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Summer Class at Lemnos Labs

Published on March 15, 2012 in Current Students and Misc.. 0 Comments

The following is being posted on behalf of Lemnos Labs:

Lemnos Labs is a hardware startup incubator based in San Francisco that provides mentorship and resources to talented engineers with innovative ideas and a passion for making things.

Applications are now open for Lemnos Labs’ Summer class, and they would like to encourage students in Human Centered Design & Engineering to consider starting a hardware company.

More information: http://www.lemnoslabs.com/hardwarerevolution.html Continue reading ‘Summer Class at Lemnos Labs’

Intel Innovators

Published on November 23, 2011 in Misc.. 0 Comments

We are excited to tell you about Intel’s programs to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among young people and how you can participate.

Intel is announcing Intel Innovators a US competition on Facebook to inspire, discover and award the best game-changing ideas.   This program is targeted at young people 18-24 years old.  Intel has gathered a panel of start-up and technology experts to evaluate submissions and select the most promising ideas. The ideas with the most Facebook votes will get a shot at winning up to $100,000.  An overview of the Intel Innovators contest along with the Submission Guidelines and FAQ can be found on here:  www.intelinnovators.com  Submissions begin November 7th with the program officially launching on December 1st.  Continue reading ‘Intel Innovators’

Environmental Innovation Challenge Events

Published on November 14, 2011 in Current Students, Events and Misc.. 0 Comments

The UW Foster School’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is having some fascinating events this week. On Tuesday, “Remaking How We Make Things” with James Billmaier, and on Wednesday, an information session for the Environmental Innovation Challenge.

More information: http://www.foster.washington.edu/news/Pages/events.aspx?group=CIE

Learn the Basics of Programming

Published on September 14, 2011 in Current Students and Misc.. 0 Comments

Coding imageHCDE Professor Beth Kolko found a great link to learn the basics of programming: http://www.codecademy.com!

Take a look; it could be helpful in your classes!

Presenting Data and Information

Published on May 9, 2011 in Misc.. 0 Comments

A One Day Course Taught by Edward Tufte

This class is presented by Edward Tufte. Edward Tufte has written seven books, including Beautiful Evidence, Visual Explanations, Envisioning Information, The Visual Display of Quantitative Information, and Data Analysis for Politics and Policy. He writes, designs, and self-publishes his books on analytical design, which have received more than 40 awards for content and design. He is Professor Emeritus at Yale University, where he taught courses in statistical evidence, information design, and interface design. His current work includes landscape sculpture, printmaking, video and a new book.

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IXD Bauhaus

Published on May 9, 2011 in Misc.. 0 Comments

From physical metaphors to content-driven experiences, the look & feel of the user interface is changing. Join us for a night of discussion and debate on chromelessness, typography, reduction, infographics & skeumorphism. Light snacks and full bar will be available throughout the evening.

Speaker info and RSVP here:
http://www.aigaseattle.org/events/ixd-bauhaus

Scholarships for Women in Computer Degree Programs

Published on May 6, 2011 in Misc.. 0 Comments

The Association of Women in Computing in Puget Sound offers two $1,000 scholarships each year.

Each year, AWC/PS offers $1000 scholarships to two women enrolled in an Information Technology program in a Puget Sound area college. Please pass this on to your students to apply for this scholarship. They may apply on-line at http://www.awcps.org/scholarships. Applications must be postmarked or e-mailed by May 15, 2011. Continue reading ‘Scholarships for Women in Computer Degree Programs’

CDC Flu App Challenge

Published on April 28, 2011 in Events, International and Misc.. 0 Comments

CDC and HSS are sponsoring a challenge for the development of a Flu app. Details are in the link and below.

The contest was just announced and runs through May 27.

The Centers for Disease Control is  looking for an innovative use of technology to raise awareness of influenza and/or educate consumers on ways to prevent and treat the flu.   Develop an innovative mobile or web app, data visualization tool, or game using CDC flu data and enter to win.  $35,000 in prizes! Continue reading ‘CDC Flu App Challenge’

HCIC 2011 Advance Program is available

Published on April 11, 2011 in Community, Events and Misc.. 0 Comments

An advance version of the HCIC 2011 Program is now available at the HCIC website (http://hcic.org). Links for registration and boaster submission are not yet active but we expect them to be ready within the next week or so. We will send a separate email once they are ready.

We are looking forward to a great workshop this year and hope that you will join us! It’s now time to book your flight and schedule your time.

Program on Technology Commercialization

Published on April 5, 2011 in Community, Events and Misc.. 0 Comments

How can we most efficiently move technology from the academic laboratory to product and market? The revised Program on Technology Commercialization (PTC) course sequence is designed to provide students with the fundamentals surrounding this process and suggest how we can most efficiently do this translational process.

Spring Quarter’s Introductory Course (BioE 504 / ENGR 498A – Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:30-5:20pm, Guggenheim 220) will feature outstanding guest lecturers from the local entrepreneurial community sharing knowledge, expertise, and personal experiences as they relate to topics such as: