From shuyer at wigsat.org Mon Dec 6 09:14:14 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 09:14:14 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa Message-ID: <49D513E2-1B3D-4233-85C6-5F98FED58A6A@wigsat.org> The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa Online application: http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp For more information contact anitaborgscholars-emea at google.com with ?Anita Borg Question? in the subject line. Dr. Anita Borg (1949?2003) The Scholarship Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. As part of Google?s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita?s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders. Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates? academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor?s, Master?s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a ?7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship. In June 2011, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google?s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences. Eligibility requirements Candidates must: Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor?s, Master?s or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2011/2012. Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply. Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field. Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree). How to apply Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2011. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2011. You will be required to submit the following: Up-to-date copy of your CV Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested word count is 400-600 words per question): Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master?s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions. Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community. Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question. Transcripts Bachelor?s: A copy of your current academic record. Master?s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records. Enrollment confirmation for 2011/2012 or confirmation of graduation date Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor. Recommendation letters Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, e.g. from a professor, adviser or supervisor. For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea at google.com. The subject field of your email must include ?Anita Borg Question?. We look forward to receiving your application! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Thu Dec 9 10:13:04 2010 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:13:04 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] IUPAP Conference on Women in Physics References: <1184.62.237.32.34.1291897306.squirrel@webmail.ictp.it> Message-ID: <7E06584D-417E-4E0E-A2B0-0517354286CE@wigsat.org> ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: IUPAP Conference on Women in Physics From: "Dipali Chauhan" Date: Thu, December 9, 2010 12:06 pm To: EPEDCMAY10 at NETWORKS.IOP.ORG -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Forum Members, Hope you all are well! The 4th International Conference on Women in Physics will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, 5-8 April 2011. I have attached an announcement with information. The web sit for the Conference is: www.acitravel.co.za/icwip2011 Would you please help by sending this information to your colleagues and contacts in developing countries who might be interested in the Conference. Best Wishes for the New Year! Many thanks Dipali Dr Dipali Bhatt-Chauhan International Relations Manager The Institute of Physics 76, Portland Place London W1B 1NT, UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7470 4800 Direct line: +44 (0) 20 7470 4825 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7470 4848 www.iop.org This email (and attachments) are confidential and intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender, delete any copies and do not take action in reliance on it. Any views expressed are the author's and do not represent those of IOP, except where specifically stated. IOP takes reasonable precautions to protect against viruses but accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from virus infection. 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The 2011 ADDRF seeks to facilitate more rigorous engagement of doctoral students in research, strengthen their research skills, and provide them an opportunity for timely completion of their doctoral training. The fellowship targets doctoral students with strong commitment to a career in training and/or research. The overall goal of the ADDRF program is to support the training and retention of highly?skilled, locally?trained scholars in research and academic positions across the region. The ADDRF will award about 15 fellowships in 2011. These fellowships will be awarded to doctoral students who are within two years of completing their thesis at an African university. Dissertation topics showing great promise of contributing significantly to efforts to strengthen health systems (governance, equity, health or population?related issues) in the region will be given priority. In this phase of funding and in consideration of IDRC?s health programming priorities, candidates whose dissertation topics address health policy or health systems issues will be given special consideration. Expected outcomes The fellowship program is expected to result in several high?quality doctoral dissertations from sub?Saharan African universities. Successful applicants will be required to publish at least one peer?reviewed article from their dissertation within two years of completing their thesis. The program is expected to contribute to the production and retention of skilled capacity at various academic and research institutions in sub?Saharan Africa. Note that lab?based studies whose immediate relevance to health systems strengthening is not evident will not be considered. Cost Each individual award will be up to a maximum of US$15,000. Contact: The ADDRF Manager African Population and Health Research Center Shelter Afrique Center, Longonot Road, Upper Hill PO Box 10787?00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 2720400/1/2; Fax: +254 20 2720380 E?mail: 2010addrf at aphrc.org Website: www.aphrc.org Download an application form at: http://publicwebsite.idrc.ca/EN/Regions/Eastern_and_Southern_Africa/Pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=225 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The global fragmentation and under-resourcing of public innovation, education and advisory processes and weak linkages with wider development processes and with farmers, NGOs and the private sector, are major bottlenecks constraining the value and impact of agricultural innovation on the lives and livelihoods of the poor. The contributions and dynamic interaction of thousands of stakeholders from all sectors have created the GCARD RoadMap, providing a clear path forward for all involved. The Roadmap highlights the urgent changes required in AR4D systems globally, to address worldwide goals of reducing hunger and poverty, while ensuring environmental sustainability and meeting the needs of resource-poor farmers and consumers. The GCARD Roadmap establishes an inclusive, rolling process of reform and capacity development that aims to mobilize the full power of agricultural knowledge and innovation towards meeting agriculture and food-related development needs. It proposes a six-point plan for transforming agricultural research for development around the world, requiring actions from all those involved in the generation, access and use of agricultural knowledge: 1. The need for collective focus on key priorities, as determined and shaped by science and society, 2. The need for true and effective partnership between research and those it serves, 3. Increased investments to meet the huge challenges ahead and ensure the required development returns from AR4D 4. Greater capacities to generate, share and make use of agricultural knowledge for development change among all actors 5. Effective linkages that embed research in the wider development context and actions enabling developmental change 6. Better demonstration and awareness of the development impact and returns from agricultural innovation. The Roadmap shows that this transformation is the responsibility of all those who care about the future of agriculture and its role in development. ?Business as usual? is no longer an option; the time for action is now. The Roadmap is an evolving document that has been produced through the open consultations and interactions of the GCARD process. It aims to promote discussion, partnership and actions around these key themes. Your feedback is welcome: gfar-secretariat at fao.org. Click here to read more > Together we're shaping the future of agriculture Subscribe to E-newsletter > Send feedback to editor > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 8042 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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