- change - Mailing Lists

Request for partnerships in research on big data areas with organizations in 10 countries in Africa
by Atanu Garai 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

Dear Colleagues, You may be aware of the resent research and projects that demonstrate the value of big data (besides small data) in discovering trends in public health issues. Such analyses help the Ministries of health and other stakeholders in decision making and planning their actions. Implementation of big data technologies requires not only technology interventions, but also capacity building, coordination, training at multiple levels. There are opportunities to develop big data interventions in these countries - Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The organizations should have established local presence, demonstrated body of work in areas of health and/or data science. This project will require the organization to be the focal points in their respective countries, depute 2 resource persons, and coordinate with their ministries of health. We have already received confirmed EoI from organizations in these countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Interested organizations are requested to contact by email at atanu.garai at gmail.com. Best regards, Atanu Garai

1 0

change URGENT INVOICE 64697037584
by change＠change.washington.edu 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

Dear change! According to our data you owe our company a sum of $431,49. There are records saying that you have ordered goods in a total amount of $ 897,49 in the third quarter of 2015. Invoice has been paid only partially. The unpaid invoice #7412814 is enclosed below for your revision. We are writing to you, hoping for understanding and in anticipation of the early repayment of debt. Please check out the file and do not hesitate to pay off the debt. Otherwise we will have to start a legal action against you. Regards, Trey Powers 758 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 17323 Phone nr: 639-880-2858

1 0

[DevEng] 3/9 Dev Eng Seminar + 3/10 Mobile Data Collection Webinar: SurveyCTO
by Matt Podolsky 08 Mar '16

08 Mar '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Anh-Thi Le* <anh_thile(a)berkeley.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','anh_thile(a)berkeley.edu');>> Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Subject: [DevEng] 3/9 Dev Eng Seminar + 3/10 Mobile Data Collection Webinar: SurveyCTO To: deveng(a)lists.berkeley.edu <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','deveng(a)lists.berkeley.edu');> Dear Dev Eng Community, Below are two events (1 in-person seminar and 1 webinar!) this week that might be of interest to you and/or others in your ecosystems. Please feel free to circulate this emails to others who might be interested in participating. Best, Anh-Thi // *1. March 9: Dev Eng 210 Design for Impact Seminar * *12:00pm - 2:00pm | 210 Jacobs Hall* *Title: **Engineering solutions that matter: Trends in technology for development* *Speakers: *Robert Hauck, Chief Medical Engineering, GE Healthcare; Iana Aranda, Director of Programs, ASME and Engineering for Change (E4C) *Abstract: *Growing numbers of technically-trained individuals are engaging in the design and delivery of solutions to fundamental challenges faced by underserved communities. Whether in the non-profit, academic, and private sectors, these individuals and organizations have catalyzed product and service innovations that achieve fit for service while supporting business objectives. This session will provide an overview of current trends such as design for adoption, manufacturing, distribution and financing for scale, remote monitoring and application of standards through case studies from the Engineering for Change (E4C) community of solvers and GE Healthcare. We will explore implementation hurdles, industry perspectives on technology for development and present tools for due-diligence in the design and deployment of solutions. *2. DIL-E4C Mobile Data Collection Webinar Series* The DIL-Engineering for Change Mobile Data Collection Webinar Series <http://dil.berkeley.edu/data-analytics-toolkits/mobile-data-collection-webi…> will provide researchers and international development practitioners with an introduction to a sample of survey software tools transforming the collection of data for international development research and how they might implement each tool within their own work. *RSVP for this week's March 10, 9am webinar featuring SurveyCTO here: * http://bit.ly/1nu5vqh *About SurveyCTO: *SurveyCTO <http://www.surveycto.com/index.html> is a mobile data collection platform that works offline and allows you to conduct electronic surveys even in the world’s most remote and resource constrained areas, whether for M&E, mHealth, academic research, impact evaluations, or market research. Used by organizations such as Innovations for Poverty Action, J-PAL, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Oxfam UK, John Snow Inc., EGPAF, and various universities, among others, SurveyCTO was built with the following areas of focus: incredible reliability; unprecedented security; caring, super-responsive support to make life easier for users; powerful design and data management features to enable the simplest to the most complex surveys; and unique data quality control features to capture the most accurate data possible. *Future Webinars:* - VOTOMobile <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h36Blr4s464O620lEA1C7pMGN4gviT1Zt2mKF6-f4j_K…>: March 16 at 3 pm EST - Premise <http://premise.com/>: April 7 at 12 pm EST - Open Data Kit <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h36Blr4s464O620lEA1C7pMGN4gviT1Zt2mKF6-f4j_K…>: April 13 at 3 pm EST

1 0

Reminder: No Change Tomorrow
by Trevor Perrier 07 Mar '16

07 Mar '16

Just a quick reminder that there will be no Change Seminar tomorrow (Tuesday March 8). We will meet again the first week of spring quarter on Tuesday March 29. Thanks to everyone who came to the seminar this quarter and a really big thanks to everyone who presented their work. As always, if you have ideas for Change Seminars please let me know. All the best, - Trevor

1 0

Application Deadline Extension: iSchool Guam Study Abroad
by Sheryl Day 06 Mar '16

06 Mar '16

******************************************* APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENSION: MARCH 11TH. Benefits of how credit is applied for Exploration Seminars: * This 5-credit course applies to your fall quarter 2016 course load. This means that students can enroll for just 7 credits in fall and will be considered full time. Only part time tuition will apply in this case, and students will get credit for a full time load. * Alternatively, students may enroll for a full 18-credit load in the fall, and will receive 23 credits because of this exploration seminar at no extra tuition cost for credits above the full-time load. ******************************************* Applications are now being accepted for the iSchool Guam: Oral Traditions, Knowledge, & Science Early Exploration Seminar. In this seminar, we will explore the concept of information within oral traditions and the relationship to contemporary notions of knowledge and science. This 5-credit seminar is open to all UW undergraduate and graduate students. The program description is below, and the online application along with more info are on the iSchool Guam Online Application and Program Brochure<http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram…>. Applications are due February 29th. ***DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 11th.*** We are happy to answer any questions in the meantime, so feel free to contact us at: Sheryl A. Day (sagutie(a)uw.edu<mailto:Sheryl%20A.%20Day<sagutie(a)uw.edu>>) and Helen P. Enguerra (hpe(a)uw.edu<mailto:Helen%20Enguerra%20<hpe(a)uw.edu>>). [cid:0BC361F3-3410-43E7-84C3-5F1393471382] *********************************************** PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Indigenous Pacific Islanders of Oceania are characterized by their long histories and developed societies deeply rooted in rich oral traditions. These oral traditions are embedded within education, spiritual practices, and relationships with the environment and people and are expressed through such practices as social customs, song, dance, chant, and storytelling. The knowledge and information associated with oral traditions has historically been viewed as ancient and obsolete. This perception has had significant impact on the knowledge systems of Pacific Islanders. In this program, students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the concept of information, types of information systems, and the flow of information within the context of oral traditions and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. This program focuses on Guam, the Marianas Islands, and the oral traditions of the Chamoru culture and people who are native to this region. Students will critically explore historical and contemporary issues, perceptions, and the value of oral traditions and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. In partnership with the University of Guam, students will gain contextual understanding of the program learning objectives through readings, site visits, and presentations by scholars, oral historians and "manamko" (elders) who will speak on Chamoru oral traditions and cultural practices such as traditional art, dance, and music, fishing, canoeing, food and medicinal plants, genealogy, agriculture, navigation, religion and spirituality, and history. Students will also participate with University of Guam students in Chamoru language and cultural classes that will be conducted throughout the program. Finally, students will interact with local Chamoru people and participate in cultural events to gain a deeper understanding of Chamoru customs and oral traditions. COURSE: INFO 497 or INFX 597: Oral Traditions, Knowledge, and Science: A Chamoru Exploration (5 credits) APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2016 ***DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 11th.*** Online Application<http://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram…> ********************************************* Sheryl A. Day PhD Candidate, Information Science University of Washington Information School Box 325840, Seattle, WA 98195-2840 Indigenous Information Research Group (IIRG)<http://iirg.ischool.uw.edu/> Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA)<http://tascha.uw.edu/> UW-Myanmar Info Strategies for Societies in Transition<http://tascha.uw.edu/projects/information-strategies-for-societies-in-trans…> s<mailto:sagutie@uw.edu>agutie(a)uw.edu<mailto:sagutie@uw.edu> *********************************************

1 0

Post-Doc Position at Stanford WTO
by Yosem Companys 05 Mar '16

05 Mar '16

From: Pamela Hinds <phinds(a)stanford.edu> ************************************************************************************* Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Center for Work, Technology, and Organizations Department of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University ************************************************************************************* The Center for Work, Technology and Organizations seeks a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with Ph.D. training in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, Management, or related disciplines. A successful candidate will have conducted research, broadly, on topics related to work, especially modern-day work. A strong theoretical foundation and evidence of the ability to publish in top management journals are preferred. The fellow will be expected to be an active participant in Center lab meetings and colloquia and to mentor Ph.D. students. There are no formal research or teaching requirements. § The purpose of the post-doctoral fellowship is to contribute to the WTO intellectual environment as well as provide a context in which the fellow can advance their own research agenda § Funded 100% for 2-3 years § Active participation in the WTO and Stanford academic communities expected § Salary is commensurate with experience and background, and includes the full Stanford University benefit package § Fellowship is open Fall 2016, applications accepted now until post is filled The fellow will be supervised by Pamela Hinds, Professor of Management Science & Engineering and Director of the Center for Work, Technology, and Organizations. To apply, please send a CV, a cover letter outlining the candidate’s interests, and the names and contact information of 3 references. Please send materials via email to Melissa Valentine ( mav(a)stanford.edu) or Pamela Hinds (phinds(a)stanford.edu) with WTO Post Doc in the message line with the noted items attached. Pamela Hinds Professor Department of Management Science & Engineering Stanford University Huang Engineering Center, #207 phinds(a)stanford.edu

1 0

Fwd: [dub] Part time paid Android developer opportunity
by Trevor Perrier 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kristin N Dew <kndew(a)uw.edu> Date: Fri, Mar 4, 2016 at 7:55 AM Subject: [dub] Part time paid Android developer opportunity To: dub(a)dub.washington.edu Greetings! We have an opening for a very part time (approx. 5-10 hours per week) Android developer on an HIV-related mobile health project in Kenya in conjunction with the Dept. of Global Health. The project, called Safer Conception Intervention for Partners (SCIP), is targeted at helping HIV serodiscordant couples -- or couples in which one partner has HIV and one does not -- conceive a child without transmitting the virus. The mHealth part of the study comprises an SMS component and an in-clinic tablet application to facilitate conception counselling sessions. The app is already built so this is mostly maintenance and updating as the need arises. This is a paid position, but not a full RA appointment. If interested, please contact me directly with a copy of your CV, a brief summary of your Android experience, and of course any questions you may have: kndew(a)uw.edu Kristin -- *Kristin Dew, PhD student, Human Centered Design & Engineering* *Research Assistant, Safer Conception Intervention for Partners, Dept. of Human Centered Design & Engineering and Dept. of Global Health* *Research Coordinator, TransPHorm: Machine Translation of Public Health Information, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, University of Washington School of Public Health* _______________________________________________ dub mailing list dub(a)dub.washington.edu http://dubber.cs.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/dub

1 0

Digital Financial Services Postdoc Available at University of Washington
by Richard Anderson 03 Mar '16

03 Mar '16

Postdoc available at University of Washington As part of a BMGF-funded project in Digital Financial Services, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at University of Washington is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Digital Financial Services Research Group was formed to investigate technologies that will improve the ability of banks and mobile operators to deploy digital financial products that reach the poor. The research group is led by Professor Richard Anderson and includes Professors Yoshi Kohno, Franzi Roesner, and Kurtis Heimerl in Computer Science and Engineering, and Professor Josh Blumenstock in the School of Information. The project aims to develop and deploy technological solutions to specific challenges that impede the introduction and wide scale deployment of these financial products. Low profitability, lack of client demand, and the outright failure of many DFS launches can be traced back to difficult barriers and frictions that hinder the business model and scalability of DFS systems. Challenges that have been identified include fraud and cyberattacks, network failures, the proximity payments user experience, managing identity and on-boarding, the lack of analytics for product development and risk scoring, agent management, and financial education for end users. The Research Associate will conduct research and coordinate numerous activities for the research group. Activities include, but are not limited to: developing a toolkit that makes artifacts from this project available externally for additional testing and possible adoption, monitoring and coordinating student research projects, developing external partnerships, designing evaluation studies, writing research papers, and promoting the results of the project. The candidate must hold a PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or closely related field, ideally, with an emphasis on information and communication technologies for resource-constrained environments, or in lieu, thereof, a demonstrated interest in the discipline. The candidate should have a strong publication record with specific research experience in one or more of the following fields: Mobile Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Security, Human Computer Interaction, Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICTD). The postdoc position is available September 1, 2016. This position could be an opportunity for a new PhD in a traditional area of computing, such as HCI or Security to begin work in ICTD, and could fit with career plans in either academia or the NGO sector. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, CV, and two letters of reference to Richard Anderson (anderson(a)cs.washington.edu<mailto:anderson@cs.washington.edu>) by April 15, 2016.

1 0

Tomorrow at Change: Sam Clark - InSiliccoVA a verbal autopsy tool
by Trevor Perrier 29 Feb '16

29 Feb '16

Please join us tomorrow of the last Change Seminar of winter quarter. Professor Sam Clark from the UW Sociology Department will be talking InSilicoVA. A new tool to help classify cause of death through verbal autopsy. *What:* Sam Clark: InSiliccoVA a verbal autopsy tool. *When:* Tuesday, March 1 at 12pm *Where:* The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract:* In regions without complete-coverage civil registration and vital statistics systems there is uncertainty about even the most basic demographic indicators. In such areas the majority of deaths occur outside hospitals and are not recorded. Worldwide, fewer than one-third of deaths are assigned a cause, with the least information available from the most impoverished nations. In populations like this, verbal autopsy (VA) is a commonly used tool to assess cause of death and estimate cause-specific mortality rates and the distribution of deaths by cause. VA uses an interview with caregivers of the decedent to elicit data describing the signs and symptoms leading up to the death. We develop a new statistical tool known as InSilicoVA to classify cause of death using information acquired through VA. InSilicoVA shares uncertainty between cause of death assignments for specific individuals and the distribution of deaths by cause across the population. Using side-by-side comparisons with both observed and simulated data, we demonstrate that InSilicoVA has distinct advantages compared to currently available methods.

1 0

Thiel Fellowship
by Yosem Companys 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

From: Amrit Kandel <amrit(a)himanchal.org> I'm looking for a Software Engineering student that would be interested in submitting an application to The Thiel Fellowship. The applicant must be 22 years or under. I will help with every step of the application. To learn more about The Thiel Fellowship, please visit http://thielfellowship.org/ Thanks Amrit

1 0