February 2016 - change - Mailing Lists

Fwd: [TIER] Fwd: Please circulate through your networks
by Yaw Anokwa 19 Feb '16

19 Feb '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Melissa Densmore <mho(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> Date: Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 10:04 AM Subject: [TIER] Fwd: Please circulate through your networks To: TIER <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu>, ictd-group <ictd-group(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nic Bidwell <nic.bidwell(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 7:03 PM Subject: Please circulate through your networks To: "africhi(a)googlegroups.com" <africhi(a)googlegroups.com> Special Call for Submissions to AfriCHI’16: Courses and Workshops in English & Local Languages Deadlines: Wednesday 2 March 2016 *Courses* Courses provide introductory or advanced instruction, over 0.5 – 1 day, in basic HCI/related concepts, new technologies, emerging areas, tools, methods or techniques etc. Abstracts of courses are reviewed by jury and, if accepted, will be published in the conference proceedings and more widely accessible in a prestige online archive. Your course proposal is between 5 – 12 pages and must include the following: 1) Course Description as an Extended Abstract; 2) Course outline; 3) Sample material; and, 4) Information about course organisers. Full details: http://africhi.net/courses2/ Chairs: Rita Orji and Tigist Shewarega Hussen Email: courses(a)africhi.net *Workshops in English & Local Languages * Workshops in English and Local Languages enable participants with similar interests to explore perspectives on specific topics in HCI theory or practice. Workshops take place over 0.5 – 2 days; and can be facilitated in English or another language used in Africa. Abstracts of workshops are reviewed by jury and, if accepted, will be published in the conference proceedings and a widely accessible in a prestige online archive. Proposals for both English-Language or local language workshops must include: 1) an Extended Abstract and, 2) a Call for Participation in the workshop in English. Full details: http://africhi.net/workshops-english-local-languages/ Chairs: Rehema Baguma and Raymond Mugwanya Email: workshops(a)africhi.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AfriCHI" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to africhi%2Bunsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to africhi(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/africhi/CAHftaf_nM6r184xes61fkqOsfwyuYDp8…. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. _______________________________________________ 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: [dub] Tag-a-thon - The Voices from the Rwanda Tribunal
by Trevor Perrier 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shaghayegh Gh <shgh(a)uw.edu> Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 4:03 PM Subject: [dub] Publishing a message to the Dub mailing list To: dub-owner(a)dub.wshington.edu, dub(a)dub.washington.edu Cc: Batya Friedman <batya(a)uw.edu> Hi there, This is Shaghayegh Ghassemian. I'm a research staff at the Value-Sensitive Design lab at the Information School. We are going to hold tagging events at HUB for about one week starting tomorrow, Feb 17. This is a reach-out event through which participants voluntarily stop by our table and tag the video interviews on our website: tribunalvoices.org. Could you please send the following note and poster out to your mailing list? Thank you, Shaghayegh Dear Dub Members, We invite you to a "*Tag-a-thon*" event hosted by the Voices from the Rwanda Tribunal project at the University of Washington! *The Voices from the Rwanda Tribunal* collection contains 49 video interviews conducted with personnel from the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). These interviews explore themes of justice and peace, introducing provoking questions, opportunities and challenges surrounding transitional justice issues in the aftermath of violent conflict. The website can be viewed here: http://www.tribunalvoices.org/ We offer this digital collection to all people to watch, tag, clip, and download for their use in future projects. If you are Rwandan, a member of the international justice community, an educator, journalist, artist, or an interested member of the general global public, these materials are for you! If you are interested, we would like to invite you to join our public “tag-a-thon” event on this collection. Stop by our table in the*HUB* *Lounge area* from *February 17 to 25, from 10:30-4:30pm*; watch the video interviews, and contribute to public curation by tagging and clipping videos. If you can’t make this event, you can still participate online through the project website: http://www.tribunalvoices.org/ Please reply to this email if you have any questions about the project or the event. If you are interested in having a tag-a-thon event at your location, please let us know. All best, Batya Friedman Professor The Information School University of Washington _______________________________________________ dub mailing list dub(a)dub.washington.edu http://dubber.cs.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/dub

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Tomorrow at Change: Ariel Rokem - Data Science for Social Good at the eScience Institute
by Trevor Perrier 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Please join us tomorrow at the Change Seminar. Ariel Rokem from the eScience Institute will be joining us to talk about last summers Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) program and upcoming plans for the this year. *What:* Data Science for Social Good at the eScience Institute *When:* Tuesday, Feb 16 at 12pm *Where: *The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract *During the Summer of 2015, the University of Washington eScience Institute ran an interdisciplinary summer internship program focused on urban informatics, civic engagement, and data-intensive social science. Borrowing elements from the successful Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) programs at the University of Chicago and Georgia Tech, and building on our own previous consulting and "incubation" programs for data-intensive projects in physical, life, and social sciences, we brought together teams of students (graduate, undergraduate, and high school), data scientists, project leads and stakeholders from the University of Washington and local NGOs to design, develop, and deploy new solutions to high-impact problems in the Seattle Metro Area. The teams worked on 4 different projects: two addressing transportation access for people with limited mobility, one identifying factors affecting whether homeless families find permanent housing, and one deriving new metrics of community well-being from social media data and other relevant data sources. The teams worked in the eScience Data Science Studio space designed in part for this purpose, and participated in tutorials on relevant tools and technologies, such as GitHub, Python, R, Amazon Web Services, and SQL, as well as topical presentations and discussions related to social good and multi-stakeholder collaborations. While the diversity in software and disciplinary experience among participants was initially challenging for tutorial organization and scoping projects, this diversity actually helped to improve the scope of the projects. We are currently preparing for the next installment of our urban DSSG fellowship, and we are accepting applications at: http://escience.washington.edu/get-involved/incubator-programs/data-science…

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Fwd: [TIER] Recruiting - Obama's Global Entrepreneurship Summit - Feb 15 deadline
by Yaw Anokwa 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Temina Madon <tmadon(a)berkeley.edu> Date: Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 12:31 AM Subject: [TIER] Recruiting - Obama's Global Entrepreneurship Summit - Feb 15 deadline To: Temina Madon <tmadon(a)berkeley.edu> Hi all— Time is short, but this might be of interest to tech startups with a global development focus. Please share (with apologies for cross-postings)! The application launched last week for entrepreneurs to apply to attend President Obama's Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Silicon Valley, June 22 - 24. http://www.ges2016.org/ The application will close February 15 at noon PST. GES 2016 is focusing on connecting investors, mentors and digital disruptors with global emerging entrepreneurs who have momentum and are ready to scale. We seek your expertise to help us to recruit the most promising entrepreneurs in your networks. Please encourage competitive candidates to submit an application online at http://www.ges2016.org/apply. Keep in mind that this year’s application must be completed in a single session; as it will not allow users to save and return later. _______________________________________________ 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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Ford Foundation Fellowship - Technology
by Melody Clark 09 Feb '16

09 Feb '16

Thought you all might know some people that would be interested in this: https://ford-foundation.forms.fm/technology-fellows-program -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) University of Washington Information School 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/>

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Tomorrow at Change: Sara Vannini
by Trevor Perrier 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Please join us at Change tomorrow. We are excited to have Sara Vannini - who is current a visiting scholar at TASCHA present on her work exploring mobile devices and public access to ICTs. *What: *Use of Mobile Devices in Public Access to ICTs: Preliminary results from a study in Latin America *When: *Tuesday, Feb 9 at 12pm *Where: *The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract: *Venues for Public Access to ICTs (PAVs) and Mobile Technologies have been extensively studied for their potential to give access to information and enabling underserved communities’ development, especially in the developing world. The field of ICT for Development (ICT4D) looked at them, one after the other, as possible ways to finally bridge the digital divide. At first, the rapid growth of mobile technologies adoption, especially in developing countries, made researchers question the necessity to still invest in PAVs. With more than 6 billion mobile subscriptions in the world, and more people having access to a mobile than to electricity or clean water in developing countries, mobiles have indeed been reshaping the technological ecosystem of access. Yet, PAVs have not been replaced by mobiles. While we can envision that PAVs are starting to include mobile technologies to provide their services, very few studies have been considered the topic so far. In this presentation, preliminary results from an online survey conducted among Latin American PAVs’ operators will be presented. Results will inform on both the variety of mobile-related services that PAVs are providing in the region, and on operators’ perception of mobile technologies as having a role to support community development and PAVs goals. *Bio: *Sara Vannini is a visiting scholar at UW’s Technology and Social Change Group (TASCHA). Sara is also a postdoctoral research fellow with the BeCHANGE group and Executive Director of the NewMinE – New Media in Education Lab at the University of Italian Switzerland (USI), Lugano, Switzerland. Sara’s research is in the field of Information and Communication Technologies for Development, focusing in particular on the issues of Public Access to ICTs and the appropriation and social representation of technologies in underserved areas of developing countries. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences from USI, and an M.A. in Latin American Literatures from Bologna University, Italy. See more at: http://www.saravannini.com

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FW: [liberationtech-jobs] VIA Tech & Social Enterprise Summer Internship - Myanmar
by Melody Clark 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

From: liberationtech-jobs [mailto:liberationtech-jobs-bounces@lists.stanford.edu] On Behalf Of Yosem Companys Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:48 AM To: Liberationtech Jobs <liberationtech-jobs(a)lists.stanford.edu> Subject: [liberationtech-jobs] VIA Tech & Social Enterprise Summer Internship - Myanmar From: Jon E. McConnell <jonmc(a)stanford.edu<mailto:jonmc@stanford.edu>> VIA Tech & Social Enterprise Summer Internship Yangon, Myanmar June 20-August 20, 2016 Apply Here<http://viaprograms.org/component/content/article/726> Join VIA for a 7-to-9-week internship program in the lively city of Yangon, bringing your business or tech skill-set to companies, nonprofits and social enterprises that are coming up with creative ways to address social challenges. Myanmar is in the throes of rapid change, offering visitors an extraordinary opportunity to witness this transformation first-hand. As the country opens up to the outside world and resources flood in, local businesses and organizations are rising to the challenge in new and inspired ways. You can be part of that change as you contribute to their efforts and develop new skills, while learning more about this fascinating country at a crossroads. You’ll be matched with a host organization that fits your skill-set, and connected with language-learning and cultural exchange experiences. Participants will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Applicants can expect to receive a response within two days of completing an application. Our placements include: Phandeeyar - Myanmar <http://phandeeyar.org/> Innovation Lab<http://phandeeyar.org/> Phandeeyar is a space where the tech community can come together with other parts of society — NGOs, businesses, and media — to build the tools and platforms to accelerate change and development in Myanmar Myanmar Mobile Education Project (MyME)<http://www.mymeproject.org/> MyME was set up to engage with the difficult and pervasive problem of child labor in Myanmar Geek Girls Myanmar<http://www.geekgirlsmyanmar.com/#home> Geek Girls sponsors workshops, events and hackathons, and specialized trainings. Their mission is to “inspire and encourage the next wave of female tech professionals in Myanmar.” ideaBox Myanmar<http://ideabox.com.mm/mission-philosophy/> IdeaBox Myanmar is startup incubator and consulting firm focused on building Myanmar’s online infrastructure and internet companies. It provides trainings, business plans and models, support and consulting to aid creatives in realizing their dreams. Tagu Films<http://tagufilms.com/> Tagu Films is an award-winning Myanmar film crew, renown for their documentaries. They do creative work, but also direct for clients such as USAID and UNOPS. Their documentaries have received awards at countless local and international film festivals, and have even garnered public praise from U.S. President Barack Obama during a 2014 address in Rangoon. About VIA VIA provides rich, immersive, cross-cultural learning experiences in the U.S. and Asia that transcend boundaries, transform lives, and strengthen our global community. Founded at Stanford in 1963, VIA is a private, non-profit, and non-religious organization. Our Asia Programs include a Global Community Fellowship for graduating seniors and professionals and short-term programs for high school and university students. Students applying for 8+ week programs are also eligible for the Haas Center's International Service Grant program, visit the website for more information: https://haas.stanford.edu/cardinal-service/cardinal-quarter/undergraduate-f… ------------------ Patrick Arnold Senior Asia Programs Director, VIA Asia/US Educational and Service Exchange SF office 870 Market Street #656 San Francisco, CA 94102 Tel: 415.290.8064<tel:415.290.8064> Skype: patrickjarnold www.viaprograms.org<http://www.viaprograms.org> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/viaprograms> LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjarnold>

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Fwd: [TIER] Fwd: AfriCHI'16 Full Papers, Notes and Gumzo submissions open until 10 February
by Trevor Perrier 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Melissa Densmore <mho(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 11:35 PM Subject: [TIER] Fwd: AfriCHI'16 Full Papers, Notes and Gumzo submissions open until 10 February To: TIER <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu>, ictd-group < ictd-group(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> We are extending the deadlines for Full Papers, Notes and Gumzo by a week to enable those who have only recently become aware of AfriCHI'16 to submit. Those who have submitted already may update their files if they so chose. The submission site will be open until Midnight GMT 10 February 2016. Submission guidelines Papers & Notes: http://africhi.net/papers-and-notes/ Gumzo: New Dialogues for HCI: http://africhi.net/gumzo2/ Kindly nic Nicola J Bidwell Professor of Computer Science (HCI), University of Namibia, Namibia Professor Extraordinaire Informatics, University of Pretoria, South Africa Affiliated Researcher: Digital Ethnography Group, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia _______________________________________________ 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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FW: Awaaz.De seeking VP, Business Development: Help me spread the word!
by Richard Anderson 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Awaaz.de is recruiting – they are a very impressive organization that has built out a number of IVR technologies for development applications. From: Neil Patel [mailto:neil@awaaz.de] Sent: Monday, February 1, 2016 10:31 PM To: Richard Anderson <anderson(a)cs.washington.edu> Subject: Awaaz.De seeking VP, Business Development: Help me spread the word! Dear Richard, Hope you’re doing well! I’m writing to ask for your help in forwarding this email to your networks about an exciting career opportunity at Awaaz.De<https://awaaz.de/sendy/l/268z/i7>. Awaaz.De has been growing fast in the past year as a mobile products and solutions for the development sector. To date, we have served over 5 million phone calls reaching over 500,000 individuals in 23 states in India. Our revenue has nearly doubled from last year and we have done significant projects internationally, most notably Ethiopia and Bangladesh. Our partners and clients include some of the best organizations<https://awaaz.de/sendy/l/268z/i8> in the development sector. We are now focusing on building our team to support this growth. We are now looking to fill a key position on our team- VP, Business Development. Our ideal candidate is an energetic, entrepreneurial individual with substantial networks and experience in BD/Partnerships, working with multiple organizations in the development sector. We are looking for someone who can build upon their own existing networks to identify new enterprise clients and partnership opportunities in our core sectors- health, finance, education, and agriculture. The full job description is here<https://awaaz.de/sendy/l/268z/i9>. To respond, please send an email to jobs(a)awaaz.de<mailto:jobs@awaaz.de> and include "VP, BD" in the subject line. Thanks in advance for your help in sharing this with your contacts! Best, Neil [https://awaaz.de/sendy/t/34/268z]

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Change Tomorrow: OpenSeattle - Candace Faber
by Trevor Perrier 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Please join us tomorrow at the Change seminar for a talk about Open Seattle <http://openseattle.org/> and the civic tech community in the area. Open Seattle is a brigade of Code for America <http://www.codeforamerica.org/brigade/Open-Seattle/>. *When: *Tuesday, Feb 2 at 12p *Where: *The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Bio:* Candace Faber is the Civic Technology Advocate for the City of Seattle. Previously, she ran a strategic communications and project management firm, Whoa Strategies, that specialized in technology and innovation for social good. Before that, she was a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service and has lived in Russia, Poland, Belarus and Afghanistan. She also helps with local non-profits Open Seattle and the Women's Funding Alliance Young Professionals.

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