Have questions not covered in the FAQ? Email Rebecca Tabasky at rtabasky(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu. ---- *Select Expected Summer 2013 Opportunities:* * Chilling Effects* Summer interns working for Chilling Effects will work on a range of assignments related to Chilling Effects' recent expansion and modernization, including: writing "weather reports" and updating news and research resources for on-site publication; helping with managing and curating the database, including coding metadata and working with source partners to facilitate the ingestion and processing of notices; working on domestic and international collaboration initiatives; event planning and management; and working on research and writing projects centered on the database corpus, either internally or in collaboration with external researchers. More information about Chilling Effects and its work can be found at: http://www.chillingeffects.org/ <http://www.chillingeffects.org/>* * *Civic Engagement in Developing and Transitioning Countries* Interns will undertake a variety of research and writing around the use, impact, and design of digital tools for civic engagement in developing and transitioning countries, with a focus on Nigeria. Inquiries will be broad-based, but particular attention will be given to the study of transparency, governance, accountability, justice, and human rights. As well, research will explore issues related to civil society and innovation.* * *Cyberlaw Clinic* Interns with the Cyberlaw Clinic contribute to a wide range of real-world litigation, client counseling, transactional, licensing, advocacy, and legislative projects relating to technology and the Internet. The Clinic provides high-quality, pro-bono legal services to appropriate individuals, small start-ups, non-profit organizations, and government entities. The Clinic’s work includes counseling and legal guidance regarding complex open access, digital copyright, and fair use issues; litigation, amicus filings, and other advocacy to protect online speech and anonymity; developing legal resources for and offering advice to citizen journalists and new media organizations; licensing and contract advice, especially regarding Creative Commons and other “open” licenses; advising on innovative uses of technology to help courts increase citizens’ access to justice; and drafting amicus briefs, motions, and training materials in the areas of child pornography and youth online safety; among other areas. Interns in the Cyberlaw Clinic can expect direct hands-on experience working with clients under the supervision of the Clinic's staff attorneys. More information about the Cyberlaw Clinic can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/teaching/cyberlawclinic.* * *Digital Libraries* Summer interns working on digital library issues will conduct research related to library users, content, governance, funding, publishing models, and a suite of related issues; stay abreast of developments in the digital library field (including news related to e-publishing, copyright, linked open data, and other areas); and conduct research on the legal aspects and considerations related to these issues. Depending on summer needs, interns may contribute to the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), an all-digital effort to enable broad, free public access to the vast amounts of digital content (and yet-to-be-digitized content) in the United States' libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage institutions. More information about the DPLA can be found at: http://dp.la. This position might also involve assisting with a number of research, writing, and media tracking responsibilities for the Libraries and Data track of the Berkman Center's nascent Information Quality Research Initiative (IQRI) Led by Berkman Executive Director Urs Gasser, the IQRI builds upon numerous publications, including the 2012 report, "Youth and Digital Media: From Credibility to Information Quality<http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2005272>", and aims to develop a theory of information quality that reflects fundamental shifts in the information ecosystem in the age of digital media. The Libraries and Data track is expected to be one of the initial substantive areas that the IQRI will explore. In summer 2013, this internship will afford the opportunity to work closely with a small yet dynamic project team to investigate and assess empirical, theoretical and normative dynamics, opportunities, interventions, and challenges that emerge for both information custodians and users of information resources in the contemporary online environment.* * *Digital Media Law Project* Summer interns at the Digital Media Law Project will work on a wide range of legal research and writing projects relating to media law, intellectual property, and the intersection of journalism and the internet. In past years, interns have updated the Legal Guide<http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide>to media law topics, developed entries for the database of threats <http://www.citmedialaw.org/database> against online publishers, commented on current issues in law and media on the blog<http://www.citmedialaw.org/blog>, and provided research and drafting assistance on amicus briefs<http://www.citmedialaw.org/about/cmlp-amicus-efforts>. Interns may also be asked to assist with the operation and expansion of the Online Media Legal Network <http://www.omln.org/>, an attorney referral service for digital publishers, and with other projects that the DMLP undertakes in conjunction with its partner organizations around the world. More information on summer internships with the DMLP can be found on the DMLP website at: http://www.citmedialaw.org/about/summer-internships.* * *Freedom Of Expression* The Berkman Center's suite of freedom of expression-related projects, including Internet Monitor, Herdict, the OpenNet Initiative, and others, is seeking a small team of interns to conduct research on Internet filtering, monitoring, and control efforts around the globe; engage in related data gathering efforts using online sources; contribute to report writing; blog regularly about issues concerning online freedom of expression; and manage various projects' Twitter and Facebook accounts. In the past, interns have also supported research on blogospheres and other online communities around the world, contributed to literature reviews, and hand coded online content. Foreign language skills, particularly in Persian, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese, are useful. More information about some of Berkman’s work on freedom of expression can be found at the following links: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/internetmonitor ; http://www.herdict.org/web/ ; http://opennet.net/.* * *Geek Cave Software Development* The Berkman Geek Cave is a great place to work on technical projects over the summer. Interns joining the Geek Cave may extend open source software, build scalable websites, or manage the mixed desktop network that keeps the Center moving. Our team works with ruby, perl, php, bash, jQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL and a slew of other tools. We have five talented, devoted, fun, full-time developers on staff that can help hone your 1337 coding skilz as well provide fun projects to pair code or geek out on. More info about the projects that we work on can be found on our github organization page: http://github.com/berkmancenter.* * *H2O* H2O is an online suite of classroom tools developed by the Berkman Center and the Harvard Law School Library. H2O allows, among other things, professors to build, share, and remix digital casebooks under a Creative Commons license. Summer interns typically contribute to the manifold aspects of conceptualizing, assembling, editing, and disseminating digital casebooks for use at Harvard Law School and beyond. The platform was successfully beta-tested in Prof. Jonathan Zittrain’s Fall 2011 Torts class, and is slated to be used by four additional Harvard Law School professors during the 2012-13 academic year. Casebooks that might be developed on H2O during the summer of 2012 could include Civil Procedure, Property, Constitutional Law, Legislation and Regulations, Corporations, and International, Foreign, and Comparative Law. Technically proficient law students who have an interest in deepening their knowledge in these subjects, as well as extremely dedicated aspiring law students, will work closely with teachers and the H2O team to deliver freely and publicly available, remixable casebooks at Harvard and elsewhere. More information is available at: http://h2odev.law.harvard.edu and at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/h2o.* * *Harvard Open Access Project (HOAP)* HOAP fosters open access <http://www.earlham.edu/%7Epeters/fos/overview.htm>(OA) to research within Harvard, fosters OA beyond Harvard, undertakes research and policy analysis on OA, and provides OA to timely and accurate information about OA itself. Interns with the HOAP will add relevant information to the Open Access Directory (OAD), a wiki-based encyclopedia of OA, and/or contribute to the the Open Access Tracking Project (OATP), a social-tagging project organizing knowledge about OA. More information about HOAP can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/hoap/Main_Page and at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/hoap.* * *Internet Robustness* Interns will contribute to the research, development and testing of technical and social approaches to improve the resiliency and robustness of the Web. Project-related roles and responsibilities will vary according the skills and experiences of the interns. There is need for interns with technical skills and background as well as those with interest in research and writing related to the social architecture of the Web. More information about Internet Robustness is at:http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/internetrobustness .* * *Media Cloud - Research and Technical Development* Media Cloud <http://mediacloud.org/>, a joint project of the Berkman Center and the MIT Center for Civic Media <http://civic.mit.edu/>, seeks summer interns to contribute to our team’s effort to build new tools and methods that allow us to study and better analyze the shape and dynamics of the networked public sphere<http://www.benkler.org/Benkler_Wealth_Of_Networks_Chapter_7.pdf> . Research interns with Media Cloud will contribute to the research, data collection, and synthesis of case studies developed as part of the Controversy Mapping tool, which allows researchers to use the Media Cloud platform’s data collection and network visualization tools to map the evolution of a particular public affair, debate, or policy conversation (such as SOPA/PIPA <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNP9f8geCWA>, Trayvon Martin <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeDDdN8NW_o>, and the 2012 California ballot propositions (forthcoming)). Technical development interns with Media Cloud will help to extend and improve the project’s features. We are looking for developers interested in online media research, big data, and natural language processing. More information about Media Cloud is available at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/mediacloud and you can see the project in action at: http://www.mediacloud.org.* * *metaLAB (at) Harvard* metaLAB is a research and teaching unit dedicated to exploring and expanding the frontiers of networked culture in the arts and humanities, and this year metaLAB is developing three major projects: Teaching with Things, an initiative to explore the use of multimedia to document, annotate, and remix objects in Harvard's libraries and museums for teaching; Library Observatory, a forum to visualize library collections and data and share those analyses with librarians, faculty, and students; and Networks and Natures, a scholarly initiative to explore the impact of networks on our relationship with the natural world. We are looking for interns with multimedia production experience, web design and development, and skills in javascript, python, and other scripting languages. More information about the metaLAB is at: http://metalab.harvard.edu/.* * *Berkman Multimedia Production* An intern for the Berkman Center’s multimedia team will take on the production of video and audio that helps to shed light on the many research areas of the Center in a creative way. Among the responsibilities of the multimedia intern may be: producing and editing several episodes of Radio Berkman <https://soundcloud.com/radioberkman> (the Center’s NPR-style podcast); coordinating the production of a summer intern shared multimedia projects<http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL68azUN8PTNhRvFhAVoboM1NY8_AiKUj4>; and generally creating and promoting unique content for the Berkman Center — in the form of animations, still images, slideshows, audio, and video. This position requires previous experience with multimedia production; a familiarity with cameras and audio equipment, as well as video and audio production platforms (e.g., Final Cut, Adobe After Effects, and ProTools); an energetic flair for the creative; and a demonstrated ability to work independently and with groups. In addition to a resume and cover letter, applicants should share links to any multimedia work for which they are proud to have been responsible.* * *Open Data/Open Government* The Berkman Center is exploring opportunities at the nexus of efforts that promote open government, transparency, data-sharing, and civic entrepreneurship/co-production/engagement. Recent activities at the Center have built on the excitement generated by a range of related events and projects in the Berkman community, including a workshop on open data, a meeting on innovation for municipal leaders, a gaming platform for civic engagement, and collaboration with the city government of Boston. Interns will contribute to the development of an action-oriented research framework intended to systematically support, add value to, and facilitate innovation and collaboration in government.* * *Privacy Tools for Sharing Research Data* In fall 2012, this exciting new collaboration between the Center for Research on Computer Science (CRCS) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS), and the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, kicked off a four-year project to develop computational and legal methods, tools, and policies to further the tremendous value that can come from collecting, analyzing, and sharing data while more fully protecting individual privacy. Faculty director and Clinical Professor Phil Malone<http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/pmalone>leads the Berkman Center’s role in this initiative, which brings the Center’s institutional knowledge and practical experience to help tackle the legal and policy-based issues in the larger project. The Berkman Center is working with Berkman faculty, fellows, research assistants, and the CRCS and IQSS project team members to distill key definitional issues, explore new and existing legal and regulatory frameworks, and develop legal instruments that take into account the specific needs of researchers, research subjects, and data, while enabling reliable mechanisms for protecting privacy, transparency, and accountability. For 2013, law student interns will work with Professor Phil Malone and provide research and analytical support to the project, including research and analysis on privacy law and policy and specific privacy approaches to the use of large data sets.More information about the project can be found on the Berkman Center website at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/research/privacy_tools and the CRCS project website at: http://privacytools.seas.harvard.edu/.* * *Special Projects - Jonathan Zittrain* Summer interns will work on a variety of projects undertaken by Professor Jonathan Zittrain, assisting in a variety of research areas (e.g. human computing, linkrot and internet robustness, platforms, and Internet filtering). Summer contributions include research for conferences and presentations; brainstorming article outlines; fact-checking materials; and reviewing original article or paper drafts. This position requires the ability to find, absorb, critically analyze, and debate large amounts of written and other media materials from sources including scholarly articles, news articles and blogs, and interviews with public policymakers. This intern position is ideally suited for students or others who would like to get a deeper understanding of academic research and the broader world of Internet law. As well, this position may be extended into the 2013-2014 academic year; if you would be interested and available to continue working from Cambridge, MA in this capacity beyond the summer, please indicate so in your cover letter. More information about JZ’s research can be found at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/jzittrain and at: http://www.jz.org/.*** * *Youth and Media Project* During a summer at Youth and Media <http://youthandmedia.org//>, interns will contribute to various research, advocacy, and development initiatives around youth and technology. By researching young people’s interactions with digital media such as the Internet, cell phones, and video games, we seek to address the issues their practices raise, learn how to harness the opportunities their digital fluency presents, and shape our regulatory and educational frameworks in a way that advances the public interest. For 2013, we are looking for candidates with strong academic training and experience in qualitative research methods to assist with designing, conducting, and analyzing focus group and one-on-one interviews around topics of privacy, information quality and health information, youth use of the Internet in developing countries, and new ways of learning. We would also consider candidates with expertise in these areas to conduct background research and write literature reviews. More information about the Youth and Media Lab can be found at: www.youthandmedia.org. See what past Youth and Media interns said about their time at Berkman here<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9RcdbDaCs&list=PL823EFB31F6790E2C&index=6> . **** The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. For more information, visit: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu. To change your Berkman Center subscriptions, visit: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/signup -- Melody Clark, MLIS Gates Foundation Global Libraries Graduate Research Assistant mobile: 206.303.7910 personal email: melody.r.clark(a)gmail.com or melclark(a)uw.edu

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Fwd: [Ghrc_advisoryboard] New CUGH March 2013 Conference Flyer - Please Distribute Widely
by Gaetano Borriello 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

*Sent on behalf of Keith Martin MD, Executive Advisor, Consortium of Universities for Global Health* Please see our new flyer for our upcoming conference on *March 14-16, 2013* in *Washington, DC *that is attached to this email. We are just two months away from our big event, and we would like to step up our promotion for the conference. We very much appreciate your help with this and look forward to seeing you in March! Sincerely, [image: Inline image 2] Keith Martin MD Executive Advisor Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Ste. 211B Washington, DC 20016 www.cugh.org o: 202-974-6363 jmorgan(a)cugh.org Save the date for CUGH's Annual Conference! www.2013globalhealth.org -- Jillian Morgan Consortium of Universities for Global Health 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 211B Washington, DC 20036 (o) 202-974-6363 jmorgan(a)cugh.org www.cugh.org Save the Date for CUGH’s Annual Conference! <http://2013globalhealth.org/> March 14-16, Marriott Wardman Park, Washington DC

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Ghana Exploration Seminar information sessions
by Araba Sey 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Hello! On January 29 and February 4, we will be holding information sessions for an Exploration Seminar in Ghana that will take place this coming summer. The seminar focuses on research, development, communication, and technology (more information below). The seminar is 4-weeks long and students can receive graduate or undergraduate credits. At the information sessions, we will discuss the program, expectations, life in Ghana (food, safety, transportation, etc.), and any other questions you have about the program. Information session times and locations Tuesday, January 29, 12:00-1:00pm, Roosevelt Commons Building 402 Monday, February 4, 1:30-2:30pm, Mary Gates Hall 258 Please come with your questions and concerns. If you cannot make it to either session but still have questions, please feel free to contact us. Thanks! araba Araba Sey Research Assistant Professor University of Washington Information School Technology & Social Change Group tascha.washington.edu Tel 206-685-3724 _______________________________________________________________ http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram… PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Ghana ranges from no access in many rural areas to access comparable to some major US cities. What strategies do people with low incomes use to connect to others and get the information they need? How does this impact their lives? We can get answers to these questions through research and direct experience. Whether you are interested in the uses and impacts of ICTs on the lives of people in developing countries, or more generally in information and communication in another country or learning about how to do field research, this seminar is an opportunity to explore researched-based learning through immersion in the people and culture of Ghana. In this seminar students will examine how people in different types of communities (urban and rural) use ICTs in their daily activities and how they feel about the impacts on their well-being. In contrast to historical notions of development where outside agencies determine goals with little input from the target populations, we will focus on development from the perspective of low-income populations. Students can apply the experience to their individual areas of interest, whether they be information systems, health, education, or other fields. The program will provide instruction and practical experience on using field research methods to investigate the role of ICTs in the livelihoods of low and middle-income populations. If you are interested in ICTs, development, or just want to learn more about conducting field research, we encourage you to apply! APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2013 To find out more about this seminar visit the program website<http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram…> (http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram…) If you have any questions about the program, feel free to email us: Araba Sey (arabasey(a)uw.edu<mailto:arabasey@uw.edu>) Chris Rothschild (chriskr(a)uw.edu<mailto:chriskr@uw.edu>)

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CSE 590F for Winter 2013 starts January 15th
by Brian DeRenzi 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Hi all, The CSE 590F seminar will meet on Tuesdays from 130p-230p in CSE 203, starting on the 15th. We will *not* be meeting today. In 590F, we read and discuss work published in the ICTD space. This quarter we are going to focus on looking at different styles of evaluation within ICTD work. If you're thinking about coming, I'd like to encourage you to sign up for the course using the SLN 12721. Since we are missing a week, we're going to jump right in on the 15th and Trevor Perrier will lead a discussion of Emma Brunskill's MultiLearn work. PDF available: http://www.gg.rhul.ac.uk/ict4d/ictd2010/papers/ICTD2010%20Brunskill%20et%20… On the 15th, we'll finalize the paper list and divide up the rest of the quarter. What: CSE 590F When: Tuesdays from 130p-230p, starting the 15th Where: CSE 203 Hope to see you there! Brian

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No Change seminar this week
by Nicola Dell 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Hi everyone Just a reminder that there is no Change seminar this week. We will start * NEXT* week, Tuesday January 15th at 12 noon in CSE 203. Also, please make sure you sign up for the mailing list (http://is.gd/3PlkS) to ensure that you receive further emails. Thanks! Nicki

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Postdoc opportunity at INDEPTH in Accra, supervised by Mallam O.
by Gaetano Borriello 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: Monday, January 7, 2013 Subject: [Wahifp-members] Fwd: [Hbiomed-sl] Postdoc opportunity at INDEPTH in Accra, supervised by Mallam O. To: wahifp-members(a)wahifp.org ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Fwd: [Hbiomed-sl] Postdoc opportunity at INDEPTH in Accra, supervised by Mallam O. From: "Nadi Kaonga" <nkaonga(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, January 7, 2013 3:51 am To: "Julius Awakame" <J.Awakame08(a)leeds.ac.uk> "Francis Ohanyido" <ohanyido(a)gmail.com> "julius(a)wahifp.org" <julius(a)wahifp.org> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Julius and Francis, I hope this finds you both doing well. While this position is not directly related to health informatics, etc., I thought I would still share it with you. Please feel free to circulate to your networks. [I believe all enquiries should be directed to Mallam O.] All the best, Nadi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Jan 6, 2013 8:24 PM Subject: Fwd: [Hbiomed-sl] Postdoc opportunity at INDEPTH in Accra, supervised by Mallam O. Please forward this to anyone you think would be interested... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <osman.sankoh(a)indepth-network.org> Date: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 4:25 AM Subject: [Hbiomed-sl] Postdoc opportunity at INDEPTH in Accra, supervised by Mallam O. To: hbiomed-sl(a)indepth-network.org Dear HBIOMED-SL, If you recently completed a PhD/DSc in one of the areas of epidemiology / demography / health systems strengthening / statistical demography, please let me know. I am looking for a recent graduate (in the last two years; preferrably in 2012) for a fixed two-year term to work with me in Accra, Ghana as a Postdoc. Depending on performance at the end of the second year, the Postdoc may be retained as a research fellow. We pay an annual package of US$60,000. Greetings from Freetown. Mallam O. == Prof. Osman Sankoh, D.Sc. Executive Director INDEPTH Network Accra, Ghana www.indepth-network.org _______________________________________________ Hbiomed-sl mailing list Hbiomed-sl(a)indepth-network.org http://indepth-network.org/mailman/listinfo/hbiomed-sl_indepth-network.org -- Dr Julius Awakame MB.ChB, MSc Founder & President of W.A.H.I.F.P. PhD Student, Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics, University of Leeds. Associate Specialist in Psychiatry, UK Web: http://www.wahifp.org Phone: +447402624869 Email: J.Awakame08(a)leeds.ac.uk Email: julius(a)wahifp.org Email: julius.awakame(a)lineone.net Skype: julius.awakame W.A.H.I.F.P. is a member of the mHealth Alliance:(http://www.mhealthalliance.org)

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FW: [dub] Study overseas in Tahiti and earn UW credits - Summer 2013
by Chris Rothschild 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

From: Sheryl Day <sagutie(a)uw.edu<mailto:sagutie@uw.edu>> Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 21:48:15 +0000 To: "'change(a)change.washington.edu<mailto:'change(a)change.washington.edu>'" <change(a)change.washington.edu<mailto:change@change.washington.edu>>, "'dub(a)dub.washington.edu<mailto:'dub(a)dub.washington.edu>'" <dub(a)dub.washington.edu<mailto:dub@dub.washington.edu>> Subject: [dub] Study overseas in Tahiti and earn UW credits - Summer 2013 *********************************************************** Please forward widely and distribute through your networks. Thank you! *********************************************************** Hello, UW Students. Welcome back and Happy New Year! This summer, Chris Rothschild (Researcher with Technology & Social Change Group – TASCHA) and I are directing an Exploration Seminar in Tahiti, French Polynesia. In this seminar, we will explore information within oral traditions, the value of oral traditions as knowledge systems, and the intersection of oral traditions and technology. This 6-credit seminar is open to all UW graduate and undergraduate students. The program description is below, and the online application along with more info are on the website: http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram… Applications are due February 15th. We will be scheduling information sessions soon with more details but are happy to answer any questions in the meantime, so feel free to contact us at: Chris Rothschild (chriskr(a)uw.edu<mailto:chriskr@uw.edu>) Sheryl A. Day (sagutie(a)uw.edu<mailto:sagutie@uw.edu>) ~Sheryl *********************************************** PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Pacific Islands have a very long and rich culture of oral traditions. These manifest themselves in their spiritual practices and relationships with the environment and people through song, dance, chant, and storytelling. This program will look at understanding the different systems of oral traditions and how to understand information they contain. The focus will be on Tahiti and the Pacific islands and will attempt to help students understand the value of oral traditions as valid, critical, and credible sources of scientific information and not just cultural "stories". This course will investigate the following questions: 1. What are oral traditions and what types of information do they contain? 2. How are oral traditions used and what purpose do they serve in the Polynesian context? 3. How have oral traditions been historically viewed as "credible" sources of information by western scientists? 4. In what ways can the information in oral traditions be viewed as "scientific"? 5. How does technology impact oral traditions? In addition to a comprehensive course reader on oral traditions in general and Polynesian traditions in particular, to gain a better contextual understanding of the questions above, we will visit noted oral historians and "tupunas" (elder teachers) who will speak on Tahitian oral traditions in astronomy, geology, agriculture, political history, and fishing. We will also meet with university representatives of the University of French Polynesia who will discuss research in Polynesian oral traditions and how the information contained in them are used not only as inherently important "stories" of old, but as historical and scientific information that can be used in modern scholarship. Students will also be exposed to Tahitian customs and traditions through cultural and dance classes that will be conducted throughout the program. COURSE: INFO 498 or INFX 598: Oral Traditions, Knowledge, and Science (6 credits) APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013 Apply online at: http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram… *********************************************** Sheryl A. Day, PhD Candidate Box 352840, Seattle, WA 98195-2840 Cell: 206.930.1409<tel:206.930.1409> | Fax: 206.616.3152<tel:206.616.3152> UW Information School<http://ischool.uw.edu/> IIRG: Indigenous Info Research Group<http://iirg.ischool.uw.edu/> NOIS: Native Org of Indigenous Scholars<http://students.washington.edu/noisrso> *********************************************** _______________________________________________ dub mailing list dub(a)dub.washington.edu<mailto:dub@dub.washington.edu> http://dub.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/dub

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The $5 lamp powered by gravity
by ashish makani 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

Hi Folks A lamp for $5 that does not require any electrical power source? From http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/26/this-5-lamp-is-powered-by-gravity-and-jus… "It may sound like an impossible dream, but two designers in London have built functioning prototypes of GravityLight<http://deciwatt.org/#gravitylight>, a cheap way for people in developing countries t0 light homes, recharge batteries, or power a radio. And they just exceeded their Indiegogo fundraising goal <http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/282006> by more than 500 percent with 21 days left in their campaign, so they’ll have the resources to mass-produce the light for less than $5 a unit. Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/26/this-5-lamp-is-powered-by-gravity-and-jus… " Explanatory video http://vimeo.com/53588182 Have a great weekend cheers ashish

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Fwd: TIER Digest, Vol 112, Issue 3
by Yaw Anokwa 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:07:23 -0500 From: Jay Chen <jchen(a)cs.nyu.edu> Subject: [TIER] Fwd: IBM Reseach Lab Kenya is Hiring To: tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu Message-ID: <50E6E21B.1020101(a)cs.nyu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" -------- Original Message -------- Subject: IBM Reseach Lab Kenya is Hiring Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:52:20 +0200 From: Anne Onsarigo <ONSARIGO(a)ke.ibm.com> To: jc2977(a)nyu.edu Good day Jay, I would like to introduce myself, I got your email from Diana Gruverman and I would like to request you to please connect me to anyone who would be interested in the opportunity below: We are seeking research scientists to join us in our recently announced IBM Research -- Africa lab in Nairobi, Kenya (the first IBM Research lab dedicated to a whole continent). The lab will be located on the campus of the Catholic University in the Karen-Langata area in Nairobi. To help us achieve our goal of becoming a world-class research organization that will deliver innovations relevant to the African continent,we are looking for candidates who have an outstanding human computer interaction background and research scientists who will help us to realize our smarter planet agenda in Africa. We need Africans with the right skill who are willing to come back to the continent and make an impact. Attached, please see the job profiles of the people we are looking to hire. Your help to publicize these roles for us will be highly appreciated... Kind Regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Anne Onsarigo* The Atrium Graduate Recruitment Manager Chaka Road, IBM East Africa Kenya Phone: +254-20325-44241 Mobile: +254-722-540-958 e-mail: onsarigo(a)ke.ibm.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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