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RA postion with InfoMe at iSchool
by Karen E. Fisher 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Excellent RA position on InfoMe (Ethnic Minority Youth as Info and Technology Mediaries) open for winter and spring quarter, and most likely summer and throughout next couple of years. Drop me a note for details. http://tinyurl.com/k8yup8u ******************* Karen E. Fisher, PhD Professor, Information School & Adjunct Professor, Communication University of Washington, Seattle, USA Visiting Professor, Dipartimento Ingegneria dell'Informazione, Università di Parma, Italy fisher(a)uw.edu InfoMe.uw.edu

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FW: Please join me at the UW iSchool Research Fair, 11/20
by Melody Clark 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

Hey, Changers & Dubbers! Thought you might be interested in checking out the research we’re doing here at the iSchool – there’s an event next Thursday (11/20) (with yummy snacks and drinks too!). More info below. Cheers! Melody -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/> From: iStaff [mailto:istaff-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Cortney Leach Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:32 PM To: ifac(a)uw.edu; iphds(a)uw.edu; istaff(a)uw.edu Subject: [iStaff] Invite your friends and colleagues! Please join me at the UW iSchool Research Fair, 11/20 Dear colleagues, Please feel free to send the following forward-able Research Fair invitation to your friends and colleagues. Please note that RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Cheers, Cortney Problems displaying this message? View the online version<http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=2a6V57r4SOwFscfwlNM4-w> [iSchool Research Fair 2014] The University of Washington Information School Invites you to join us as we share and celebrate the work of our research community at our annual iSchool Research Fair Thursday, November 20, 2014 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Husky Union Building (HUB), South Ballroom RSVP online<http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=Lyf-j8TwKakmXMFIH4Ghhw> The University of Washington Information School invites you to celebrate the exciting work being conducted within our research community at our annual Research Fair. Come explore how iSchool research is pushing boundaries, responding to significant, real-world challenges, and making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. Posters and interactive demonstrations will be featured on information topics of interest to academia, industry, our friends and partners, and the general public. This event is free and open to the public. However, RSVPs are greatly appreciated. For questions, please contact Cortney Leach, Research Development Manager at cjohnso(a)uw.edu<mailto:cjohnso@uw.edu> or (206) 616-2063<tel:%28206%29%20616-2063>, or visit our website to learn more about iSchool research areas<http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=GufTJmkGxOxm25M0C6zp9w>. You are receiving this email because you expressed interest in the University of Washington Information School. Manage Your Subscriptions<http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=GZXo5GDwD04eXS8T5z3GoA> or Unsubscribe<http://engage.washington.edu/site/CO?i=xiqH3IIx_AqSAR19_brvJpAk94c2MJfH&cid…> Our mailing address is: The Information School | Box 352840 | Mary Gates Hall, Ste 370 Seattle, WA 98195-2840 Phone: (206) 685-9937<tel:%28206%29%20685-9937> | Fax: (206) 616-3152<tel:%28206%29%20616-3152>

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NGO Seeking mobile ICT/data- and environment related funding + partners
by Ching-Ping Lin 09 Nov '14

09 Nov '14

Dear All, Please see below message from a good friend of mine in Beijing who's looking for partners for a mobile technology/transport project. I think very highly of him and his work in improving air quality (as I too live in Beijing). I thought this group might have people interested in this area and some ideas for him either in or outside the university. Ping Begin forwarded message: > From: Robert Earley <rob.earley(a)cleanairasia.org> > Date: 2014年11月7日GMT+8下午2:04:03 > To: Ching-Ping Lin <ping(a)uw.edu> > Subject: NGO Seeking mobile ICT/data- and environment related funding + partners > > Dear Ching-Ping, > > How are you? I was wondering if you might know any organizations or research teams that are interested in looking at mobile technologies and how they might be used to improve efficiency and regulation in the transportation sector. We're looking for partners and funding, particularly charitable foundations interested in promoting mobile technology in developing countries, in this area. If you know of anyone, please give them my contact information below. > > > Best, > > Rob > > --- > Rob Earley > rob.earley(a)cleanairasia.org > Transport Program Manager > > Clean Air Asia is a non-profit, non-shareholder organization established in 2001 by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and USAID as the premier organization to promote better air quality and livable cities in Asia. Since 2006, Clean Air Asia has operated based in Manila, Philippines as a type-2 UN Partnership, with network organizations in China, India, Philippines, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam. In addition to its headquarters in Manila, Clean Air Asia has offices in Beijing, China as well as New Delhi, India. >

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Tomorrow: Community Mapping For Ebola First Responders
by Trevor Perrier 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Quick announcement: There is a workshop on community mapping for ebola first responders *tomorrow* in the Allen Library Research Commons (ground floor) from 12pm - 1pm. If you are interested in learning how to use Open Street Map and other tools please come by. Bring your laptop. More information can be found here <http://www.maphome.com/EbolaMapUWashTClary.pdf>. - Trevor

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Participants for Lung Function User Studies - Win $200
by Mayank Goel 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Hello, My name is Mayank Goel. I'm a graduate student in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. I am part of a UW research team conducting a research project on *mobile phone-based pulmonary (or lung) function measurement. We published a paper on this project earlier in 2012 called SpiroSmart (*link <http://abstract.cs.washington.edu/~shwetak/papers/SpiroSmart.CR.Final.pdf> *). * Testing consists of forcefully blowing through a large tube for about six seconds. You will be asked to blow through a large tube until you have completely expelled all the air from your lungs. This is typically called a peak flow test. You will be asked to perform peak flow test six times using a spirometer and nine times using a mobile phone. The entire study will last *20 - 30 minutes*. You must be above 18 years of age to participate. We are recording a large database of peak-flow test results using both a traditional method (spirometer) and a mobile phone while calling a server. We are looking for participants to have their peak flow recorded. The goal of this research is to develop an algorithm to automatically extract pulmonary function measurements from a phone call. Current tools require the use of a handheld peak-flow meter or require the patient to use a spirometer at the doctor's office. This solution will make lung function monitoring a significantly easier task and increase patient compliance so that health professionals can conduct more reliable research on the relation between peak flow and various diagnoses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis. The study will take place in the CSE building in CSE 522 and on UW campus. To ensure privacy, you will be given the opportunity to review your recordings and delete any sections you want. We will not be recording any speech or identifying characteristics. If you choose to participate, you will be paid *entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $200 amazon gift card. *Participants may be invited back for additional recording sessions (each session is an additional entry into the drawing for the gift card). *If you are interested in participating, or would like more information about the study, please contact us at mayank(a)cs.washington.edu <mayank(a)cs.washington.edu>. * You can also directly go to this link and select a time for the participation. *Link to the scheduling poll: <http://goog_2101683878/>http://doodle.com/2xgtnixt8ryztkyu <http://doodle.com/2xgtnixt8ryztkyu>* Although we keep e-mails private, please note that we cannot ensure the confidentiality of information sent via e-mail. Thank you for considering participation in our study. -- Mayank Goel PhD Student, CSE, University of Washington Email: mayank(a)cs.washington.edu Web: www.mayankgoel.com Twitter: @mynkgoel

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Winter Quarter TASCHA Research Seminar - great way for students to get involved in our work
by Melody Clark 04 Nov '14

04 Nov '14

I often get asked how students can get involved with the work that TASCHA is doing. Well, we have a great opportunity for students during Winter Quarter - a research seminar working on one of our current projects. See details below! INFX 571: Technology & Social Change Group Research Seminar Winter quarter 2015 Fridays 9:30-10:30 The INFX 571 course will engage in projects related to the Myanmar Information Laboratory (MIL). The MIL is a USAID-supported center in Yangon, Myanmar created in collaboration between the Information School's Technology & Social Change Group, the Jackson School for International Studies, and various Burmese partners as part of a project aimed at addressing emerging information-related issues facing the country<http://tascha.uw.edu/projects/information-strategies-for-societies-in-trans…>, training leaders in developing and implementing ICT strategies, and offering information literacy programs to libraries and other organizations across the country. Initial MIL projects will focus on information literacy, peace building, and the 2015 elections. This research seminar will offer students the opportunity to gain experience working on a real world ICTD project through supporting the work of the MIL in a variety of ways. The type of work students will engage in will depend on their skill sets and interests, but could include: 1. Supporting information initiatives created by the MIL 2. Building tools for the MIL and offering other computational support 3. Engaging in monitoring and evaluation activities for the MIL 4. Tackling research questions related to the MIL's mission 5. Producing literature reviews related to the MIL's mission 6. Creating a public information source about Myanmar, including short writing pieces about the project Students with any level or type of tech ability are welcome in this course. The course will be 3-credits and graded CR/NC. Email Jessica Beyer at jlbeyer(a)uw.edu<mailto:jlbeyer@uw.edu> for more information. -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/>

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This Week At Change: Amer Dahmash - Mobiles, Minds and Money
by Trevor Perrier 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

*What*: Mobiles, Minds and Money: mobile technology as a platform for implementing financial behavior change *When:* Tuesday, Nov 4 at 12pm *Where:* The Allen Center, CSE 203 Please join us at Change this week. We welcome Amer Dahmash from Juntos Finanzas <http://ahorrandojuntos.com/>who will talk about experiences using SMS for financial behavior change in Colombia. *Abstract:* The global ubiquity of mobile phones presents an opportunity to explore the potential of this technology as a tool for implementing lasting behavioral change on a large scale employing techniques from behavioral economics. This talk presents a 6 month long pilot project carried out by Juntos Finanzas in conjunction with Bancolombia to determine whether behavior change messaging delivered via responsive SMS can alter the savings behavior of first-time banking customers in Colombia. We discuss the results of the intervention, the technological and design techniques used and show a strong correlation between receiving behavior change messaging and increased savings. We explore the potential uses of these techniques in other areas such as public health and the pros and cons of SMS vs native mobile apps as a platform for delivering behavior change content. *About the speaker:* Amer Dahmash is a software engineer at Juntos Finanzas in San Carlos, California. His interests lie in the use of mobile computing to overcome problems in infrastructure in under-developed and low-income areas. Prior to working with Juntos, Amer cofounded Regalii a venture-backed startup based in Washington Heights in Manhattan working on mobile remittances.

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Monday 11/3: Overview of the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) and the U.S. Impact Study
by Melody Clark 02 Nov '14

02 Nov '14

Reminder for the TASCHA & U.S. Impact Study overview event Monday, November 3, 2014 from 3:30-5pm in Bloedel 070. Also online at https://ischool.adobeconnect.com/tascha More details below. Hope to see you there! Melody -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/> From: Melody Clark Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:05 PM To: 'iMLISnews(a)uw.edu'; 'imsim(a)uw.edu'; 'iphds(a)uw.edu'; 'imajors(a)uw.edu'; 'change(a)change.washington.edu'; dub(a)dub.washington.edu; 'EvansWorld(a)u.washington.edu'; 'publiclife(a)uw.edu'; 'jsisadv(a)u.washington.edu'; 'tascha-share(a)uw.edu'; 'idiversity(a)uw.edu'; 'iworld(a)uw.edu'; 'istaff(a)uw.edu'; faculty (ifac(a)u.washington.edu) Subject: Event: Overview of the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) and the U.S. Impact Study Are you interested in the effects of technology on economic and social development? Do you wonder if mobile phones will replace PCs? Interested in the role libraries play in communities and development? Curious about open data and open research? Passionate about access to technology, communication, and information resources? Well, we have a great event for you! Come learn about the Technology & Social Change Group<http://tascha.uw.edu/> (TASCHA) and the U.S. IMPACT Study<http://impact.ischool.uw.edu/> on November 3rd, 2014! At this event, we will introduce TASCHA and the U.S. IMPACT Study, two research groups focused on issues like digital inclusion, impact & evaluation, and access to information, communication, and technology resources. While especially targeted to newcomers to the university community, both TASCHA and the U.S. IMPACT Study are always coming up with new interests and projects so people who know us already are encouraged to come as well. We'll cover the fields we operate in, our missions, research projects, and other activities. You'll meet some of the researchers, program staff, and students who work at TASCHA and the U.S. IMPACT Study. For those interested, we'll also discuss how you can get involved with our research. There'll be plenty of time for questions and discussion, and of course, yummy refreshments! We hope to see you there! * What: Overview of TASCHA & the U.S. Impact Study * Where: University of Washington, Bloedel Hall, Room 070 (lower level of Bloedel - follow signs for the Information School) * When: Monday, November 3, 2014, 3:30-5:00pm * Online: Not in Seattle? Can't make it person? Join us online via Adobe Connect via https://ischool.adobeconnect.com/tascha/ About TASCHA<http://tascha.uw.edu/> The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) at the University of Washington Information School explores the design, use, and effects of information and communication technologies in communities facing social and economic challenges. With experience in 50 countries, TASCHA brings together a multidisciplinary network of social scientists, engineers, and development practitioners to conduct research, advance knowledge, create public resources, and improve policy and program design. Our purpose? To spark innovation and opportunities for those who need it most. Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/tascharesearch> | Follow us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> About U.S. IMPACT Study<http://impact.ischool.uw.edu/> The U.S. Impact Study research group conducts research and evaluation aimed at advancing digital inclusion initiatives at the national, state, and community levels in public libraries and community technology centers. Much of our work is aimed at developing common measures of impact and identifying the critical aspects of digital inclusion programs that lead to life-enhancing outcomes for users. Our work has provided a substrate for digital inclusion frameworks in a number of initiatives including the national Digital Inclusion Framework<http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/AssetManager/BuildingDigitalCommunities_Framew…>, a tool to support the development and growth of digitally-connected communities; the Edge benchmarks framework<http://www.libraryedge.org/> for public library technology; and the Impact Survey<http://impactsurvey.org/>, an online tool to help organizations measure the impact of their programs. -- Melody Clark Communications Specialist Technology & Social Change (TASCHA) melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/>

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CU Boulder ATLAS Institute Master Program - ICTD Track
by Sarah Revital Sterling 31 Oct '14

31 Oct '14

[cid:image001.png@01CFF397.E924FB80] The ATLAS Institute at CU Boulder is now taking applications for the Master's in Technology, Media and Society program. For details about the Information and Communication Technology for Development (MS-ICTD), please visit http://atlas.colorado.edu/masters. The ATLAS Masters of Science encourages applicants with diverse backgroundsand global perspectives. Hear from current students in this short video, http://bit.do/ictdvideo. Now in its fifth year, with graduates working at leading NGOs, technology companies and policy organizations, the MS-ICTD track gives students an incredible advantage entering ICTD careers. Please forward this information to colleagues, students or friends who might have an interest in advancing their graduate studies in ICTD. Questions? Contact Ruscha Cohen (ruscha.cohen(a)colorado.edu<mailto:ruscha.cohen@colorado.edu>). [cid:image002.png@01CFF397.E924FB80]

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Tomorrow at Change: Grégoire Lurton - Improving the usability and usage of routine HIS
by Trevor Perrier 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Please join us at Change this week - Grégoire Lurton <http://www.healthdata.org/about/gr%C3%A9goire-lurton>from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) will be presenting current research on Health Management Information Systems. What: Grégoire Lurton: Improving the usability and usage of routine Health Systems data in Developing Countries. When: Tuesday, Oct 28 at 12pm Where: The Allen Center, CSE 203 *Abstract:* Emphasizing the importance of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) as well as their overall weak performance in providing reliable data is becoming a stencil of the discussions on health systems in developing countries. Many efforts have been made to improve data collection in these settings. This talk presents ongoing reflections on ways to improve HMIS data usage, focusing on data management and data analysis innovations. Based on current research at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and at CSE’s Data Science Incubator, we present two examples of HMIS data leveraging. A first example will present how metadata from Excel spreadsheets have been used to compile and standardize batches of reports from Kenyan HMIS. A second example shows how data from Open Street Map can be matched with HMIS data from Nigeria to estimate geo-localization of health services. Finally, we will offer preliminary reflections on how the increasing availability of structured HMIS data changes the way information and decision making should be linked. Using Alain Desrosières’ typology of the use of statistics for policy making, we will propose the possibility of a Learning State as being most adapted to the data available through HMIS. *About the speaker:* Grégoire Lurton is a second year PhD Student in Global Health at UW, and Research Associate at IHME. His research explores how data from in African countries’ HMIS can be used to inform policy making. Grégoire graduated from the French National School of Statistics and Economic Administration and from Sciences-Po Paris. He spent 5 years in West Africa, working with NGO Solthis, building Health Information Systems for national HIV programs in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Niger and Mali.

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