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FW: [acmi] - Director position at United Nations University Institute of Software Technology
by Sherrilynne Fuller 30 Dec '13

30 Dec '13

FYI sherri From: Leong, Tze Yun [mailto:leongty@comp.nus.edu.sg] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 10:20 PM To: acmi(a)lists.amia.org Cc: Leong, Tze Yun Subject: [acmi] - Director position at United Nations University Institute of Software Technology Dear ACMI colleagues, The Institute of Software Technology of the United Nations University is looking for a new Director who would set the vision and lead the Institute to a new phase of development, in accordance with the mission of the United Nations. The candidates should have a strong background in computer science and research in an area of particular relevance to developing societies such as health, education, agriculture, disaster management, livelihoods, etc. Biomedical informatics colleagues with relevant interests and experiences are encouraged to apply. Please see the flyer attached for more information, and please forward this message to anyone you think may be interested. Thanks and with best regards, Tze-Yun LEONG, Tze Yun :: Associate Professor of Computer Science :: School of Computing, National University of Singapore :: Computing 1, 13 Computing Drive, Singapore 117417 :: 65-6516 6519 (DID) :: 65-6779 4580 (Fax) :: dcslty(a)nus.edu.sg <file:///\\Users\leongty\Documents\My%20Signatures\dcslty@nus.edu.sg> (E) :: www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~leongty (W) :: Company Registration No: 200604346E Important: This email is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify us immediately; you should not copy or use it for any purpose, nor disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you. _____ Attachment Links: UNU-IIST Director Flyer.pdf (327 k) <http://communities.amia.org/p/fo/do/download=1&fid=11619> Site Links: View post online <http://communities.amia.org/p/fo/st/post=51247&anc=p51247#p51247> View mailing list online <http://communities.amia.org/p/fo/si/topic=69> Start new thread via email <mailto:acmi@lists.amia.org> Unsubscribe from this mailing list <mailto:acmi+unsubscribe@lists.amia.org?Subject=Unsubscribe> Manage your subscription <http://communities.amia.org/p/us/to/> Use of this email content is governed by the terms of service at: http://communities.amia.org/p/cm/ld/fid=2 _____

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FW: Invitation to Participate in Digital Divide Research Preconference at ICA 2014/Seattle Conference
by Chris Coward 18 Dec '13

18 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Susan B. Kretchmer [mailto:susankretchmer@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 3:45 PM To: Chris Coward Subject: Invitation to Participate in Digital Divide Research Preconference at ICA 2014/Seattle Conference Hi Chris, I am writing to invite and encourage the participation of you and the members of the TASCHA group in the meeting described in the Call for Participation below. Your work is exemplary and we hope your team will contribute their unique insights and expertise to the interdisciplinary dialogue. Could you please share the CFP with your entire TASCHA group, including your global network of research partners, as well as with anyone else you know of who might be interested in joining us? Many, many thanks for your consideration about participating and your help in sharing the CFP. Regards, Susan Susan B. Kretchmer Johns Hopkins University and President, Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CFP: Digital Divide Research Preconference at ICA 2014/Seattle Conference ** Please pass this message on to colleagues, networks, and lists to whom it would be of interest. Thank you! ** Communication and “The Good Life” Around the World After Two Decades of the Digital Divide Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD) Preconference International Communication Association (ICA) 2014 Conference Seattle, Washington, USA Thursday, 22 May 2014 http://www.icahdq.org/conf/2014/aroundtheworldcfp.asp Call for Participation This interdisciplinary Preconference, sponsored by Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD) explores the nexus of the International Communication Association (ICA) Conference Theme of “The Good Life” and the issues of digital inclusion/exclusion for those who do not share the advantages of continuous connectivity. The PPDD Preconference is co-sponsored by the ICA Communication and Technology Division, the ICA Communication Law and Policy Division, and the ICA Mass Communication Division. 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the recognition of the digital divide through social scientific research. As the Internet became commonplace in the 1990s, officials in the Clinton Administration wondered if there should be concern about equity of access to computers and the Information Superhighway. As a result, based on the analysis of Census data about computer/modem ownership and usage collected in 1994, the newly created National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) prepared and released in 1995 the landmark report entitled "Falling Through the Net: A Survey of the 'Have Nots' in Rural and Urban America." From there, the discussion of the inequalities of online access as a new aspect of the larger issues of wealth and poverty began and the "Digital Divide” became a major focus in countries around the world. Recent research from scholars in, for example, the U.S., U.K., and Canada indicates that nearly 20 years later, even in the most highly developed countries around the world, as much as 20% of the population does not benefit from even minimal access to the Internet. And, that lack of consistent, quality access to emergent communication technologies is antithetical to the nature of a “good life” amidst the transformative changes enjoyed by members of the wired population; those who are offline are alienated from the benefits of the “new opportunities to communicate and interact . . . new experiences, behaviors, and habits . . . [and the ability to] engage with others or receive information” suggested by the ICA Conference Theme. Thus, this Preconference responds to ICA’s call to consider “what a ‘good life’ might look like in a contemporary, digital, and networked society, and what new challenges we might face in attaining it” to include all members of society. In the search for equity in access to “the good life” in the digital age, scholarly research has played a key role in the public discourse on the issues of the digital divide as well as in the decision-making by policymakers and practitioners as they work to craft solutions to this pressing societal concern. As the digital divide persists past its 20th anniversary, this Preconference provides an extended, in-depth opportunity to consider the current state and future possibilities for research that informs issues related to the digital divide around the world. Further, the Preconference works to identify new areas of necessary, productive research focus to foster greater understanding and enlighten practice and policy going forward so that all global citizens can create their own “good life” in the digital, networked age. After a brief welcome and summary introduction to the status of the digital divide around the world, the Preconference schedule features three 75-minute breakout time periods with multiple simultaneous sessions focusing on the status of communication, an inclusive “good life”, and digital divide research in various regions of the world. Involving scholars at all stages of their careers, these sessions will include research from any discipline and any theoretical and methodological approach that contributes to exploring the issues surrounding the digital divide. In addition, there will be a luncheon keynote. The final session of the Preconference is a highly interactive, lively brainstorming and collaborative thinking dialogue among all presenters and other attendees to create partnerships and inspire new ideas for the third decade of digital divide research. All participants in the Preconference will have the opportunity to provide in advance position papers that will be made available prior to the Preconference and permanently archived via an e-book on the PPDD website. Please join us to share your insights and expertise. How to Participate *** Submit an Abstract to Present Your Work During the Preconference Deadline: 20 January 2014 Notification of Acceptance: 1 February 2014 Submissions are welcome from scholars at all stages of their careers, from any theoretical and methodological approach, and across multiple disciplines engaged in research that informs issues related to the digital divide, including, but not limited to: - gaps in access and connectivity - digital inclusion - digital exclusion - digital (dis)engagement - challenges and opportunities - social and cultural aspects of the divide - the skills and digital/information literacy needed to interpret, understand, and navigate information presented online - the impact of socioeconomic factors on user behavior - the role of motivation - differences in patterns of usage - characteristics and conceptualizations of non-users - how people use the Internet to create content - different forms of capital and power relationships - the impact of new and evolving technologies - the mobile divide - the interplay of influence with mobile technologies - socioeconomic and cultural effects - community informatics - social informatics - international development - education - health - politics and civic engagement - telecommunication policy - the application of research to communities, practice, and public and private sector initiatives If desired, each author may submit one sole authored work and one or more co-authored works, but each individual can only make one presentation at the Preconference so additional submissions would have to be presented by another member of the co-authorship team. Please include the following information in your submission: - Title of presentation - Name(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es) of author(s) - On co-authored submissions, the name, affiliation, and email address of the author who will be presenting the work at the Preconference - A 1 page (250 words excluding notes and references) abstract in 12 pt. Times New Roman in Word doc/docx format - For each author, a 100-word-maximum description of the author’s area(s) of research interest related to the digital divide in 12 pt. Times New Roman in a separate Word doc/docx format file Please email your submission to the appropriate Sessions Organizer below based on where your research was conducted: Eastern and Western Europe Sessions Organizer: Ellen Helsper, London School of Economics and Political Science e.j.helsper (at) lse (dot) ac (dot) uk Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa Sessions Organizer: Gerard Goggin, University of Sydney gerard.goggin (at) Sydney (dot) edu (dot) au Canada Sessions Organizer: Catherine Middleton, Ryerson University catherine.middleton (at) Ryerson (dot) ca United States Sessions Organizer: Susan B. Kretchmer, Johns Hopkins University and Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide susankretchmer (at) yahoo (dot) com Central and South America Sessions Organizer: Laura Robinson, Santa Clara University laura (at) laurarobinson (dot) org *** If Not Submitting Work for Presentation, Chair a Session During the Preconference Deadline: 20 January 2014 Notification of Acceptance: 1 February 2014 If you are not submitting your work for presentation but would like to Chair a session, please email your request to the Sessions Organizer for the region of major interest to you from the list above. Please include your name, affiliation, and email address as well as a 100-word-maximum description of your area(s) of research interest related to the digital divide in 12 pt. Times New Roman in a Word doc/docx format file. *** Submit a Position Paper for Inclusion in the Preconference E-Book Deadline: 15 March 2014 Presenters, session Chairs, and all others who will be attending the Preconference are invited to submit to ebook(a)ppdd.org a 3-5 page (750-1250 words excluding notes and references) position paper, in 12 pt. Times New Roman in Word doc/docx format, discussing: - Your vision for the future of digital divide research; - Your thoughts on what questions need to be asked and what research methods and critical perspectives should be used to answer them; and - How that research can impact policymaking, practice, and the attainment of a “good life” going forward in your unique region of the world as well as globally. If you will not be presenting your work or Chairing a session but will be attending the Preconference and submitting a position paper by the March 15 deadline, please email the Preconference Organizer, Susan Kretchmer (susankretchmer (at) yahoo (dot) com), by 20 January to indicate your intention so that we can anticipate your position paper and include you in all emailings of Preconference announcements. In that email, please include your name, affiliation, and email address as well as a 100-word-maximum description of your area(s) of research interest related to the digital divide in 12 pt. Times New Roman in a Word doc/docx format file. *** Join in the Dialogue at the Preconference Without Presenting, Chairing, or Submitting a Position Paper If you would like to just attend the Preconference to join in the dialogue without any other involvement, please email the Preconference Organizer, Susan Kretchmer (susankretchmer (at) yahoo (dot) com), to indicate your intention so that we can include you in all emailings of Preconference announcements. Please contact Susan (susankretchmer (at) yahoo (dot) com) for any other questions or further information. About Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD) -- Continuing the work and collaborations that began under the auspices of the National Communication Association Task Force on the Digital Divide, and with former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Larry Irving as Honorary Director, PPDD is a not-for-profit organization that engages a broad diversity of individuals and organizations to spearhead a multi-associational, multi-disciplinary partnership between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to make significant contributions in closing the digital divide and addressing the many other challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. PPDD reaches out beyond the communication discipline and academia to various other disciplines and groups in the U.S. and abroad who share interests, methods, and goals and want to work with PPDD to build on that common ground to find solutions to these pressing societal concerns. For example, PPDD has been actively involved with government, policymakers, and practitioners across a broad range, including submitting a “friend-of-the-court” brief to the U.S. Supreme Court to counsel on a recent case of major import for Americans’ access to the Internet in public libraries and advising the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as it developed and now implements the National Broadband Plan mandated by Congress. About the International Communication Association (ICA) -- ICA is an academic association for scholars interested in the study, teaching, and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication and is a truly international association with more than 4,800 members in 77 countries. Since 2003, ICA has been officially associated with the United Nations as a non-governmental association (NGO). Further information about ICA is available at http://www.icahdq.org/ and complete details about ICA's 64th Annual Conference in Seattle, 22-26 May 2014, are available at http://www.icahdq.org/conf/index.asp. The ICA Communication and Technology Division (http://cat.icahdq.org/ohana/website/index.cfm?p=8354660) the ICA Communication Law and Policy Division (http://clap.icahdq.org/ohana/website/index.cfm?p=72631611) and the ICA Mass Communication Division (http://mass.icahdq.org/ohana/website/index.cfm?p=89243202) have joined with PPDD to be co-sponsors of the Preconference.

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FW: PATH position
by Nancy Puttkammer 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

Director, Digital Health Solutions, Technology Solutions bit.ly/1dK0R1A<http://bit.ly/1dK0R1A> Richard Anderson from UW Computer Science is a senior person in this group at PATH

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Fwd: Job Posting: Senior Project Manager, Community Forest Monitoring
by Gaetano Borriello 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jon Parsons <j.parsons(a)globalcanopy.org> Date: Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM Subject: Job Posting: Senior Project Manager, Community Forest Monitoring JOB POSTING: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, COMMUNITY FOREST MONITORING Location: Central Oxford Type: Full time Salary: Competitive non-profit salary, commensurate with experience THE GLOBAL CANOPY PROGRAMME The Global Canopy Programme is a tropical forest think-tank working to demonstrate the scientific, political and business case for safeguarding forests as natural capital that underpins wellbeing and security for all. We work through our international networks – of forest communities, science experts, policymakers, and finance and corporate leaders – to gather evidence, spark insight, and catalyse action to halt forest loss and improve human livelihoods dependent on forests. Please visit www.globalcanopy.org for more info. THE ROLE As Project Manager you will lead one of the key strategies within GCP's new REDD COMPASS (Community-powered Assessment of Ecosystem Services and Safeguards) Project funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD). The project aims to scale the adoption and impact of community-based forest monitoring to help achieve equitable, efficient and effective REDD+. You will engage and grow GCP's global network of multi-disciplinary partners working in this space, convening the best of current community-based monitoring practices and methods, and together identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen REDD+ MRV. You will understand the potential for emerging technologies to increase community engagement, and will stay on top of evolving trends. You will work closely with GCP's Policy Team to gather and share this information on a new digital platform integrated with the REDD Desk (www.theREDDdesk.org) You will work closely with GCP's field-based teams from communities in Guyana (see http://www.globalcanopy.org/projects/community-mrv) and Acre state in Brazil, testing new approaches, and considering how community-based monitoring can support REDD+ activities and standards at project, jurisdictional and national levels. And you will help organise workshops with policymakers at the UNFCCC and across all 3 major forest regions - with the support both of our local teams and project partners such as the Jane Goodall Institute. Finally you will coordinate the development of capacity-building tools and materials, to increase adoption of new technologies that can help scale the impact of community-based monitoring for REDD+ worldwide. We need you to have outstanding people skills, experience of community-based work in tropical forest countries, strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of the evolving REDD+ policy space. You will need to be a positive, collaborative person that thrives on innovation and getting the job done. You will be committed to our goals as an organisation and to helping achieve our overall mission. For more information and to apply, visit http://globalcanopy.org/jobs

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invite
by Tom Anderson 09 Dec '13

09 Dec '13

if any of you want to do this, please let me know > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Sana Odeh <sao1(a)nyu.edu> >> Subject: [Dept] * Help me advertise the 2014 NYUAD Annual International Hackathon for the Social Good in the Arab World on Feb. 14 - 16, 2014! >> Date: December 10, 2013 at 12:25:05 AM GMT+4 >> To: dept(a)cs.nyu.edu >> >> Dear Colleagues, >> >> I'm in the process of organizing the 2014 NYUAD Annual International >> Hackathon for the Social Good in the Arab World on Feb. 14 - 16, 2014. >> Last year's event was a big success! >> >> * I would like to ask you to help me advertise the NYUAD Hackathon and forward this invite to professors from top universities such as >> MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign, Yale, Berkeley, University of Washington, and Georgia Institute of Technology, Princeton and Harvard) to nominate *ONE* of their best students >> to participate in the NYUAD International Hackathon. All expenses paid! >> >> last year, the US students that participated from Columbia, Carnegie Mellon, Harvey MUDD, NYU NY, Princeton, and Yale, had an excellent experience. I hope that you can help recruit students from top US universities for the the 2014 NYUAD Hackathon. >> >> *We will cover accommodation, food, and airfare. Please note that the deadline >> for nominations is Dec 18th, 2013 (Deadline Postponed). Let me know if you have any questions. >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> >> Here is the invite for the NYUAD International Hackathon: >> >> ----------------------- >> Dear Colleagues, >> >> The NYU Abu Dhabi Department for Computer Science, in collaboration with the NYUAD Institute, is excited to announce the *2014 NYUAD Annual >> International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World. >> >> This exciting 3-day program is a collaboration aimed at bringing >> together computer science students, academics, and technology experts, >> from around the UAE, the Arab World, the US and Europe to foster a >> culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in computer science. We are >> excited to invite you to be part of this rapidly growing program to >> increase cooperation in Computer Science both within the Arab World as >> well as in the international CS community. >> >> This event will take place from February 14-16, 2014 at the NYU Abu >> Dhabi Downtown Campus. Small teams of students, headed by a mentor drawn from academics, professional developers, and accomplished >> representatives from regional and international startups, will compete >> by creating mobile and web applications dedicated to the social good in >> the Arab World. On the final evening, teams will present their >> application before a panel of distinguished judges and guests. >> >> *There are two ways to participate in the NYUAD Hackathon: >> >> 1) Nominate one student from your university to participate in the >> Hackathon: >> We would like to invite you to nominate one talented computer science >> student from your university for a *full scholarship* to participate >> in the 2014 NYUAD International Hackathon for the Social Good in the >> Arab World. As a professor of computer science, you play a critical >> role in helping to make this program a success. We are looking >> for entrepreneurial, highly intelligent students skilled at working in a team. We would like to emphasize that each University should nominate >> only a single student, so we encourage you to work with your faculty to >> select one highly talented individual. Please nominate someone as soon >> as possible: the final deadline for nomination is *December 18, 2013*. >> This is critical to give us the best chance of securing the necessary >> visas and arrangements. To nominate a student please click this link: >> http://nyuad.nyu.edu/news-events/conferences/nyuad-hackathon/hacakathon-stu… >> >> 2) Apply to become a Mentor during the NYUAD Hackathon: >> >> We are also looking for mentors to attend the event. We invite >> professors, tech start-up entrepreneurs, and professionals to nominate >> themselves to serve as a mentor for the teams of talented students >> during the event (You MUST be present during the entire three days of >> the Hackathon). We will only consider highly qualified academics, highly experienced tech developers, and founders of successful startups. To nominate yourself as a mentor for this event, please click this link: >> http://nyuad.nyu.edu/news-events/conferences/nyuad-hackathon/hackatho-mento… >> >> We will cover accommodation, food, and airfare (if applicable) for all >> of the students and mentors. Thank you in advance for nominating your >> students and we hope to see you and your students in Abu Dhabi in >> February. For more information, please visit our website: >> http://nyuad.nyu.edu/news-events/conferences/nyuad-hackathon.html >> >> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at: >> nyuad.hackathon(a)nyu.edu. >> >> Best Regards, >> >> Sana Odeh >> >> Chair and Founder of the Annual NYUAD International Hackathon for Social >> Good in the Arab World. >> >> Affiliated Faculty, NYU Abu Dhabi >> Faculty Liaison for Global Programs of Computer Science >> Clinical Professor >> Computer Science Department >> Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences >> New York University, New York >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Dept mailing list >> Dept(a)cs.nyu.edu >> http://www.cs.nyu.edu/mailman/listinfo/dept > >

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UN University hiring a director
by Ed Cutrell 09 Dec '13

09 Dec '13

FYI- UN University IIST is reconfiguring and is looking to hire a director. The UNU is basically a think tank for the UN, and is charged with doing basic research, publishing, and generating innovation and policy recommendations relevant for the UN. This is a fascinating opportunity to build an ICTD program from the ground up! Could be a great job for a mid- or late-career researcher with a bit of entrepreneurial flair (e.g., perhaps a leave of absence of a few years from a tenured position?). And Macao is a pretty interesting place.... http://i.unu.edu/media/unu.edu/hr/40828/UNU-IIST-Director-Flyer.pdf http://unu.edu/about/hr/academic/director-of-unu-iist.html#overview -ed International Recruitment UN University Seeks Innovative Director for Software Technology Institute in Macao The United Nations University (UNU) is searching for an entrepreneurial director for the complete renewal of the International Institute for Software Technology (UNU-IIST), located in Macao, SAR, China. This director will set the vision and hire the staff to build an ambitious and cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research programme to address key challenges faced by developing societies through high-impact innovations in computing and information technologies. We are looking for a dynamic individual with deep experience in ICTs for sustainable development who can recruit and lead a world-class team of researchers. A focused research programme, to be developed in collaboration with the Board of UNU-IIST, should contribute through impact and policy advice to the goals and priorities of the emerging UN development framework. The Institute's scope for doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships should contribute to nurturing the next generation of computing and information scientists and engineers in developing countries. The core budget of UNU-IIST is derived from investment income from an endowment of US$30 million. Macao, where UNU-IIST is located, is a free port, at the heart of Asia, a significant asset. The Institute's premises are situated in a renovated historic colonial-style Portuguese world heritage building situated on the slopes of Guia Hill, one of the high points of Macao. Required Qualifications and Experience * A Ph.D. in computer science or a related discipline * A strong background of research in an area of particular relevance to developing societies such as health, education, agriculture, disaster management, livelihoods, etc. * A reputation for visionary leadership in an academic or research institution * The ability to renew UNU-IIST and to recruit and lead a dynamic team of world-class researchers * Demonstrated capacities in building and sustaining international networks and partnerships * Strong fund-raising skills and experience * Excellent management and communications skills favouring work with colleagues of diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds * A deep commitment to issues of human development Applications from qualified women candidates are particularly welcomed. How to Apply For complete information, including responsibilities, remuneration, duration of contract and applicaton procedures, please visit the United Nations University HR webpage: http://unu.edu/about/hr/academic/director-of-unu-iist.html#overview. CLOSING DATE: 15 January 2014 - All applications/nominations will be acknowledged.

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Fwd: Call for Papers - Humanitarian Technology 2014 | 13 - 15 May | Boston, MA
by Gaetano Borriello 09 Dec '13

09 Dec '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: HumTech2014 NewsWire <newswire(a)humanitariantechnology.org> Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:36 AM Subject: Call for Papers - Humanitarian Technology 2014 | 13 - 15 May | Boston, MA To: info(a)humanitariantechnology.org Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact 2014 | http://www.humanitariantechnology.org Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser<http://www.humanitariantechnology.org/HumTech2014_CfP.html> . *Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact* www.humanitariantechnology.org *13 – 15 May 2014 | Boston, MA USA* *Call for Papers* Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact is being held on 13 – 15 May 2014 at the Marriott Courtyard Boston Cambridge. Situated on the banks of the Charles River, the conference venue is conveniently located in Cambridge’s world-renowned vibrant innovation district, home to high-tech firms and leading academic institutions. HumTech2014 will provide a forum for scientists, engineers, technologists, field workers and policy makers to showcase recent research and exchange technical ideas. Technical sessions and technology and policy panels will focus on all aspects of technology, from science to systems, that have a global humanitarian impact. Conference tracks will be presented within an operationally-relevant context, drawing as much as possible from real-world experiences in humanitarian operations and logistics, disaster relief, emergency management, disease management, global health initiatives, international development, and other areas. This will be achieved through invited talks and panel sessions presented by current practitioners, including professional responders, service workers, and government officials. Humanitarian Technology 2014 Conference Tracks<http://www.humanitariantechnology.org/?page_id=110>: - *Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief* - *Health and Disease Management* - *Public Safety and Emergency Management* - *Emerging Technologies* - *International Development, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security* - *Water, Energy, Agriculture, Policy, Security, Education, ...* You are invited to submit papers in all areas of humanitarian engineering and technology development. Papers describing academic research as well as field work are encouraged. *Proceedings to be published in a dedicated journal issue by Elsevier* *Papers Due By 31 January 2014 Registration and Paper Submission Now open* *13 - 15 MAY 2014 | BOSTON, MA USA www.humanitariantechnology.org <http://www.humanitariantechnology.org>* [image: HumTech2014] <http://www.humanitariantechnology.org/> Key Dates Paper Submission: 31 January 2014 Author Notification: 14 February 2014 Publication-Ready Paper Submission: 1 March 2014 Invited Speakers MIT Stanford Northeastern Red Cross U.S. Dept. of State Qatar Computing Research Inst. Protect the People U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services *Copyright © 2013 Humanitarian Technology 2014, All rights reserved.* *Our mailing address is:* Humanitarian Technology 2014 82 Nassau Street #102 New York, NY 10038 You are receiving this e-mail due to your demonstrated interests in humanitarian engineering and technology development. unsubscribe from this list<info@humanitariantechnology.org?subject=UNSUBSCRIBE>

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FW: Invitation for "ICTs for Financial Inclusion of the Unbanked Poor in Developing Economies" Minitrack at AMCIS 2014 Conference
by Araba Sey 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Call for Papers for minitrack "ICTs for Financial Inclusion of the Unbanked Poor in Developing Economies" at the 20th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2014) to be held on August 7-10, 2014 in Savannah, Georgia. See details at http://web.utk.edu/~dpotnis/CfPAMCIS2014

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apply now to the MS-ICTD program at the ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado
by Revi Sterling 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Design your master's degree to fit your strengths, vision and passion. Consider CU-Boulder's ATLAS Master of Science degree in Information & Communication Technology for Development (MS-ICTD) Increase your opportunities and skills to have an effective, sustainable impact in international and community development fields. [cid:aWN0ZC5qcGc$44680623$477476@colorado] The MS-ICTD degree prepares students for careers in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to advance people and communities in developing nations and underserved regions. Central to the objectives of this program is achieving a balance between specific community development needs and the capabilities of technology. The master's program offers: * Core courses in emerging and promising technologies * A diverse cohort of peers and professors * An interdisciplinary approach to international development * Hands-on experience building ICTD projects with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public or private ICTD organizations Click here<http://www.colorado.edu/atlas/newatlas/masters/> to apply now. Thank you for passing this on to friends, colleagues and students who might wish to explore new opportunities. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ruscha Bellefleur Cohen ATLAS Institute graduate program advisor University of Colorado Boulder 320 UCB, 1125 18th Street, 207 Boulder, CO 80309-0320 Phone: 303-492-5081 [cid:Y3Vsb2dvLmpwZw$44670817$174299@colorado][cid:QVRMQVMuanBn$44670817$446218@colorado]

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Panel on Interactive Voice Response Systems in the Developing World
by Aditya Vashistha 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Hi All, If you are attending ICTD conference, please consider checking out Interactive Voice Response Systems in the Developing World panel<http://bitly.com/ivrictd2013> on Dec 7. We have experts from Freedom Fone, IVR Junction, Awaaz.De, GramVaani and EngageSpark to share their experiences with you. The session will explore the role of IVR systems to collect data from, provide information to and create knowledge communities for marginalized communities. Panelists and the audience will discuss specific ICTD application areas for IVR platforms, success and failure stories of deployments in the developing world, lessons learnt and future challenges. Best, Aditya

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