ITP Announcements

Upcoming Events at ITP!!!!

TOMORROW!

Friday, April 2 @6:30pm- BCN CellFilmFestival NYC @King Juan Carlos Center

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Friday, April 2 @6:30pm- MMORPG.gov: Helping the Government Considered as an Online Game @ITP

Friday, April 9 @12:30pm- RECYCLISM, intro by ITP Alumnus Jonah Brucker-Cohen

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Friday, April 2 6:30 p.m. King Juan Carlos Center, NYU 53 Washington

ITP Special Event with the NYU Catalan Center/Friday, April 2, 6:30 pm, King Juan Carlos Center BCN?CellFilmFestival?NYC ?A big festival of the smallest films in the world.?

In 2007, Alberto Tognazzi and Mar Cordob?s, Barcelona-based experts in the use of new technology in the arts and activism, launched the M?vilFilmFest in Barcelona, the first festival dedicated exclusively to films made with cell phones.

Tognazzi and Cordob?s will lead a week-long workshop in cell film technology for the ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program) at NYU. Then, on Friday, April 2nd, The Catalan Center at NYU will host a small film festival screening a selection of the best films from the M?vilFilmFest in Barcelona with an introductory session in which we will have a chance to view the films made by the New York workshop participants.

Free admission

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Friday, April 2

6:30pm @ITP

MMORPG.gov: Helping the Government Considered as an Online Game Speaker: Anil Dash

Anil Dash is the Founder and Director of Expert Labs, a new non-profit that helps regular people share their ideas with policy makers in the U.S. federal government. Dash will discuss how and why the interface between what government needs and what techies know has been so bad, and how to make it better.

How does Expert Labs work?

* We ask policy makers what questions they need answered to make better decisions. * We help the technology community create the tools that will get those answers. * We prompt the scientific & research communities to provide the answers that will make our country run better. * Each community provides its own unique expertise. And the end result is a government that uses the web not just to talk to citizens, but to listen to them.

More at @expertlabs and Expertlabs.org.

(Clay says: If you have any interest in Open Source, non-profits, the current administration or government generally, Anil is at the forefront of what’s possible.)

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April 9, 2010 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm RECYCLISM Introduced by ITP alum Jonah Brucker-Cohen

Benjamin Gaulon aka Recyclism Issues like e-waste, obsolescence and disposable society have been the focus of his practice and theoretical research. Since 2005 he has been leading workshops and giving lectures in Europe about e-waste and hardware Hacking / Recycling. Workshops participants explore the potential of obsolete technologies in a creative way and find new strategies for e-waste recycling.

His research seek to establish an inter-disciplinary practice and collaborations by creating bridges between art, science and activism, and by doing so, shifting the boundaries between art, engineering and sustainable strategies. Benjamin will present a selection of his most recent projects, workshops and on going research.

More on: http://www.recyclism.com

Recyclism Bio: Benjamin Gaulon is a researcher, artist and has a broad experience of acting as art consultant, public and conference speaker, graphic designer and art college lecturer. He received a BA in Graphic Design from the Ecole Sup?rieure des Arts D?coratifs de Strasbourg in France and his MA in Interactive Media and Environment from the Hanzehogeschool Groningen in the Netherlands.

Benjamin Gaulon is currently leading Data 2.0 (Dublin Art and Technology Association), he co-founded the Irish Museum of Contemporary Art in 2007 and is lecturer at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin in the Fine Art Media Department for the MA Art in the Digital World in Dublin.

His work has been shown at events such as Interzone (03), Turbulence (04), No/Copy/Right (04), SonicActs (04), Cite Rap (04), PopUp2.0 (04), Axis Festival (05), Ososphere (05), Num?ripop (05), EVA (06), Art Rock (06), ?10 000 Show (06), SuperFlux (06), Hansaflux (07), Showcase (07), Sous la Plage (07), Come out and Play (07), Cluster (07), DEAF (07), LightWave 08 (08), Garden of digital lies (08), International design biennale (08), Plane/Site (09), ReFunct 09 (09), The LAB (09), ISEA (09), Temple Bar Gallery&Studio(10), Exchange Dublin (10), Les Grandes Travers?es (10).

More on: http://www.recyclism.com/bio.php

MMORPG.gov: Helping the Government Considered as an Online Game Speaker: Anil Dash

Anil Dash is the Founder and Director of Expert Labs, a new non-profit that helps regular people share their ideas with policy makers in the U.S. federal government. Dash will discuss how and why the interface between what government needs and what techies know has been so bad, and how to make it better.

How does Expert Labs work?

* We ask policy makers what questions they need answered to make better decisions. * We help the technology community create the tools that will get those answers. * We prompt the scientific & research communities to provide the answers that will make our country run better. * Each community provides its own unique expertise. And the end result is a government that uses the web not just to talk to citizens, but to listen to them.

More at @expertlabs and Expertlabs.org.

(Clay says: If you have any interest in Open Source, non-profits, the current administration or government generally, Anil is at the forefront of what’s possible.)

Upcoming Events at ITP!!!!

Friday, April 2 @6:30pm- BCN CellFilmFestival NYC @King Juan Carlos Center

Friday, April 9 @12:30pm- RECYCLISM, intro by ITP Alumnus Jonah Brucker-Cohen

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Friday, April 2* 6:30 p.m. King Juan Carlos Center, NYU 53 Washington

ITP Special Event with the NYU Catalan Center/Friday, April 2, 6:30 pm, King Juan Carlos Center BCN?CellFilmFestival?NYC ?A big festival of the smallest films in the world.?

In 2007, Alberto Tognazzi and Mar Cordob?s, Barcelona-based experts in the use of new technology in the arts and activism, launched the M?vilFilmFest in Barcelona, the first festival dedicated exclusively to films made with cell phones.

Tognazzi and Cordob?s will lead a week-long workshop in cell film technology for the ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program) at NYU. Then, on Friday, April 2nd, The Catalan Center at NYU will host a small film festival screening a selection of the best films from the M?vilFilmFest in Barcelona with an introductory session in which we will have a chance to view the films made by the New York workshop participants.

Free admission

*PLEASE NOTE: NO Social Hour on Friday, April 2 because the Friday Night Event is off the floor

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April 9, 2010 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm RECYCLISM Introduced by ITP alum Jonah Brucker-Cohen

Benjamin Gaulon aka Recyclism Issues like e-waste, obsolescence and disposable society have been the focus of his practice and theoretical research. Since 2005 he has been leading workshops and giving lectures in Europe about e-waste and hardware Hacking / Recycling. Workshops participants explore the potential of obsolete technologies in a creative way and find new strategies for e-waste recycling.

His research seek to establish an inter-disciplinary practice and collaborations by creating bridges between art, science and activism, and by doing so, shifting the boundaries between art, engineering and sustainable strategies. Benjamin will present a selection of his most recent projects, workshops and on going research.

More on: http://www.recyclism.com

Recyclism Bio: Benjamin Gaulon is a researcher, artist and has a broad experience of acting as art consultant, public and conference speaker, graphic designer and art college lecturer. He received a BA in Graphic Design from the Ecole Sup?rieure des Arts D?coratifs de Strasbourg in France and his MA in Interactive Media and Environment from the Hanzehogeschool Groningen in the Netherlands.

Benjamin Gaulon is currently leading Data 2.0 (Dublin Art and Technology Association), he co-founded the Irish Museum of Contemporary Art in 2007 and is lecturer at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin in the Fine Art Media Department for the MA Art in the Digital World in Dublin.

His work has been shown at events such as Interzone (03), Turbulence (04), No/Copy/Right (04), SonicActs (04), Cite Rap (04), PopUp2.0 (04), Axis Festival (05), Ososphere (05), Num?ripop (05), EVA (06), Art Rock (06), ?10 000 Show (06), SuperFlux (06), Hansaflux (07), Showcase (07), Sous la Plage (07), Come out and Play (07), Cluster (07), DEAF (07), LightWave 08 (08), Garden of digital lies (08), International design biennale (08), Plane/Site (09), ReFunct 09 (09), The LAB (09), ISEA (09), Temple Bar Gallery&Studio(10), Exchange Dublin (10), Les Grandes Travers?es (10).

More on: http://www.recyclism.com/bio.php

11am – noon: Processing in Eclipse.

noon – 1pm: General programming help.

Learn how Eclipse can make your coding life easier. This tutorial will focus on developing Processing in Eclipse using the Proclipsing plugin and give some introductions to some Java basics. However, Eclipse can be a valuable tool for PHP, C++, Action Script, etc. Eclipse Plugins allow you to have access to version control, build tools, and DB development. Chances are, if you want to do some sort of programming, Eclipse can help you do it better.

SMITH MAG SEEKS ART & DESIGN INTERN SMITH Magazine (smithmag.net), an online storytelling community best known for the Six-Word Memoir project (sixwordmemoirs.com), is looking for a design intern. You?ll be doing things as un-glamorous and basic as updating our media kit and other company materials. If you?re good, motivated and in sync with SMITH Mag, you could be working on things as cool and more complicated as creating artful presentations of Six- Word Memoirs, designing T-shirts, and working on visuals for live events.

Requirements: In-Design & PowerPoint (both a must); WordPress (not required by recommended); a calm, flexible demeanor.

The ideal candidate is a student or recent grad who can work 5 hours a week either virtually or in our very fun Manhattan office (near Union Square) for a minimum of three months. You need to be smart, creative, self-motivated, professional, and have a passion for storytelling

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

TAX FILING TIME and CINTAX ACCESS

All F-1, F-2, J-1 and J-2 individuals are required to file tax forms with the U.S.government’s Internal Revenue Service [IRS], even if the person did not work in the U.S. Please take the time now to review this information at: http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/international-students-and-scholars/legal-matters/taxes.html

The OISS tax section includes resources, forms, and tax treaty information.

The CINTAX tax filing software is available at: http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/international-students-and-scholars/legal-matters/taxes/cintax-filing-your-taxes.html

CINTAX is free to NYU international students, alumni and faculty and is designed for federal tax filing. The software program does not provide assistance with filing state tax forms (such as New York or New Jersey).

Do note that the OISS is pleased to provide these resources, but OISS staff are unable to provide individual tax guidance.

OISS ON-LINE WORKSHOPS

The OISS offers three mandatory workshops for key immigration benefits: re-entry to the U.S., off-campus employment for F-1 students, and F-1 post-completion optional practical training.

At this time, certain components of the workshops are in the process of being updated.

Therefore, it is very important that you first read the workshop page before viewing any on-line workshop for important guidance.

The workshop page is http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/international-students-and-scholars/legal-matters/workshops.html

Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.

Please see the latest Staging assignments: http://itp.nyu.edu/help/Facilities/Staging

There were some minor changes after an attempt to squeeze in a few more projects.

There are 54 projects staged this semester!

All in all there is not much in terms of available space left after this. Some spaces have not received a table so we’ll have to work out a work-around, with either available carts or kiosk stands.

The venue is closed to new submissions and we’ll deal with any last minute requests on a first come, first serve basis, provided we can support the request.

Thanks,

Rob

ITP | Rob Ryan Technical Operations Manager | Technical Producer Recent Winter Show: http://itp.nyu.edu/show Mail: rob.ryan@nyu.edu Phone: 212-998-9172

The PComp area has been re-organized so as to make more productive space and facilities available to students.

The PComp area at present is a mess with abandoned projects or projects/materials left at various stages of development. All projects and materials that are not necessary for current development must be taken home or we will dispose of them.

Remember, workbenches must be left clear for all to use.

If you have projects that are actively being worked on please see me about storing them.

Your co-operation is necessary for everyone to share the available workspace and facilities.

Thanks

John

ITP | Rob Ryan Technical Operations Manager | Technical Producer Recent Winter Show: http://itp.nyu.edu/show Mail: rob.ryan@nyu.edu Phone: 212-998-9172

FYI:

The Japanese room was cleared out today in preparation of the transition to Staging.

Any items found in the room have been temporarily placed in the Lounge. Please claim your materials by Noon tomorrow, Tuesday March 23rd or they risk being discarded or recycled.

Thanks,

Rob

ITP | Rob Ryan Technical Operations Manager | Technical Producer Recent Winter Show: http://itp.nyu.edu/show Mail: rob.ryan@nyu.edu Phone: 212-998-9172

Upcoming Events at ITP!!

Friday, March 26, 2010 @12pm- HTML5 w/Dan Kantor, ITP Alumnus

Friday, March 26, 2010 @6:30pm- Comedy of the Commons: Mass Collaboration for the Environment (Kinda) Works, w/ Alumna Britt Riley

Saturday, March 27, 2010 @1pm Thinking About Starting a Business? w/ Rob Conway (CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY!!!) **********************************************************************

Friday, March 26, 2010 12-1 pm HTML5 w/Dan Kantor HTML5 has received a lot of press lately as the technology that will transform the web from a document-based model into an app-based one. Please join Dan Kantor for a 1 hour talk as he shows examples of how using HTML5 will enable users to interact with web-apps in ways never before possible. He will also demo building an extension for Google Chrome and show how the next generation of browser extensions are truly unlocking the power of the web.

BIO

Dan Kantor is the Founder & CEO of ExtensionFM, a music extension for Chrome. Prior to that he founded Streampad, a social music service that was acquired by AOL in 2008. Before that he spent time at Delicious, Yahoo and Microsoft. Dan holds a Bachelor?s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and a Master?s degree from ITP.

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Friday, March 26@ 6:30 pm

ITP Alum Britta Riley on ?Comedy of the Commons: Mass Collaboration for the Environment (Kinda) Works?

Britta Riley of the Windowfarms Project http://www.windowfarms.org and R&D-I-Y (Research and Develop it yourself) talks about ground-level issues with founding a mass collaboration online. R&D-I-Y is a open design methodology focused on proposing, testing, refining and publishing do-it-yourself solutions to physical/logistical environmental problems. The Windowfarms Project is the fast-growing alpha test case with 3500+ users worldwide attempting to collectively develop a viable new hyperlocal food supply. Thousands of urbanites around the world are building, testing, and refining vertical hydroponic vegetable gardens out of reappropriated materials in city apartment windows and contributing to the project online. Building this movement has meant running into a lot of interesting problems related to UI/UX, intellectual property, ethics, economics, funding, management and the definition of opensource in non-software applications.

Bio: Britta Riley is an artist and social entrepreneur. Her work plays with current structures for innovation in our culture and celebrates the wisdom of ordinary people. Her work has been shown at the Whitney and MOMA. Her design firm with partner Rebecca Bray consults for museums and exhibit designers on interactive public participation. She is a research associate and former resident at Eyebeam. She is a graduate of NYU?s ITP program (?07) and St. John?s College (?00).

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> Saturday, March 27. 1-3 p.m. > Thinking About Starting a Business? > > Start-up Talk and Pitch Fest for Current ITP students only > > Ron Conway and his partners in Angel Investors LP ( see the bios > below) + Dennis Crowley will be here from to talk about how to start > a business, what investors look for, answer your questions and hear > your ideas. He will speak and there will be a Q&A for the first > hour. The second hour 10 ITP groups signed up to pitch their > ideas…come here the talk, meet the angels, and support your > colleagues! If you have an > > A great opportunity?take advantage of it! > > Ronald Conway has been an active angel investor for over 15 years. > He was the Founder and Managing Partner of the Angel Investors LP > funds (1998-2005) whose investments included: Google, Ask Jeeves, > Paypal, Good Technology, Opsware, and Brightmail. He was recently > awarded Best Angel at The 2009 TechCrunch Crunchies Awards. He was > was named #6 in Forbes Magazine Midas list of top “deal-makers” in > 2008 and is actively involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors. > Ron was with National Semiconductor Corporation in marketing > positions (1973-1979), Altos Computer Systems as a co-founder, > President and CEO (1979-1990) and took Altos public on Nasdaq in > 1982 and served as CEO of Personal Training Systems (PTS) > (1991-1995). PTS was acquired by SmartForce/SkillSoft (Nasdaq > SKIL). Ron has served/serves on Boards/Advisory Boards including: > Twitter, Digg.com, Bright Mail, Ask Jeeves, Rupture (acquired by > EA), Associated Content, Facebook, RockYou, ScanScout, Zappos, > Trulia, StumbleUpon, Plaxo (acquired by Comcast), Photobucket > (acquired by Fox), and Anchor Intelligence (co-founder). > > Philanthropically, Ron is Vice Chairman of the UCSF Medical > Foundation in SF, Board Member of The Tiger Woods Foundation, and SF > Homeless Connect, and on the Benefit Committee of Ronald McDonald > House, College Track, and the Blacked Eyed Peas-PeaPod Academy > Foundation. > > David Lee focuses on investments within the consumer Internet, > mobile, video and other IT industries. Prior to SV Angel, he was at > Google, where he led new business development efforts in video, > media and content/data partnerships. After Google, he led all > business development-related efforts for StumbleUpon. Recently he > was a partner at Baseline Ventures, a leading seed-stage investment > firm. He was also an attorney at Morrison and Foerster representing > high-tech companies in commercial transactions. He is a graduate of > Johns Hopkins, NYU (JD) and Stanford (MSEE), where he was a National > Science Foundation Graduate fellow. He is an individual investor in > Square, WePay, Chomp and EQAL; an adviser at ScanScout and Rupture > (acq. by EA); and on the board of directors of BookFresh. > > Kevin Carter worked in the Private Equity Group at Silicon Valley > Bank prior to joining SV Angel LLC. At SVB he supported the > Entrepreneur Services and Venture Capital Relationship Management > Groups in diligence and cross platform relationship efforts. Before > SVB, Kevin worked at Affinity Circles, Inc. where he performed > client account management and administered sales and client service > initiatives. Kevin graduated from Santa Clara University with a > degree in Finance. While at SCU, he worked closely with the Center > for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, founded the CIE Mentorship > Program and was awarded “Outstanding Student Entrepreneur”. > > Topher Conway worked at EQAL, Inc. prior to joining SV Angel LLC. > At EQAL, he worked with the Business Development and Sales teams. As > a Business Development associate, he lead efforts in creating new > business opportunities as well as due diligence. In his Sales > position, he developed and maintained relationships with top ad > agencies and brands. Prior to EQAL, he held positions at eCost and > a 2004 summer internship in Google’s Direct Sales Organization. > Topher graduated from University of California Los Angeles with a > degree in History.

While we haven’t cleared and prepped all of the Staging spaces yet, you can view location assignments here: http://itp.nyu.edu/help/Facilities/Staging

We will finish clearing out and prepping areas of the floor tomorrow morning. Therefore, you can expect to begin setup anytime after 6PM tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23rt.

There is a shortage of tables for all of these projects (nearly 50 of them) so when necessary, you can expect to work off a 1 or 2 kiosk stands.

If you have reconsidered your need for a space, please let me know so that it can be reassigned quickly!

Best,

Rob

ITP | Rob Ryan Technical Operations Manager | Technical Producer Recent Winter Show: http://itp.nyu.edu/show Mail: rob.ryan@nyu.edu Phone: 212-998-9172