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Webapp to collect data on sustainability practices of eateries around the globe
by Nirzaree Vadgama 19 Jul '21

19 Jul '21

Dear all, A project that I recently deployed, which might be of interest to some folks in the group. Having been an eco-conscious individual since sometime, it has always been uneasy seeing plastic being used everywhere for minor conveniences. The rare occasions when I don't cook at home, and end up eating outside, I would invariably have a discussion with the staff at the eatery about the long term disadvantages of plastic usage. At the suggestion of a friend to create a slightly larger reach about the issue, I built a webapp for crowd sourced data entries of how sustainable are eateries everywhere. [image: Sustainableeateries_screenshot.png] *URL*: sustainableeateries.com/ *Project Code: *https://github.com/Nirzaree/ShinyWebAppWithFormAndLeafletMap *Project Data: * https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zo3MSY_W_sNlT4AN8RTOAamG79gnCt70c1u… *Project how-to: *https://wp.me/p13hsR-RF *Collab:* I am still working on some features for making the data entries more secure, visualization more user friendly, and plan to host the website on a solar powered embedded device server. So do fill in some entries or look them up and if interested in collaborating on the work, then do reach out to me. Cheers! 🌷 Nirzaree -- Life is a verb, it is not a noun..

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Fwd: Teach Remotely at Ashesi University in 2021-2022 Academic Year
by Alan Borning 10 Jul '21

10 Jul '21

May be of interest to some folks on this list! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Camille Smith <csmith(a)ashesi.org> Date: Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 11:25 AM Subject: Teach Remotely at Ashesi University in 2021-2022 Academic Year To: borning(a)cs.washington.edu <borning(a)cs.washington.edu> Dear Alan, I’m writing from the Ashesi University Foundation to share the news that Ashesi University is in search of qualified faculty members, postdocs, and professionals to participate in “visiting” remote teaching opportunities during the 2021-2022 academic year. Opportunities are paid, fully remote, and offer the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to Ashesi’s mission of educating a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial African leaders. Visiting remote faculty are needed across Ashesi’s academic departments (Engineering (ENG), Business Administration (BA), Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS), Computer Science (CS), and Management Information Systems (MIS)). A complete list of courses for which faculty are sought is attached. Visiting faculty in BA and HSS will be paid $3,000 net (Ashesi will cover taxes and transfer costs). Fellowship positions are available for faculty in CS and ENG, and as such these departments can pay as much as $10,000 per course (note that in this case, Ashesi will not pay taxes or transfer costs). Interested candidates can email Provost Prof. Angela Owusu-Ansah at aansah(a)ashesi.edu.gh by July 21st, 2021 for further information. Please share this opportunity widely with anyone who might be interested. *About Ashesi:* Located in Ghana, Ashesi University <https://www.ashesi.edu.gh/about.html> is recognized as one of the finest universities in Africa, with a proven track record in fostering ethical leadership, critical thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to solve complex problems. Distinguished by a rigorous Honor Code, a focus on innovation and community service, and an intensive four-year leadership seminar series, Ashesi provides an educational experience that is unique in its region. Over 90% of Ashesi alumni find career placement within 6 months, and over 90% elect to live and work in Africa following their graduation. Learn more about Ashesi’s mission and vision in this brief video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCPh8ItwtH8. *Camille Smith* *Grants and Administrative Coordinator* | Ashesi University Foundation <http://ashesi.org/> T: 206.545.6988 Newsletter <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001fhnIwBfeRlYMylSApF…> | Facebook <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rHo9-hjrTn3SaMDGklqEkz05H2IetsSTFn2mgXpmtGAI…> | Twitter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rHo9-hjrTn3SaMDGklqEkz05H2IetsSTFn2mgXpmtGAI…> | Instagram <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rHo9-hjrTn3SaMDGklqEkz05H2IetsSTFn2mgXpmtGAI…> *New address: *1201 3rd Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101 See how our alumni are making a difference <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhN3-MdR-S4>

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