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opportunity to work on water collection and time use software
by Joe Cook 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Dear CHANGE community, I am a professor in the public policy school at UW, and I work on water supply and sanitation issues in poor countries. In particular, I am interested in studying the burden of water collection time on people, mostly women, in rural sub-Saharan Africa (globally, a few hundred million people are still walking to fetch water on a daily basis). I worked on a project with Gaetano, Rohit Chaudhri and several students a few years back where we designed sensors to attach to water containers to track times. I have a new funded project that I could use help with. In particular, I would like to design a time-use diary app for low-cost Android phones that we will deploy to about 200 households in rural Meru County, Kenya. I'm looking for something like a pictorial version of the Toggl <https://toggl.com/> time tracking app, since many of our respondents are not literate. More details below my signature if you are interested. Let's talk - and thanks in advance for any interest! Best wishes, Joe Joe Cook Associate Professor Evans School of Public Policy & Governance University of Washington 206-685-8927 http://evans.uw.edu/profile/cook _More details_ The study will be measuring how water carriers use time that they save when they no longer need to collect water. We worked in this region three years ago, studying how people collected water (papers here <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/2015WR017468/full> and here <http://www.rff.org/research/publications/simple-stated-preference-tool-esti…>), and are returning to re-survey the same households. This will be a randomized control trial - half of households will receive vouchers to have water delivered to them for free for four weeks (a smaller subset may be given large rainwater tanks), and half will continue to walk to collect water as before. Then they switch places for four weeks. To measure time use, we want to try to do "contemporaneous" diaries - fill out data as your day happens - rather than ask people to recall time use. These diaries are the gold standard in the US but are basically never done in low-income countries, in part because the study populations may be illiterate. Each household will be given an Android phone, and will be reporting data (like child school attendance and water use) to the study team via text messages on a daily basis. On a subset of days during the eight weeks, we'd like the main water carrier to use this custom-designed app to tell us how she is spending her day. The app would need to be very simple and intuitive for someone to use, and would need to be able to compile and push the data to the study team via text regularly. Beyond this particular field site, the methods and the app would definitely be of use to researchers globally who study time use. The study is funded by the Swedish International Development Agency, though the grant money I have devoted for the app is pretty nominal.

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Fwd: Global mHealth Research Training Institute- Apply Now!
by Kurtis Heimerl 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: James Fogarty <jfogarty(a)cs.washington.edu> Date: Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 1:11 PM Subject: Fwd: Global mHealth Research Training Institute- Apply Now! To: Kurtis Heimerl <kheimerl(a)cs.washington.edu>, Richard Anderson < anderson(a)cs.washington.edu> -- James A. Fogarty, Associate Professor Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington http://homes.cs.washington.edu/~jfogarty/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nilsen, Wendy <WNILSEN(a)nsf.gov> Date: Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 10:03 AM Subject: Global mHealth Research Training Institute- Apply Now! To: SMARTHEALTH(a)listserv.nsf.gov FYI, for those of you with interests in international Mobile or Wireless Health (mHealth). A great mHealth training at NIH! Thanks, Wendy Please distribute widely to your research networks and eligible candidates. *The Center for Global Health Studies (CGHS) at the Fogarty International Center is now accepting applications to the **Global mHealth Research Training Institute* <http://www.fic.nih.gov/About/Staff/Policy-Planning-Evaluation/Pages/global-…> *.* This short-term, scenario-based training, which will take place on June 6- 9, 2016 in Bethesda, MD, will promote multidisciplinary research, cultural competencies for global mHealth, and novel research methodologies to a cohort of researchers from diverse fields who will help to lay the groundwork for future mHealth projects and begin to build the evidence base for impactful technologies. We encourage applicants from a variety of disciplines with a doctoral degree or at least 5 years of research experience (as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and/or research funding) to apply. Applicants must be affiliated with a US or LMIC institution at the time of application and intend to remain there for a substantial period after the training in order to conduct research and/or engage in training the next generation of mHealth researchers at their host institution. The ideal candidate will have strong interest in the multidisciplinary science of mobile and wireless technologies applied to healthcare and will use the training to inform research on global health problems. *The training application deadline is February 29, 2016 at 11:59 pm EST*. For additional information about the training, visit Global mHealth Research Training Institute <http://www.fic.nih.gov/About/Staff/Policy-Planning-Evaluation/Pages/global-…>. To access the application form and submission portal (opening in early February), visit CRDF <http://www.crdfglobal.org/grants-and-grantees/current-funding-opportunities…> . ########################################################################

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Open position at Bayes Impact : full stack web developer
by Estelle Comment 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Hi Change, Interesting opportunity for social change and software : Bayes Impact is hiring. They are friendly and brilliant people, and they are tackling real social problems, in the US and in the world. Their cofounders Paul Duan and Eric Liu made it to the 30 under 30 Forbes list. Look them up! Job post below. Estelle ----- Nonprofit tech startup Bayes Impact is seeking to hire a full stack web developer. Full details can be found here: http://www.bayesimpact.org/careers *About Bayes Impact:* *We are a small team of open-minded, driven, egalitarian people who think there’s more to life than ad targeting algorithms and whatever messaging app kids will use next week. We are always looking for talented, big-hearted data scientists and software engineers who are hungry for hard problems that uplift real human beings.* *Bayes Impact is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that uses data and software to address social interest problems at scale. Partnering with NGOs and governments, we work to understand pressing human issues and deliver complete products to ameliorate them. We then freely give our solutions away to other people, groups, and nations that face the same challenges.*

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Fwd: Creatives Without Borders, Web Development & Design for Itijah
by Yaw Anokwa 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Got a note from a friend about a web dev/design opportunity... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Itijah are a grassroots non-profit organisation that encourages and supports youth led projects in Palestine and they need a website to help them be seen by potential supporters and funders. Submissions are open until January 30th. Find out more at https://creativeswithoutborders.recruitee.com/o/web-development-design-for-…

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Fwd: [TIER] Fwd: Impact Genome Wants You!
by Yaw Anokwa 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Carson Christiano <christiano(a)berkeley.edu> Date: Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 12:51 PM Subject: [TIER] Fwd: Impact Genome Wants You! To: tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu Hey TIER -- some interesting data science and software engineering opportunities below: --- Mission Measurement is a social impact measurement and strategy firm that works to predict, measure, and improve the impact of social programs. We’re developing the Impact Genome Project® (IGP) <http://www.missionmeasurement.com/introducing-the-impact-genome-project/>, which aims to be the world’s most comprehensive evidence base of ‘what works’ in social change. We’re hiring researchers, data scientists, and statisticians to create breakthrough research for the social sector. IGP is looking for data scientists and software engineers to join our team. Please see attached as the job descriptions for each opportunity and a brief “real talk” description of who we’re looking for below. If you know anyone in your network who might be excited about one of these opportunities, please pass this along! Contact Laura Kingsbury (lkingsbury(a)missionmeasurement.com) with any questions. CS-related positions: · *Data Science Team* o *Statistical Analyst:* This person will be a stats guru who has experience running models, preferably Bayesian meta-analyses. We want them to be willing to code articles (roll up their sleeves) but also willing to clean, create, and analyze data sets based on our article coding. This person will have more stats experience than the Technical Research Analyst, but likely less experience than Randy J · *Product Development* o *Sr. Software Engineer: *This person will help us build out and manage our database. So someone with lots of programming experience, who is interested in social impact, who can successfully build systems, who is interested in helping develop products related to the system, and who can work in an entrepreneurial environment. -- *Carson Christiano *| *Director of Partnerships and Innovation* Center for Effective Global Action <http://cega.berkeley.edu/> | 510.642.4361 UC Berkeley | 207 Giannini Hall | Berkeley, CA 94720 e-bulletin <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001qV_LMxK9XFVxXA4XvF…> | facebook <https://www.facebook.com/CenterforEffectiveGlobalAction> | twitter <https://twitter.com/CEGA_UC> * <http://cega.berkeley.edu/>* _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier

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Fwd: [TIER] 2016 ICT4D Conference Nairobi, Kenya May 16-19: Speaker Application Deadline Extended
by Yaw Anokwa 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jeff Wishnie <jeff(a)wishnie.org> Date: Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:44 AM Subject: [TIER] 2016 ICT4D Conference Nairobi, Kenya May 16-19: Speaker Application Deadline Extended To: tier <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu> FYI, Speaker submissions for ICT4D 2016 have been extended to Feb 5. best, -- Jeff ________________________________________________________________________ [image: file:///Users/jwishnie/Library/Containers/it.bloop.airmail.beta11/Data/Library/Application Support/Airmail/General/Local/1453470215536654848/Attachments/image001.jpg@01D15460.69A771F0] *APPLY NOW TO BE A CONFERENCE SPEAKER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 5* *May 16-19, 2016* *Nairobi, Kenya* *Purpose:* The 2016 conference will focus on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). *Conference Goal:* · *Bring together* thought leaders from a cross section of public, private and civil society organizations in order to · *Foster* conversation among participants on how their ICT plans might build on the recommendations provided in the * SDG ICT Playbook* <http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/NetHope_SDG_ICT_Pl…>, and · *Explore*the benefits of cross-sector partnerships in addressing the 2030 Sustainable Development and Addis Ababa Action Agenda. *Who should attend:* Executives, senior staff, and thought leaders from organizations committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and interested in how ICT can enable the changes needed to do so. Our audience includes governmental organizations, local and international NGOs, foundations, development banks, multi-lateral organizations, academic and research institutions, financial institutions, technology companies, and private sector businesses. *How to get involved: *Share your ICT4D experience, showcase your work, stimulate discussion regarding implementation challenges and best practices, and demonstrate your commitment to the strategic use of technology innovations to achieve the SDGs. Consider: · *Sponsoring* the conference – Each year, this conference attracts forward-looking sponsors who are shaping the future of development related work. · *Speaking* at the conference - Our speakers are thought leaders, experts and global ambassadors in the use of technology for development. Lend your voice and insights to further the advancement of the SDGs. · *Exhibiting* * at the conference* *-* As an exhibitor, you are able to showcase your services and products and share your experience with an engaged audience. · *Entering the conference challenge – *Put your creativity to work in developing digital solutions that improve people’s lives. Be recognized at the ICT4D Conference as a leading innovator. * Where to get More Information:* Check out our conference site: www.ict4dconference.org or email us at ict4dmail(a)crs.org Kind Regards, ICT4D Conference Organizers ICT4dmail(a)crs.org | www.ict4dconference.org [image: 2016_ICT4D_Nairobi_RGB-Small Low Res (002)] _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier

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DIL Research Grant Opportunities
by Waylon Brunette 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Two research grant opportunities that DIL is offering this spring. Both competitions are open to University of Washington faculty, lecturers, and students. -- 1. Call for Applications: DIL Innovate Award (Applications due February 8) [https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif] The DIL Innovate<http://dil.berkeley.edu/technology-portfolio/competitions-incentives/dil-in…> award provides up to $55,000 in funding for faculty-led research focused on technological innovations for international development. The innovation may be a new technology-driven product or service that responds to a specific development challenge or a measurement tool which improves the capture of development outcomes. Applicants are encouraged to review past DIL Innovate Awards<http://dil.berkeley.edu/technology-portfolio/current-projects/> for examples of research funded by DIL. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, February 8, 2016. 2. Call for Applications: DIL Explore Award (Applications due February 22) The DIL Explore<http://dil.berkeley.edu/technology-portfolio/competitions-incentives/dil-ex…> award provides graduate students and junior researchers with up to $5,000 for early-stage, exploratory research and/or international travel to developing countries that supports development engineering projects addressing international development challenges. Applicants are encouraged to review past DIL Explore Awards<http://dil.berkeley.edu/technology-portfolio/dil-explore/> for examples of research funded by DIL. Applications will be accepted through Monday, February 22, 2016.

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IBM Research Kenya information session
by Richard Anderson 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

IBM Research Kenya is holding an Information Session on Tuesday, January 19, 4:30 PM, in the Gates Commons (CSE 691) in the Paul Allen Center for Computer Science and Engineering. Refreshments provided!

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Tomorrow at Change: Skyler Speakman (IBM Research -- Africa)
by Trevor Perrier 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Please join us for the this Change this week as we welcome Dr. Skyler Speakman from IBM Research -- Africa <http://www.research.ibm.com/labs/africa/>. *What: *Micro-loan Credit Scoring Based on Mobile Phone Data *When: *Tuesday, Jan 19 at 12pm *Where: *The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract: *Mobile money, or the ability to make send and receive money through feature phones, has swept through Eastern Africa in the past few years. IBM believes this technology will serve as the building block for more complex, risk-based financial services tailored for the growing lower and middle classes. This talk will demonstrate how two common themes in data science, boosting and transfer learning, are being used to create credit scores based on mobile phone usage. *Bio:* Dr. Skyler Speakman is a research scientist at IBM Research -- Africa where he applies multiple flavors of data science to large-scale, real world problems. Most recently he has been working in the Financial Services space which focuses on using technology and non-traditional data sources to increase the breadth and depth of financial services to millions of Africans. He completed his doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University and lives in Nairobi, Kenya, with his wife and young son.

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Fwd: [dub] FW: Disease surveillance web app dev competition summer 2016
by Trevor Perrier 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Julie Kientz <jkientz(a)uw.edu> Date: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 11:22 AM Subject: [dub] FW: Disease surveillance web app dev competition summer 2016 To: "dub(a)dub.washington.edu" <dub(a)dub.washington.edu>, "hcde-ms(a)uw.edu" < hcde-ms(a)uw.edu>, "hcde-phd(a)uw.edu" <hcde-phd(a)uw.edu> This might be of interest to some of you! Julie From: This listserv provides information about the Smart and Connected Health program <SMARTHEALTH_COMMUNITY(a)LISTSERV.NSF.GOV> on behalf of "Nilsen, Wendy" <WNILSEN(a)NSF.GOV> Reply-To: This listserv provides information about the Smart and Connected Health program <SMARTHEALTH_COMMUNITY(a)LISTSERV.NSF.GOV> Date: Friday, January 15, 2016 at 5:08 AM To: "SMARTHEALTH_COMMUNITY(a)LISTSERV.NSF.GOV" < SMARTHEALTH_COMMUNITY(a)LISTSERV.NSF.GOV> Subject: Disease surveillance web app dev competition summer 2016 Hi all, Here is a very interesting opportunity! Thanks, Wendy The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will host the 3rd annual teamed web app intern development competition in Summer 2016 to foster novel and creative approaches that enhance biosurveillance. Intern teams will be responsible for identifying the target user, usage scenarios, and app design and development. Interns will be encouraged to leverage and adapt new and existing algorithms, analytics, mathematical models and other tools and methods to support the analytic needs of the target users. Each intern team will produce over the course of the 10 week long program a fully functional disease surveillance-related web application, which at the conclusion of the program will be judged by a panel of domain experts, and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The competition will be managed to provide both a positive educational experience for the interns as well as a high-quality software product. All students are expected to start on the same day during summer 2016. PNNL will organize and provide support and guidance for a solid design and implementation process. Teams will be chosen to contain a suitable representation of experience, including software engineering, human-computer interaction, social media, epidemiology, and mathematical modeling and simulation. Additionally, interns will exhibit a strong desire to work collaboratively in a team and the ability to effectively communicate and present their ideas. Applications are accepted here: · *Masters Intern - Web App Dev't / Disease Surveillance Competition* <http://pnnl.jobs/richland-wa/masters-intern-web-app-devt-disease-surveillan…> o http://pnnl.jobs/richland-wa/masters-intern-web-app-devt-disease-surveillan… · *PhD Intern - Web App Dev't / Disease Surveillance Competition* <http://pnnl.jobs/richland-wa/phd-intern-web-app-devt-disease-surveillance-c…> o http://pnnl.jobs/richland-wa/phd-intern-web-app-devt-disease-surveillance-c… Some information on previous competitions can be found here: · http://www.pnnl.gov/news/release.aspx?id=1015 · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVIy1bWt29Y · http://news.iupui.edu/releases/2015/02/informatics-student-app-flu.shtml · http://jendownes.com/mozziemap · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCsiwI4uJ3g . *Minimum Qualifications* Candidates must be matriculated/enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. . *Preferred Qualifications* Applicants with experience in one or more of these areas, or closely related topics, are encouraged to apply: · Web application development · Software engineering · Epidemiology / Public Health · User Experience Design Court ____________________________________________ *Courtney D Corley, PhD * Senior Data Scientist and Data Science Team Lead Data Sciences and Analytics Group NATIONAL SECURITY DIRECTORATE Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 902 Battelle BLVD, Box 999, MSIN K7-28 Richland, WA 99352 court(a)pnnl.gov%E2%97%86 @CourtCorley ◆ http://linkd.in/HvxjVY Cell: (214) 673-3099 ◆ Tel: (509) 375-2326 *Collaboration* *|* *Creativity* *|* *Courage* *|* *Integrity* *|* *Impact* ######################################################################## _______________________________________________ dub mailing list dub(a)dub.washington.edu http://dubber.cs.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/dub

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