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| Education |
Having a computer-based centric curriculumn really broaden my horizon. The closest explanation I can come up with is a Waldorf Education |
| Creole |
Fayerweather-Matènwa connection, especially on the "Mother Tongue" book project: |
| Harvard Forum on rebuilding Haiti |
I sure hope we can get some traction in getting MIT more focused in engaging in efforts towards Haiti's rebuilding efforts. As promised, here is the link to the forum held last night at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government with Representatives St. Fleur and Forry. It starts with a video footage of a group from Harvard who was on the ground in Haiti recently giving out medical supplies, etc.
http://www.iop.harvard.edu/Multimedia-Center/All-Videos/Haiti-After-the-... http://www.iop.harvard.edu/Events-Meetings/JFK-Jr.-Forum-Calendar/FORUM-... |
| Creole |
Article by Professor Yves Dejean on "Creole and Education in Haiti": |
| 3D imagery of Haiti |
The MIT Lincoln Lab ALIRT system has been collecting 3D imagery of Haiti for the last 15 days or so, and will continue for at least another 7-10 days. It’s an airborne mapping system that measures the 3D position of surfaces and geolocates them accurately. Much of our data is being made publically available. (see, for example, https://jtf-haiti-alirt-lidar.box.net/shared/8kxylga1ig and http://www.opentopography.org/index.php/blog/detail/a_quick_look_at_nga_... ). First, we would like to assist anyone who might have ideas of how to use this imagery to help the relief effort. |
| Haitian Scientific Society |
Please take time to visit the HSS new web site for
Scientific news and developments Upcoming events and meetings on rebuilding Haiti
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| Haiti's reconstruction |
CNN report, 1/30/10 |
| Things to Consider for Your Travels to Haiti |
Be sure to see the doctor to make sure you have proper vaccination and medications!!!
Items that will be helpful to bring (DON’T BRING EXPENSIVE PERSONAL ITEMS):
Sun block,
hand sanitizer,
wash clothes,
deet insect repellent (found in sports stores)
hats to block sun,
packaged snacks,
bottled water,
flash lights
matches & candles
disinfectent and body wipes,
book bags/waist pouches,
Sheets and towels
Camera & tons of batteries!!!
A portable fan that mists water will come in handy (can be found at Dick's)
Bring a lot of different tops (you might find that you are constantly sweating. It's nice to change I find)
The cultural nuances to be aware of:
o Haitians dress pretty nicely and more formally than Americans in general
o Be prepared to use facilities that are not up to your standards
This is not to say that you will not be properly accomodated. There are so many beautiful places in the country still that have impeccable hospitality which is mainly where the rich are. You still need to be prepared in case that's not where you end up going. Think about preparing for a rough camping trip.
Best from Rebecca Obounou
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| Working with CHES and Monster.com on a Cellphone Job Search/Notification Project |
I had the chance to talk to Giles Phillips, Director of Innovation at Monster.com and he’s really interested in collaborating with my organization on a project where we could possibly create a job search and notification function to cellular phones in Haiti for existing positions within and without Haiti (in some cases). We’re thinking of doing that by having a website function that organization and applicants can log into. We also believe it’s key to have a free and easy cellular phone log-in function as most of the Haitian population have cellular phones. We’re hoping to see if we can get at least one student involved by this Monday’s deadline for the IDEAs Competition. I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. I remember that there was an interest in the web to text sort of project. This could be a VERY meaningful project that one or more persons can get involved with us. The impact would be extremely wide scale. Please feel free to contact me if this interests you. rroseme@mit.edu, (617) 299-0564 or(617) 417-1497 |
| Haiti Rewired Connected Systems Group |
Haiti Rewired is an extensive Ning collaborative network (658 members) composed of a wide array of individuals with skills and experience that can be leveraged in the conversation, activities, and projects surrounding the rebuilding of Haiti after the earthquake disaster. The areas of expertise include:
The Haiti Rewired Connected Systems Group is interested in engaging Krik?...Krak! in collaborative open source software development projects that will benefit civil society in the new Haiti. The Connected Systems Group was founded to focus on identifying and collaborating on software technology concepts and designs to help get Haiti Rewired. The group is also intended to serve as an incubator and hub for open source initiatives in this space. Our approach is to partner with others who have a deep connection with Haitian culture and infrastructure needs in order to maximize the benefits of our efforts. Krik?...Krak! presents a great opportunity for such a partnership. If Krik?...Krak! is interested in opening a channel of communication to begin a conversation around possible collaboration on open source software design and development projects please join us in Haiti Rewired's Connected Systems Group.
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