June 2013 - change - Mailing Lists

Special Topics in Educational Software Summer Course
by Dr. Baba Kofi Weusijana 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

The course examines constructionist methods of using computers to help learners. Students will evaluate educational software and then participate in design projects aimed at solving real problems. Students, particularly those from Education and Computing and Software Systems programs, will work together in project teams. No prior programming experience and no prior knowledge of teaching is required. Project work can be used in school or after-school settings by project members who are already teaching. Project work can also be used in informal settings such as homes and museums. Summer 2013 Quarter, University of Washington, Bothell Campus Instructor: Dr. Baba Kofi Weusijana Credits: 5 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm http://www.uwb.edu/css/courses/special-topics -- *Dr. Baba Kofi Weusijana* Educational Software Engineer and Researcher *Computer Science Educator* *[image: Inline image 1]Email:*Kofi@edutek.net *http://www.linkedin.com/in/babakofi* Learning Scientist & Software Engineer See who we know in common<http://www.linkedin.com/e/wwk/852336/?hs=false&tok=3DeL2PW20_qlE1> Want a signature like this?<http://www.linkedin.com/e/sig/852336/?hs=false&tok=1FZQVnHVg_qlE1>

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Dissertation defense: A proof of concept system for automated Cervical Cancer Screening in Peru
by Sherrilynne Fuller 10 Jun '13

10 Jun '13

FYI - may be of interest DISSERTATION DEFENSE - Mabel Raza Monday, June 10, 9:00 a.m. Computer Science and Engineering Building, Room 303 Title: "A Proof of Concept System for Automated Cervical Cancer Screening in Peru" Abstract: Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer in women around the world and affects half a million women per year. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 275,000 women die every year, and 80% to 85% of these deaths occur in low-resource countries in Africa and South America. In Peru, cervical cancer has the highest incidence and the second highest mortality rate of cancers among women. Currently, the screening techniques such as the Papanicolau (Pap) test, in which some cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope to detect potentially pre-cancerous and cancerous cells, and the Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA), in which the surface layer of the cervix is examined through visual inspection after washing it with 3% to 5% acetic acid (vinegar) for one minute, are part of the national health policy in Peru. The Pap test is mainly used in urban areas in Peru. However, there are some challenges related to spreading the Pap test throughout the whole country: lack of quality and standardization of the readings of Pap smears, shortage of trained personnel, uneven processing of samples resulting in diagnosis and treatment delays, and lack of even basic laboratory infrastructure, all of which impacts greatly the sustainability of this procedure in remote and/or poor settings. Extensive research has shown that computational solutions are a viable and suitable aid for overcoming these barriers. However, the majority of these solutions are commercial products that are not affordable for developing countries, such as Peru. In this context, developing a strategy, algorithm and open source computational implementation that recognizes normal vs. abnormal Pap smears can ultimately provide a cost-effective alternative for developing countries. The dissertation-specific objectives are to: 1) determine the characteristics of normal vs. abnormal Pap smears through expert consultation and relevant literature, 2) collect data sets and run preliminary experiments to compare two possible approaches, and 3) assess the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of the proposed cervical cancer screening approach for classifying normal vs. abnormal Pap smears compared to experts' review. Sherri Sherrilynne Fuller, Ph.D. Professor Department of Biomedical Informatics School of Medicine and Department of Health Services (Adj) School of Public Health and Information School Co-Director, Center for Public Health Informatics University of Washington 35-4985 Seattle, Washington, 98195-4985 206-616-4575 206-491-6380 (Cell) 206-616-5149 (Fax) sfuller(a)uw.edu

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CSE481K Capstone: posters/demos, Monday, June 10th noon-1:30, CSE Atrium
by Gaetano Borriello 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

You are invited to the: CSE481K Designing Technology for Low-Resource Settings (the ICTD Capstone) POSTER AND DEMO SESSION Monday, June 10, noon-1:30 in the CSE Atrium Each winter and spring, students from CSE and HCDE collaborate on a set of projects to design and prototype technology solutions to particular problems motivated by issues encountered in low-resource settings. Each of the teams has an external customer that connects them to real users for ideation and evaluation. Winter quarter is spent exploring and developing project plans while Spring quarter is focused on developing a working prototyping and conducting preliminary evaluations and/or getting user feedback. Come join us on Monday, June 10th, from noon - 1:30 in the CSE Atrium to get a hands-on demo and discuss the projects with the students around their posters. There will be six projects showcased: IRIS for HPV Vaccine: using biometrics (fingerprints) to manage multi-step vaccinations. Neonatal Nurse Job Aids: handy resources for nurses working neonatal wards where procedures are highly specialized. Tweak the Tweet: a smartphone app for reporting information during disasters in a form easy to process for visualization. weReport: a smartphone app to help Peace Corp Volunteers poll the communities in which they work about aid projects. Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses: making the popular WHO triage protocol easier to navigate and distribute to multiple care givers. myStatus: an integrated smartphone app with privacy features to help patients with chronic health conditions.

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Job: Tanzania: Digital/Social Media Agency Director Opportunity
by Nicola Dell 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lukindo Tenga <lukindo.tenga(a)outlook.com> Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM Subject: Tanzania: Digital/Social Media Agency Director Opportunity To: "change-owner(a)change.washington.edu" <change-owner(a)change.washington.edu > Dear Sir/Madam: I'd be much obliged if you could forward this email to the Change email list. Thanks. Lukindo Tenga -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Change folks: My cousin runs an integrated marketing agency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania called Aggrey & Clifford (http://aggreyclifford.com/<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://aggreyclifford.com/&h=-AQGvBfnvAQFh1…>). They are looking expand their business into Digital/Social Media and need someone who can come and head the team. Aggrey & Clifford has a presence in Uganda and Kenya as well and is planning to enter the rest of East Africa. This is an opportunity to build a digital marketing team from scratch with the support of an already thriving traditional media agency in a market that has so much potential in new media. They are looking for someone with at least two years of work experience in a digital marketing agency, with app/web programming skills, social/web analytics, content management, and with an entrepreneurial streak. You will have opportunities to work with multinational brands such as Coca-Cola, Barclays Bank, as well as local companies. You'll also get to experience East African culture, participate in the burgeoning African digital revolution, travel globally, and have all the sunshine you could've ever wished for. The position needs to be filled ASAP, and the MD is willing to fly into Washington and/or drive to the Silicon Valley for a face to face interview. Please email me at lukindo.tenga(a)outlook.com with your resumes if you're interested. Also please feel free to forward the email to anyone you think would be interested. Please address your cover letter to Rashid Tenga, Managing Director. See below for a more detailed description of the needed requirements. Yours, Lukindo Tenga -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aggrey & Clifford (http://aggreyclifford.com/) is an integrated marketing agency based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. They are looking expand their business into Digital/Social Media and need someone who can come and build and head the team. A&C has a presence in Uganda and Kenya as well and is planning to enter the rest of East Africa. This is an opportunity to build a digital marketing team from scratch with the support of an already thriving traditional media agency in a market that has so much potential in new media. This will be a full-time salaried position with benefits. The position needs to be filled urgently. Starting time can be negotiated. *Responsibilities:* - Build and lead a digital/social media team for Aggrey & Clifford (A&C) - Develop a clear, region-appropriate vision for A&C’s efforts in the digital and social media space - Provide senior level strategic planning and counsel to A&C’s account teams and clients - Participate and lead in A&C pitches for new clients - Develop digital content management strategy for A&C - Develop and monetize new social media service offerings - Stay on top of current regional and global trends/applications in the digital and social media - Directly manage the social media team by providing ongoing feedback and evaluation in addition to the development of individual professional development plans - Ensure consistency and quality of service for A&C’s clients - Oversee the development of A&C’s digital and social media budgets and service levels - Develop new processes and platforms to facilitate client work and provide new efficiencies for current practices - Develop the plan to guide A&C’s strategy and marketing efforts in the digital and social media space *Desired Skills:* - 2+ years in the digital and social media space - Agency experience is important - Web/app programming skills - Thorough knowledge and understanding of the digital and social media space - Deep relationships with teams at social media platforms (i.e., Facebook and Twitter) - Team management -- proven ability to empower and mobilize teams to meet/exceed client expectations and to deliver against the program objectives

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No Change Tomorrow
by Trevor Perrier 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

Hi All, We were unable to schedule a speaker at short notice for tomorrow, so unfortunately the last Change talk of the quarter will have to be canceled. Thanks to all those who came out and participated this quarter. We look forward to starting up again in the fall and learning about what everyone is up to over the summer. Regards, - Trevor

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ColdTrace wins Vodafone Wireless Innovation Competition
by Yaw Anokwa 02 Jun '13

02 Jun '13

ColdTrace - research by Nexleaf Analytics and UW CSE Ph.D. student (and Change member) Rohit Chaudhri - has won this year's Vodafone Wireless Innovation Competition. ColdTrace is a low-cost wireless sensor designed to improve access to vaccines which protect thousands of children against diseases such as tuberculosis and polio. The sensor remotely monitors the temperature of vaccines. It also provides a better understanding of the vaccine cold storage, transportation and distribution infrastructures, particularly in areas where regular records are not maintained. Nexleaf Analytics is a nonprofit technology company co-founded by UCLA Ph.D. alumna Nithya Ramanathan that provides lightweight sensor technologies for measuring the impact of critical public health and environmental interventions. http://news.cs.washington.edu/2013/06/02/coldtrace-wins-vodafone-wireless-i…

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