From shuyer at wigsat.org Mon Apr 5 10:40:14 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:40:14 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Call for Papers/Reviewers Message-ID: <7537FD6B-35B2-4A0D-B0C2-8FFAE1480BCE@wigsat.org> Scientific Research and Essays www.academicjournals.org/SRE C Dear colleague Call for papers/Reviewers Introducing ?Scientific Research & Essays (SRE)? Scientific Research and Essays (SRE) publishes high-quality articles in English, in all areas of science, medicine, agriculture and engineering. All papers published by SRE are peer reviewed. SRE is a very rapid response journal with an issue published every month. All articles published in SRE are peer-reviewed. The following types of papers are considered for publication: ? Original articles in basic and applied research. ? Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays. Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. Following acceptance, a paper will normally be published in the next issue. Instruction for authors and other details are available on our website www.academicjournals.org/SRE . Prospective authors should send their manuscript(s) to sre at academicjournals.org , sre.acadjourn at gmail.com or sre_acadjourn at yahoo.com, Open Access One key request of researchers across the world is unrestricted access to research publications. Scientific Research and Essays is fully committed Open Access Initiative by providing free access to all articles (both abstract and full PDF text) as soon as they are published. We ask you to support this initiative by publishing your papers in this journal. Invitation to Review SRE is seeking for qualified reviewers as members of the review board team. SRE serves as a great resource for researchers and students across the globe. We ask you to support this initiative by joining our reviewer?s team. If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, kindly send us your resume to sre at academicjournals.org, sre.acadjourn at gmail.com or sre_acadjourn at yahoo.com. Best regards, Dr. M. Sivakumar Associate Editor, Scientific Research and Essays E-mail: sre at academicjournals.org sre_acadjourn at yahoo.com sre.acadjourn at gmail.com http://www.academicjournals.org/SRE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Mon Apr 5 10:43:48 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:43:48 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Nominations to the Network of Technology Development and Transfer Message-ID: <90F6C938-2E82-498E-A974-CEFBAD0DFA07@wigsat.org> Cher Tous, La Commission ?conomique des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique (CEA) cherche ? lancer et ?tendre un R?seau africain de Centres de d?veloppement et de tranfert de technologie. Les membres cibl?s pour le r?seau sont sont les Directeurs et responsables des unit?s de d?veloppement et de tranfert de technologie dans les universit?s, les centres de recherche et les organismes nationaux de transfert de technologie. Nous avions pu identifier ? ce jour vingt (20) membres de douze (12) pays africains. Nous vous saurions gr? de bien vouloir nous proposer des cenrtres/des directeurs, responsable de section pour leur prise en compte dans le r?seau; une lettre d'invitation leur sera address?e si n?cessaire. Le R?seau sera officiellement lanc? le 1 juin 2010 ? Addis-Abeba, Ethiopie, en marge de la deuxi?me Conf?rence sur le partenariat scientifique avec l'Afrique (http://www.uneca.org/sciencewithafrica/main.html ). Pour plus d?tails, pri?re contacter Victor Konde (kondev at un.org) ------------------------------------------------ Dear all, The United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is seeking to expand and launch the Network of African Centres for Technology Development and Transfer. The target members are managers and heads of technology development and transfer units at African universities and research centres, and national technology transfer offices ? where available. We already have 20 members from 12 African countries. Kindly help nominate a centre and/or its manager/head for inclusion in the network and we will send them an official invitation if needed. The Network will officially be launched on 1 June 2010 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, along side Science with Africa conference II (http://www.uneca.org/sciencewithafrica/main.html ). 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The program has a focus on strategy and policy issues in relation to agriculture, the food system, rural development, and poverty reduction. The position reports to the director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division and is based in Kinshasa, DRC. Essential Duties: The Fellow will be responsible for a) conducting research, policy advice, capacity strengthening and policy communications in the DRC on the strategic issues of agricultural and rural development and poverty reduction, b) supporting the project to coordinate IFPRI's research activities in that country, and c) supporting the project to communicate with the donors and the government ministries regularly for the project implementation. The Fellow would be responsible for timely completion of research projects, actively publish papers/books, and participate in various conferences, policy advisory forums, and capacity strengthening training programs. More specifically, it includes the following responsibilities: ? Research and Capacity-Building: Based on identified program of work, leading or participating in specific empirical research and synthesis on special studies, organizing or providing support to targeted training programs, and coordinating with Washington-based staff on specific research and training activities; ? Research Coordination: Contributing to the coordination of research related to the project, including coordinating with IFPRI research and outreach staff (both local and Washington-based); liaising with donor and government stakeholders; maintaining regular communication with IFPRI-Washington through regular reporting of activities and budget; and updating annual work program; ? Policy Communication and Liaison: Maintaining active policy communication with national counterparts through policy briefs, workshops, meetings, and other fora; establishing active links with various national research institutions; and liaising with donors on regular basis; Required Qualifications: ? Ph D in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy or closely related field. ? Experience in research on policy issues, related to agricultural production, natural resources, the roles of the state, civil society, and infrastructure, markets and trade ? Knowledge and experience working in Africa ? Ability to work across disciplines ? Excellent written and spoken English ? Excellent written and spoken French IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries. IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We encourage women and developing country professionals to apply. TO APPLY: IFPRI Employees: Please send cover letter & resume - via email - to Alma L?pez. External Candidates: Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on "Careers" and "Research" to link you to Position # 10-121 - Postdoctoral Fellow, DSG. Please complete on-line application, including a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest. Also complete section providing 3 references. For more information on IFPRI, visit our website at www.ifpri.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The data is available in Arabic, French, and Spanish in addition to English. ?I believe it?s important to make the data and knowledge of the World Bank available to everyone,? said World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick. ?Statistics tell the story of people in developing and emerging countries and can play an important part in helping to overcome poverty. They are now easily accessible on the Web for all users, and can be used to create new apps for development. ? The open data announcement coincides with the launch of the World Development Indicators (WDI) 2010, the Bank?s popular statistical resource. Apart from giving open access to the WDI, with nearly 1000 indicators, the initiative also opens up the Global Development Finance (GDF), Africa Development Indicators (ADI), Global Economic Monitor (GEM), and indicators from the Doing Business report. 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For questions, please email at the addresses below: data at worldbank.org For questions on data and or technical issues on the new data platform onlineresources at worldbank.org For questions on your existing online database subscription books at worldbank.org For questions on print and CD-ROM editions of the databases Click here to unsubscribe -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Mon Apr 26 11:46:23 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:46:23 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Engineering For Our Common Future, June 3~5, 2010, Vancouver BC Message-ID: <84DCD39C-91DE-420B-8144-ACEF8053BC33@wigsat.org> [With apologies for cross-posting.] May I ask you to help me spread the word about this thinking engineers' convention to engineers as well as others interested in the built or managed environment ? 1. This is a rare assembly of top regional and international leaders and speakers on climate change adaptation and engineering for sustainability. 2. To view or download the Convention Program in pdf, please cut and paste the full link from here into your browser : http://ice-americasconvention2010.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/2/2/3822230/ice_americas_convention_program.pdf 3. Posters exemplifying any of the themes of this convention are invited from students and young professionals under the age of 33. Authors of selected posters will be admitted to all parts of the convention at half price. There are also sponsorship opportunities. If you know that your organization may be interested, let me know and I?ll forward the details. Thank you. Convention Contact : Institution of Civil Engineers | Western Canada Representative Wilma Leung CEng, MICE, MHKIE, LEED-AP t: 1-604-833-2315 f: 1-604-738-6673 e: wilma at wisa.ca _________________________________________________________________ | Solid Information | Inspiring Examples | Leading Edge Tools | Provocative Inquiry | Institution of Civil Engineers 2010 Americas Convention June 3~5, 2010, Vancouver, BC, Canada Theme: Engineers @ the Heart of Society: Collaborating + Innovating for Our Common Future Venue: Westin Wall Centre, 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 4K3 Thursday 3rd June - Welcome Reception Friday 4th June - Conference & Gala Dinner Saturday 5th June - Tours To Download the Convention Program in pdf (with useful hyperlinks), please cut and paste the full link from below into your browser : http://ice-americasconvention2010.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/2/2/3822230/ice_americas_convention_program.pdf To Register : http://ice-americasconvention2010.eventbrite.com/ Register early to save. Early Bird Rates end May 7th, 2010. I think you'll agree with me that there are many influential people amongst the list of speakers. Solving today's pressing problems requires engineers to work in partnership crossing disciplines, collaborating and innovating regionally and globally. These important people recognize the importance of this convention and are contributing their time and efforts to speak at this convention. It will be a mixture of solid information, serious discussions, inspiring examples, leading edge tools and provocative inquiry, and we believe people will leave the convention inspired and en.lighten.ed (as in both turning-on-the-bulb and lessening-the-weight) to go out to innovate, connect and collaborate, and thence liberating the deep potential of engineering to better the world in our rapidly changing climate. This is undoubtedly a convention designed to provoke discussions on the larger response.abilities of the profession. We would also like to think that this convention further the discussions of the 2006 Triennial Conference of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on "Safety, Security and Sustainability: Can engineers rise to the global challenge?". It was at that conference that the three institutions signed the "Protocol for Engineering a Sustainable Future for the Planet". We'll open the ICE 2010 Americas Convention by acknowledging the Challenges of Addressing the Imperatives of Low Carbon Design, which if you do not know already is also highly topical politically, delivered by none other than the very vocal Chairman of the UK Construction Industry Council. We will then be "(Meeting)Our Destiny" with data analysis presented by Canada's leading expert in climate statistics and a leading representative to the IPCC, and a presentation by the originator (and method developer) of the concept of Ecological Footprint. Our next session looks at how we are already "Charting Our Course" to win and successfully adapt to climate change. Green Capital, Vulnerability Assessment, Water Sustainability, and Active Transportation --- will all be presented by the person very responsible for the success. We will then have a successful pioneer in sustainable development (in both Canada and US), who has been trained as an engineer by the way, unveil to us his Framework for An Understandable Sustainability. After lunch, we'll showcase some beautifully engineered and executed examples of "Innovating + Delivering Sustainable Elegance", some of them winning prestigious engineering awards regionally as well as internationally. These speakers will share with us the secrets of success in designing/delivering the Richmond Olympic Oval Roof, the Metro Vancouver Clean Energy from Bio-Solids Project, and the Canada Line Rapid Transit Project. Mid-afternoon, we'll provoke a discussion on "Responding to (Our) Common Future", poking the question "How Will Engineers Respond ?", and expanding our own humble horizon to learn from young engineers' experience from working without borders. Later in the afternoon, we'll have prominent resource, governance, valuation and financial leaders take us through "Making It Count", using as an example the major sustainability business case of Integrated Resource Management for British Columbia. Before we close the afternoon, we will be "Measuring Up" together with the very person at the very helm of overseeing the professionalism and accountability of our profession here in British Columbia. Our ICE President, who has long been a leader beyond all frontiers in engineer's contribution to meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals, will speak to us at the Gala Dinner, and so will a Very Influential Guest Speaker whose identity we have decided to unveil only on that evening. Please register early to reserve your spot(s). We await your engineering inquisitiveness, and we believe you will make connections here to further your collaborating and innovating for our common future. Don?t forget to let students and young professionals know that we have a very special offer for them, if they are ready to submit a poster (in pdf) exemplifying the theme of this convention. See you there. Cheers, Wilma. ?No society has ever yet been able to handle the temptations of technology to mastery, to waste, to exuberance, to exploration and exploitation. We have to learn to cherish this earth and cherish it as something that's fragile, that's only one, it's all we have. We have to use our scientific knowledge to correct the dangers that have come from science and technology.? --- American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901?1978) Poster Submissions (latest by May 3rd, 2010) : Posters exemplifying any of the themes of this convention are invited from students and young professionals under the age of 33. Authors of selected posters will be admitted to all parts of the convention at half price (or less, subject to accepted special justifications). They must also make themselves available to answer questions during breaks. Posters are to be submitted by email in PDF format, in a single sheet of 60cm wide x 90cm high. Convention Contact : ICE Western Canada Representative Wilma Leung CEng, MICE, MHKIE, LEED-AP t: 1-604-833-2315 f: 1-604-738-6673 e: wilma at wisa.ca ICE London UK HQ Contact : Neil Bailey e: neil.bailey at ice.org.uk Websites : http://ice-americasconvention2010.weebly.com/ http://www.ice.org.uk/conferences_events/conferencedetail_ice.asp?EventID=2488&EventType=ICE&FacultyID= To Download Convention Program : http://ice-americasconvention2010.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/2/2/3822230/ice_americas_convention_program.pdf To Register : http://ice-americasconvention2010.eventbrite.com/ __________________________________________________________ Register early to save. Early Bird Rates end May 7th, 2010. __________________________________________________________ Organizing Committee Members : London UK based : Haro Bedelian, Chair of ICE Americas Neil Bailey, ICE Area Manager Vancouver BC based : Wilma Leung, Western Canada Representative of ICE David Harvey Alan Kay Andrzej Nawrocki, Hon. Treasurer Ian McKeachie Mark Porter George DeRidder Erwinder Sanghera together with the 2010 Committee of the Western Canada Group of Chartered Engineers From shuyer at wigsat.org Fri Apr 30 09:10:23 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:10:23 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Announcement -- Scientific Affairs Officer job opportunity at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Message-ID: <23596FFD-C3CE-4293-A027-D9B474CEE1D3@wigsat.org> From STI4d-africa. Dear All, For those who were not able to access the link, Please find below the announcement of the Scientific Affairs Officer Scientific Affairs Officer, P-3 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 Jun 2010 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 22 Apr 2010 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Economic Commission for Africa DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-SCI-ECA-423892-R-ADDIS ABABA (G) Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination. Candidates will be expected to move periodically to new functions throughout their careers and are subject to the assignment by the Secretary-General to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with established rules and procedures. Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Responsibilities This post is located in the ICT, Science and Technology Division (ISTD) in Addis Ababa. Under the general guidance of the Director of ISTD, the Scientific Affairs Officer contributes to the implementation of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) initiatives under ECA?s ?Fostering Information, Science and Technology for Development? sub-programme. Specifically the incumbent will: assist in preparing policy and strategy guidelines in the formulation and implementation of local, national, sub-regional STI policies and strategies including coordinating policy development; lead the implementation of policies by applying and interpreting quantitative and qualitative tools and methods for building innovation systems in Africa; promote and implement ECA?s Science with Africa Initiative to support research and development (R and D) activities among key stakeholders; undertake research, analysis, as well as review and analysis of trends, themes and issues, and presents and disseminates best practices on STI initiatives in Africa; organise and prepare written outputs, such as background papers, publications, reports offering analysis and develop website text; provides substantive backstopping and organise consultative and other meetings and conferences; initiates and coordinates outreach activities, conduct training workshops, seminars and make presentations on assigned topics/activities; monitors and evaluates the unit?s performance, including review relevant documents and reports, and ensure follow-up by the unit; develops projects with member states and partners for use of science, technology and innovation in economic development, including ensuring the role of STI in the Knowledge Economy. The incumbent will also represent ECA at international, regional and national meetings related to STI for Development; collaborate with a variety of bodies such as United Nations organizations, the African Union Commission, NEPAD, African Development Bank, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), other multilateral and bilateral development partners, foundations, the private sector, NGOs and civil society at large; participate in inter-agency consultations, meetings, and conferences related to STI for development; liaise with STI experts and networks at the national and regional levels. Also coordinate activities related to human resources and budget funding of the Science and Technology unit, including programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements and prepares related documents/reports; recruits consultants and experts to provide technical assistance to member states; performs other duties as required Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills in aspects of promotion of STI in the African context from the perspective of the policy formulation and implementation process related to socio-economic development, including an understanding and knowledge of the application of science such as systems techniques, gained through strong experience in the field; Client Orientation: Demonstrated ability to assess requirements for STI and develop solutions to address needs of member states and other clients. Planning and Organizing: Ability to coordinate the work of others, establish priorities, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities for timely delivery of results. Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations at multiple levels with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. QUALIFICATIONS Education Advanced university degree (Master?s degree or equivalent) in engineering, and/or S and T/STI policy and/or management, or related fields is required. (PhD is preferable). Additional training in areas of social and economic development would be an advantage. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of STI for development. Experience in regional and international development cooperation and policy making including initiating, designing, implementing and coordinating information networks with member States, regional and international organizations is required. Experience of negotiations with African high-level government officials and African regional organizations is required Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and/or French with working knowledge of the other is required Other Skills Proficiency in use of relevant software and other applications to promote the scientific knowledge in Africa is required. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. How to apply All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15- day or 30-day mark. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to ?My UN? page and check the status of your application by clicking on ?View Application History?, and resubmit the application, if necessary. 1. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. 2. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. 3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. 4. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax. E-mail: eca-galaxy at un.org, Fax: 251-11-552-1634 Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying Thierry H. Amoussougbo Regional Advisor, ICT Initiatives ICT, Science & Technology Division (ISTD) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Tel: 251 11 5443053 Fax: 251 11 5510512 E-mail : tamoussougbo at uneca.org From shuyer at wigsat.org Fri Apr 30 09:12:37 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:12:37 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Change of the dates of the Second Science with Africa Conference - New dates : 23-25 June 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Message-ID: <56CA5EDC-22B2-45C5-85D6-9BC4B9A33277@wigsat.org> Dear All, I'm writing to inform you of a slight change of the dates for the second Science with Africa Conference (SWA II). New dates are from 23-25 June 2010, UNCC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Apologies for the inconvenience that this may cause. For more information, please go to : www.uneca.org/sciencewithafrica; Also remember to register on-line. Best regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ French --------------------------------------------------- Chers tous, Je vous ecris pour vous notifier un l?ger changement dans les dates de la deuxi?me conf?rence sur le "Partenariat scientifique avec l'Afrique". Les Nouvelles dates sont : 23 au 25 Juin 2010, UNCC, Addis Abeba, Ethiopie Nous vous pr?sentons nos excuses pour les inconv?nients que cette modififcation pourrait causer. Pour plus d'informations, pri?re visiter le site de la conf?rence au www.uneca.org/sciencewithafrica Pri?re ?galement ne pas oublier de vous enregistrer en ligne. Meilleures salutations. Thierry H. Amoussougbo Regional Advisor, ICT Initiatives ICT, Science & Technology Division (ISTD) United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Tel: 251 11 5443053 Fax: 251 11 5510512 E-mail : tamoussougbo at uneca.org From shuyer at wigsat.org Fri Apr 30 11:58:11 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:58:11 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] PALESTINIAN GIRLS TAKE SCIENCE PROJECT FROM UN SCHOOL TO SILICON VALLEY Message-ID: <88CFF9DE-324F-4F33-B009-CF7121E2F066@wigsat.org> PALESTINIAN GIRLS TAKE SCIENCE PROJECT FROM UN SCHOOL TO SILICON VALLEY New York, Apr 28 2010 1:05PM Three teenagers studying in a United Nations-funded school in a refugee camp in the West Bank have been chosen to join 1,500 finalists, Nobel Laureates and leading scientific minds in the world?s largest pre-college science fair where their prototype of an electric cane could win a $50,000 grand prize. ?They are the Albert Einsteins of tomorrow,? the UN News Centre was told today by Chris Gunness, spokesperson for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (<"http:// www.unrwa.org/">UNRWA), the agency that provides basic services to about 4.7 million registered refugees. ?In the male-dominated world of science, for three refugee girls to find recognition on the international stage is incredible,? Mr. Gunness said. Asil Shaar, Nour Al-Arda and Asil Abu Lil, all aged 14, teamed up for a science project at UNRWA?s Askar Girls? School in Nablus, north of Jerusalem, after seeing one of their visually impaired uncles struggle to walk on the region?s hilly terrain. While most electronic canes can tell what is in front, the girls devised a wooden walking stick that has a ?seeing? sensor below ? so it beeps when the surface changes, such as near stairs, holes or water, up to 30 inches away. To perfect their prototype, the girls also visited organizations that work with visually impaired people and scourged electronic stores that were some 45 minutes and two Israeli checkpoints away from their homes. The idea was nurtured at the UNRWA school by the girls and their teacher, Jameela Khaled, who said she felt like she had planted a tree and ?now I take the fruit.? The girls? cane was chosen out of 56 Palestinian projects to attend next month?s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, California, where they will meet with hundreds of leading scientists and researchers, and potential future employers. ?Intel and UNRWA both believe that if you empower the next generation, they will be able to meet any global challenge. Teaching children to think about problems rationally and creatively is an important contribution to peace and stability in the Middle East,? said Mr. Gunness, adding that the girls are among the first Palestinians to take part in the fair. The girls? selection to attend the Intel fair was bittersweet. There was only enough money to send two of the girls. The three flipped a coin, agreeing to leave Ms. Shaar behind. Calling it ?crazy? that all three could not attend, UNRWA staff began a collection and raised enough money to send Ms. Shaar as well. The good news was announced yesterday to the girls? classroom, amid tears and lots of hugging. ?I was happy for my friends, but I was also very sad. I?m very happy now because I?m going to represent UNRWA in California and go with my friends and teacher,? Ms. Shaar told the UN News Centre by telephone. ?I am most excited about seeing our project in the contest with all the others. Everyone here is supporting us. I hope to come back with a win.? The girls are now in the process of getting their paperwork. For two of them, this will be the first time to leave the West Bank. ?Everyone concerned has really pulled together, UNRWA, the parents, also the American consulate in Jerusalem,? Mr. Gunness said. ________________ For more details go to UN News Centre at http://www.un.org/news To change your profile or unsubscribe go to: http://www.un.org/news/dh/latest/subscribe.shtml From wigsatadmin at wigsat.org Wed Apr 28 08:38:58 2010 From: wigsatadmin at wigsat.org (WIGSATAdmin) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:38:58 -0400 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Fwd: IRD Call for proposals References: <95D707BD-94BF-4589-9284-A7A1D467F4C5@twows.org> Message-ID: <5A0D2342-6897-48C6-9801-CB81FC49F7F2@wigsat.org> new IRD partner team program (Jeunes ?quipes associ?es ? l'IRD - JEAI program) The CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program is happy to share with you an exciting research proposal funding opportunity from the French Institute of Research for Development (IRD). The new IRD partner team program (Jeunes ?quipes associ?es ? l'IRD - JEAI program) is designed to promote and strengthen new research teams through partnership with an IRD research unit. The aim of this call is both to: - help build collective research capacities in developing countries - support the partnership strategy of IRD research units. From this point, the objective is not to fund individual grants, nor to support already achieved teams. This call aims to reinforce the experiences of researchers from developing countries in a research program, in order JEAIs to become world-class centers of excellence in their field. Joint research activities with IRD lead to build a collective scientific dynamic, the goal of which is to guarantee a long lasting research team. As regards as its mission, the Institute of Research for Development (IRD) works together with research teams form developing countries. Institute of research, it is also dedicated to manage research programs with the same rules as any institute of research. The projects performed with its partners have to fit with the thematic priorities defined between IRD and the French government (2006-2009): - Public policies and fight against poverty and for development - International migrations and development - Emerging and infectious diseases - Climate change and natural hazards - Water resources and access to water - Ecosystem and natural resources. Concerning geographical priorities, IRD's action focuses on Africa and Mediterranean without excluding relevant projects in other geographic areas. Please see the attached documents for more details in English and in French. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that, the Gender & Diversity Program only assists in distributing the announcements. Our goal is to cast the net widely, ensuring that women worldwide learn about capacity building opportunities in a timely manner. The CGIAR Family Created in 1971, the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is an association of public and private members that support a system of 15 international agricultural research centers. The CGIAR Centers work in more than 100 countries to mobilize cutting- edge science to reduce hunger and poverty, improve human nutrition and health, and protect the environment. All new technologies resulting from the Centers' research are freely available to everyone. For more information visit: http://www.cgiar.org The CGIAR Gender and Diversity Program In 1991, the CGIAR launched a program on gender staffing aimed at assisting the CGIAR-supported international agricultural research centers in their efforts to promote the recruitment, productivity, advancement and retention of women scientists and professionals within their organizations. In July 1999, this program expanded to include a wide range of diversity issues, to help the centers leverage their rich staff diversity to increase research and management excellence. The program promotes such activities as diversity-positive recruitment, international teamwork, cross-cultural communications and advancement for women. The CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program is hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya. For more information, visit http://www.genderdiversity.cgiar.org Thank you. Vicki Wilde, Director CGIAR Gender & Diversity Program Hosted by World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya 00100 Tel: +254-20-7224240 Have you subscribed to G&D News? It's free-of-charge. Thousands of women and men worldwide subscribe to G&D News to stay abreast of the latest debates, tools and news on diversity management, cross-cultural communications, women in science, gender and organizations, HIV/AIDS in the workplace, and more. 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