[change] digital government applications in the developing world

[Alan Borning]

Hi all - for the past several years I've been one of the faculty  
members in a week-long summer institute for PhD students interested in  
research in digital government (or e-goverment if you prefer).  It was  
in New York City in 2007, Manchester in 2008, and it will be in  
Seattle this summer, June 21-27.  See http://www.ctg.albany.edu/institute

There is considerable interest among the students coming this summer  
in applications in the developing world, and I wanted to check whether  
there are UW folks working on projects that might be of particular  
interest to the group -- we could arrange a presentation, a field trip  
(well, to someplace in Seattle or environs), or an activity - let me  
know.

Also, applications for student spots are closed now -- but we may well  
be able to slip a UW grad student or two in still -- let me know also  
if you're interested in that.

Thanks!
Alan

[change] Course Announcement - PhD course in Value Sensitive Design

[Alan Borning]

Autumn Quarter 2009, Wednesdays 4:30 to 7:30 pm
INSC 543 / CSE 599P
Instructors: Batya Friedman and Alan Borning

Value Sensitive Design is a design methodology for information  
technology systems that accounts for human values in a principled and  
comprehensive manner throughout the design process.  Value Sensitive  
Design is primarily concerned with values that center on human well  
being, human dignity, justice, welfare, and human rights.  Specific  
values include trust, accountability, freedom from bias, access,  
autonomy, privacy, sustainability, and consent.  This course will  
provide a thorough introduction to Value Sensitive Design's  
interactional theory, direct and indirect stakeholder analyses, and  
tripartite methodology of conceptual, technical, and empirical  
investigations.  The theory and methods of Value Sensitive Design are  
to be used in consort with other existing technical and design  
methods.  Ultimately, Value Sensitive Design requires that we broaden  
the goals and criteria for judging the quality of information systems  
to include those that advance human values.

The most significant component of the work in the course will be a  
quarter-long project in which students apply Value Sensitive Design to  
a project of their choosing.   We encourage students to bring their  
own projects, in particular ones that could be an aspect of their  
dissertation research.  There are also already some students who will  
be in the course with some very interesting projects, and who are  
looking for project partners.  In addition, there will be a set of  
readings, some short writing assignments, and some focused design  
activities.  The course will be taught studio-style, with one 3 hour  
session Wednesdays 4:30 - 7:20 pm (with breaks of course!).  There  
will be a mix of lectures, design activities, and reflection during  
the class.

We welcome PhD and MS students from a variety of disciplines,  
including the Information School, Computer Science  Engineering,  
Human Centered Design and Engineering, DXARTS, Biomedical and Health  
Informatics, Geography, Psychology, and others.  Information School  
students should register for INSC 543, and CSE students for CSE 599P.   
Others - take your pick (though please try to keep the enrollments  
even between the two course numbers.)  This is a 4 credit graded  
course, but due to a quirk of the CSE 599 course number, CSE 599P is  
only 3 credits. Students can register with Alan Borning for 1  
additional unit of CSE 600 to make up the difference if they want.  In  
CSE, this course counts toward the Post-Quals Ph.D. Requirement.  (We  
are trying to get this on the books as a single cross-listed course,  
but for now we've got the two course numbers.)

For more information, including some project ideas, please see 
http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/courses/cse599p/09au/ 
, or contact either Batya (batya at u.washington.edu) or Alan (borning at 
cs.washington.edu 
).

We hope you'll join us!

   Batya and Alan

[change] Fwd: [EGOV LIST] Research opportunities on Sensors, Empowerment, Accountability --- 3 PhDs and 1 postdoctoral scientist

[Alan Borning]

channneling Yaw, here's a job advert relevant to the change group 



-- Forwarded message --
From: Yola Georgiadou georgia...@itc.nl
Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Subject: [EGOV LIST] Research opportunities on Sensors, Empowerment,
Accountability --- 3 PhDs and 1 postdoctoral scientist
To: ciresearchers at vancouvercommunity.net 
ciresearchers at vancouvercommunity.net, egov-list at u.washington.edu 
egov-list at u.washington.edu, egip at jrc.it egip at jrc.it


 Dear colleagues, please bring these funded research opportunities to the
attention of qualified candidates.  

Thank you

Yola Georgiadou

* *

* *

*Research opportunities on ?Sensors, Empowerment, Accountability in
Tanzania (SEMA)?*

* *

The research programme Sensors, Empowerment, Accountability in Tanzania
(SEMA) http://www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_8HZC8C_Eng is funded by
the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) under the
WOTRO-Global Science for Development Programme. Three PhD candidates, one
Postdoctoral Scientist and one software developer will be recruited.  Here
are the details of the research programme and how to apply for the PhD and
Postdoctoral Scientist positions: 
http://www.itc.nl/Pub/research_programme/Research_opportunities.html. The
deadline for applications is December 31, 2011.**

** **

** **

prof. dr. yola georgiadou

geo-information for governance

faculty of geo-information science and earth observation (ITC) 

university of twente PO Box 6, 7500 AA Enschede - the Netherlands 

Hengelosestraat 99, 7514 AE  Enschede - the Netherlands (visiting)

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tel ++31 (0) 53 4874 392

fax ++31 (0) 53 4874 575

email : georgiadou at itc.nl

http://www.itc.nl

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[change] Fwd: Service Learning Opportunity at the International Rescue Committee

[Alan Borning]

Hi all - I also sent this to the dub-faculty, with the idea that this could
be a great capstone project in the iSchool or HCDE (doesn't quite seem
CSE-ish)  but if any of you have other ideas please send me or Amanda a
note.

thanks,
   Alan


-- Forwarded message --
From: Amanda Addington amanda.adding...@rescue.org
Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Subject: Service Learning Opportunity at the International Rescue Committee
To: born...@cs.washington.edu born...@cs.washington.edu


 Dear Professor Borning,

** **

My name is Amanda Addington; I am an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader at the
International Rescue Committee(IRC) in Seattle. The IRC responds to the
world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild
their lives. In Seattle, the IRC provides the services and support needed
to assist refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking to rebuild
their lives and become independent and involved members of the community.***
*

Each month the IRC hosts the King County Refugee Forum. The Refugee Forum
is a membership organization providing information and networking
opportunities for those serving refugees in King County. Members and
meeting attendees include representatives of resettlement agencies, ethnic
community organizations, community based organizations, school districts,
healthcare providers, government agencies and individuals working with
refugees.

We would like to develop a website which will be a space for forum members
and meeting attendees to share and exchange service-related information.
Although we have content information and a general look in mind, we lack
the technical skills required to build the site. We have discussed the
possibility of developing a service learning opportunity that would allow a
student to gain practical experience while assisting us with the limited
resources we have available.

We are looking for University faculty willing to assist in recommending and
overseeing a student who is interested in applying their exceptional skills
in a practical environment.

If you are interested in learning more information, please contact me at
amanda.adding...@rescue.org or by phone at 607-623-2105.

** **

Thank you,

Amanda Addington

** **

** **

*Amanda Addington | AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader
*International Rescue Committee - Refugee Support Network
100 South King Street, Suite 570, Seattle, WA 98104-2885 

amanda.adding...@rescue.org yvette.sum...@rescue.org | T +1 206 623 2105 *
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refugeesupportnetwork.wordpress.com
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[change] Fwd: Invitation for PhD students interested in future faculty positions at Ashesi

[Alan Borning]

This is a great opportunity for students interested in teaching in Africa -
I spent some time at Ashesi on my sabbatical some years ago.
   cheers,
   Alan


-- Forwarded message --
From: Svandenbelt svandenb...@ashesi.org
Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Subject: Invitation for PhD students interested in future faculty positions
at Ashesi
To: born...@cs.washington.edu


Hi Alan,



Marcia 
Granthttp://www.ashesi.edu.gh/news-and-events/news/1662-ashesi-welcomes-new-provost-dr-marcia-grant.html,
Ashesi’s Provost, is coming to Seattle this month and is holding an open
meeting on November 18 for Ghanaian/West African PhD students who are
interested in learning about faculty opportunities at Ashesi.  Do you know
of anyone that might be interested?  Please let me know and help us spread
the word! The invitation is below. If you have any questions or ideas for
how we can get the word out about the event, I would love to hear them.
Please feel free to contact me.



Best,

Sara

--

Sara Vandenbelt

Donor Relations Coordinator

Ashesi University Foundation

206-545-6988

www.ashesi.org



*Ethical leadership and innovative thinking for a new Africa.*

Learn more:  Community
Reporthttp://files.flipsnack.com/iframe/embed.html?hash=ft32hgg2wmode=transparentt=13754994011375499401–
CNN
Interviewhttp://www.cnn.com/2013/05/01/world/africa/patrick-awuah-ashesi-ghana–
*Forbes
Interview
http://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2013/10/14/educating-a-new-generation-of-ethical-entrepreneurial-leaders-in-africa/*










Calling all potential faculty:  An introduction to Ashesi
Universityhttp://www.ashesi.edu.gh/in Ghana

By Marcia 
Granthttp://www.ashesi.edu.gh/news-and-events/news/1662-ashesi-welcomes-new-provost-dr-marcia-grant.html,
PhD, Ashesi University Provost

Monday, November 18, 2-4 pm

Café Allegro http://seattleallegro.com/contact/

4214 University Way NE

RSVP to jbarge...@ashesi.org



Dr. Grant is interested in meeting Ghanaian and West African PhD students
to discuss faculty and teaching opportunities on campus.  Areas of focus
include engineering, business, computer science, mathematics, and
humanities (African history, English, psychology).  Join Marcia to learn
about Ashesi’s curriculum, the educational community that makes it unique,
and how you can be part of it.



*About Ashesi*:  Ashesi http://www.ashesi.edu.gh/ is a world-class
institution that combines a rigorous liberal arts core with in-depth majors
in business and computer science, and a 4-year commitment to ethical
leadership development. Our mission is to educate a new generation of
ethical and entrepreneurial leaders in Africa; to cultivate within our
students the critical thinking skills, the concern for others, and the
courage it will take to transform their continent.  Over 95% of Ashesi
graduates have chosen to stay in Africa.  100% of Ashesi graduates have
received quality placement offers.  Ashesi and its leadership have received
numerous 
awardshttp://www.ashesi.edu.gh/about/awards-and-recognition-20.htmlfor
their work improving higher education in Africa including recognition
from the World Economic Forum, Aspen Institute, and UC Berkeley’s Haas
School of Business.



*Learn more*:  Ashesi
Cataloghttp://www.flipsnack.com/FB8F8BAD75E/ftnlwm9p-- Patrick
Awuah’s TED 
Talkhttp://www.ted.com/talks/patrick_awuah_on_educating_leaders.html
-- Ashesi on 
CNNhttp://www.ashesi.edu.gh/news-and-events/publications/brochures/1675-millionaire-who-quit-microsoft-to-educate-africa-s-future-leaders.html



*For questions, contact*:

Ashesi University Foundation at 206-545-6988 or jbarge...@ashesi.org.
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[change] Fwd: Ashesi's Annual Trip to Ghana

[Alan Borning]

Hi all - this is an interesting opportunity for folks interested in Ashesi!
   cheers,
   Alan


-- Forwarded message --
From: Natalie Davis 
Date: Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Ashesi's Annual Trip to Ghana
To: "born...@cs.washington.edu" 


Hi Alan,



I'm reaching out from Ashesi University Foundation; years ago, you helped
Ashesi develop its Computer Science program and it has been thriving ever
since. Our CS graduates have gone on to work as software engineers at major
companies, create their own tech startups, and even establish a coding
school for youth in Accra.



I’d like to connect about how you might be able to help us get the word out
about our upcoming Annual Trip to Ghana
 in October by sharing it
with those in your network that may be interested in seeing global CS
education up close and, more generally, in higher education in Africa.
Please feel welcome to pass this email along to anyone that comes to mind
and I will be happy to answer any questions that they may have. Of course,
if you are interested in going on the trip this year we would love to have
you join us as well!



Kind regards,

Natalie





*Natalie Davis*

*Program Assistant* | *Ashesi University Foundation*


office: 206.545.6988 <(206)%20545-6988>

*Join our Annual Trip to Ghana: October 7-15, 2017
*



Ethical Leadership | Innovative Thinking | A New Africa

*Ashesi University Foundation mobilizes support for Ashesi University in
Ghana*
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