January 2014 - change - Mailing Lists

FW: [liberationtech-jobs] USC Annenberg Digital Diversity Postdocs -- please publicize
by Melody Clark 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

-----Original Message----- From: liberationtech-jobs-bounces(a)lists.stanford.edu [mailto:liberationtech-jobs-bounces@lists.stanford.edu] On Behalf Of Yosem Companys Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:44 AM To: Liberationtech Jobs Subject: [liberationtech-jobs] USC Annenberg Digital Diversity Postdocs -- please publicize The USC Annenberg School Post-Doctoral fellowships in Digital Diversity USC's School of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is seeking two Postdoctoral Scholars. The Annenberg School Post-Doctoral fellowships in Digital Diversity will support new scholars interested in faculty and research careers who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and service. In particular we are interested in work at the intersection of diversity and digital informatics. As communications media serve increasingly diverse and global constituencies, understanding of the ways in which differences in gender, class, ethnicity, national origin and other 'fault lines" can divide us and present barriers to communication becomes even more critical. We seek candidates who are interested in a broad array of topics in the area, including barriers to adoption of digital technologies by underrepresented groups; media diversity and public policy; representation of women and minorities in the media; social networking and political empowerment; assistive and adaptive technologies for persons with disabilities; and diverse voices in user-generated content. Candidates should have competencies in robust quantitative and qualitative techniques for mining and analysis of large data sets from media sources across multiple platforms. Our program will offer two postdoctoral research fellowships for up to two years each (2014-2016), which will include professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in the fields of digital diversity whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity. Fellowship recipients perform research in a wide range of methodologies within the discipline of communication, with a focus on diversity within digital media. Candidates who earned their Ph.D. after July 1, 2012 or will have their degree in hand by July 1, 2014 are eligible to apply. The Ph.D. degree must come from an institution other than USC. Candidates will come from diverse fields, but should also have an interest in, or a potential for, a wider contribution to the interdisciplinary field of informatics and digital knowledge. Digital Diversity Postdoctoral Scholars will receive $50,000 per year, plus health insurance, with the possibility of receiving up to $10,000 in research and conference travel support. Postdoctoral Scholars will be expected to teach one course each year. Applications: Applicants are asked to submit their credentials including a letter describing their background, interests and areas of expertise, their curriculum vita or resume, three references and samples of their recent scholarly or professional work through USC's job site at the following URL: http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/15371. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled; review of applications will begin March 1st. We hope to announce the selection of postdoctoral scholars between March 15 and April 1, 2014. The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. ************************************************ Larry Gross Professor and Director School of Communication Vice Dean Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism University of Southern California 3502 Watt Way Los Angeles, CA 90089 213-740-3770 Editor, International Journal of Communication ************************************************ -- Too many emails? Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at companys(a)stanford.edu or changing your settings at https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech-jobs

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Fwd: [TIER] Fwd: [mhealth] Job opportunity - GSMA mWomen Programme Director
by Yaw Anokwa 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bruce Baikie <bruce(a)green-wifi.org> Date: Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 9:14 AM Subject: [TIER] Fwd: [mhealth] Job opportunity - GSMA mWomen Programme Director To: "tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu" <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [mhealth] Job opportunity - GSMA mWomen Programme Director Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:47:33 GMT From: cfriderichs(a)gsma.com <cfriderichs(a)gsma.com> <cfriderichs(a)gsma.com> Reply-To: mHealth Working Group <mhealth(a)my.ibpinitiative.org><mhealth(a)my.ibpinitiative.org> To: mHealth Working Group <mhealth(a)my.ibpinitiative.org><mhealth(a)my.ibpinitiative.org> Please distribute through your networks and apply directly on the GSMA website if interested. Thanks, Craig Dr Craig Friderichs | Programme Director, mHealth Mobile for Development | GSMA cfriderichs(a)gsma.com | +27 84 811 9550 | www.gsma.com [image: Description: cid:image001.png@01CED61D.2E3C1C10] [image: Description: cid:image002.png@01CED61D.2E3C1C10] Read more about the GSMA Service Maturity Tool here<http://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/the-gsma-service-maturity-tool-def…> This email and its attachments are intended for the above named only and may be confidential. If they have come to you in error you must take no action based on them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone; please reply to this email or call +44 207 356 0600 and highlight the error. You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community mHealth Working Group <https://knowledge-gateway.org/mhealth>. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of mHealth Working Group. Reply to sender <cfriderichs(a)gsma.com> | Unsubscribe<leave.mhealth(a)my.ibpinitiative.org> _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier

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Fwd: [SeattleTech] [JOB] Documentation/Tech Writer Freelancer
by Yaw Anokwa 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Sounds like a neat opportunity. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rob LaRubbio <rob(a)larubbio.org> Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:01 PM Subject: [SeattleTech] [JOB] Documentation/Tech Writer Freelancer To: "organize(a)seattletechstartups.com" <organize(a)seattletechstartups.com> I work for Grameen Foundation, a non-profit in Seattle heading up the architecture or our open source mobile health technology. We're building a base platform that other developers and NGOs can use as the basis for their health projects in the developing world*. As a non-profit our resources are limited and there are many areas we can use help, but I feel the most pressing issue is the sorry state of our documentation. I'm looking for an individual who could help us out as a paid freelancer on some of our documentation related tasks. We have some existing documentation that could use organization and cleaning plus a lot of that just needs to be written. The work ranges from work on our website, API documentation, developer documentation/tutorials and processes. So basically we need help knowing what we need to do, and help actually doing it. If you know of someone who fits the description, or have ideas on how I can better find this resource please forward their information along to me. Thank you very much. -Rob LaRubbio *If you are interested in what we are doing you can check out our website which is more focused towards the NGO customer http://www.motechsuite.org/, or email me and I'll be happy to grab a beer or coffee to chat. _______________________________________________ Seattle Tech Startup mailing list Organize(a)seattletechstartups.com Unsubscribe, change settings, or search: http://seattletechstartups.com/manage

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Fwd: Pollen and red blood cells :)
by Nicola Dell 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Images from Thomas Larson's Change talk today on his micro phone lens talk. The first one is pollen grains and the second one is red blood cells. Thanks Nicki ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Victoria Wagner <vkwagner(a)cs.washington.edu> Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 12:58 PM Subject: Pollen and red blood cells :) To: nixdell(a)cs.washington.edu

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Tomorrow at Change: Thomas Larson - Cell Phone Microscopy
by Trevor Perrier 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

What: Thomas Larson: Cell Phone Microscopy When: Tuesday, January 28 @ 12 noon (Every other Tuesday this quarter) Where: The Allen Center, CSE 203 Please join us for this weeks Change talk by Thomas Larson on the design and future of his low cost cell phone microscope attachment. *Abstract* Cell Phone Microscopy is the utilization of hardware built into mobile phones as a platform for microscopic imaging. Advantages over traditional microscopes include cost, portability, and the ability to rapidly transmit images and videos. Cell Phone Microscopy has the potential to supplement traditional microscopy in underserved regions for the purposes of both disease diagnosis and sanitation education. I will be speaking about my work in developing an extremely simple and low-cost cell phone microscope attachment. The discussion will include (1) development of the attachment as an undergraduate researcher at the University of Washington, (2) crowd-funding as a means of supporting research, and (3) leveraging a for-profit company to impact global health. *About the Speaker* Thomas Larson is a graduate of the University of Washington, B.S. Mechanical Engineering '13. He has been developing a means of cell phone microscopy for the past two years, first working with Prof. Nathan Sniadecki in the Cell Biomechanics lab, now through his company, Cell Focus.

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Fwd: GHTC 2013: Proceedings Papers now in IEEE Xplore database; CFP for GHTC'14
by Gaetano Borriello 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

This has developed into a decent conference for ICTD work. Technologists from many areas of engineering participate. Paper deadline is March 31 for this year's conference in San Jose, CA in October. Gaetano ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wan, Gim <GWan(a)vicr.com> Date: Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 7:34 PM Subject: GHTC 2013: Proceedings Papers now in IEEE Xplore database; CFP for GHTC'14 To: "ghtc-contacts(a)ieee.org" <ghtc-contacts(a)ieee.org> Dear GHTC Attendee -- Thank you for your continuing interest in the application of technology for the good of humanity. We are pleased to report that the papers from the 2013 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, held in Silicon Valley last October, are now mounted in the IEEE's Xplore online database for you to access. Here is the direct link: GHTC 2013: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/servlet/opac?punumber=6708222 You can use this listing to locate all of the published papers from the conference, and to access their abstracts. Those whose universities/companies are Xplore subscribers can download any of them at no cost; others may need to pay a small fee. Please alert technologists who may be interested. The GHTC papers from previous years are also available: GHTC 2012: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/servlet/opac?punumber=6384333 GHTC 2011: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/ servlet/opac?punumber=6100959 Finally, the next GHTC will again be in San Jose/Silicon Valley, October 10-13, 2014; save the dates. The Call for Papers can be accessed here: http://www.ieeeghtc.org/call-for-papers-2014/ Please begin developing an abstract for submission. The abstract is due by March 31st, and can be for a technical presentation (with your draft paper uploaded by May 27), a Lightning Talk (presentation-only), or a coordinated session or panel. The abstract-submission system should be operational by January 31st. The themes are: -- Energy—infrastructure and off-grid power, renewable, transportation, lighting, cooking & heating -- Health—medical technology, telemedicine, mobile care, primary care -- Disaster, connectivity, and communication—disaster warning & avoidance, disaster response, disaster management, networks, remote communication, communication technologies -- Water and agriculture—clean water, sanitation, irrigation, farming practices & agricultural technologies -- Humanitarian challenges and opportunities—education, housing, supply chain & distribution, business development We hope to see you at GHTC 2014! Best regards, Paul Wesling, Publications Chair IEEE: Advancing Technology for Humanity ________________________________ To unsubscribe, please contact Rob Vice at vice(a)ieee.org

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Oppotunity to design/develop a mobile app for a project in East Africa
by Nicola Dell 22 Jan '14

22 Jan '14

Please contact Leah directly if you're interested in this opportunity.... Hello Change members, My name is Leah, and I am a first year MPA student in the Evans School. I'm part of a team that's been selected as semi-finalists in the Foster School's Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition. The company is to establish sustainable feminine hygiene solutions for East Africa, and we would absolutely love some help with designing an e-commerce component to our project. Specifically we're looking for a mobile phone app which would track where hygiene kits are needed, and could track where hygiene kits are bought or distributed. We would love to be able to direct women or girls to the nearest distribution hub for kits, such as a clinic or a school. We have an amazing opportunity here, but we can't do it without you guys. The e-commerce piece is really critical, and we're looking for creative and experienced designers to join our team. If you'd like to know more, please email me at leahspelman(a)gmail.com. Thank you so much, Leah

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I'D Hack for International Development...wouldn't you?
by Joy Ming 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

For those of you in the greater Boston area, Harvard College Developers for Development is partnering with MIT Global Poverty Initiative to host the 2nd annual ID Hack. We are looking for *hackers, mentors, and projects* and would love for you to join us! ID Hack 2014 <http://idhack.developersfordevelopment.org/> 6pm February 15th - 10pm February 16th @ the Cambridge Innovation Center The International Development Hackathon (*ID Hack*) is a 24-hour hackathon that brings together hackers, international development enthusiasts, and NGOs from the greater Boston area to work on projects that will make an impact on international development. All skill levels welcome! We have workshops and projects for you whether you’re an experienced hacker, just finished CS50, or have no experience at all. We will be conducting workshops on introductory web development for those without experience. Why hack for international development? - Enjoy delicious food, compete for $2000+ in prizes, and have fun! - Network with sponsors such as Google, Microsoft, Twilio, Dropbox, McKinsey, and J.P. Morgan., Bridgewater, Intuit, InterSystems, and more! - Work on projects from Partners in Health <http://pih.org/>, Peace Corps<http://peacecorps.gov/> , Sana Health <http://sana.mit.edu/>, Dimagi <http://dimagi.com/>, <http://clickmedix.com/>Jana Care <http://janacare.com/>, <http://modi.mech.columbia.edu/>and more! - Use technology to impact the world. Sign up today <http://idhack14.eventbrite.com/> The first 100 participants get 5GB free Dropbox space! Making a difference in the world, networking, great prizes... I’D Hack for international development ... wouldn't you? -- *Joy Ming <http://www.overture.me/joyming> *| Harvard University '15 How are you using technology to impact the world? www.developersfordevelopment.org

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Fw: [D4D-list] Forbes Top 30 Under 30 has a category for social entrepreneurship!
by Anupam Jain5 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Quite an interesting list! http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.… regards Anupam ----- Forwarded by Anupam Jain5/India/IBM on 01/15/2014 10:23 PM ----- From: JN Fang <jfang(a)college.harvard.edu> To: d4d-list(a)hcs.harvard.edu, Date: 01/15/2014 05:46 PM Subject: [D4D-list] Forbes Top 30 Under 30 has a category for social entrepreneurship! Sent by: d4d-list-bounces(a)lists.hcs.harvard.edu Hi all, Forbes release their annual list of Top 30 Under 30 to watch out for in each industry and there is a category for social entrepreneurs! They are truly doing some amazing things! Check out the full list here: http://www.forbes.co m/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html Here is one of the featured bios: Chase Adam 27 Founder, Watsi Chase Adam's Watsi is the first crowdfunding site where donors can directly fund high-impact medical care for people in need. Since August 2012, the company has raised more than $2 million for patients, which went directly to care for 1,000 people in 16 countries. Watsi is the first non-profit to receive funding from Y Combinator. _______________________________________________ D4D-list mailing list D4D-list(a)lists.hcs.harvard.edu https://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/d4d-list

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Fwd: 2014 Access Facebook Award
by Yaw Anokwa 13 Jan '14

13 Jan '14

Looks like a neat opportunity. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Erik Elbieh <erik(a)accessnow.org> Date: Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 2:32 PM Subject: 2014 Access Facebook Award Cc: Michael Carbone <michael(a)accessnow.org> Hello Yaw, I was just writing to let you know about the 2014 Access Facebook Award -- a $10,000 award to an innovative project utilizing the Facebook platform to deliver a human rights or social good outcome -- and that the submission process is closing on January 15th. After hearing the NPR piece from last year about hackathons and projects oriented towards social good and humanitarian issues, I thought you might be well-placed to know of any deserving projects that should know about the prize. Further prize information and submission instructions are on the Access Facebook Award webpage: https://www.accessnow.org/prize/facebook The Access Facebook Award is designed to discover and reward projects that demonstrate unique promise, opportunity and possibility. The finalists will be invited to RightsCon: Silicon Valley in March (https://www.rightscon.org/) where the winner will be announced. Feel free to share and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Erik Elbieh https://www.accessnow.org GPG: 0x3E7A2A7A

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