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Change Seminar 2/14: June Lukuyu - Spotlight Kampala: Illuminating Energy Access Inequities in Informal Urban Communities
by Innocent Obi 10 Feb '23

10 Feb '23

Hi Everyone! At next week's Change seminar (Feb 14th), we will be hearing from Prof. June Lukuyu from UW ECE. June's talk is titled "Spotlight Kampala: Illuminating Energy Access Inequities in Informal Urban Communities". Check out our website: www.change.washington.edu! *Description* Informal settlements (commonly known as slums) – home to nearly half of sub-Saharan Africa’s urban population – face persistent inequities in the accessibility, reliability, quality, safety, and affordability of electricity service. Further, they face structural barriers to securing legal access to the electricity grid. This has created a complex informal electricity resale market of unmetered connections controlled by landlords and informal electricians, providing a marginal level of grid access and engendering new vulnerabilities. Illegally tapping into nearby distribution infrastructure results in numerous fatalities from electrocution, leaves households vulnerable to exploitation by intermediaries, costs utilities millions of dollars annually, and destabilizes the local power grid. In this talk, I will present some early findings from remote monitoring of power quality and reliability conducted in 25 informal settlements in Kampala by Spotlight Kampala – a research initiative aiming to offer actionable insight into access challenges in informal communities Kampala. The broad objectives of the projects are to gain insight into how community members meet their energy needs, the prevalence of informal connections, and for households and businesses that are connected (either formally, informally, or both), is their connection safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable? *Resources for Attendees* None *Seminar Details* *Location*: Tuesdays from 12-1pm in 271 CSE2 (The Bill and Melinda Gates Center) *Zoom:* https://washington.zoom.us/j/93100061611 *Presenter Bio* June Lukuyu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington. She recently received her Ph.D. in ECE at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an M.Sc. in Renewable Energy Systems Technologies from Loughborough University. Her research focuses on how to develop and plan for inclusive and sustainable energy systems and technologies for underserved communities, centering on promoting social development, sustainability, and human empowerment.

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Change Seminar 2/7: George Hope Chidziwisano - Using Smart Home Technologies to Support Domestic Activities in the Global South
by Innocent Obi 02 Feb '23

02 Feb '23

Hi Everyone! At next week's Change seminar (Feb 7th), we will be hearing from George Hope Chidziwisano (he/him) of Carnegie Mellon University. Hope's talk is titled "Using Smart Home Technologies to Support Domestic Activities in the Global South." Check out our website: www.change.washington.edu! *Description* Smart home technologies have significantly contributed to the design of new applications that improve people’s domestic lives, such as systems for energy monitoring, home surveillance, activity tracking, and air quality monitoring. Even though homes are not the same across the globe, human computer interaction (HCI) research on smart home technologies overwhelmingly takes place in western societies. In this talk, Hope will present his work focusing on using smart home technologies to support domestic activities in the Global South, specifically in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Generally, his findings suggest that people in the Global South are interested in using sensor-based technologies, and they quickly find different ways of appropriating them to suit their needs. Hope will focus on the unexpected ways people use these technologies and their reflections on using them to support domestic activities. He will conclude his presentation with a discussion about the unintended consequences which accompany the deployment of smart home technologies in the Global South. Hopes’ work presents opportunities for designing smart home technologies to support people’s needs beyond western societies. Further, his work expands on existing discussion about smart home technologies by considering marginalized perspectives on how they can be used in the home *Resources for Attendees* * None *Seminar Details* *Location*: Tuesdays from 12-1pm in 271 CSE2 (The Bill and Melinda Gates Center) *Zoom:* https://washington.zoom.us/j/93100061611 *Presenter Bio* George Hope Chidziwisano is a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in the Human Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on designing sensing technologies for resource constrained areas. More specifically, he conducts design-oriented studies in the Global South, where he collaborates with local technicians and families to design, develop, and deploy novel sensing technologies that have the potential to solve some of the challenges facing homes. Hope’s research has received recognition from Google Research and ACM COMPASS. Hope was a fellow in the Data Science for Social Good program; a program affiliated with the University of Washington’s eScience Institute. He used his expertise in machine learning, natural language processing and deep learning to contribute to a project on identifying disinformation in online news articles. Hope has also participated in the Global Innovation Exchange program (University of Washington and Tsinghua University) where he practiced a variety of human-centered design methods to develop novel sensing techniques, user-friendly interfaces, and cutting-edge computer technologies. Before joining CMU, Hope completed his Ph.D. and M.A. in Information and Media at Michigan State University. Hope completed his undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Physics at the University of Malawi. Best, UW Change Organizers

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Change Seminar 1/31: Dr. Susan Wyche - Reimagining Human-Centered Design
by Innocent Obi 26 Jan '23

26 Jan '23

Hi Everyone! At next week's Change seminar (Jan 31th), we will be hearing from Dr. Susan Wyche <https://www.susanwyche.com/>, Associate Professor, Media & Information @ Michigan State University. Dr. Wyche's talk is titled "Reimagining Human-Centered Design: Considering Reflexivity, Speculation, and Long-term Engagement in ICTD". Check out our website: www.change.washington.edu! *Description* Enthusiasm for using human-centered design persists among HCI and ICTD researchers and practitioners; funding agencies continue to support efforts to use this design strategy in development projects. However, few—if any—of these projects reach their potential. Given that most of these projects fail, researchers and practitioners might consider adopting different approaches to design. In this talk, I will offer “irrational design” as an alternative to human-centered design. This approach draws from 15+ years of studying technology use in sub-Saharan Africa, in (primarily Kenyan) sites, as well as my training as an industrial designer. In particular, I will present three case studies detailing my use of these design methods in research conducted in rural Kenya: cultural probes, speculative design, and design workbooks. My findings raise questions about generalizability, objectivity, and the pursuit of a single solution in design. These findings also draw attention to different ways for people to participate in design processes, and to the value of long-term engagement with communities. *Resources for Attendees* 1. https://www.susanwyche.com/ *Seminar Details* *Location*: Tuesdays from 12-1pm in 271 CSE2 (The Bill and Melinda Gates Center) *Zoom:* https://washington.zoom.us/j/93100061611 *Presenter Bio* Susan Wyche is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University and has a courtesy appointment in MSU's African Studies Center. Her research focuses on human computer interaction (HCI) and information and communication technologies and development (ICTD). Her work has been supported by Google, Facebook, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Wyche is a 2015 recipient of an NSF CAREER Award. Wyche received her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Tech, an MS from Cornell University and an undergraduate degree in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University. Best, UW Change Organizers

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Change Seminar 1/24: Rob Johnson - Boring Utilities Don't Exist
by Innocent Obi 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Hi Everyone! At next week's Change seminar (Jan 24th), we will be hearing from Rob Johnson (He/Him) of NYC Mesh <https://www.nycmesh.net/>. Rob's talk is titled "Boring Utilities Don't Exist: Community networks and the long term maintenance of equitable infrastructure". *Description* Can an essential resource be entrusted to community members? Should it? Will it? Today, high-speed, affordable, reliable internet is widely understood to be a necessity both for individuals and for society as a whole. While the hearts and minds of some policy makers have already been won, the real work of closing the digital divide has just begun. Community-based networks have served a crucial role in identifying gaps left by traditional ISPs, but what is their role going forward? This talk explores the past, present, and future roles of community networks in their dual identity as service providers and advocates. In particular, the talk will explore the unique position of community networks in ensuring the long-term equability and sustainability of our digital resources and indeed all resources. *Resources for Attendees* (From Rob): If you have time, think about the following two questions and how you might consider them to be the same or different: 1. Should the internet be considered a public utility? 2. Should high-speed, affordable internet access be a human right? *Seminar Details* *Location*: Tuesdays from 12-1pm in 271 CSE2 (The Bill and Melinda Gates Center) *Zoom:* https://washington.zoom.us/j/93100061611 *Presenter Bio* Rob Johnson, 31 started his professional life as an electrical engineer for New York's MTA and has gradually found his way into the world of public policy and broadband. He currently works for the NY State Broadband office and volunteers with NYC Mesh. He also enjoys local politics, riding trains, singing, running, and climbing on rooftops. Best, UW Change Organizers

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Change Seminar 1/17: Tricia Aung - Visualizing global health data for epistemic justice
by Innocent Obi 12 Jan '23

12 Jan '23

Hi everyone! For next week's UW Change Seminar talk for the quarter (Jan 17th) will be hearing from Tricia Aung <https://www.triciaaung.com/> from the HCDE @ UW. Tricia's talk is titled "Visualizing global health data for epistemic justice". *Description* Advancements in data collection and pressure for data-driven accountability has created vast amounts of health data in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Visualizing global health data can be a powerful advocacy strategy, but also can be weaponized to reinforce epistemic injustice and exacerbate systemic harms. This talk will review my experiences leading research and workshops on global health data visualization preferences and sensemaking for decision-makers in LMICs. *Resources for Attendees* *1. *WHO-UNICEF Technical Expert Advisory Group on Nutrition Monitoring (TEAM) on designing effective data visualizations <https://data.unicef.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NNIS-Technical-note3-dat…>(authored by the Tricia) *Seminar Details* *Location*: Tuesdays from 12-1pm in 271 CSE2 (The Bill and Melinda Gates Center) *Zoom:* https://washington.zoom.us/j/93100061611 *Presenter Bio* Tricia is a PhD student in the Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) at University of Washington. Prior to joining HCDE, Tricia worked in global health for over ten years after receiving her Master of Science in Public Health in International Health/Health Systems from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (JHSPH). She is interested in applications of human centered design in global health including ethical data visualization and storytelling for decision-making in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). She has pioneered research in global health data data visualization preferences and sensemaking among LMIC decision-makers and usability studies. She has trained over 1000 individuals on visualizing global health data based on contextual needs. She has faculty affiliation with JHSPH and is a consultant for Gates Ventures' Exemplars in Global Health. Best, UW Change Organizers *Also subscribe to the Seminar calendar! <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MTVyMHJkbW…>*

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UW Data Science for Social Good Program: Invitation for Project Proposals
by Emily F Keller 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

You are invited to apply for an opportunity to work closely with data science professionals and students to make better use of your data. The University of Washington Data Science for Social Good<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> summer program at the eScience Institute brings together data scientists and domain researchers to work on focused, collaborative projects for societal benefit. The program supports compelling, timely, publicly-relevant projects that are poised to take advantage of tremendous student and professional technical talent and computation resources. If you have an idea for a project that could benefit from access to a team of motivated students, exposure to new data-intensive methods, and guidance in best practices for software development, reproducible science, and human-centered design, then we would love to hear from you. Authors of accepted proposals will become Project Leads in the UW DSSG program, and will work on a team with a Data Scientist from the eScience Institute, and four students who will be selected and paid by the eScience Institute. This year, while we plan to have student fellows work primarily on campus, Project Leads may be able to participate remotely for most or all of the program if desired. The Call for Project Proposals<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> is open now through February 17th. The Call for Student Applications<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> is open now through February 13th. If you would like to discuss your idea before submitting a proposal, please reach out to Program Director Anissa Tanweer <tanweer(a)uw.edu<mailto:tanweer@uw.edu>>. Detailed information and a sample tweet are provided below. Please pass this along to anyone who may be interested. Thank you, Emily Emily F. Keller Program Manager, Data Science for Social Good, eScience Institute University of Washington Sample Tweet Apply to join the UW Data Science for Social Good summer program at @uwescience. Proposal submissions are due 2/17; student applications are due 2/13. #DataScience #UWDSSG https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-… ________________________________ [https://mcusercontent.com/b29a0f4db707423fbfe50cfaa/images/ff1567f4-d0b9-ec…] The University of Washington Data Science for Social Good<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> program at the eScience Institute is now accepting project proposals for the 2023 summer session. The opportunity is open to academic researchers, public agencies, non-profit entities, and industry. Two projects will be selected in which project leads will work with student fellows, academic researchers, data scientists, and public stakeholder groups on data-intensive research projects. UW DSSG projects leverage data science approaches to address societal challenges in areas such as human services, public policy, health and safety, environmental impacts, transportation, accessibility, social justice, and urban informatics. Projects are methodologically rigorous and may involve a range of stakeholders, including academic researchers, government officials, non-profit organizations, and the general public. Proposals should identify a Project Lead who will work closely with a UW DSSG team throughout the summer, including a Data Scientist from the eScience Institute, and four students who will be selected and paid by the eScience Institute. Together with the Data Scientists, the Project Leads will co-manage the student teams. Project Leads are expected to be available to their team for an average of 16 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program from June 12th through August 18th 2023. Some of the potential benefits to Project Leads include: access to a team of talented and motivated students; a period of intensive focus on advancing your projects; exposure to new methods and approaches; guidance in best practices for software development, reproducible science, and human-centered design; experience working with highly interdisciplinary teams; networking opportunities that may lead to longer-term collaborations; and publicity from participating in the program. In addition to their direct contributions to projects, students and Project Leads will have the opportunity to participate in a number of technical tutorials, discussion-based workshops, and subject matter talks. Project proposals are due February 17th. Further details are available at the link below. Call for Project Proposals<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> [https://mcusercontent.com/b29a0f4db707423fbfe50cfaa/images/a10cb23d-9b93-85…] <https://escience.washington.edu/2021-data-science-career-fair/> Please read the Frequently Asked Questions for prospective Project Leads<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…>. Prospective Project Leads are also invited to attend an Information Session on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 12pm-1pm PST. Register for Information Session<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0…> The DSSG is also seeking student applicants through February 17th. The program is open to graduate students and seniors who are starting graduate school in Fall 2023 at degree-granting colleges or universities. Applicants must be enrolled students in the Spring 2023 term AND enrolled graduate students in Fall 2023. Students will be part of a team working full-time (i.e. 40 hours/week) on an applied research project that has concrete social relevance and impact. Students receive a stipend of $9,000 for the 10 weeks. Prospective students may visit the Call for Student Applications<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> and the Frequently Asked Questions for prospective student fellows<https://escience.washington.edu/using-data-science/data-science-for-social-…> for more information, or join an Information Session on Tuesday, January 17th from 1:00pm-2:00pm PST via a Zoom webinar. Register here<https://www.lib.washington.edu/openscholarship/events-and-workshops?trumbaE…> to attend. [https://mcusercontent.com/b29a0f4db707423fbfe50cfaa/images/c06d3810-dd47-48…] <https://www.washington.edu/> Copyright © 2022 University of Washington, All rights reserved.

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[CSE 590C1] No Change Seminar on Jan 10
by Lisa Orii 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

Hi everyone, We will *not *be having Change Seminar this week (January 10). We will have a speaker for next week (January 17), so we hope to see you there! Thank you! Best, UW Change Organizers

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[CSE 590C1] Change seminar 12/06 - Leah Rosenzweig and Molly Offer-Westort
by Innocent Obi 05 Dec '22

05 Dec '22

Hi everyone! For our last UW CHANGE Seminar talk for the quarter (December 6th) will be hearing from Leah Rosenzweig <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/>and Molly Offer-Westort <https://mollyow.github.io/> from the University of Chicago. Leah and Molly's talk is titled "Designing adaptive experiments for policy learning and inference". *Description* In this talk we will first provide an overview of adaptive experiments and discuss their utility for policy learning and evaluation in social science research. The second half of the talk will present results from two adaptive experiments focused on countering COVID-19 misinformation and increasing vaccine acceptance among social media users in Kenya and Nigeria. *Seminar Details* *Location*: Tuesdays from 12-1pm in 271 CSE2 (The Bill and Melinda Gates Center) *Zoom:* https://washington.zoom.us/j/95324763742 *Presenter Bio* Leah Rosenzweig is Director and Lead Researcher at the Development Innovation Lab <https://bfi.uchicago.edu/development-innovation-lab/> at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the micro-foundations of political and social behavior to gain leverage on macro policy-relevant questions. Her current work in the political economy of development explores the existence and consequences of social norms of voting <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/#/socialnorms/> in semi-authoritarian states, government accountability <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/#/government-accountability/> in low- and middle-income countries, and inter-group relations <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/#/grouprelations/>. She also works on designing and evaluating optimal policies to combat the spread of online misinformation <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/#/online-misinformation/> and increase vaccination <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/#/covid19-research/>, as well as applied research methods <https://leahrrosenzweig.com/#/research-methods/>. Prior to joining DIL, Leah held positions at Stanford University, the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse, and was a consultant for the Nigerian government. Leah received her PhD in Political Science from MIT. Molly Offer-Westort is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science with an affiliation in the Department of Statistics at the University of Chicago. Molly works on quantitative methodology for social science research, with a focus on causal inference, machine learning, and experimental design–particularly for adaptive experiments. She earned her PhD from Yale, joint in Political Science and Statistics & Data Science. Previously, Molly was a postdoctoral fellow in Susan Athey’s Golub Capital Social Impact Lab at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In addition to the PhD, Molly holds a Masters in Statistics, also from Yale, and a Masters in Public Affairs, from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Best, UW Change Organizers

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Use Tech and Design for Social Impact with Master of Development Engineering @ UC Berkeley
by Matt Podolsky 05 Dec '22

05 Dec '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Maryanne McCormick JD <mmccormick(a)berkeley.edu> Date: Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 8:06 AM Use Tech and Design for Social Impact with Master of Development Engineering @ UC Berkeley UC Berkeley’s Master of Development Engineering <https://developmentengineering.berkeley.edu/> program is now accepting applications for its third cohort! The 3-semester, interdisciplinary program integrates engineering, economics, business, natural resource development, and social sciences to develop, implement, and evaluate technological interventions that address the needs of low-income communities around the world. We are very excited about the growth of the M.DevEng and would love to see students with various backgrounds <https://developmentengineering.berkeley.edu/programs/deveng-master/who-shou…> as part of our next cohort. Applications <https://developmentengineering.berkeley.edu/apply/> are due Jan. 10, 2023. More info—including dates for upcoming info sessions—at: developmentengineering.berkeley.edu

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Fwd: [jsde] Fwd: Call for Papers: PacDev 2023 at UW (March 18)
by Kurtis Heimerl 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Rachel M Heath <rmheath(a)uw.edu> Date: Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 4:01 PM Subject: [jsde] Fwd: Call for Papers: PacDev 2023 at UW (March 18) To: <jsde(a)uw.edu>, <econfacall(a)uw.edu>, <econgrad(a)uw.edu> Dear Colleagues, We are thrilled to announce that the Pacific Development Conference (PacDev) will be hosted by UW on Saturday, March 18, 2023. This is the first time it has ever been hosted outside of the state of California! Please consider submitting a paper and/or attending. best wishes, Rachel and Alan ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) <cega(a)berkeley.edu> Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 1:25 PM Subject: Call for Papers: PacDev 2023 at UW (March 18) To: Rachel <rmheath(a)uw.edu> Save the date and submit a paper to present at our annual PacDev conference! View this email in your browser <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailchi.mp/berkeley/save-the-date-pacde…> Pacific Conference for Development Economics (PacDev) 2023 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/track/clic…> A man chops wood in Kailash, Bajhang District, Nepal | rawpixel Dear colleagues and students, We're happy to announce that PacDev 2023 will be held in-person at the *University of Washington* on *Saturday, March 18, 2023*. As details are finalized, they will be available on the CEGA event page <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/track/clic…> . We welcome submissions in all research topics in development economics. While priority will be given to full papers, extended abstracts will also be considered. We encourage submissions from junior researchers, including students who are in the first two years of their graduate programs. The conference will include both full paper presentations and a poster session. Paper submissions are due by *11:59 PM PST on Friday, January 6, 2023* and speakers will be notified by Tuesday, January 31. Submit your paper through the above site or this online portal <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/track/clic…> . Please spread the word and save the date! Best, Rachel M Heath and Alan Griffith *Department of Economics, University of Washington* Carson Christiano *Executive Director, CEGA* [image: Twitter] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/track/clic…> [image: Facebook] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/track/clic…> [image: Website] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/track/clic…> *Copyright © 2022 Center for Effective Global Action, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to CEGA Mailing Lists, which disseminates the monthly newsletters, funding opportunities, and announcements from the center and programs, depending on your selected preferences. *Our mailing address is:* Center for Effective Global Action 207 Giannini Hall Berkeley, CA 94720 Add us to your address book <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/vcard?u=70…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/profile?u=…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://berkeley.us7.list-manage.com/unsubscrib…> . -- Rachel Heath Associate Professor of Economics Milliman Distinguished Scholar University of Washington rmheath(a)uw.edu <http://faculty.washington.edu/rmheath/> http://faculty.washington.edu/rmheath/ _______________________________________________ jsde mailing list jsde(a)u.washington.edu http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/jsde

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