Eric Rolfsen
Fall 2005
Santa Cruz, CA
In the summer of 2005, GIIP Fellow Eric Rolfsen conducted research for GIIP’s Global Labor Education Research Project (GLERP). Starting by assessing local labor unions members’ technology skills, and then offering computer and internet trainings to the members in an effort to assist their labor campaigns and build…
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Scott Reed
Summer 2008
Kano, Nigeria
This Summer, I was an intern in Kano, Nigeria. I worked primarily with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) which is deeply involved in advocacy, training, and research related to the use of ICT for sustainable development in Northern Nigeria. Unfortunately, due to poor infrastructure and…
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Christina Hill and Maira Sutton
Summer 2007
Santa Cruz, California
GIIP’s mission to upgrade the informational capacity of community groups was a unifying theme of this summer’s events. TechCamp, a collaborative effort with the Progressive Tech Project (PTP) is a stellar example. Designed to teach technology skills, build confidence and provide hands on…
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Julie Caso and Christina Kliesch
Summer 2007
Santa Cruz, CA
The D@PP Summer Technology Institute is a week-long program that brings Central San Joaquin Valley youth volunteers in the Digitally Abled Producers Projects (D@PP) to U.C. Santa Cruz. During their stay, the students learn advanced technological literacy concepts while immersed in the university setting, guided…
Shelley McCoy
Fall 2006
Kaduna, Nigeria
For the past year, GIIP fellow Shelley McCoy has worked with the Reproductive Rights Network (RRN) of Santa Cruz County and International Health Programs (IHP). Shelley is a third year at UC Santa Cruz working towards a Bachelor degree in Biology and a minor in Sociology. Her…
Kara Deyhle
Spring 2005
Chiapas, Mexico
In 2005 Kara Deyhle, GIIP fellow, served a six month internship in Chiapas, Mexico where she worked with a grassroots, weaving cooperative run by indigenous weavers. Kara taught computer classes, worked on a digital product catalog and supported their efforts to create sustainable community development within the small,…
