September 2014 - change - Mailing Lists

FW: UW Data Science Seminar - Jure Leskovec - October 8th, 3:30pm - MGH 389
by Melody Clark 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

May be of interest to some. -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup | @melodyrclark tascha.uw.edu UW Data Science Seminar <http://data.uw.edu/seminar/> Analysis, Visualization & Discovery Wednesday October 8, 3:30pm — 389 Mary Gates Hall Can Cascades be Predicted?*Jure Leskovec* Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University Social networks play a central role in spreading of information, ideas, behaviors, and products. As such "contagions" diffuse from a person to person they may go "viral," and large cascades can form. However, a growing body of research has argued that virality and cascades may be inherently unpredictable. Thus, one of the central questions is whether information cascades can be predicted and possibly even engineered. In this talk, I will discuss a framework for predicting cascades and making them go viral. We study large sample of cascades on Facebook and find strong performance in predicting whether a cascade will continue to grow in the future. The models we develop help us understand how to create viral social media content: by using the right title, for the right community, at the right time. BIO Jure Leskovec <http://cs.stanford.edu/%7Ejure> is assistant professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. His research focuses on mining large social and information networks. Problems he investigates are motivated by large scale data, the Web and on-line media. This research has won several awards including a Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship, the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and numerous best paper awards. Leskovec received his bachelor's degree in computer science from University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and his PhD in in machine learning from the Carnegie Mellon University and postdoctoral training at Cornell University. You can follow him on Twitter @jure <http://www.twitter.com/jure>. -- Sarah A. Stone, PhD Program Manager, eScience Institute Computer Science and Engineering Campus Box 352350 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 _______________________________________________ Gpaa mailing list Gpaa(a)u.washington.edu http://mailman13.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/gpaa

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FW: [liberationtech-jobs] We're Hiring A Social Media Postdoc at MSR New England
by Melody Clark 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

-- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/> From: liberationtech-jobs [mailto:liberationtech-jobs-bounces@lists.stanford.edu] On Behalf Of Yosem Companys Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 10:14 AM To: Liberationtech Jobs Subject: [liberationtech-jobs] We're Hiring A Social Media Postdoc at MSR New England From: Nancy Baym <baym(a)microsoft.com<mailto:baym@microsoft.com>> We are hiring a postdoc at Microsoft Research New England http://socialmediacollective.org/2014/09/30/msr-new-england-is-hiring-a-soc… The Social Media Collective at Microsoft Research New England (MSRNE) is looking for a social media postdoctoral researcher (start date: 1 July, 2015). This position is an ideal opportunity for a scholar whose work draws on anthropology, communication, media studies, sociology, and/or science and technology studies to bring empirical and critical perspectives to complex socio-technical issues. Application deadline: Monday 3 November, 2014. Microsoft Research provides a vibrant multidisciplinary research environment with an open publications policy and close links to top academic institutions around the world. Postdoctoral researcher positions provide emerging scholars (PhDs received in 2014 or to be conferred by July 2015) an opportunity to develop their research career and to interact with some of the top minds in the research community. Postdoctoral researchers are invited to define their own research agenda and demonstrate their ability to drive forward an effective program of research. Successful candidates will have a well-established research track record as demonstrated by journal publications and conference papers, as well as participation on program committees, editorial boards, and advisory panels. The position offers the potential to have research realized in products and services that will be used world-wide. Postdoctoral researchers receive a competitive salary and benefits package, and are eligible for relocation expenses. Postdoctoral researchers are hired for a two-year term appointment following the academic calendar, starting in July 2015. Applicants must have completed the requirements for a PhD, including submission of their dissertation, prior to joining Microsoft Research. We do accept applicants with tenure-track job offers from other institutions so long as they are able to negotiate deferring their start date to accept our position. While each of the Microsoft Research labs has openings in a variety of different disciplines, this position with the Social Media Collective at Microsoft Research New England is especially interested in identifying social science/humanities candidates with critical approaches to their topics. SMC postdocs are based at Microsoft Research New England (located in Cambridge, MA) and enjoy opportunities to visit and collaborate with our sister Social Media Collective members in the New York City Lab. Qualifications include a strong academic record in anthropology, communication, media studies, sociology, science and technology studies, or a related field. The ideal candidate may be trained in any number of disciplines, but should have a strong social scientific or humanistic methodological, analytical, and theoretical foundation, be interested in questions related to technology or the internet and society or culture, and be interested in working in a highly interdisciplinary environment that includes computer scientists, mathematicians, and economists. The Social Media Collective is comprised of full-time researchers, postdocs, visiting faculty, PhD interns, and research assistants. Our current projects include: - How does the use of social media affect relationships between artists and audiences in creative industries and what does that tell us about the future of work? (Nancy Baym) - What are the cultural, political, and economic implications of crowdsourcing as a new form of semi-automated, globally-distributed digital labor? (Mary L. Gray) - What are the social and political consequences of popular computing folklore? (Kevin Driscoll) - How do online technologies shape countercultures and communities of alterity? (Jessa Lingel) - What are the social and cultural issues arising from data-centric technological development? (danah boyd) - What are the politics, ethics and policy implications of big data science? (Kate Crawford) To apply for a postdoc position at MSRNE: Submit an online application here.<https://research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/jobs/fulltime.aspx> - Indicate that your research area of interest is "Anthropology, Communication, Media Studies, and Sociology" and that your location preference is "New England, MA, U.S." - In addition to the CV and names of three referees (including your dissertation advisor) that the online application will require you to include, upload the following 3 attachments with your online application: 1. two journal articles, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples (uploaded as 2 separate attachments); 2. a single research statement (four page maximum length) that does the following: outlines the questions and methodologies central to your research agenda (~two page maximum length); provides an abstract and chapter outline of your dissertation (~one page maximum length); offers a description of how your research agenda relates to research conducted by the social media collective (~one page maximum length) After you submit your application, a request for letters will be sent to your list of referees on your behalf. You can check the status of progress on individual reference requests at any time by clicking the status tab within your application page. Note that a complete application includes three submitted letters of reference. THE APPLICATION SYSTEM WILL NOT REQUEST REFERENCE LETTERS UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION! Please warn your letter writers in advance so that they will be ready to submit them when they receive the prompt. The email they receive will automatically tell them they have two weeks to respond but that an individual call for applicants may have an earlier deadline. Please ensure that they expect this and are prepared to submit your letter by the deadline. Please make sure to check back with your referees if you have any questions about the status of your requested letters of recommendation. For more information, see here.<http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/jobs/fulltime/postdoc.aspx>

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Upcoming CommCare "Advanced Topics" Workshop in Malawi
by Gillian Javetski 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

*Dimagi will be hosting the first CommCare Advanced Topics Workshop in Malawi!* The workshop will focus on building participants’ ability to use Dimagi’s CommCare platform <http://www.commcarehq.org> and build mobile applications for Frontline Workers. While previous CommCare workshops have provided participants with a general mServices overview and an introduction to CommCare app-buildingi, this workshop’s focus will be on building on participant's knowledge of CommCare and developing advanced technical skills needed to deploy and maintain highly-tailored mobile programs. Because the workshop will focus on advanced material, it will be most beneficial for people with previous experience with CommCare. Workshop applicants who have not previously built a CommCare application will be asked to complete our online tutorial <https://wiki.commcarehq.org/display/commcarepublic/Beginner+Tutorial> prior to the workshop. *The goals of the workshop are to:* - Build CommCare users’ technical skills across three main areas: - *App building skills* - including advanced technical skills. - *Device Management *- installing, updating, and troubleshooting applications. - *Project Management *- utilizing reports, exports, supervision tools, dashboards, SMS for performance improvement, etc. - Share general best practices and lessons learned with participants from other CommCare projects - Foster a CommCare user community in Malawi - Get input from users and identify new features to add to the CommCare roadmap Workshop Details: - Dates: November 11-13 - Time: 9:00AM -- 5:00PM - Location: Sunbird Capital Hotel <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Capital+Hotel/@-13.955909,33.796477,7z/da…>, Lilongwe, Malawi - Language: The workshop will be run in English - Workshop Fee: Free! Lunch and coffee will be provided daily. Per diems or travel stipends are not available. For those interested in attending, please submit your application <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lMkXjDbkyKJqGkgEd__Gda0UuUzCWQgGRgZFyN1LJH…> by October 20th, 2014. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants. Please refer any questions you have about this workshop and similar workshops to workshops(a)dimagi.com. Thanks, Gillian

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Tomorrow at Change: Neha Kumar - Mobiles and Maternal Health
by Trevor Perrier 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Please join us for the first Change Seminar of the autumn quarter. Neha Kumar will be presenting work she did over the summer in Uttar Pradesh India working with the Projecting Health <http://sites.path.org/mchn/our-projects/maternal-and-newborn-health/project…> project. *What*: Neha Kumar: Of Projectors, Mobiles, and Maternal Health *When:* Tuesday, September 30 at 12pm *Where:* The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract:* Projecting Health is a maternal and neonatal health initiative that was implemented in rural Uttar Pradesh (UP, India) almost two years ago through a collaboration between PATH, UW, and local partner organizations situated in UP. In Projecting Health, frontline workers organize group screenings of locally crafted films using low-cost pico projectors in order to teach pregnant women and new mothers about various health-related issues. This talk will discuss the emerging mobile media practices of the Projecting Health target audience, with a view to examine whether mobile phones can play a role in the dissemination of these videos and if yes, how. *About the speaker:* Neha is a postdoctoral researcher at UW CSE, where her research focuses on the design, production, and dissemination of visual media to address maternal and infant mortality in rural India. She recently completed her Ph.D. from the School of Information at UC Berkeley, where she conducted an ethnography of the adoption and self-guided uses of new media technologies of Indian youth from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Her research objective is to contribute a deeper, more grounded understanding of emerging uses and users to the field of ICTD and its interventions.

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Fwd: [liberationtech-jobs] Fwd: Part-time FB Instructor needed
by Melody Clark 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Sam King <sam(a)samking.org<mailto:sam@samking.org>> Date: September 27, 2014 at 2:40:47 PM PDT To: Code the Change Jobs <code-the-change-jobs(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:code-the-change-jobs@googlegroups.com>>, "Liberation Technology Jobs" <liberationtech-jobs(a)lists.stanford.edu<mailto:liberationtech-jobs@lists.stanford.edu>>, service4sci_eng <service4sci_eng(a)lists.stanford.edu<mailto:service4sci_eng@lists.stanford.edu>>, SL-Jobs <sl-jobs(a)cs.stanford.edu<mailto:sl-jobs@cs.stanford.edu>> Subject: [liberationtech-jobs] Fwd: Part-time FB Instructor needed Facebook has an opportunity for computer scientists interested in education and diversity. -Sam ---------- Forwarded message ---------- On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 10:21 AM, Dawn Hanson <dawnh(a)fb.com<mailto:dawnh@fb.com>> wrote: Below are the details...its for a part-time role starting around Oct 20th Instructor for Facebook's Code Accelerator Program - Job Description We believe that anyone, anywhere can make a positive impact by developing products that make the world more open and connected to the people and things they care about. This instructor will help lead the Facebook Code Accelerator Program in providing and developing experience to engineers who are historically under-represented in computer science. The Facebook Code Accelerator Program is a paid 4-week training class for candidates that want to experience and learn about product development and get hands-on experience developing with Facebook Engineers. The instructor will participate in developing the class for a 4 week crash course in Facebook engineering and development, which includes hands-on project experience in a small team setting. Our development cycle is extremely fast, and we've built tools to keep it that way. Responsibilities: * Teach and Particulate in a paid 4-week programming development training course * Work with teams on projects with our product team * Apply current programming knowledge (in C++, Java, PHP or other programming language) and learn new technologies Requirements: * Candidates with 1-2 years of experience as and instructor in computer science and technology or a similar field * Candidates with 1-2 years of computer experience with demonstrated interest in computer science and technology * Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is preferred * Knowledge of at least one programming language (I.e. C/C++, Javascript, Java, PHP, Ruby, Python, etc) * Available to work in Menlo Park, CA * Must have authorization to work in the US Dawn Hanson Facebook | Recruiting | Sourcing Specialist 1601 Willow Road | Menlo Park | 94025 dawnh(a)fb.com<mailto:dawnh@fb.com> -- Too many emails? Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at companys(a)stanford.edu<mailto:companys@stanford.edu> or changing your settings at https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech-jobs

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Fwd: M:Health Conference 27th & 28th Jan. Save the Date!
by Matt Podolsky 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "ICH.Inst. for Global Health" <ighadmin(a)ucl.ac.uk> Date: Sep 5, 2014 4:56 AM Subject: M:Health Conference 27th & 28th Jan. Save the Date! To: "ICH.Inst. for Global Health" <ighadmin(a)ucl.ac.uk> Cc: Please find attached a flyer for a conference looking at * how mobile technology can be used improve health in low & middle income countries* which we are organising in January at UCL. Details can also be found at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/events/mhealth-conference Details of how to book and submit abstracts will be released later this month. In the meantime if there are people in your networks who you think would be interested in this please forward the save the date flyer attached. Kind regards Helen *Helen Hopkins* Research & Programme Development Manager & Grand Challenge for Global Health Coordinator Institute for Global Health, University College, London University College London 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH Tel: +44 (0)20 7905 2383 www.ucl.ac.uk/igh Follow us on Twitter @UCLGlobalHealth www.facebook.com/UCL.IGH

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Fwd: [Ghrc_advisoryboard] The Afya Bora Fellowship is Now Accepting Applications!
by Gaetano Borriello 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

We encourage you and your students to visit our fresh, new website where you can find our application and more information about Afya Bora: http://afyaboraconsortium.org Program information: *Afya Bora Consortium Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Fellowship year.* There are *20 positions available* for health professionals interested in a 12-month fellowship (starting July 2015) in one of our African partner countries (Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). The purpose of the Afya Bora Fellowship is to provide trainees with a set of practical skills that will *prepare you for leadership* positions in government, non-government, and academic health institutions in developing countries. The *12 month training program* has 2 components: · A 9-week Core Curriculum, plus 3 distance learning modules, and · Two 4.5-month assignments to sites, such as Ministries of Health, NGOs, etc. in partner African countries. The Afya Bora Consortium is a partnership of 8 academic health centers, four in Africa and four in the United States. The four pairs are: · University of Nairobi and the University of Washington · University of Botswana and the University of Pennsylvania · Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University · Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and the University of California, San Francisco *Eligibility: * In order to be eligible to apply all applicants *MUST *meet the following criteria: · Be a citizen of US, Kenya, Botswana, Uganda, or Tanzania *-And-* · Meet ONE of the following education requirements o Medical applicants need to have a M.D. or MBChB with a MMed, MPH or Masters degree in related field. o Nursing applicants need to have a Masters degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related field (PhD preferred). o Other Public Health professionals (those without a clinical degree) must have a PhD in Public Health or a related field Applications are due *December 1, 2014. * To *APPLY* or for more information visit our website at http://afyaboraconsortium.org

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News from TASCHA - September 2014
by Melody Clark 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Happy Fall Quarter, everyone! Below is the latest news from the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA)! Read about what we’ve been up to over the summer. If you want to make sure you don’t miss future news from us, sign up for our newsletter directly: http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&id=…. As always, I’m happy to answer any questions or provide more information about TASCHA. Best, Melody -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/> From: Technology & Social Change Group [mailto:tascha=uw.edu@mail91.atl31.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Technology & Social Change Group Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:18 AM To: Melody Clark Subject: News from TASCHA - September 2014 [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1/images/spacer_top.jp…] Having trouble reading this email? View online<http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&id=d42acd6baf…> september 2014 [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1/images/w.gif] [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1/images/spacer_top.jpg] TASCHA in brief What we've been up to Happy New Academic Year! While universities generally quiet down during the summer, TASCHA hasn't slowed down at all. Over the summer, we welcomed visiting researchers, hosted 25 leaders from Myanmar for a five-week workshop on information strategies for societies in transition, and released new tools and resources based on findings from the Global Impact Study. TASCHA researchers also travelled to Ghana, Tahiti, and Namibia (just to name a few), and we moved our offices to the University of Washington campus. In this newsletter, you'll find more information on what we've been up to. Information Strategies for Societies in Transition Myanmar leaders in Seattle to develop information strategies [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/653153ae841fd11de66ad181a/images/transparent.g…] Over the summer, TASCHA and the UW Jackson School hosted 25 of Myanmar’s leaders from government, civil society, political parties, ethnic communities, libraries, and the media for a five-week workshop. During the five weeks, the fellows honed their leadership skills and developed information strategies that will broaden information literacy throughout the country, facilitate the peacebuilding process, and support fair elections in the next year. More »<http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> Global Impact Study New tools & resources on why public access ICTs matter It’s been just over a year since we released the Global Impact Study‘s final report, Connecting people for development: Why public access ICTs matter<http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&i…>. In the past year, we have been very busy disseminating the findings, participating in discussions about public access and development, and creating various tools and resources based on the study’s findings and data. We’ve developed an infographic<http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&i…>, a data visualization tool<http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…>, and a video<http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&i…> (just to name a few) to help answer the overarching question, “Why do public access ICTs matter for development?" The goal of the resources we've created is to help make the study’s findings and data more accessible and relevant to the international development, public library, and public access communities. More »<http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&i…> Innovation Spaces Libraries & makerspaces: A revolution? One of TASCHA’s research projects is focusing on innovation spaces<http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> (including makerspaces), and what the implications and opportunities are for libraries. We are working on crystallizing some aspects of this research and where we see it heading. We are fortunate to have maker movement maven Lauren Britton helping us flesh out our ideas and contribute her expertise in the area. We hosted an event while Lauren was with us in Seattle (more on the event here<http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…>), and since her time here, she has worked on a series of blog posts titled, “Making and the maker movement: A democratizing force or an example of cultural reproduction?” Click "more" to read the first blog post, which links to other posts in the series. More »<http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&i…> Quick Updates · Publishing TASCHA's Jessica Beyer published a new book on online communities & political mobilization. More <http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> »<http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> · Discussing TASCHA co-sponsored an event with IREX, asking "If mobile phones killed the telecenter, what's next for public access?" More <http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> »<http://tascha.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> · Visiting Matias Centeno, a researcher from Argentina, joined TASCHA as a visiting exchange intern over the summer. He presented his research on young farmers & ICTs. More <http://tascha.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&…> »<http://tascha.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=15ba4d68a5574069ed7bf2cc1&i…> · Collaborating Together with IFLA and APC, TASCHA created briefs & recommendations on the role of public access ICTs in the post-2015 development agenda. 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FW: Register Now for GlobalWA's 6th Annual Conference!
by Melody Clark 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

-- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/> From: Global Washington [mailto:info@globalwa.org] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:30 AM To: tascha(a)uw.edu Subject: Register Now for GlobalWA's 6th Annual Conference! [http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent/GlobalWashington/globalwa-banner-inv…] 6th Annual Conference December 3, 2014 Bell Harbor International Conference Center Seattle, WA Global Washington’s annual conference is well known and well respected for convening the international development community on the west coast. Participants include NGO practitioners, CSR business executives, research experts, philanthropists and others working on global issues. Register<http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/28878961/881334759/62406660/0/51089/> before September 30 to receive our early bird rate! Featured Speakers [http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent/GlobalWashington/Sonia-Nazario-600px…] Sonia Nazario Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Author of national best-selling book Enrique's Journey [http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent/GlobalWashington/Caryl-Stern-600pxW.…] Caryl Stern President & CEO U.S. Fund for UNICEF A Few Highlighted Speakers * Therese Caouette, Co-Executive Director, Partners Asia * Patricia Devereux, Senior Advisor, Global Philanthropy, MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth * Jason Henning, Vice President, Investor & Donor Relations, Global Partnerships * Manisha Kathuria, Associate Director, Non-Profits, Russell Investments * Steve Schwartz, Co-Founder and Director of External Relations, Upaya Social Ventures * Maya Winkelstein, Open Road Alliance Highlighted Sessions Failing Forward: Case study presentations of productive failures and lessons learned from practitioners. Collective Impact: Showcasing business and NGO partnerships working to reduce global poverty. Beyond Bells and Whistles: How to use innovative technology to advance your work. How to fund something you know will break so that you can improve innovation. Bribing Without Borders: Stories and interactive case studies from NGOs, donors and businesses that explore practical solutions to corruption. The Business of Giving: Trends in corporate philanthropy. Challenging Traditional Grantmaking: Funders will talk about new approaches to grantmaking that accelerate effective solutions. New Financials Models: New trends in NGO and social entrepreneurism financial models. Sustainable Development Goals and You: How the new SDGs connect to your work and how you can position your organization to be relevant to donors and the broader dialogue. Fast Pitch: Learn the techniques of pitching your organization and what’s unique about messaging for international programs. Marketplace of Ideas! GlobalWA members at $1,500 (Kilimanjaro) and above receive FREE exhibit space. GlobalWA Cascades ($350) and Atlas ($750) members are eligible to table for $250. All GlobalWA Ambassadors and non-members are eligible to table for $500. If you are interested in tabling, email pratima(a)globalwa.org<mailto:pratima@globalwa.org>. 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FW: Young Innovators Competition Challenge 4
by Melody Clark 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

May be of interest to some. -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/> From: Zürcher, Robin [mailto:robin.zurcher@itu.int] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 4:57 AM To: tascha(a)uw.edu Subject: Young Innovators Competition Challenge 4 Dear Sir or Madam The ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition<http://telecomworld.itu.int/take-part/innovate/> launched the 4th and last challenge of this year. Given your work with the Technology & Social Change Group at the University of Washington Information School many young people in your network might be interested to apply. We kindly ask you to support us in promoting this challenge in order to encourage as many bright minds as possible to participate. Please feel free to distribute the flyer which you can find in the attachment. This challenge is in partnership with the IEEE IoT Initiative and we are looking for the best ideas for new businesses and innovations on how the Internet of Things can be used for social good. Since this is a co-creation challenge, we are looking for any useful thoughts or information which might help us, as a community to develop the concept for a new startup. We will be accepting ideas until November 03, 2014. The competition is open to 18-30 year-old young people from across ITU's 193 member states. The winners are invited to the upcoming ITU Telecom World 2014 in Doha in December this year where they can showcase their innovative ideas and will enjoy mentoring and workshops on entrepreneurial skills. Prize money of up to USD 5,000 in the form of seed funding will be awarded to implement and bring to scale winning start-ups. Participants should go to https://ideas.itu.int<https://ideas.itu.int/> to get more information and apply. Please find more information in the Press Release<http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2014/47.aspx>. It is available in the six official UN languages, English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese. You can also learn more about the competition at http://telecomworld.itu.int/take-part/innovate/. For any further material or assistance, please email us at young.innovators(a)itu.int<mailto:young.innovators@itu.int>. Best regards, Robin Zuercher Young Innovators Competition Team

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