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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Why Social Media? Citizen-Powered Response.

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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

It could be checking in with people on a location-based social network. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Another great example is Epic Change.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

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The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. The penguins will return to the NTC, and they'll be coming with the crew from PICnet to Atlanta for their 5th NTC showing! And before, during, and after the conference follow us on twitter @is7interactive #. See you in Atlanta!

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. The penguins will return to the NTC, and they'll be coming with the crew from PICnet to Atlanta for their 5th NTC showing! And before, during, and after the conference follow us on twitter @is7interactive #. See you in Atlanta!

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