May 2016 - i2d-list@ecn.purdue.edu

I2D-list Seminar June 7 (10A) and visit: SK Saha, IIT Delhi Dept Head (ME), RuTAG Lead
by Moseson, Alexander J 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

Dear All, We are pleased to invite you to a seminar by a GEP visitor exploring collaboration: SK Saha<http://sksaha.com/>, Naren Gupta Chair Professor and Head Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD). He leads the Government of India supported Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG<http://rutag.iitd.ac.in>) at IITD, and has research interests in robotics and STEM Education. Entitled R2: Robotics to Rural - Inclusive Education in Engineering, it takes place Thursday June 7, 10A - 11A, and we appreciate the ME Department's hosting of the event. Details are attached and below. He is also recruiting graduate students for faculty positions at IITD so, even more than usual, graduate students should consider attending. If you would like to meet with him on June 7 outside the seminar, there may be availability. Just reply-all to Andrea and Tami to explore details. Best, Alex Alexander J. Moseson, Ph.D. Managing Director of Global Engineering Programs AlexMoseson(a)purdue.edu +1-765-496-7298 Web: Purdue GEP<http://engineering.purdue.edu/GEP> LinkedIn<http://http://www.linkedin.com/in/AlexMoseson> SEMINAR Professor Subir Kumar Saha Naren Gupta Chair Professor and Head Department of Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) R2: Robotics to Rural - Inclusive Education in Engineering Abstract: The presentation will first introduce the Prof. Saha's areas of research, i.e., Robotics and Multibody Dynamics. He will then introduce a concept called RoCK-BEE (Robotics Competition Knowledge-based Education in Engineering) for innovative learning and teaching methodology, mainly, to the undergraduate students. Later, it will be shown that how the knowledge of robotics can be applied/extended for the design optimization of many devices and processes used by the rural people of India or the World, e.g., a carpet loom or a machine to clean it. This aspect is pursued by Prof. Saha under the banner called MuDRA or Multibody Dynamics for Rural Applications. Bio: Prof. Subir Kumar Saha is the Naren Gupta Chair Professor and Head for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi (IITD). He also leads the Government of India supported Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG, rutag.iitd.ac.in) at IITD. Prof. Saha's two special interests are 1) Robotics and Multibody Dynamics, especially through Multibody Dynamics for Rural Applications (MuDRA) and his book on Multibody Systems, and 2) Robotic Competition Based Education in Engineering (RoCK-BEE), an innovative teaching method and book (pothi.com) Prof. Subir Kumar Saha, a 1983 mechanical engineering graduate from the RE College (Now NIT), Durgapur, India, completed his M. Tech from IIT Kharagpur, India, and Ph. D from McGill University, Canada. Upon completion of his Ph. D, he joined Toshiba Corporation's R&D Center in Japan. After 4-years of work experience in Japan, he has been with IIT Delhi since 1996. He has more than 175 research publications in reputed journals/conference proceedings, several books, and more than 150 invited/keynote lectures in India and abroad. Refreshments will be served

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I2D-list Invitation: Welcome Reception & Networking Event for Mandela Washington Fellowship
by Dare, Anne E 31 May '16

31 May '16

You’re invited! Welcome Reception & Networking Event with the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Friday, June 24 | 6:00-8:00pm MatchBOX Co-Working Studio, 17 South 6th Street, Lafayette 25 Young African Leaders will be hosted on Purdue’s campus for a six-week institute focused on business and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on engineering and agriculture-related innovations and businesses. Young professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs, and Purdue students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend this event. RSVP to receive one free drink at the event: http://mandelafellows.eventbrite.com Free and open to the public. Remarks by special guests Mayors Tony Roswarski and John Dennis. L Kora Food Truck and a cash bar will be on site. Learn more about the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders and how you can get involved as a peer collaborator or volunteer: http://www.purdue.edu/mandela-fellowship/ [cid:E0008C2C-7329-4C4C-825B-C96F64166947] ________________________________________________________ Anne Dare, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Global Engineering Programs Academic Director, Mandela Washington Fellowship Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA adare(a)purdue.edu<mailto:adare@purdue.edu> | Office: 765-494-2288 | Mobile: 812-381-1135

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I2D-list DUE May 31: USAID TechCon Innovation Marketplace 2016 (MIT, Nov 10 - 12) Applications
by Moseson, Alexander J 16 May '16

16 May '16

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f36c77b09fd5a04a2b9b17a13/images/099385b3-471…] Dear All, Please see below for an opportunity to showcase your innovation to a distinguished audience and compete for press and prizes. The competition is for young innovators (under 30), although exceptions may be made for current doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows. It's the Innovation Marketplace at the USAID HESN (Higher Education Solutions Network) TechCon 2016, their biggest meeting. This year it's at MIT, November 10 - 12. Historically (not announced yet for this year), prizes have been 1) thousands of dollars cash, and 2) VentureWell training worth $5,000. The Purdue/Practical Utility Platfoem (PUP) won a well-deserved prize at the last TechCon in 2014; here's the news story<http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2014/Q4/purdue-students-recognized-…> and here's their video.<https://youtu.be/7JMmN15vMOo> Here are the two categories, and what is required for each by May 31: * Products and Services: * Create a profile on the Global Innovation Exchange for yourself and your innovation (a great idea anyway!) * DRAFT video of length 30 seconds to 2 minutes * Research: * Create a profile on the Global Innovation Exchange for yourself and your innovation (a great idea anyway!) * Research abstract up to 500 words Details are here<http://> and attached, as well as linked on the Global Innovation Exchange here<http://www.globalinnovationexchange.org/funding/innovation-marketplace-tech…>. I was part of the team hosting the event until recently, so I would be more than happy to offer assistance or answer questions. Best, Alex Alexander J. Moseson, Ph.D. Managing Director of Global Engineering Programs AlexMoseson(a)purdue.edu +1-765-496-7298 Web: Purdue GEP<http://engineering.purdue.edu/GEP> LinkedIn<http://http://www.linkedin.com/in/AlexMoseson> <https://www.idin.org/blog-news-events/blog/catch-action-years-scaling-devel…> Opportunities TechCon 2016 Is Coming to MIT: Apply Now for the Innovation Marketplace! [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f36c77b09fd5a04a2b9b17a13/images/099385b3-471…] Are you a young innovator with a cutting-edge idea for global development? The Innovation Marketplace may be for you! The Innovation Marketplace will take place as a part of this year's TechCon 2016 hosted at MIT from November 10-12, 2016. Innovators and teams of innovators under the age of 30 from across the globe are invited to apply with innovative products & services or research. A select group of applicants will be invited to attend the Innovation Marketplace during TechCon at MIT to pitch their idea to the larger conference audience, and finalists will be chosen to pitch their idea to a panel of expert judges. Cash and in-kind prizes will be awarded to the top innovations in each category. Learn more and apply by May 31!<http://www.globalinnovationexchange.org/funding/innovation-marketplace-tech…> Please note that the conference is unable to provide funding or scholarships for travel at this time. If your application is selected for the Marketplace, you will likely be expected to fund your own travel to Boston, MA. Stay tuned for further details.

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I2D-list Fw: [GHTC2016] Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) 2016 abstract due date extended to 16 May
by Moseson, Alexander J 07 May '16

07 May '16

Dear All, Please see below for an opportunity to present at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) 2016, in Seattle, October 13 - 16, 2016. Apologies for the short notice; MAY 16 is the deadline for a 200-word abstract. If accepted, the full paper submission (optional for posters, special sessions, and case studies) would then be due June 30. I have participated in this conference for several years, so I'm glad to provide candid context or answer any questions. Someone from GEP is likely to attend. Best, Alex Alexander J. Moseson, Ph.D. Managing Director of Global Engineering Programs AlexMoseson(a)purdue.edu +1-765-496-7298 Web: Purdue GEP<http://engineering.purdue.edu/GEP> LinkedIn<http://http://www.linkedin.com/in/AlexMoseson> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- [Description: GHTC 2016 Banner.jpg] GHTC 2016 Call for Papers Join your peers in Seattle, WA on October 13-16, 2016 The new extended deadline for accepting abstracts for the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) is 16 May. GHTC will be in Seattle WA, October 13 - 16, 2016. Refer to the Call for Papers here for details. The abstracts should be 200 words max and additional information for authors is at http://www.ieeeghtc.org/author-central. To submit a paper abstract: https://edas.info/N22217 At GHTC multiple disciplines interact to identify, create and advance technology that benefits the resource-constrained and vulnerable populations of the world and help with improving disaster response. The conference's focus is research, applied technology, and case studies pertaining to humanitarian technology and its application in the following areas: * Energy, * Healthcare, * Disaster management, * Connectivity & communication, * Humanitarian challenges & opportunities, * Water & sanitation, * Agriculture, * Education, and * Deployment Authors must submit an initial abstract for consideration to present in an oral session or interactive poster session; or a proposal for a case study, panel discussion, and workshop. We especially encourage the inclusion of case studies on topics that are appropriate for humanitarian technology. Submission of a full paper is mandatory for technical paper oral presentations and optional for posters and special workshops after initial abstract acceptance. All abstracts should be submitted online following the author guidelines at http://www.ieeeghtc.org/author-central. Submission Schedule: May 16 Abstract or proposal submission deadline June 30 Full paper submission deadline August 15 Final paper submission deadline The IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference is sponsored by IEEE Region 6, IEEE Oregon Section, IEEE Seattle Section, IEEE-USA and Society for Social Implications of Technology , and the following IEEE Technical Societies: Consumer Electronics (CES), Engineering in Medicine and Biology (EMBS), Power & Energy (PES), and Microwave Theory and Techniques (MTTS). ________________________________ You can find and learn about the past years GHTC at the following: * Website: http://www.ieeeghtc.org * Live Event Blog: http://ieeeghtc.wordpress.com * Facebook: http://ww.facebook.com/ieeeghtc * Twitter: https://twitter.com/ieeeghtc * LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/IEEE-Global-Humanitarian-Technology-Conferen… * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnUUGTpjw3ACgGyV3VlrR6g

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