Monthly Archives: February 2016

Jorge Caraballo

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I’m a Colombian journalist interested in covering the transformations that digital media have triggered in our communities.

In 2015 I received a Fulbright scholarship after presenting a project that wants to answer one question: How can digital media contribute to the reconstruction of social cohesiveness in Colombia, a country that has suffered an armed conflict for more that sixty years? Thanks to Fulbright I came to the Media Innovation program at Northeastern University. After finishing my studies I want to go back to my country to create a media experiment that supports a reconciliation process among its people.

My skills are in storytelling, multimedia production and community engagement. I enjoy telling stories using different formats –writing, audio, photographs, video–, and building active communities around information.

“Knowledge is what makes us good”, said to me an elder from a native Colombian community where I lived for a week. I liked that relationship between information and goodness, and that’s why I’m excited to be part of this course: I want to learn and imagine new digital tools that help us to create a better understanding of what we are.

Ashley Smart

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I’m a chemical engineer-turned-science journalist, born and raised in the quiet little college town of Gainesville, Florida. I’m currently a Knight Science Journalism fellow at MIT, on leave from Physics Today magazine, where I’ve written about everything from infant sand dunes to alien stardust. Before that, I was a postdoc at Caltech and studied at Northwestern University and the University of Florida.

I also have this pet project: A friend and I started HBSciU, a science news blog that spotlights work being done by black scientists and by scientists at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We think it’s a vastly underreported beat.

My biggest projects, however, are my three-month-old and two-year-old boys. If I’m not working, watching a movie, playing soccer, or trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, you can probably find me hanging out with them.

 

 

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Nemmani Sreedhar

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Hello, I am Nemmani, friends also call me Sree. I am a second-year Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy student at The Fletcher School with specializations in International Security Studies, Human Security, Negotiations, Conflict Resolution, Gender Studies, and International Communications.

Before coming to the Fletcher School, I worked as a Journalist (Senior Reporter) in India’s noted newspaper, The Hindu, for three years, and before that I worked in Indian Air Force as a Photo Specialist for 15 years. I did my Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from India’s premier J-School, Asian College of Journalism, with a specialization in New Media stream. I also have a Masters in Economics.

I love Martial Arts, Mountaineering, and other outdoorsy activities. Currently, I am also in the process of setting up a new media venture along with some of the best and most creative minds at the Fletcher School. Looking forward for an exciting semester in Ethan’s class.

You can find me on : Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, among others…

Nemmani (Sree)

Ashley’s Intro

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Hi, I’m Ashley – and I’m guessing you’ve heard the old adage, “A picture is worth 1,000 words.” I’ve taken that idea to heart, as have many across media, business, and government. We know that we remember what we see four times more than what we read, and process images 60,000 times faster than text. Yet we’re still figuring out how to best harness the true power of visual content (produced by professionals and citizens alike) – and strategically address all of the challenges that come with it.

This is particularly evident in today’s global context, where a photo, video, or infographic can deliver an unparalleled immediacy of (mis)understanding. That’s why I earned degrees in both foreign affairs and photography, and am currently a Master’s candidate studying international communications and business at The Fletcher School.

At the moment, I’m focused on initiatives like revitalizing one of Fletcher’s program and research centers to explore the newest trends in journalism, cyber, and public diplomacy. Immediately prior to graduate school, I worked in external affairs and project management for a DC-based NGO that serves as a center for global leadership development. And most importantly, I’m looking forward to learning from all of you!

 

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Anika Gupta

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I’m Anika Gupta, a researcher and journalist (and currently a CMS master’s student). I’ve written about science, technology and entrepreneurship for various publications around the world (links to articles here, in case you’re interested in that kind of thing) but these days I’m more interested in the links/interfaces between news organizations and users. I’m doing a thesis that looks at issues related to online comments in context of the evolving relationship between news organizations and audiences.

I am also very interested in the globalization of news. I spent five years working as a journalist and product manager in New Delhi, and started Hacks/Hackers New Delhi (now Hacks/Hackers India). I’m really looking forward to meeting and learning about the other people in this class! My skills include: user research, product management, mutilingual/multicultural audience development and traditional narrative journalism!

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Holly Haney

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Hey all,

I’m Holly Haney, an undergraduate studying Comparative Media Studies. I’m interested in a number of things, but I think that it can largely be broken down into, first, the creation/study of different media and, second, the study of social systems and culture. I am especially interested in popular culture, hip hop culture, internet studies, and celebrities. These institutions tell us a huge amount about a large portion of our society and culture. Celebrities and other successful people involved in popular culture create intelligently sculpted characterizations of themselves that I find fascinating.

I create a lot of digital media (photographs, videos, illustrations, and writings), do journalism for the Boston Hassle, work as a radio engineer for WMBR, and just generally really like making things and talking to people.

I’m a super friendly person and I love to chat. If you ever want to talk with me, I’d love to talk with you.

http://www.coroflot.com/hhaney

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Portrait of Creative Technologist

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Joy Buolamwini | Media Lab Graduate Student – Civic Media Group

@code4rights @jovialjoy

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My mission is to show compassion through computation and ensure all who aspire to be creators are provided pathways to become full participants in the creation of the future. To realize this mission, I founded Code4Rights to empower individuals to create meaningful technology for their communities. Code4Rights builds on my work in Zambia facilitating the development of the Asikana Network Women’s Rights App available to all Zambia Airtel subscribers.

I am an entrepreneur, Rhodes Scholar, a Fulbright Fellow, a Stamps Scholar,  a Google Anita Borg Scholar, Astronaut Scholar, and a Carter Center technical consultant recognized as a distinguished volunteer. At the Carter Center, I created an android-based mobile surveying solution that was initially deployed to survey nearly 40,000 people in Ethiopia to help eliminate blinding Trachoma for over 17 million people. The tools are now used in Nigeria, South Sudan, Mali, and Niger to combat other neglected tropical diseases. I adore athletics and am a former Varsity Blues pole vaulter for Oxford University where I earned a master’s degree in Learning and Technology. I currently serve as a Business, Entrepreneurship, and Fellowships Resident Tutor at Harvard University. Excited to see where this class takes us all.

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Blog Accounts and Email Group are Set Up

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I’ve created users based on the sign-up sheet in class, so everyone should have received information about their WordPress accounts by now. You should also have received a welcome note to the email group. If you didn’t receive either of these please let me know after checking your spam folder.

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