Opportunities to learn about technology and developing communities
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Technology Consulting in the Global Community (TCinGC) TCinGC is a global version of a technology consulting course that has partnered with over 150 non-profit organizations in the Pittsburgh region over the past several years. This exciting program provides students with an opportunity to work as a technology consultant for a government ministry, academic institution, or non-profit organization in a foreign country. Recent partner locations include Chile, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and Sri Lanka. |
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The "V-Unit": Learning to Build a Vision The V-Unit is an endeavor undertaken by the Computer Science Department to provide graduate students with the opportunity to pursue an independent study that broadens their perspective of the impact of their research beyond the laboratory. The "V" stands for "vision" and the goal of the program is to help students learn how to formulate a vision for the greater impact of their research. |
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TechBridgeWorld Courses Courses play an important role in TechBridgeWorld by providing faculty and students with opportunities to explore challenges and solutions relevant to the vision of TechBridgeWorld. These courses provide a much needed forum to promote debate and interest among the campus community on the topic of technology for developing communities. A special emphasis is placed on providing opportunities for students to participate in the design and implementation of fielded projects that explore relevant technology solutions for challenges faced by developing communities. Sample courses include:
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TechBridgeWorld Seminar Series The TechBridgeWorld Seminar Series seeks to bring relevant speakers to the Carnegie Mellon University campus and promote debate and interest among the campus community on the topic of technology for developing communities. A special emphasis is placed on providing opportunities to speakers from developing communities. More info on TechBridgeWorld Seminar Series |
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Student Technology Exchange Program (STEP) In its first year, STEP brought four students from China to Carnegie Mellon University, and plans to send a group of Carnegie Mellon students to China as part of a new exchange program. This pilot program is a partnership with Zhejiang University and provides students with the opportunity to share the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom with people in developing communities around the world, and learn from them in exchange. We hope to provide similar opportunities with other universities in other countries in the future. |