April 2017 - change - Mailing Lists

Co-Design Across Borders: Join our discussion group at CHI in Denver!
by Isaac Holeman 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Hi Change list, I'll be co-hosting a discussion of co-designing across borders at CHI this year, on Monday May 8th at 11:30 am. We'd be thrilled to have you join us, more info about the conversation below: In recent years the evolving practice of co-design has continued to shift the roles of designers, researchers and the collection of partners formerly known as users. Most co-design studies have taken place in European and North American workplaces, but a growing community of researchers is pursuing this work "across borders." The greatly varied contexts of such work present distinctive challenges related to culture, power, language, etc. This SIG will convene co-design practitioners and researchers to discuss these challenges. Through attention to methods, tools and values in co-design, we will consider how co-design is traveling to new scenes around the world. We aim to form new relationships, develop themes of common interest, foster collaborations and build research infrastructure for this rapidly growing community. Organizers: Isaac Holeman, Edwin Blake, Melissa Densmore, ‘Maletšabisa Molapo, Fiona Ssozi, Elizabeth Goodman, Indrani Medhi Thies and Susan Wyche See our entry in the CHI program: http://bit.ly/2q87yG2 We'll also be at the HCIxBorders Symposium <http://www.hcixb.org/> on May 6th-7th, see our extended abstract here: http://bit.ly/2q8fM0V -- Isaac Holeman www.isaacholeman.org Twitter @isaacholeman My TEDx talk: http://bit.ly/1mzlh3z

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Fwd: Research Symposium: Dr. Nkurunziza (4/27, 3:30-5pm, Allen Auditorium)
by Trevor Perrier 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

This talk should be of interest to the Change community. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Logler <nlogler(a)uw.edu> Date: Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 10:04 AM Subject: Research Symposium: Dr. Nkurunziza (4/27, 3:30-5pm, Allen Auditorium) ===================================================== Please join us for the next iSchool Research Symposium: *Dr. Nkurunziza *from* Never Again Rwanda* *Peace Building in Post Conflict Country: The Experience of a Rwandan NGO* Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:30-5:00pm Allen Auditorium If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Nkurunziza, please contact Nick Logler nlogler(a)uw.edu *Abstract* *Peace Building in a Post Conflict Country: The Experience of a Rwandan NGO* *Building lasting peace in war-torn societies is among the most daunting of challenges for global peace and security* *-United Nations* Broken relationships, hatred, trauma, poverty, family conflict and anger were some of the effects resulting from the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. After that dark past that left the country torn and its citizens having fear and doubts on their sleeves, it was hard to imagine that peace and stability would be possible again. But due to the government and other stakeholders relentless commitment to peace building - through home grown solutions such as Gacaca courts which provided justice for victims - the dream of peace and reconciliation is coming true. Twenty-three years down the line Rwanda is considered as one of the countries in Africa that is making tremendous progress. However, with the increase in development, there is a need for provision of accurate historical information about the past and resources to reach out to a wider population in order to create a sustainable impact across the population as a whole in order to avoid past mistakes. The challenges for peace building continue to be widespread across the entire population in Rwanda, with the younger generation particularly at risk in ways that could both hinder their future progress and lead to various forms of manipulation. In this talk, I will examine specific peacebuilding approaches for youth and adults in post genocide Rwanda and highlight some of the possible ways that have been used to overcome consequences of the genocide. In particular, I will discuss Never Again Rwanda's approach to peacebuilding and the relevant adoption of home-grown solutions, initiative that are unique to the country's history, the Rwandan culture, traditional practices, and value systems. Such consideration are paramount in addressing challenges left behind by the genocide against the Tutsi. *Biographical Information* Joseph Ryarasa Nkurunziza, is a medical doctor with over 10 years’ experience in the clinical field, Public health and Peace Building. He is currently the Country Director of Never Again Rwanda, a peace building organization that promotes human rights and advocating peace among the Rwandan youth and the population at large. He has also initiated projects that engage Youth in the Democratic Process in Rwanda, which are implemented in some Rwandan high schools and higher institutions of learning that aim at helping to provide the nation’s youth with the skills to make informed decisions in governance and human rights and raise interest in national policy issues and leadership. Dr. Nkurunziza’s work in Rwanda gives young people the guidance, encouragement and knowledge to be active citizens. Dr. Nkurunziza is also the Board Director and Co-Founder of Health Development Initiative-Rwanda (HDI), a local NGO committed to improving the health of disadvantaged populations across Rwanda. He has worked extensively with international organizations and Rwandan civil society, and is closely connected to members of the government, international agencies, and local communities. Previously he served as the Clinical Services Specialist for the Department of Defence at the US Embassy in Rwanda from 2011 until April 2016. He has supervised and developed projects to empower and educate communities in health promotion and disease prevention specifically in HIV/AIDS, Malaria and TB.In November 2010 Joseph was honored by Junior Chambers International as one of the 2010 ten outstanding young persons of the world in Osaka Japan.

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FW: [iSchool #16022] iSchool Help AutoReply: RE: TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant
by Melody Clark 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Sorry! Didn't mean to send this to you :-(. Please ignore. -----Original Message----- From: icareers(a)uw.edu [mailto:icareers@uw.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 1:58 PM To: Melody Clark <melclark(a)uw.edu> Subject: [iSchool #16022] iSchool Help AutoReply: RE: TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant Hello, This message has been automatically generated in response to your email to icareers(a)uw.edu. Your request has been received and a ticket has been created regarding: "RE: TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant", a summary of which appears below. There is no need to reply to this message right now. You should expect to hear back from us within 24-48 hours during normal weekday iSchool business hours. Your ticket has been assigned an ID of [iSchool #16022]. Please include the phrase: [iSchool #16022] in the subject line of all future correspondence about this issue. To do so, you only need to reply to this message. You can always view all of your open tickets here: https://rt.ischool.uw.edu/rt/SelfService/ Thank you, iSchool Careers icareers(a)uw.edu -------------------------------------------------- Hello, Just a friendly reminder that TASCHA is hiring a graduate research assistant and applications for this position are due by this Friday, April 28th. Please do apply if you are interested! Thank you, Melody From: Melody Clark Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 11:37 AM To: 'change(a)change.washington.edu' <change(a)change.washington.edu>; dub(a)dub.washington.edu; 'icareers(a)uw.edu' <icareers(a)uw.edu>; 'imlischat(a)uw.edu' <imlischat(a)uw.edu>; 'EvansWorld(a)u.washington.edu' <EvansWorld(a)u.washington.edu>; 'publiclife(a)uw.edu' <publiclife(a)uw.edu>; 'gpaa(a)uw.edu' <gpaa(a)uw.edu>; 'jsisadv(a)u.washington.edu' <jsisadv(a)u.washington.edu> Cc: Chris Rothschild (chriskr(a)uw.edu) <chriskr(a)uw.edu> Subject: TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant Position Description The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA<http://tascha.uw.edu/>) is hiring a graduate research assistant to help develop and publish a data literacy curriculum for the Data and Democracy<http://tascha.uw.edu/projects/data-for-democracy/> project. This position will entail working on curriculum development and informal learning instruction for novice individual and organization users of data. Candidates should be comfortable with vocabulary and concepts related to data literacy and/or data lifecycles, but a deep knowledge of data is not specifically required. This position will work up to a maximum of 10 hours per week. Responsibilities may include some or all of the following duties: * Helping to expand and translate an existing data literacy learning model into a deliverable workshop curriculum * Researching, adopting, or developing activities for novice data users * Exploring relevant data sources that can be used for activities * Writing clear and easy-to-follow directions * Helping research and develop a model for publishing the curriculum on the web Requirements: * University of Washington Graduate Student enrolled for a minimum of 10 credits spring quarter 2017. * Basic understanding of data literacy * Writing for general audiences Desired Qualifications: * Experience in writing educational material, or developing curriculum for informal learning * Experience teaching with data * Experience developing workshop and educational materials for novice learners, or ESL * Knowledge of data curation best practices Pay: Questions regarding salary and benefits should be directed to iSchool Human Resources at ihrhelp(a)uw.edu<mailto:ihrhelp@uw.edu> Application Materials * Cover Letter * Resume Please submit all application materials no later than Apr 28, 2017 to ensure consideration. Apply here: https://jobs.ischool.uw.edu/posting/19 All applicants will be contacted two weeks after the position closes. Note: This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html<http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html> The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please forward questions regarding your online application to iapply(a)uw.edu<mailto:iapply@uw.edu>. -- Melody Clark Communications Manager 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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Re: [change] TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant
by Melody Clark 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Hello, Just a friendly reminder that TASCHA is hiring a graduate research assistant and applications for this position are due by this Friday, April 28th. Please do apply if you are interested! Thank you, Melody From: Melody Clark Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 11:37 AM To: 'change(a)change.washington.edu' <change(a)change.washington.edu>; dub(a)dub.washington.edu; 'icareers(a)uw.edu' <icareers(a)uw.edu>; 'imlischat(a)uw.edu' <imlischat(a)uw.edu>; 'EvansWorld(a)u.washington.edu' <EvansWorld(a)u.washington.edu>; 'publiclife(a)uw.edu' <publiclife(a)uw.edu>; 'gpaa(a)uw.edu' <gpaa(a)uw.edu>; 'jsisadv(a)u.washington.edu' <jsisadv(a)u.washington.edu> Cc: Chris Rothschild (chriskr(a)uw.edu) <chriskr(a)uw.edu> Subject: TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant Position Description The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA<http://tascha.uw.edu/>) is hiring a graduate research assistant to help develop and publish a data literacy curriculum for the Data and Democracy<http://tascha.uw.edu/projects/data-for-democracy/> project. This position will entail working on curriculum development and informal learning instruction for novice individual and organization users of data. Candidates should be comfortable with vocabulary and concepts related to data literacy and/or data lifecycles, but a deep knowledge of data is not specifically required. This position will work up to a maximum of 10 hours per week. Responsibilities may include some or all of the following duties: * Helping to expand and translate an existing data literacy learning model into a deliverable workshop curriculum * Researching, adopting, or developing activities for novice data users * Exploring relevant data sources that can be used for activities * Writing clear and easy-to-follow directions * Helping research and develop a model for publishing the curriculum on the web Requirements: * University of Washington Graduate Student enrolled for a minimum of 10 credits spring quarter 2017. * Basic understanding of data literacy * Writing for general audiences Desired Qualifications: * Experience in writing educational material, or developing curriculum for informal learning * Experience teaching with data * Experience developing workshop and educational materials for novice learners, or ESL * Knowledge of data curation best practices Pay: Questions regarding salary and benefits should be directed to iSchool Human Resources at ihrhelp(a)uw.edu<mailto:ihrhelp@uw.edu> Application Materials * Cover Letter * Resume Please submit all application materials no later than Apr 28, 2017 to ensure consideration. Apply here: https://jobs.ischool.uw.edu/posting/19 All applicants will be contacted two weeks after the position closes. Note: This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html<http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html> The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please forward questions regarding your online application to iapply(a)uw.edu<mailto:iapply@uw.edu>. -- Melody Clark Communications Manager 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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Event: Libraries & ICTs in Africa - A discussion with Dr. Buhle Mbambo-Thata - 5/8/17
by Melody Clark 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Hello, all - We hope that you will join us for a brown bag lunch event with Dr. Buhle Mbambo-Thata of AfLIA<http://aflia.net/> (African Library and Information Association and Institutions) from South Africa, where she will discuss AfLIA and how the library field in Africa is evolving with ICTs and other initiatives. She will also discuss libraries in general in Africa and how they are contributing to community development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Buhle is a long-time partner and friend of the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA), and while she is in town for meetings with us, she graciously offered to meet with students who are interested in libraries in Africa. This is a perfect event for any of you interested in libraries around the world, international development, and international librarianship. When: Monday, May 8th, 12pm-1pm Where: Bloedel Hall 070A Brown bag lunch event - please bring your own lunch About Buhle: Dr. Buhle Mbambo-Thata is the Director of Resources Development of the African Library and Information Association and Institutions (AfLIA). Prior to that she was Executive Director of Library Services at the University of South Africa from 2006 until her retirement in 2016. She served as University Librarian at the University of Zimbabwe from 2001 until 2006. She serves as member of the Board of Directors of the National Library of South Africa, and Council on Research Libraries CLIR. Dr Mbambo-Thata has served as Governing Board member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). She was a member of the Strategic Advisory Network of the Global Libraries Programme of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She has previously served on various committee affiliations including the Library Network of the Association of Commonwealth Libraries, the E-Knowledge Society for Women in Southern Africa (of which she was chairperson), the advisory committees of EIFL Found.net, 2004-2007; the Gender in Africa Information Network 1996-2001 and the Access to Learning Award of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Her research interests are in women and ICT and ICT applications in libraries. She is passionate about Library development generally, and in Africa in particular. -- Melody Clark Communications Manager 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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Health and health care: what's the difference, May 4, 2017
by Lilian de Greef 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

Hi all, If you were interested in learning more about health determinants after today's seminar, there's a relevant talk happening on May 4th at 7:30pm here at UW. The speaker is actually the professor teaching my global health course on this subject matter. The talk would be on determinants of population health, and how "health care" itself is a relatively small determinant. See the flier for more details. Best, Lilian

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A Report on Mobile Financial Services and Smartphone Revolution in Myanmar
by Pwint Phyu Htun 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

Hi All, My colleague, Paula Bock, and I just published this report on Myanmar called "Mobilizing Myanmar: A Smartphone Revolution Connects the Poor with Economic Opportunities" <http://partnersasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017_Mobilizing-Myanmar_…> . It is to highlight the opportunities my country holds in the Digital Financial Services industry. As an advisor to the government of Myanmar, I have been working on deregulating the telecommunications industry and enabling the mobile financial services industry for my homeland since mid-2012. As some of you may know, we were third least connected country in the world back in 2012, but now we are one of the fastest growing mobile-first mobile-only countries in the world. Warm regards, Pwint ~~~~ Mobile & Viber: +1-206-393-2699 <(206)%20393-2699> | +95-95-20-01-21 Linkedin.com/in/Pwint

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Tomorrow at Change: Place Matters screening - Lilian de Greef
by Trevor Perrier 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

Hi All, Please join us tomorrow at Change. Lilian de Greef will be leading a the session. Will watch and then discuss a episode of *Unnatural Causes <http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/>*, which is a seven-part documentary series exploring racial and socioeconomic inequalities in health. This episode, called *Place Matters <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unnatural_Causes:_Is_Inequality_Making_Us_Sic…>*, explores aspects to why zip code and street address are good predictors of health in a population. Through watching the screening and our subsequent discussion, we aim to improve our understanding of health equity and its determinants. *What:* Screening of Unnatural Causes, episode 5 *Place Matters <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unnatural_Causes:_Is_Inequality_Making_Us_Sic…>* *Who: *Lilian de Greef *When: *12pm Tuesday April 25 *Where: *CSE 203 Once again have great vegan food! - Trevor

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TASCHA is hiring a Graduate Research Assistant
by Melody Clark 24 Apr '17

24 Apr '17

Position Description The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA<http://tascha.uw.edu/>) is hiring a graduate research assistant to help develop and publish a data literacy curriculum for the Data and Democracy<http://tascha.uw.edu/projects/data-for-democracy/> project. This position will entail working on curriculum development and informal learning instruction for novice individual and organization users of data. Candidates should be comfortable with vocabulary and concepts related to data literacy and/or data lifecycles, but a deep knowledge of data is not specifically required. This position will work up to a maximum of 10 hours per week. Responsibilities may include some or all of the following duties: * Helping to expand and translate an existing data literacy learning model into a deliverable workshop curriculum * Researching, adopting, or developing activities for novice data users * Exploring relevant data sources that can be used for activities * Writing clear and easy-to-follow directions * Helping research and develop a model for publishing the curriculum on the web Requirements: * University of Washington Graduate Student enrolled for a minimum of 10 credits spring quarter 2017. * Basic understanding of data literacy * Writing for general audiences Desired Qualifications: * Experience in writing educational material, or developing curriculum for informal learning * Experience teaching with data * Experience developing workshop and educational materials for novice learners, or ESL * Knowledge of data curation best practices Pay: Questions regarding salary and benefits should be directed to iSchool Human Resources at ihrhelp(a)uw.edu<mailto:ihrhelp@uw.edu> Application Materials * Cover Letter * Resume Please submit all application materials no later than Apr 28, 2017 to ensure consideration. Apply here: https://jobs.ischool.uw.edu/posting/19 All applicants will be contacted two weeks after the position closes. Note: This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html<http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html> The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please forward questions regarding your online application to iapply(a)uw.edu<mailto:iapply@uw.edu>. -- Melody Clark Communications Manager 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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PhD Writing Group
by Amirah Majid 24 Apr '17

24 Apr '17

Greetings all! The collaborative PhD's writing group is still meeting! In case you did not know we are a group of iSchool & HCDE PhD students who meet weekly to co-work. This can include structured feedback, presentation practice, reading or writing time. We welcome students from any discipline. This quarter we are meeting Mondays in Sieg 128, 10 - 1 & Fridays 9 - 12 in Sieg 314* (*except Friday 28 April). Please note 314 is a small conference room while 128 is a larger classroom so presentations and discussions might work better on the Monday sessions however we can usually make magic happen anywhere. Thanks for your hard work and support! Amirah & the Writing Group *A. M. Majidأميرة ماجد‬‎* PhD student: multi-cultural computing & refugee informatics Information School, University of Washington Seattle USA https://users.resist.ca/~amirah/ *"...beware of my partisanship, my mistakes of fact, and the distortion **inevitably caused by my having seen only one corner of events." **Homage to Catalonia (1938), **George Orwell*

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