Opening keynote address to CalGIS 2015 on behalf of Code for America titled Peoeple and Practice: The changing role of GIS professionals and civic tech in 2015
Learning Objective: Discuss the upcoming trends of information technology
This seminar looks at the forefront of technology trends in the community for technology leaders. As a technology professional, staying on top of trends is crucial. Below is a list of technology topics that this seminar will cover.
1. Emergence of the Mobile Cloud
Mobile distributed computing paradigm will lead to explosion of new services.
2. From Internet of Things to Web of Things
Need connectivity, internetworking to link physical and digital.
3. From Big Data to Extreme Data
Simpler analytics tools needed to leverage the data deluge.
4. The Revolution Will Be 3D
New tools; techniques bring 3D printing power to masses.
5. Supporting New Learning Styles
Online courses demand seamless, ubiquitous approach.
6. Next-generation mobile networks
Mobile infrastructure must catch up with user needs.
7. Balancing Identity and Privacy
Growing risks and concerns about social networks.
8. Smart and Connected Healthcare
Intelligent systems, assistive devices will improve health.
9. E-Government
Interoperability a big challenge to delivering information.
10. Scientific Cloud Computing
Key to solving grand challenges, pursuing breakthroughs.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore the multiple uses of the internet.
b. Identify ways that technology can make our society more productive.
c. Examine what we give up when we advance technologically.
Three years of organizing, writing, and documenting in Chicago civic tech at the Smart Chicago Collaborative.
By Christopher Whitaker
Edited by Daniel X. O'Neil
Christopher Whitaker was a consultant to the Smart Chicago Collaborative,
a civic organization devoted to improving lives in Chicago through technology, from 2012 to 2015. Smart Chicago focuses on increasing access to the Internet, improving skills for using the Internet, and developing meaningful products from data that measurably contribute to the quality
of life of residents in our region and beyond.
Together, we created a new job type— part documenter, part organizer, part evangelist, part original writer and thinker about an emerging subsector of the technology industry— civic tech.
The Mapping Revolution: Incorporating Geographic Information Systems in Gover...GovLoop
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have used images as a means to tell stories. We have used images to educate, entertain or to build a just and moral society. Our ancient ancestors would use images to remember stories and archive information for future generations. Similar to our ancient ancestors, we use images today to convey meaning, understand complex relationships and improve communication.
The use of mapping and geospatial technology is at the heart of story telling and improved communications. As the challenges of the public sector continue to grow in complexity, efficient and effective communication tools are essential. Today, government is more interconnected than ever before, and the complexity has led to increased integration between state, local and federal officials. At all levels of government, agencies are looking for solutions to find value and improve public sector decision-making through data. http://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/govloop-guide-the-mapping-revolution-incorporating-geographic-inf
The book summarizes the Chicago School of Data project which included a scan of our local data ecosystem from 2013 - 2014 and a convening we built on top of that scan. Typical with other Smart Chicago projects like CUTGroup and the Array of Things Civic Engagement Project, we also included “meta” sections in the Chicago School of Data book — specific details about how we executed our projects, what tools we used, and the logic or guiding principles behind our program design decisions.
http://www.chicagoschoolofdata.com/
Learning Objective: Discuss the upcoming trends of information technology
This seminar looks at the forefront of technology trends in the community for technology leaders. As a technology professional, staying on top of trends is crucial. Below is a list of technology topics that this seminar will cover.
1. Emergence of the Mobile Cloud
Mobile distributed computing paradigm will lead to explosion of new services.
2. From Internet of Things to Web of Things
Need connectivity, internetworking to link physical and digital.
3. From Big Data to Extreme Data
Simpler analytics tools needed to leverage the data deluge.
4. The Revolution Will Be 3D
New tools; techniques bring 3D printing power to masses.
5. Supporting New Learning Styles
Online courses demand seamless, ubiquitous approach.
6. Next-generation mobile networks
Mobile infrastructure must catch up with user needs.
7. Balancing Identity and Privacy
Growing risks and concerns about social networks.
8. Smart and Connected Healthcare
Intelligent systems, assistive devices will improve health.
9. E-Government
Interoperability a big challenge to delivering information.
10. Scientific Cloud Computing
Key to solving grand challenges, pursuing breakthroughs.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
a. Explore the multiple uses of the internet.
b. Identify ways that technology can make our society more productive.
c. Examine what we give up when we advance technologically.
Three years of organizing, writing, and documenting in Chicago civic tech at the Smart Chicago Collaborative.
By Christopher Whitaker
Edited by Daniel X. O'Neil
Christopher Whitaker was a consultant to the Smart Chicago Collaborative,
a civic organization devoted to improving lives in Chicago through technology, from 2012 to 2015. Smart Chicago focuses on increasing access to the Internet, improving skills for using the Internet, and developing meaningful products from data that measurably contribute to the quality
of life of residents in our region and beyond.
Together, we created a new job type— part documenter, part organizer, part evangelist, part original writer and thinker about an emerging subsector of the technology industry— civic tech.
The Mapping Revolution: Incorporating Geographic Information Systems in Gover...GovLoop
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have used images as a means to tell stories. We have used images to educate, entertain or to build a just and moral society. Our ancient ancestors would use images to remember stories and archive information for future generations. Similar to our ancient ancestors, we use images today to convey meaning, understand complex relationships and improve communication.
The use of mapping and geospatial technology is at the heart of story telling and improved communications. As the challenges of the public sector continue to grow in complexity, efficient and effective communication tools are essential. Today, government is more interconnected than ever before, and the complexity has led to increased integration between state, local and federal officials. At all levels of government, agencies are looking for solutions to find value and improve public sector decision-making through data. http://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/govloop-guide-the-mapping-revolution-incorporating-geographic-inf
The book summarizes the Chicago School of Data project which included a scan of our local data ecosystem from 2013 - 2014 and a convening we built on top of that scan. Typical with other Smart Chicago projects like CUTGroup and the Array of Things Civic Engagement Project, we also included “meta” sections in the Chicago School of Data book — specific details about how we executed our projects, what tools we used, and the logic or guiding principles behind our program design decisions.
http://www.chicagoschoolofdata.com/
Data! Action! Data journalism issues to watch in the next 10 yearsPaul Bradshaw
Keynote at the Nordic data journalism conference #NODA16 - an outline of issues facing data journalism which journalists and academics need to focus on in the next decade.
This presentation looks at what 'The Age of the Platform' means for smart city policy challenges and opportunities. Presented as a Keynote Address a the Media Architecture Biennale held as part of Sydney's Vivid Festival in June 2016.
IE masters in management application- How do you imagine social interaction within 10 years, taking into consideration the impact of technology on human relations?
Understanding Impact: mySociety's year in researchmysociety
This was presented by mySociety's Head of Research, Rebecca Rumbul, at the Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC2016) in Barcelona on 27th April. You can find out more information about the conference here: https://www.mysociety.org/research/tictec-2016/
In this talk at Maker Faire Kansas City (private talk for sponsors and business leaders), I focused on the Google Autonomous Vehicle as a way to talk about the conjunction of sensors and cloud data/machine learning as a key to future applications.
I’m glad you picked up a copy of our third edition of Open Innovation. It’s packed full of examples of how the open
data movement is growing quickly and becoming one of the most dynamic areas of technology today.
In our “Community Report” section, you’ll get to meet people who are bringing open data to more places, like the
executives in Montgomery County who supported the creation of financial transparency apps that educate citizens
on county budget data. You’ll also hear about Code for America’s successful startup incubator program and the
Center for Medicaid and Medicare’s (CMS) innovative use of healthcare data. Finally, we highlight authors in the
community with our new book review section and showcase a few members of the “Open Data Doers Club.” Any of
the doers remind you of yourself?
“There’s an app for that.” We’ve all heard it and it’s becoming more and more true thanks to new public datasets
made available by governments. In our “What’s App’ening?” section, you’ll find out how New York City
encourages citizens to create apps that address the city’s toughest issues and you’ll get an overview of Socrata Open
Expenditures™ and Socrata Open Budget™, financial transparency apps we designed with help from government
finance leaders.
If you took a Geography course over 20 years ago, you might recall the subject involving little more than memorizing the locations of continents, countries, cities, as well as climate and cultural facts. In that time, many universities have expanded their geography programs by entering the world of Geographic Information Systems, or GIS for short. In the beginning GIS was an obscure field of specialized hardware, software, and cryptic keyboard commands that allowed a skilled professional to query data to get answers to geographic-based inquiries. Queries, such as the quantity of forested acres within an area, were the beginning of the geographicbased analysis revolution that has since unfolded. But today’s leading geography programs are teaching students more than just the where, what, who, and why of our world, but also bring to the table an interdisciplinary approach to solving today’s local, regional, national, and global problems. Many of these programs are not limited to just universities, now involving the K-12 space, tapping into young people’s minds to unleash innovative ideas in what is now an interdisciplinary field. To maintain a competitive advantage in today’s world, leading countries, companies, and research organizations are embracing these new capabilities and the talent that is available in the marketplace.
Technology, AI and the future of marketing: key themes from SXSWJodie Collins
An overview of the the key themes from SXSW 2016 including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, Internet of Things, brands doing content marketing well, live streaming and the future of management.
Platform Urbanism: The politics and practices of data-driven citiesSarah Barns
Presentation delivered as part of an Urban Studies Foundation event showcasing the work of its first cohort of International Post-doctoral Fellows (of which I am one). Presented at the University of Glasgow, April 30 2015.
New Voices: The Civic Technology and Open Government OpportunitySteven Clift
New Voices: The Civic Technology and Open Government Opportunity
Join civic technology leader Steven Clift and White House Champion of Change for Open Government, for a presentation and dialogue on reaching new and more representative voices through open government and civic technology.
The stakes are high - will open government and civic technology ironically lead to greater concentration of power among fewer, often similar voices or will more open government and community engagement online lead to better government decisions, stronger communities and more problem-solving?
Find out what the numbers say.
Learn from on the ground local examples with global implications.
Online Civic Communicators
Clift will highlight myth-busting research from the Pew Internet and American Life project and share unique highlights from E-Democracy's Knight Foundation-funded BeNeighbors.org initiative that is designed to foster local neighbourhood engagement online that builds bridges across income, race, and native-born and immigrant communities.
E-Democracy's 2013 Team
Connecting neighbors online, from using Facebook Groups to respond to Hurricane Sandy to parents in Park Slope to over 1000 households in just one Minneapolis neighborhood connecting in community life offers hope in an era of growing public mistrust.
Clift will also offer some global highlights about interesting open source "e-participation" trends he discovered in his recent European speaking trip. If you cannot attend, this video of a recent presentation hosted by the Finnish Ministy of Justice and these slides.
Hosted by E-Democracy.org. Special thanks to the UNDP for hosting this event and betaNYC for promotion.
The gathering will leverage content from roundtable discussions hosted in Washington DC at the Sunlight Foundation, San Francisco at Code for America, and in London with Lobbi, on the Pew Internet and American Life Project’s report on Civic Engagement in the Digital Age and Clift’s inclusion analysis.
About Steven Clift and E-Democracy
Steven Clift at CityCampMN
Steven Clift passing out giant roll of bubble wrap at CityCampMN in Nov. 2013. You have to attend the New Voices event for the scoop.
Steven Clift, @democracy on Twitter, is the founder and Executive Director of E-Democracy.org. E-Democracy is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and created the world’s first election information website in 1994. Today, E-Democracy convens people globally on democracy and community online. Minnesota is their primary next generation civic technology test-bed where they mix inclusive mass participation with technology and partner with Code for America to support the Open Twin Cities brigade.
Steven was recently named a White House Champion of Change for Open Government.
Data! Action! Data journalism issues to watch in the next 10 yearsPaul Bradshaw
Keynote at the Nordic data journalism conference #NODA16 - an outline of issues facing data journalism which journalists and academics need to focus on in the next decade.
This presentation looks at what 'The Age of the Platform' means for smart city policy challenges and opportunities. Presented as a Keynote Address a the Media Architecture Biennale held as part of Sydney's Vivid Festival in June 2016.
IE masters in management application- How do you imagine social interaction within 10 years, taking into consideration the impact of technology on human relations?
Understanding Impact: mySociety's year in researchmysociety
This was presented by mySociety's Head of Research, Rebecca Rumbul, at the Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC2016) in Barcelona on 27th April. You can find out more information about the conference here: https://www.mysociety.org/research/tictec-2016/
In this talk at Maker Faire Kansas City (private talk for sponsors and business leaders), I focused on the Google Autonomous Vehicle as a way to talk about the conjunction of sensors and cloud data/machine learning as a key to future applications.
I’m glad you picked up a copy of our third edition of Open Innovation. It’s packed full of examples of how the open
data movement is growing quickly and becoming one of the most dynamic areas of technology today.
In our “Community Report” section, you’ll get to meet people who are bringing open data to more places, like the
executives in Montgomery County who supported the creation of financial transparency apps that educate citizens
on county budget data. You’ll also hear about Code for America’s successful startup incubator program and the
Center for Medicaid and Medicare’s (CMS) innovative use of healthcare data. Finally, we highlight authors in the
community with our new book review section and showcase a few members of the “Open Data Doers Club.” Any of
the doers remind you of yourself?
“There’s an app for that.” We’ve all heard it and it’s becoming more and more true thanks to new public datasets
made available by governments. In our “What’s App’ening?” section, you’ll find out how New York City
encourages citizens to create apps that address the city’s toughest issues and you’ll get an overview of Socrata Open
Expenditures™ and Socrata Open Budget™, financial transparency apps we designed with help from government
finance leaders.
If you took a Geography course over 20 years ago, you might recall the subject involving little more than memorizing the locations of continents, countries, cities, as well as climate and cultural facts. In that time, many universities have expanded their geography programs by entering the world of Geographic Information Systems, or GIS for short. In the beginning GIS was an obscure field of specialized hardware, software, and cryptic keyboard commands that allowed a skilled professional to query data to get answers to geographic-based inquiries. Queries, such as the quantity of forested acres within an area, were the beginning of the geographicbased analysis revolution that has since unfolded. But today’s leading geography programs are teaching students more than just the where, what, who, and why of our world, but also bring to the table an interdisciplinary approach to solving today’s local, regional, national, and global problems. Many of these programs are not limited to just universities, now involving the K-12 space, tapping into young people’s minds to unleash innovative ideas in what is now an interdisciplinary field. To maintain a competitive advantage in today’s world, leading countries, companies, and research organizations are embracing these new capabilities and the talent that is available in the marketplace.
Technology, AI and the future of marketing: key themes from SXSWJodie Collins
An overview of the the key themes from SXSW 2016 including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, Internet of Things, brands doing content marketing well, live streaming and the future of management.
Platform Urbanism: The politics and practices of data-driven citiesSarah Barns
Presentation delivered as part of an Urban Studies Foundation event showcasing the work of its first cohort of International Post-doctoral Fellows (of which I am one). Presented at the University of Glasgow, April 30 2015.
New Voices: The Civic Technology and Open Government OpportunitySteven Clift
New Voices: The Civic Technology and Open Government Opportunity
Join civic technology leader Steven Clift and White House Champion of Change for Open Government, for a presentation and dialogue on reaching new and more representative voices through open government and civic technology.
The stakes are high - will open government and civic technology ironically lead to greater concentration of power among fewer, often similar voices or will more open government and community engagement online lead to better government decisions, stronger communities and more problem-solving?
Find out what the numbers say.
Learn from on the ground local examples with global implications.
Online Civic Communicators
Clift will highlight myth-busting research from the Pew Internet and American Life project and share unique highlights from E-Democracy's Knight Foundation-funded BeNeighbors.org initiative that is designed to foster local neighbourhood engagement online that builds bridges across income, race, and native-born and immigrant communities.
E-Democracy's 2013 Team
Connecting neighbors online, from using Facebook Groups to respond to Hurricane Sandy to parents in Park Slope to over 1000 households in just one Minneapolis neighborhood connecting in community life offers hope in an era of growing public mistrust.
Clift will also offer some global highlights about interesting open source "e-participation" trends he discovered in his recent European speaking trip. If you cannot attend, this video of a recent presentation hosted by the Finnish Ministy of Justice and these slides.
Hosted by E-Democracy.org. Special thanks to the UNDP for hosting this event and betaNYC for promotion.
The gathering will leverage content from roundtable discussions hosted in Washington DC at the Sunlight Foundation, San Francisco at Code for America, and in London with Lobbi, on the Pew Internet and American Life Project’s report on Civic Engagement in the Digital Age and Clift’s inclusion analysis.
About Steven Clift and E-Democracy
Steven Clift at CityCampMN
Steven Clift passing out giant roll of bubble wrap at CityCampMN in Nov. 2013. You have to attend the New Voices event for the scoop.
Steven Clift, @democracy on Twitter, is the founder and Executive Director of E-Democracy.org. E-Democracy is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and created the world’s first election information website in 1994. Today, E-Democracy convens people globally on democracy and community online. Minnesota is their primary next generation civic technology test-bed where they mix inclusive mass participation with technology and partner with Code for America to support the Open Twin Cities brigade.
Steven was recently named a White House Champion of Change for Open Government.
Civic tech the future of civic engagement and technology innovationAlberto Gomez Isassi
Conference imparted on October Monday 5, 2015 at the Civic Engagement Summit. University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA).
Civic Tech international landscape - what is being done to advance the smart cities agenda, citizen engagement in the digital age, the advent of ubiquitous technologies, and the impact of technology innovation in democracy
Lee Rainie gave a keynote address about the new civic and political landscape to a summit sponsored by the Pew Voter Information Project for state election officials and technology executives who help them. More: http://pewinternet.org/Presentations/2011/Dec/GeekNetNYC.aspx
Digital Master Planning: Can we bring Smart Cities back to Earth? by Anthony ...Gigabit City Summit
Digital Master Planning: Can we bring Smart Cities back to Earth? was presented by Anthony Townsend, founder of Bits and Atoms, at the 2017 Gigabit City Summit.
Timely information to citizens: Innovations in engaging citizens with servi...Dave Harte
Presentation given on 19th August 2009 at Fazeley studios, Digbeth, Birmingham. Event was about data mashing, sponsored by The Guardian and organised by Chris Unitt of Meshed Media.
Open Innovation - Winter 2014 - Socrata, Inc.Socrata
As innovators around the world push the open data movement forward, Socrata features their stories, successes, advice, and ideas in our quarterly magazine, “Open Innovation.”
The Winter 2014 issue of Open Innovation is out. This special year-in-review edition contains stories about some of the biggest open data achievements in 2013, as well as expert insights into how open data can grow and where it may go in 2014.
TCS Innovation Forum - The Digital World in 2025 - 28 05 15Future Agenda
On 28th May we are running a min workshop at the London TCS Innovation Forum. This is looking how digital and data are changing society and this presentation is a starting point for that discussion.
The SpotDy City Pulse™ is built on top of cutting edge big data technologies along with deep data science and AI algorithms, for Governments to deliver right actions at right place at right time.
SpotDy BigAITM introduce a completely new model for building operational intelligence, giving companies a competitive edge by put all their data to work to uncover new insights in timely fashion without friction.
From Aspiration to Reality: Open Smart Cities
Open smart cities might become a reality for Canada. Globally there are a number of initiatives, programs, and practices that are open smart city like which means that it is possible to have an open, responsive and engaged city that is both socio-technologically enabled, but also one where there is receptivity to and a willingness to grow a critically informed type of technological citizenship (Feenberg). For an open smart city to exist, public officials, the private sector, scholars, civil society and residents and citizens require a definition and a guide to start the exercise of imagining what an open smart city might look like. There is much critical scholarship about the smart city and there are many counter smart city narratives, but there are few depictions of what engagement, participatory design and technological leadership might be. The few examples that do exist are project based and few are systemic. An open smart city definition and guide was therefore created by a group of stakeholders in such a way that it can be used as the basis for the design of an open smart city from the ground up, or to help actors shape or steer the course of emerging or ongoing data and networked urbanist forms (Kitchin) of smart cities to lead them towards being open, engaged and receptive to technological citizenship.
This talk will discuss some of the successes resulting from this Open Smart Cities work, which might also be called a form or engaged scholarship. For example the language for the call for tender of the Infrastructure Canada Smart City Challenge was modified to include as a requisite that engagement and openness be part of the submissions from communities. Also, those involved with the guide have been writing policy articles that critique either AI or the smart city while also offering examples of what is possible. These articles are being read by proponents of Sidewalk Labs in Toronto. Also, the global Open Data Conference held in Argentina in September of 2018 hosted a full workshop on Open Smart Cities and finally Open North is working toward developing key performance indicators to assess those shortlisted by Infrastructure Canada and to help those communities develop an Open Smart Cities submission. The objective of the talk is to demonstrate that it is actually possible to shift public policy on large infrastructure projects, at least, in the short term.
The Open Group Panel Explores Ways to Help Smart Cities Initiatives Overcome ...Dana Gardner
Transcript of a discussion on how The Open Group is ambitiously seeking to improve the impact of smart cities initiatives by easing the complexity and unique challenges inherent in public sector digital transformation projects.
Dave Harte- The Timely Information ProjectPaul Hadley
Digital Birmingham have been commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) to develop pilot projects that empower citizens to use data and information to better contribute to local decision making. Dave Harte tells us about this, alongside a number of other projects to make Birmingham a 'digital city' by 2010.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
20. 1. Design for people's needs
2. Make it easy for everyone to participate
3. Focus on what government can do
4. Make data easy to find and use
5. Use data to make and improve decisions
6. Choose the right technology for the job
7. Organize for results
www.codeforamerica.org/governments/principles/
Principles for
21st Century Government
53. Open data helps make government better.
Governments hold a lot of information that is
valuable — and sometimes critically important
— to residents, organizations, companies, and
government itself
Make data easy to
find and use
54. #1. Data Stewardship
Civic technologists showed what’s
possible online, GIS experts made this
work accurate and sustainable.
68. Data was easily exported into
existing formats (shapefiles) and
served through an API
69. And the data was used by the GIS
department to set demolition
priorities
70. Make it easy for
everyone to participate
Serving everyone means working with, not just for, a true
cross-section of the community. Governments should
proactively collaborate with the community and seek
participation from all residents in decisions that affect
them.
75. Making SimpliCity has been a lean operation and much
of the time has been spent on usability testing; skills we've
picked up from CfA.”
Jonathan Feldman, CIO, Asheville, North Carolina
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76.
77. Governments that use “human-centered design
practices” make it a priority in any project to
conduct research with residents to inform a
better picture of who they are, what they need,
and how they behave.
Designing for people’s needs
78. #3. Communicate in new
ways
Present information in the language of
the people you serve.
85. Modern technology tools and approaches helps government
build trust with their communities and better address the
challenges they face.
Choose the right
technology for the job
86. #4. Provide context to data
Information and maps are useful
communication devices, the web
requires context to make this
information meaningful.
88. Technologists can show
what’s possible.
Civic technologists excel at creating things quickly
and putting them up on the web. They’re not so
good at data stewardship or maintaining agreed
upon geospatial conventions.
89. GIS professionals
understand how
government works.
The day-to-day insight of working inside government
as a data professional. Special insight into what is
actually needed.
90. New tools need a louder
GIS perspective.
Though new tools are being created by so!ware
developers outside of the GIS space, there is an
opportunity to become more involved in the
broader civic technology space.
91. Context is key.
Without context around data and maps online,
information can become meaningless on the web.
93. so, let’s build a bridge?
Civic technologists are naturally adapted to both
care about public sector problems, use and support
the use of large datasets and also make maps. Get to
know one.
