June 2015 - change - Mailing Lists

Fwd: ACM DEV-6 Spreading the CFP
by Nicola Dell 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

The ACM Computing for Development (DEV) conference will be in London towards the end of this year. Still time to submit!! The official call for papers is attached. *Important Dates:* Submission Deadline: July 15, 2015 - 11:59pm (PST) Acceptance Notification: September 15, 2015 Conference: November 30 – December 2, 2015 (London, UK)

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FW: Event tomorrow: Region’s tech culture drives new solutions
by Melody Clark 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Reminder about tomorrow’s GlobalWA event on innovation, technology, and development. Still time to register! -- 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: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:30 AM To: Melody Clark Subject: Event tomorrow: Region’s tech culture drives new solutions [http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent/GlobalWashington/globalwa-banner-inv…] Impactful Innovation: Region’s tech culture drives new solutions Last Chance to register for this panel of social entrepreneurs in a discussion about new products, tools and ideas for global development. The conversation will challenge participants to think about the role of technology in creating a more equitable, healthy and prosperous world. A reception with product demos will follow the panel discussion. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!<http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/30041135/1194962587/66068940/0/51089/> Panelists: [AliArjomand_400_400_70_c1]<http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/30041135/1194962587/66211970/0/51089/> Ali Arjomand, PhD Director, Innovation and Scientific Affairs Global Good Ali Arjomand is Director of Innovation and Scientific Affairs at Global Good. His team is responsible for analyzing business and market opportunities, developing opportunities to generate intellectual property for impact in developing world settings and quantifying the impact of our investments by measuring specific metrics and indicators in global health and development. Prior to joining Global Good, Ali was president and COO at Accium BioSciences, a research company he founded in 2004 focusing on accelerator mass spectrometry and clinical pharmacology. He was also co-founder of Carepeutics, Inc., a personalized medicine company developing novel diagnostic tests in oncology. [beth862980]<http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/30041135/1194962587/66211971/0/51089/> Beth Kolko CEO Shift Labs Beth is the co-founder and CEO of Shift Labs, a for-profit company building low-cost medical devices for emerging markets leveraging global innovation networks. She also holds position as Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington where she co-directs the Tactical and Tactile Technology Lab. At UW she also created the Hackademia Project which builds innovation potential among broad audiences by imparting functional engineering skills combined with design thinking. Hackademia grows out of her experience since 2006 in makerspaces and hackerspaces and is an effort to amplify the non-expert innovation that happens outside of formal institutional settings. Her technology development projects have included work on a low-cost ultrasound system for midwives in Uganda and a grassroots public transportation information system in Kyrgyzstan. [lauara-160x160px]<http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/30041135/1194962587/66211972/0/51089/> Laura McLaughlin Director of Global Health Mountain Safety Research Laura McLaughlin is the Director of MSR Global Health at Mountain Safety Research©. She manages product development efforts often integrating partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic funders into her programs. As one of the founding members of MSR Global Health, Laura has worked at MSR for over seven years, leading her team through commercialization, research and development activities, and global health community events. Laura holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Health and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington. Moderator: [ccoward]<http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/30041135/1194962587/66211973/0/51089/> Chris Coward Co-Founder Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA), UW Chris Coward is the co-founder, Principal Research Scientist, and Director of the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) at the University of Washington Information School. Under Chris’ leadership, TASCHA has grown in size and scope, encompassing research in 50 countries. Chris specializes in designing research programs that improve policy and practice in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and international development. Chris’s current interests include ICTs for employment and entrepreneurship, innovation spaces, digital inclusion, and impact evaluation and measurement. Much of his work focuses on the role of public libraries and civil society organizations in these areas. Chris holds a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Arts in International Studies, both from the University of Washington. Who: Everyone When: Tuesday, June 9 2:30pm – 3:00pm: Registration 3:00pm – 4:30pm: Panel Discussion 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Reception Where: Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1500 Seattle, WA 98101 Registration: $25 (members) Email pratima(a)globalwa.org<mailto:pratima@globalwa.org> for member code. $45 (non-members) Light snacks and drinks will be provided. 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Fwd: [GSG supporters] Seeking a Community & Mentor Manager for Gaza Sky Geeks! (volunteer business continuity team)
by Ted McCarthy 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Gaza Sky Geeks <http://www.gazaskygeeks.com/> is a startup accelerator in Gaza offering mentorship to technologists there. Could be an exciting opportunity. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Iliana Montauk <imontauk(a)ps.mercycorps.org> Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 2:36 PM Subject: [GSG supporters] Seeking a Community & Mentor Manager for Gaza Sky Geeks! (volunteer business continuity team) To: "gaza-sky-geeks-supporters(a)googlegroups.com" < gaza-sky-geeks-supporters(a)googlegroups.com> Hi GSG supporters, We're seeking a new Community & Mentor Engagement Manager for the Gaza Sky Geeks startup accelerator! The full announcement is here <http://www.gazaskygeeks.com/en/join-our-team/>. *Could you please share it with your networks by forwarding this email or posting on social media (suggested messaging below)?* This is an unpaid internship/fellowship: a solid 10 hours per week for 6 months. We're seeking a young, go-getter professional who already has strong work experience under their belt and wants to experience more of the startup space. This role is a *fantastic* opportunity to: - *Learn how a startup accelerator works. *As a member of the GSG team, you'll get an inside look. - *Network with startup professionals *from around the globe, especially the US, MENA, and Europe. - *Grow your community engagement & startup skills.* Learn the skills of a community manager... and learn a ton about startups through the people you engage with! - *Build something amazing. *GSG is a startup in its own right: we're designing the first ever accelerator in Gaza. You'll get to lead this area of work & shape it, leaving lasting impact. Since last October, this role has been filled by our wonderful Justin! Justin joined us during the crowdfunding campaign and contributed a TON to our strategy then and beyond. Justin may need to transition to a smaller role in the next month if he picks up a new exciting job he's aiming for, which is why we are seeking a new fellow/intern. Justin will stick around to hand over the responsibilities (and keep sharing ideas & possibly even some of the work, because it's hard not to get addicted to GSG :) *Thank you, Justin, for everything you have brought to GSG for the past 9 months!* --- Thanks, as always, for all your support! Best, Iliana PS: The best way to reach me quickly is always via Whatsapp - use that if you are having trouble getting a hold of me, especially when I'm traveling. Iliana Montauk *Director* *Gaza Sky Geeks Accelerator <http://www.gazaskygeeks.com>Mercy Corps Digital Economy Program* Phone - Israel (Orange): +972 54-496-2706 Phone - Palestine (Jawwal): +970 59-750-1017 Phone - USA: +1 510-847-1369 Whatsapp: +1 510-847-1369 Skype: imontauk <http://www.gazaskygeeks.com/> <http://www.gazaskygeeks.com/> *[image: www.gazaskygeeks.com] <http://www.gazaskygeeks.com> <http://www.mercycorps.org/>*[image: www.mercycorps.org] <http://www.mercycorps.org>

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Assistant/Associate Professor Position at CU Denver “Inworks”
by Sunil Garg 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/101718 NEW: Assistant/Associate Professor Position at CU Denver “Inworks” Inworks at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus, invites qualified individuals to apply for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor in the clinical teaching track. Highly-qualified applicants with a record of accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor C/T will also be considered. Responsibilities will include active engagement in the teaching, scholarship and service missions of Inworks and the University. You will be part of a small, close-knit community of innovators who are building an extraordinary interdisciplinary, human-centered, problem-oriented educational program. For both practical and programmatic reasons, Inworks operates in many ways as a “start-up.” Strong candidates will be self-directed and biased toward action, comfortable “wearing many hats”, and operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment. If that sounds like a place you want to work, and a mission to which you want to contribute, let us hear from you. If you want to know more about Inworks, visit http://www.inworks.org. *Inworks Mission:* Inworks is a new initiative of the University of Colorado Denver │ Anschutz Medical Campus that draws together faculty, staff and students from across the two campuses, as well as entrepreneurs and leaders from industry, government, education and the community, to address problems of importance to human society. Our mission is to impart skills and habits of mind that allow people to collaboratively create impactful solutions to human problems. We seek to create innovative solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems, while in the process creating life-long innovators. In addition to a rich assortment of course offerings, we currently offer undergraduate and graduate certificates, as well as an undergraduate minor, in human-centered design and innovation. Our academic programs, which are open to students from every discipline, are expected to expand significantly in the next two years. *Minimum Qualifications:* - Earned terminal degree in a discipline relevant to Inworks, and relevant experience appropriate for appointment to a clinical teaching track position and as a member of the Graduate Faculty of the University - Strong commitment to teaching excellence - Demonstrated success in a collaborative environment *Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* - Significant disciplinary strength in at least one core area of Inworks educational focus: human-centered design and innovation, design thinking, global/public health, entrepreneurship, leadership development, team building, technology and development, human-computer interfaces, game design and development, technology and human social systems; rapid prototyping, data science, physical computing, digital education, human longevity *Desired Qualifications:* - Disciplinary strength in several core areas of Inworks educational focus - Demonstrated teaching excellence in a higher education setting - Evidence of a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration - Strong interpersonal skills that that foster respect and openness to the ideas of others - Evidence of prior achievement in research, creative work or professional practice *Required Application Materials:* When applying at https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/101718, applicants must include: - An Inworks-specific cover letter that addresses directly the job requirements, outlines qualifications, and describes how the applicant envisions contributing to the Inworks mission. - A description of the applicant’s vision for achieving impact, i.e., how she/he proposes to make a purposeful difference both inside and outside of Inworks. - A current CV or résumé, including names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references. - If appropriate, a portfolio. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; expected start date is summer or fall 2015.

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FW: ICT4Drinks Seattle is back + other cool ICT4Drinks events in June
by Melody Clark 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Hey, folks - ICT4Drinks Seattle is back this month on 6/24! Plus, other cool ICT4D-related events this month – check ‘em out below and RSVP for one or all now. Hope to see you there! 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/> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Melody Clark (ICT4Drinks Seattle) <melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu>> Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 9:56 AM Subject: ICT4Drinks Seattle is back + other cool ICT4Drinks events in June To: Melody <melody.r.clark(a)gmail.com<mailto:melody.r.clark@gmail.com>> View this email in your browser<http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&id=9c32c9a93d…> [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b/images/15c81520-ba91…] Greetings ICT4Ders! It's been awhile since we've been in touch - don't worry, we're making up for it in June! There are many events, including a special ICT4Drinks on June 24th, to keep you busy. In addition to ICT4Drinks, check out some other events listed below for those interested in innovation, technology, ICTs, and development. Wednesday, June 24th, 5pm-7pm ICT4Drinks with special guest Kentaro Toyama Big Time Brewery ICT4Drinks Seattle is back! Join us for this special ICT4Drinks, co-hosted by the Technology & Social Change Group <http://eepurl.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…> (TASCHA), GlobalWA<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…>, Humanosphere<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…>, and World Affairs Council<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…>. We'll be joined by special guest Kentaro Toyama<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…>, who is in town to discuss his new book, Geek Heresy<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…>. After happy hour, head over to the University Bookstore to join Kentaro for further discussion of his book and book signing! RSVP now!<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…> Other cool ICT4D events this month... Tuesday, June 9th, 3pm-5:30pm GlobalWA panel: Impactful Innovation Seattle Chamber of Commerce GlobalWA<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…> will host a panel of social entrepreneurs in a discussion about new products, tools, and ideas for global development. The conversation will challenge participants to think about the role of technology in creating a more equitable, healthy, and prosperous world. Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…>) Director Chris Coward will moderate the panel, which includes Ali Arjomand (Director of Global Good<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…>), Beth Kolko (CEO of Shift Labs<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…>), and Laura McLaughlin (Director of Global Health at Mountain Safety Research<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…>). A reception will follow the panel discussion. More about the event and to register on GlobalWA’s website<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…> Monday, June 22nd, 7:30pm Kentaro Toyama on his new book, Geek Heresy Town Hall Seattle Digital initiatives for social causes are everywhere these days – from laptops in education to social media for political activism. In Geek Heresy (buy the book<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…>), Kentaro Toyama<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&…>, former Microsoft computer scientist, draws on his years of experience in India and elsewhere to show that, despite its incredible power, technology fails to provide answers to the world’s social problems. According to Bill Gates, the book’s depth of research “reminds us that there are few one-size-fits-all solutions.” In conversation with Wier Harman, Town Hall’s Executive Director, Toyama will give examples in education, healthcare, and democracy to demonstrate that there is no social change without deep change in people. More about the event and to register on Town Hall's website<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…> Wednesday, June 24th, 7pm Geek Heresy book discussion & signing with Kentaro Toyama University Bookstore In 2004, award-winning computer scientist Kentaro Toyama moved to India to explore technological solutions for the world's persistent social problems. However, after ten years of innovation, what he discovered was that technology—while theoretically helpful—could not drive social progress on its own. In his recently-released book, Toyama offers up his newfound perspective, contrasting the failed introduction of technology into social systems unaware of how to use it or disinclined to incorporate it into their lives as intended with individuals whose human efforts have made remarkable strides for social change. Joining us for a discussion and signing of his new book, Toyamo will further explore his argument for why, no matter how advanced our technology, human problems must first be met with human solutions. More about the event on University Bookstore's website<http://eepurl.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=67aa47e069318bcfe59336e0b&i…> Look forward to seeing you at one or all of these events soon! Questions? Email melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu?subject=ICT4Drinks%20> Copyright © 2015 ICT4Drinks Seattle, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as you opted in or agreed to be on the list for ICT4Drinks Seattle. 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CHI 2014 Panel - Can you do good and do well? (Transcript on wikispaces)
by Anupam Jain 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

We saw some good interest for the CHI Panel that happened almost an year ago (CHI 2014 in Toronto) on making a career in the HCI-4-societal-impact space. Thought to post it to the larger group if folks were interested to look at the transcript (thanks to Meg) which is now on wikispaces ( http://chi2014.wikispaces.com/panel-transcript) the main page being http://chi2014.wikispaces.com/dogood cheers Anupam Dimagi India (formerly IBM Research at the time of the panel)

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