April 2017 - change - Mailing Lists

Tomorrow at Change: International Development Trivia - Kushal Shah
by Trevor Perrier 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hi All, Please join us for Change Seminar tomorrow. We will be doing an interactive International Development focused trivia game created by Kushal Shah. This will be a great way to get to know everyone coming to Change this quarter. *What: *International Development Trivia *When: *12pm Tuesday April 4th *Where: *CSE 203 *Note:* As of this week the Change Seminar lunches are switching to Vegan. Tomorrow we will be trying grilled tofu and veggie burrito's. I'm excited to try them. See you tomorrow, - Trevor

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TASCHA is hiring a Senior Research Scientist
by Melody Clark 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hello! Good news - TASCHA is hiring! We are currently seeking a Senior Research Scientist. Please see the job description below. If this sounds like you, please apply. And please feel free to distribute to your networks widely. Thank you, Melody Are you interested in creating transformation in public libraries? Do your ideas about how technology can be used for social change keep you up at night? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary group of people on issues that will impact both the library and international development fields? The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA)<http://tascha.uw.edu/> at the University of Washington Information School<https://ischool.uw.edu/> is expanding our team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist who is passionate about research on public libraries, information and communication technologies (ICTs), and international development. The ideal candidate is curious, a risk-taker, thrives in a collaborative environment and working with open practices, and is committed to making a difference by advancing practice and policy, in addition to generating new knowledge. As our new Senior Research Scientist, you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting and evolving research agenda about public libraries, ICTs, and international development. In addition to working on center-wide priorities, we look forward to your fresh ideas and research interests that you'll be able to contribute and pursue. If this is you, please apply here<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=…>. And by all means, please share through your networks. Job description: Research leadership * Contribute to setting strategic research direction and priorities in collaboration with Director and other principal and senior scientists and faculty in TASCHA. * Lead and collaborate on research projects assigned by the Director, including overseeing the work of other TASCHA and iSchool employees and students. * Contribute regularly to the research outputs of the Center * Conduct both desk and field research, as appropriate to specific research tasks * Prepare drafts and final reports of research projects for publication; disseminate research publications locally and internationally in a variety of formats * Maintain an active digital media presence, exhibiting thought leadership on issues of concern to TASCHA * Produce policy and practitioner impact through engagement with appropriate stakeholders * Collaborate on project planning and project administration and assume responsibility for the administrative duties relating to the research activities undertaken * Participate in an active communications and engagement strategy. * Identify venues to promote TASCHA to both the University community and external stakeholders. Research development * Assist the Director in liaising with potential donors and collaborators for the Center * Develop grant proposals, as agreed upon with the Director, in collaboration with other faculty and research staff and/or collaborators at other institutions Other * Attend iSchool and University meetings, retreats and planning days as appropriate. * Participate in other iSchool community projects and activities as appropriate Minimum Requirements * PhD in Library and Information Science or related field * Demonstrated record of scholarship * Demonstrated experience with a range of qualitative, quantitative and experimental research methods * Demonstrated experience or strong interest in conducting field work in developing countries * Demonstrated familiarity with public libraries, international development, and/or information and communication technologies * Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations * Strong research promise Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as license/certification/registration. Desired Qualifications * Familiarity with public library related research and innovation * Familiarity with technologies used in ICTD interventions * Substantial research or living experience in a developing country Click here for more information and to apply for this opportunity<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=…>. -- 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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Recruiting new board members
by Aparna Shrivastava 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hi there! I'm writing to request your help in getting the word out about a volunteer opportunity that will be quite compelling for anyone in your networks passionate about improving the social impact & development space. A few details: *LensShift, a new nonprofit organization, is actively seeking Board members to play leadership roles in bettering the social impact space and equipping changemakers to do good-- responsibly.* *Interested in addressing misguided development and social impact work? Would you like to help actively build up and grow an organization that facilitates learning, critical reflection and discourse on social change by providing in-depth historical, political and cultural contexts along with practical insights to shift the status quo?* *Consider applying to become a Board member of LensShift--applications are due April 7th! Find more details attached. * *LensShift Board members are expected to:* *- Meet (remotely) 3-4 times a year for 2-3 hours and provide additional guidance or assistance as needed* *- Support in the governance, fundraising, accounting, marketing and strategic planning of LensShift* *- Put communities above all ell else; specifically adamant about putting communities first, not the actors working in them* *- Be passionate about bettering the social impact space* Here's a link with details on how to apply <http://idealist.org/view/volop/CD4cSPT3XBfP/> and a link to LensShift's one-pager <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1d9_Q8R8M-0WXgxeVZVNGttUHc>. Please pass this onto anybody you think might be interested. Thank you so much in advance for your help! Aparna -- Aparna Shrivastava <https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnashri/> Founder, LensShift University of Oxford '18 aparnasinbox@gmail +254 702 709 598 (KE) *Passionate about social impact done right? Join us. <http://www.lensshift.org/>*

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