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Tomorrow at Change: Sajda Qureshi - ICTs and Development
by Trevor Perrier 12 Oct '15

12 Oct '15

Please join us tomorrow in CSE 203 for this week's Change seminar. Professor Sajda Qureshi from the University of Nebraska at Omaha will be talking about the role of ICT plays in development. She asks some fundamental questions such as: are we investigating ICT related questions that can enable a better world to be achieved? what is the role of ICTs in bringing about improvements in people’s lives? Where: The Allen Center, 203 When: Tuesday October 13 at 12pm. *Abstract* There is evidence to suggest that use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can play an important role on the growth of businesses, their communities and regions. These benefits range from giving small businesses the ability to access new markets, obtain knowledge and skills they need adopt more efficient cultivation of crops and increase their competitiveness by offering better goods and services. In this sense, ICTs can be employed to bring about increased competitiveness if it enables businesses to create new jobs, increase productivity and sales through access to new markets and administrative efficiencies. According to the World Bank there is up to a 750% growth in businesses that adopt ICTs compared to those that do not. The same study showed an increase in profitability by 113% and labour productivity of 56%. The global market for IT based services has been estimated to be approximately $800 billion. Only about a third of this potential has been realized (World Bank 2012, p.16). At the same time, the disparities in incomes continues to grow as does the use of ICTs. There is a sense that research and practice of ICTs in global development may not be helping achieve improvements in people’s lives. It has been suggested that development efforts may in fact hinder the use of ICTs to improve people’s lives. The issues being explored in this presentation are: are we investigating ICT related questions that can enable a better world to be achieved? what is the role of ICTs in bringing about improvements in people’s lives? And what are some of the outcomes that can be assessed through improvements in the lives of people living with limited resources to sustain themselves? *About The Speaker* Sajda Qureshi is Professor at the Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis Department at the College of Information Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the London School of Economics and Political Science at the University of London the United Kingdom. She has been coordinator of the Commonwealth Network of Information Technology for Development. She was at the Department of Decision and Information Sciences at the Faculty of Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

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Fwd: [TIER] Call for Papers: IEEE Communications Magazine Wireless Technologies for Development (W4D)
by Yaw Anokwa 11 Oct '15

11 Oct '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Arjuna Sathiaseelan <arjuna.sathiaseelan(a)cl.cam.ac.uk> Date: Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 3:13 PM Subject: [TIER] Call for Papers: IEEE Communications Magazine Wireless Technologies for Development (W4D) To: gaia <gaia(a)irtf.org> Cc: tier <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu> IEEE Communications Magazine Feature Topic Wireless Technologies for Development (W4D) CALL FOR PAPERS [Online CFP] [Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CFP due to cross posting] We live in a world in which there is a great disparity between the lives of the rich and the poor. Using information andcommunication technologies for the purpose of development (ICT4D) offers great promise in bridging this gap through its focus on connecting human capacity with computing and informational content. It is well known that Internet access has the capability of fostering development and growth by enabling access to information, education, and opportunities. Wireless technology is a promising solution to this problem of digital exclusion and can be instrumental in democratizing access to the Internet by unfettering developing communities from the encumbering constraints of infrastructure (traditionally associated with broadband Internet provisioning). The focus of the proposed feature topic is on leveraging wireless technologies for development (W4D) to increase the quality of life for a larger segment of human societies by providing them opportunities to connect resources and capacity, especially by provisioning affordable universal Internet access. To reflect recent research advances in using W4D, this feature topic calls for original manuscripts with contributions in, but not limited to, the following topics: “Global access to the Internet for all” (GAIA) using wireless technologies Do-it-yourself (DIY) wireless networking (such as community wireless networks) for the developing world Cost-efficient wireless networked systems appropriate for use in underdeveloped areas Fault-tolerant resilient wireless networking technologies for the developing world Rural/remote area wireless solutions (that can work efficiently with resource constraints such as intermittent and unreliable access to power/ networking service) Simplified network management techniques (including support for heterogeneous service delivery through multiple solutions) Using cognitive radio technology and 5G standards (with possible native integration of satellites) for GAIA Techno-economic issues related to W4D (including development of flexible pricing and incentive structures as well as new spectrum access models for wireless) Techno-political and cultural issues related to using wireless communications for development Using emerging networking architectures and future Internet architectures [e.g., cloud computing, fog computing, network functions virtualization (NFV), information-centric networking (ICN), software-defined networking (SDN), and delay-tolerant networking (DTN)] with wireless technologies for development. Using wireless access/ distribution technologies (such as the following) for development: TV white spaces (TVWS); satellite communications using advances in geostationary orbit (GEO) and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites; low-cost community networks; cellular technologies (such as CDMA 450, the open-source OpenBTS, etc.); wireless mesh and sensor networks; Wi-Fi-Based Long-distance (WiLD) networks; and wireless based wireless regional access networks (WRANs). GUEST EDITORS Junaid Qadir School of EE and CS (SEECS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan Arjuna Sathiaseelan Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Marco Zennaro The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy Adam Wolisz Technische Universität Berlin & University of California, Berkeley, USA Saleem Bhatti University of St Andrews, UK Kannan Govindan Samsung Research, India IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: December 1, 2015 Notification Due Date: March 1, 2016 Final Version Due Date: May 1, 2016 Feature Topic Publication Date: July 1, 2016 SUBMISSIONS Articles should be tutorial in nature and written in a style comprehensible to readers outside the specialty of the article. Authors must follow IEEE Communications Magazine's guidelines for preparation of the manuscript. Complete guidelines for prospective authors are found at http://www.comsoc.org/commag/paper-submission-guidelines. It is important to note that IEEE Communications Magazine strongly limits mathematical content, and the number of figures and tables. Paper length (introduction through conclusions) should not exceed 4,500 words. All articles to be considered for publication must be submitted through the IEEE Manuscript Central (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/commag-ieee) by the deadline. Since our aim with this feature topic (FT) is to provide a balanced overview of the current state of the art of using wireless technologies for development, we solicit papers from both industry professionals and researchers, and we are interested in both reports of experience and in new technical insights/ideas. -- Arjuna Sathiaseelan Personal: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~as2330/ N4D Lab: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~as2330/n4d _______________________________________________ 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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Tomorrow at Change: ICTD in CSE
by Trevor Perrier 05 Oct '15

05 Oct '15

Welcome back to UW for the Fall quarter. Change is an interdisciplinary seminar that highlights research and projects at the intersection of technology and development. We cover topics such as global health, education, microfinance, agriculture, and communication. We meet on Tuesdays throughout the quarter and seminars are announced on this mailing list. The first Change Seminar of the quarter will be tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 6 at noon in CSE 203. This will be an introduction to Change and what to expect throughout the quarter. Richard Anderson will talk about current and future ICTD work in the Computer Science Department. *Please note that while lunch is often provided, tomorrow's seminar will not have food.* *Abstract* In this seminar talk, CSE professor Richard Anderson will provide a “State of ICTD” talk, that discusses current work in ICTD in CSE, and also talks about future directions for the area. With the passing CSE professor Gaetano Borriello this has been a time of transition for the group. The talk will include a brief update on Open Data Kit, a summary of other active project areas and plans for the next year for work in ICTD.

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Fwd: Call for HIS Interoperability to Support Ebola Recovery in West Africa
by Matt Podolsky 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Samir Doshi <sdoshi(a)usaid.gov> Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 5:03 AM Subject: Fwd: Call for HIS Interoperability to Support Ebola Recovery in West Africa To: Samir Doshi <sdoshi(a)usaid.gov> Dear colleagues, Please pass along and consider applying for the following call from USAID's Global Development Lab on the development of the health information system architecture for West Africa in our support of the Ebola recovery efforts for the region. This is a pretty exciting funding process. USAID will invite a group of selected applicants to come together and co-design concept notes that can result in multiple awards. We're hoping for wide and diverse participation in this process. Kind regards, Samir Doshi --------------------------- Samir K. Doshi, Ph.D. Digital Development | U.S. Global Development Lab U.S. Agency for International Development | Washington, D.C. E: sdoshi(a)usaid.gov | P: +1.202.712.1380 | W: USAID.gov/GlobalDevLab <http://www.usaid.gov/GlobalDevLab> | Skype: samirdoshi7 * Strengthening Health Information Systems towardInteroperability in the West Africa Region * <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LGKXDr_hTvkgE3kFCSmGsMo8B5s93IPs_pd6fLRD1OTY…> *September 9, 2015* Dear Partner, Exciting news - the U.S. Global Development Lab's Ebola Team has released an addendum <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LGKXDr_hTvkgE3kFCSmGsMo8B5s93IPs_pd6fLRD1OTY…> to the Science,Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Broad Agency Announcement <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LGKXDr_hTvkgE3kFCSmGsMo8B5s93IPs_pd6fLRD1OTY…>. The addendum is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to take part in an innovative and collaborative solution design process. The Lab Ebola Team is looking for EOIs regarding specific innovative solutions that your organization believes could strengthen interoperability of Health Information Systems (HIS) in West Africa in the wake of the Ebola outbreak. Our main objective is to co-create, co-design, co-invest and collaborate with innovators on forward-thinking solutions that demonstrate the highest potential to significantly improve recovery and development impacts. Of particular interest are opportunities that complement USAID's strategic focus on science, technology and innovative partnerships. Successful applications to this call will be treated as having met the statutory requirements for the Competition in Contracting Act <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LGKXDr_hTvkgE3kFCSmGsMo8B5s93IPs_pd6fLRD1OTY…>, and could potentially result in funding opportunities. This is a public announcement, so please feel free to share with colleagues or partners who may have an interest. You can find general information about what a Broad Agency Announcement and addendum are, as detailed in the Factsheet <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LGKXDr_hTvkgE3kFCSmGsMo8B5s93IPs_pd6fLRD1OTY…>. The steps in this award process are detailed in page two of that document, and the FAQs document <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LGKXDr_hTvkgE3kFCSmGsMo8B5s93IPs_pd6fLRD1OTY…> covers some initial questions you may have about this award process. *Please send any questions to %2A%2ALabEbolaBAADIA(a)usaid.gov <labebolabaadia(a)usaid.gov>.* Thank you so much for your interest and engagement! Sincerely, U.S. Global Development Lab's Ebola Team, U.S. Agency for International Development *Know someone else that would be interested in the BAA addendum?* SHARE THIS EMAIL <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1121262525091&a=1122194297997&e…> *Was this email forwarded to you? You may not be signed up to receive our emails alerts* SIGN UP <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=dvwihiuab&p=oi&m=112126252…> Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=dvwihiuab&m=1121262525091&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001O5YW8QGRnUVATNCV3f3xiQ%3D%3…> This email was sent to rtdteam(a)usaid.gov by labebolabaadia(a)usaid.gov | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001O5YW8QGRnUVATNCV3f3xiQ%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001O5YW8QGRnUVATNCV3f3xiQ%3D%3…>™ | About our service provider <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT_MFNPPA> U.S. Global Development Lab | 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Washington | DC | 20004 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RTD Team" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rtdteam%2Bunsubscribe(a)usaid.gov. To post to this group, send email to rtdteam(a)usaid.gov. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/usaid.gov/d/msgid/rtdteam/1122194297997.1121262… <https://groups.google.com/a/usaid.gov/d/msgid/rtdteam/1122194297997.1121262…> .

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UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development: From Innovation to Social Impact 2-4 May 2016 | EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
by Melody Clark 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '15

From: Marco Zennaro <mzennaro(a)ictp.it<mailto:mzennaro@ictp.it>> Date: October 2, 2015 at 7:13:51 AM PDT To: TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu<mailto:TIER@tier.cs.berkeley.edu> Subject: [TIER] UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development: From Innovation to Social Impact 2-4 May 2016 | EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland The UNESCO Chair invites authors from research, industry, policy or civil society to submit their abstracts under one of the Breakout Sessions. I invite you to submit papers to the breakout session "IoT4D: Potential and Open Issues in IoT for Development”. Extended abstracts should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development. The extended abstract should include: - A focused description of research objectives and research methodology, or if appropriate, description of case study objectives and outcomes. - Potential development impact - Recommendations for future research and application in practice Abstracts in English will need to adhere to the 1,000-1,500 word limit using the prescribed template and submitted online no later than 6 November 2015. Papers accepted to be presented at the Conference will either be selected for submission to the Journal of Development Engineering (Elsevier) or will be published as electronic proceedings on the conference website. More info here: http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2016Tech4Dev/BreakoutSessions#ICT4D Best, Marco Marco Zennaro, PhD Telecommunications / ICT for Development Laboratory the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Strada Costiera 11 34014 Trieste Italy Telephone: +39 040 2240 406 Web: http://wireless.ictp.it _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu<mailto:TIER@tier.cs.berkeley.edu> https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier

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Announcing the ODK Discussion Series
by Yaw Anokwa 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

Hi everybody, I'm writing to announce a discussion series that is starting next week, though this discussion will be hosted on the Open Data Kit (ODK) list rather than on this one. To participate, please join the ODK list (http://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opendatakit) Feel free to join only temporarily if you just want to follow this discussion. I'll also plan to forward the conversations at the end of each week to this list, if that seems to work well. The goal of the discussion is to explore the many and varied uses of ODK around the world, as well as to celebrate the contribution of Gaetano Borriello, the visionary behind the ODK project and the UW Change group, who passed away earlier this year, far too young. Starting Oct 5, each week will begin with a brief overview and during the course of the week, we'll have back and forth questions, answers, and general discussion. The goal of each discussion is to look at both what worked and did not work and/or explore important topics related to mobile data collection. We've got a number of great presenters and topics lined up already: Oct 5, 2015: Yaw Anokwa. Intro and Overview. Oct 12, 2015: Neil Hendrick. Field Implementation of ODK 2.0 tools. Oct 19, 2015: Christopher Robert. ODK tools and how we're all raising the bar on data quality. Nov 2, 2015: Matt Berg and Alex Dorey. Making of a working standard - XLSForms. Nov 9, 2015: Eric Couper. Role of ODK for a small social enterprise, GreenPath Food. Nov 16, 2015: Marc Abbyad. Incorporating ODK components into existing toolset. Nov 30, 2015: Heather Zornetzer. Vigilancia Comunitaria: an ODK tool for Improving Community-based Health Surveillance in Nicaragua. Dec 7, 2015: Connie Moon Sehat. ELMO: the role of ODK in the Carter Center's efforts in elections, human rights, and health. And we're very happy to have more. Feel free to join and chime in, or email me (yanokwa(a)nafundi.com) if you'd like to be added to the schedule. Thanks very much and looking forward to a rich discussion, Yaw

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ICTD Seminar (CSE 590F) CSE 203 Tuesdays @ 1:30
by Trevor Perrier 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

Hi All! This is a quick pitch for the seminar on Computing and the Developing World - CSE 590 (SLN 12945). We particularly want to invite first year grad students interested in ICTD topics to attend. The topic this quarter will be the technology, security, and impact of mobile money systems on development. 590F meets Tuesdays at 1:30 - 2:20 in CSE 203. At our first meeting on Oct 6 will be a quick one to schedule paper readings for the quarter. Thanks, - Trevor

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Reuters story on the Rescue Base Station
by Syed Ibrahim Ghaznavi 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Hey All - Reuters published a story on our Rescue Base Station, you may want to have a look. No phone signal in a disaster? Solar network 'in a box' to the rescue <http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/21/pakistan-disaster-solar-idINKCN0RL…> Best, Ibrahim

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Fwd: Patrick Awuah Named 2015 MacArthur Fellow
by Alan Borning 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ashesi <foundation(a)ashesi.org> Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 12:16 PM Subject: Patrick Awuah Named 2015 MacArthur Fellow To: borning(a)cs.washington.edu Ashesi's impact on higher education in Africa wins Patrick Awuah the MacArthur Fellowship *Creative Genius * Patrick Awuah Named 2015 MacArthur Fellow Subscribe <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001fhnIwBfeRlYMylSApF…> | Donate <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…> | *Follow us: *Facebook <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…> | Twitter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…> *Patrick Awuah named 2015 MacArthur Foundation Fellow* We are thrilled to announce that Ashesi President Dr. Patrick Awuah has been named one of twenty-four MacArthur Foundation Fellowship recipients for his work at Ashesi University. The MacArthur Fellows Program awards fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction. There are three criteria for selection of Fellows: exceptional creativity, promise for important future advances based on a track record of significant accomplishment, and potential for the fellowship to facilitate subsequent creative work. "These 24 delightfully diverse MacArthur Fellows are shedding light and making progress on critical issues, pushing the boundaries of their fields, and improving our world in imaginative, unexpected ways," said MacArthur President Julia Stasch. "Their work, their commitment, and their creativity inspire us all." Watch Patrick's MacArthur video here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…> ! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…> The MacArthur Fellows Program is intended to encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations. Fellows may use their fellowship to advance their expertise, engage in bold new work, or, if they wish, to change fields or alter the direction of their careers. On behalf of Ashesi students, faculty, and staff, congratulations Patrick! Click here to learn more about the 2015 MacArthur Fellow recipients <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…> *Ashesi University Foundation* 1414 31st Ave. S, Suite 301 | Seattle, Washington 98144 | (206) 545-6988 | ashesi.org *Ashesi University Foundation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…>* is a US non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Seattle, Washington that connects a global community of donors, friends, volunteers, and trustees to *Ashesi University College <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ctKSeCOxLELiCbPQL1-hKvbthZ6u3dXZ1DyxsuUdBFKY…>* in Ghana. Ashesi University is an African-led 4-year university committed to educating the next generation of innovative thinkers and ethical leaders for Africa. Forward this email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=qwwdp9aab&m=1100399893200&ea=…> <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001PH0TC9GdEh3r1yD6_CUrPA%3D%3…> This email was sent to borning(a)cs.washington.edu by foundation(a)ashesi.org | Update Profile/Email Address <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001PH0TC9GdEh3r1yD6_CUrPA%3D%3…> | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001PH0TC9GdEh3r1yD6_CUrPA%3D%3…>™ | About our service provider <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp>. <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=PT1137> Ashesi University Foundation | 1414 31st Ave S, Suite 301 | PMB 11 | Seattle | WA | 98144

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Fwd: Work with current IADer abroad, funding available
by Yaw Anokwa 28 Sep '15

28 Sep '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Theresa Costa <tacosta(a)ucdavis.edu> Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM Subject: Work with current IADer abroad, funding available To: "iadalum(a)ucdavis.edu" <iadalum(a)ucdavis.edu> Cc: "Elana Peach-Fine (elana.ipo(a)gmail.com)" <elana.ipo(a)gmail.com> Dear IAD alumni, I am the program coordinator for UC Davis' Research and Innovation Fellowship for Agriculture (RIFA, http://ip.ucdavis.edu/what/rifa) Program. This program funds IAD graduate students (and some graduate students from other UC's and ag related fields) to conduct 2-6 month long research or practice-based projects on agriculture and food systems (or related social, economic and environmental issues). We have a lot of academic support to prepare grad students (including faculty mentors and a full quarter of project planning) and funding to send 20+ students abroad, but we are really lacking host opportunities to receive them! I was really hoping that some of you out there might have some projects in developing countries that you could use some very creative, motivated and free graduate students! This is a great resource! All you have to do is fill out the attached form and then starting in early October students will begin to contact you. You can pick the student you feel is the best fit for you and write them a letter of support. The student then applies with your letter to our program for funding. The form can be as detailed or vague as you want, you can use the full 700 words to explain in full detail what the grad student should do or you can very vaguely tell them in 100 words the goal of your organization and that you might be interested in hearing how they would like to fit in with a project of their own creation. The form is due back to me (elana.ipo(a)gmail.com) by October 6, but the earlier the better. I attached some more details in a one-page flyer as well as the host form here. Thank you so much for reading this and thinking it over (please feel free to send on to friends in other organizations, foreign universities, private or research institutions- any thing goes!) Best, Elana -- Elana Peach-Fine Program Analyst International Programs Office (530) 554-9535 University of California Davis

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