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Pitch Your Idea, Win Cash Prizes!!! – NMTF’s Second Annual Tech Pitch Competition

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Have you heard about our technology pitch competition? You know, New Media Task Force‘s second annual multi-sector, multi-university technology ideation event? Well, you have now…which is perfect, because now is the time to get involved! The Technology for Development Pitch Competition, or #PitchTech4Dev for short, encourages current university students from diverse backgrounds to explore the development field through technology. We are calling for innovative mobile, web, or other technology ideas that seek to address a specific need, whether political, economic, or social. Participants will present to a panel of industry judges […]

Commuications Director Position Open on NMTF Board

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The New Media Task Force (NMTF) is seeking a new person to be a part of the board as the Communications Director. As the voice of the NMTF, the primary responsibilities of this position will be to send out event notifications and news through email, facebook and other social media to NMTF membership, maintaining the NMTF website and blog, as well as other important correspondence as needed. Therefore a strong background in communications, public relations, blogging and social media is strongly preferred. Expect to spend […]

New Media Courses at SIPA – Fall 2013

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Please find below a list of classes offered this semester at SIPA that are related to new media or information and communication technology for development. Good luck with registration and don’t despair if your favorite class is full…there will be a lot of shopping and switching classes in the first weeks of school. INAF U6211 – Technology Solutions for Development & Social Change – 3 Credits Mobile and web technology play an increasingly critical role in the way that entrepreneurs and practitioners reach, serve, advocate […]