February 2020 - i2d-list@ecn.purdue.edu

I2D-list Opportunity for students - poster awards and career panel
by Gupta, Pallavi 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Dear All, Hope you are well. I am reaching out to you to share an exciting opportunity for your students interested in international development. Each year Shah Lab in GEPP convenes a forum for development professionals, researchers, faculty, students and staff to come together to discuss utilization of R&D, technology and innovation for social impact. We host this forum, Innovation for International Development (I2D) Expo, to learn from each other and exchange ideas. This year we are also hosting guests from World Bank, MIT, World Vision, BSR, Plan International, CARE, World Concern and QED Group who will: 1. Discuss the importance of Data Visualization in the international development sector on April 1st (4:30 – 5:15 pm) 2. Discuss Careers in International Development (open Q&A with students) on April 1st (5:30 – 7pm) 3. Poster Presentation with awards worth ($750, $500, $200) on April 2nd (1:30 – 3:30pm). Deadline for abstract submission in March 23rd Please find attached the flyers for each event. It would be great if you can share it with your students and with other faculty who may be connected to students interested in this work. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. P.S – Also attaching the Agenda of the Expo, for your reference. The Expo is open to faculty/students and staff from across campus, and we will appreciate your participation. Thanks Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_76647213]

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I2D-list FW: Announcing the MIT Solve 2020 Global Challenges
by Gupta, Pallavi 26 Feb '20

26 Feb '20

Dear All, Please note that MIT Solve 2020 Global Challenge is open for submission – Deadline is June 18th, with one million USD in potential funding. Thanks Pallavi After months of research, planning, and preparation, I am delighted to announce the launch of Solve’s 2020 Global Challenges: Good Jobs & Inclusive MIT Solve <https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…> February 25, 2020 [The CrowdSolve] Announcing the MIT Solve 2020 Global Challenges After months of research, planning, and preparation, I am delighted to announce the launch of Solve’s 2020 Global Challenges<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…>: | Sustainable Food Systems: How can we produce and consume low-carbon, resilient, and nutritious food? | Learning for Girls & Women: How can marginalized girls and young women access quality learning opportunities to succeed? | Maternal & Newborn Health: How can every pregnant woman, new mother, and newborn access the care they need to survive and thrive? | Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship: How can marginalized populations access and create good jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves? [https://mcusercontent.com/742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc/images/0787a542-e818-4f…]<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…> Solve now seeks tech-based solutions to these four Global Challenges. Anyone, anywhere can apply<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…> by the June 18 deadline. Selected Solver teams<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…> will join a supportive community of peers, funders, and experts to help scale their impact. Thanks to our partners, Gulbenkian Foundation, General Motors, Vodafone Americas Foundation, Andan Foundation, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, over $1 million in prize funding is available across the Challenges. There are four ways to get involved: 1. Apply. Submit<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…> your solution, if you have one, by June 18. 2. Take our MITx course. Define or refine your business and impact plan through this free online course which follows Solve’s application, so you can work to improve your plan before you apply! Sign up here<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…>. 3. Spread the word. Get others in your network to apply! See our social media packet<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…> for sample posts. 4. Host a Solveathon. Help us generate and refine solutions from your community by hosting one of our design-thinking workshops. Learn more here<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…>. Read more<https://mit.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742ef84d70e8f3eb044492cbc&id…>

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I2D-list Shah Lab : Career Panel and Call for Poster Abstract
by Gupta, Pallavi 20 Feb '20

20 Feb '20

Dear All, Please see attached the call for poster abstract and career panel. Career Panel includes two sessions – one on ‘Data visualization for International development’ and the other on career opportunities in International Development sector. The deadline for Poster Abstract submission is March 23rd. Selected abstracts will be invited to present their posters to the internal and external guests and will have a chance to win prizes worth $750, $500, $250. Please share it with the interested students. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_1979968597]

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I2D-list FW: Seeking 6-9 month graduate student for pipe hydraulics project
by Gupta, Pallavi 17 Feb '20

17 Feb '20

Apologies for cross posting – sharing message from Water Group. Dear Water Community - Andrew Whelton is seeking a MS or PhD student (CE or EEE) to work on the following project to develop calibrated water quality-hydraulic model of a building plumbing system. This 6-9 month project would start immediately and result in a publishable report. Characteristics of potential students can be shown below. Persons interested should email Andrew ASAP (awhelton(a)purdue.edu<mailto:awhelton@purdue.edu>) and send a copy of their resume explaining their qualifications and interest. This position will be filled based on firstcome firstserve to a qualified candidate. Expertise Sought: · Pressurized pipe hydraulics · Programming in MATLAB (or other languages such as Python) · Knowledge of drinking water chemistry · EPANET experience preferred · Would earn research credit (6-9 credits/semester), would not take classes during this time but instead work solely on this project. · 6-9 months, February 2020-September 2020 Thanks Pallavi

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I2D-list Shah Lab I2D Expo invitation - April 1st & 2nd
by Gupta, Pallavi 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Dear All, Hope you are well. As you know, each year, Shah Lab, convenes a forum for development professionals, researchers, faculty, students and staff to come together to discuss utilization of R&D, technology and innovation for social impact. We host this forum, Innovation for International Development (I2D) Expo, to select Seed Grant awardees, exchange ideas and learn from each other. Continuing with our tradition of inviting thought leaders from across sectors to learn their views on the critical aspects of this work, this year we will be hosting a Keynote discussion with panelists from World Bank, MIT, World Vision and BSR. We will also be joined by representatives from CARE, World Concern and QED Group. Please find the Expo flyer and Agenda attached. We hope to see you there. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu>

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I2D-list FW: aquaculture funding opportunity now open
by Gupta, Pallavi 06 Feb '20

06 Feb '20

Hi All, Apologies for cross-posting (courtesy water group) Thanks Pallavi Subject to the availability of funding, Sea Grant anticipates approximately $5,000,000 will be available for research projects and programs that will significantly advance the understanding of the economics of aquaculture businesses in the U.S. and address gaps regarding important market information. The full Grant Notice can be found here:https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323921. All proposals to this competition must be submitted by a Sea Grant program. Projects should plan to start September 1, 2020, and can run for up to three years. Interested Illinois- or Indiana-based investigators, or investigators whose work would be applicable in either of these states, should contact Carolyn Foley (cfoley(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfoley@purdue.edu>) or Stuart Carlton (carltons(a)purdue.edu<mailto:carltons@purdue.edu>) with ideas. Notice to Submit: due by 5:00 pm (local time of lead Sea Grant Program) on February 26, 2020. Full Proposal Application: due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 22, 2020. Learn more here: https://iiseagrant.org/funding-opportunities-aquaculture-and-american-lobst…

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I2D-list FW: LASER PULSE Hackathon Event on Venezuelan Migration issues in Colombia
by Gupta, Pallavi 06 Feb '20

06 Feb '20

Dear All, Please see below infomraiton on Hackathon hosted by LASER PULSE and CGDV, partnering with USAID Mission in Colombia, Sponsored by Purdue Honors College, University of Notre Dame, Tableau Foundation, and USAID It would be great if you can distribute share this with interested students. It’s an amazing opportunity for interested Purdue students from different disciplines to work together. Students may find teammates from other participating universities (University of Notre Dame, Universidad De Antioquia, Universidad Del Norte, and Universidad Nacional de Colombia). The top three winning teams will be selected by the USAID Mission in Colombia. The Mission is looking for insights from the data to inform future program design to address the Venezuelan Migration crisis. This is a great opportunity for students to work on a real world problem. ========================= All Undergraduate and Graduate students, Interested in Data Science and Global Development Challenges? Join us at this Hackathon on the Venezuelan Migration issues in Colombia! * Massive DATA collected from Colombia Government, UNHCR, and surrounding countries. * Cash prizes (1st - $1,500 , 2nd - $1,000 , 3rd - $500) * Datasets released on Feb 13th, 2020 * Final work submission: before 11:59 pm EST March 6, 2020 * Cross campus event –University of Notre Dame, Purdue University, Universidad De Antioquia, Universidad Del Norte, and Universidad Nacional de Colombia * 2, 3, or 4 person team. You may also register individually and we will find you teammates. * Register Here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-data-visualization-hackathon-visualizin…> https://cgdv.github.io/challenges/Hackathon-2020/ [cid:image001.png@01D5DC4D.85496570]

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