Professor, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Joined November 2008
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Charlie Schweik retweeted
23 Jun 2023
Getting @Keepod & @RACHEL_Offline ready for their trip to #Dzaleka #RefugeeCamp to join a new ground breaking deployment for #Refugees in #Malawi … watch this space 🌸📦🌺 @davidbaliles @SegalFoundation @roux_sofie @WL_UMass @CapitalFMMw @PlanMalawi @unhcrmalawi @MalawiGovt 💪🇲🇼
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📢 Early bird registration extended until May 15 for #IASC2023 conference! Topic: “The #commons we want: between historical #legacies and future collective actions” 🗓️June 19–24, 2023 📌#Nairobi, #Kenya Don't miss out & register now👉2023.iasc-commons.org
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Charlie Schweik retweeted
This fascinating project is part of an Honors Thesis! Give here this #UMassGives: umass.scalefunder.com/gday/g…
This #UMassGives, your gift to the World Librarians fund supports the Bloombox project w/SBS @spp_umass & @umasschc students: a compact, solar powered computer lab for teachers & students to access educational materials. Give here: umass.scalefunder.com/gday/g…
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Dear friends, My collaborator in Malawi, Carl Meyer, reports that his country is absolutely devastated by cyclone Freddy. Salesforce is matching any donations made via this crowdfunding website. Consider donating and please retweet. Thank you! -- Charlie kbfus.networkforgood.com/pro…

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Charlie Schweik retweeted
📢 Now open: Early bird registration for the upcoming #IASC2023 conference! Topic: “The #commons we want: between historical #legacies and future collective actions” 🗓️June 19–24, 2023 📌#Nairobi, #Kenya Be part of it & register now👉2023.iasc-commons.org
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Charlie Schweik retweeted
Port of Mars is a game for research and education on the commons. It is now available for everyone to play. Enjoy! portofmars.asu.edu/
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Are you a @UMassAmherst faculty member with a research project idea that addresses public interest technology challenges while also reducing societal disparities? Feb 1 is the deadline to apply to PIT@UMass’ 2023 Faculty Fellowship Program! bit.ly/3IUUHil
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Charlie Schweik retweeted
Want to build your own robot? 🤖 The #UMassAmherst #Makerspace lets you make that dream a reality! They have the space, tool, and know-how. Now they want to connect you with other makers and mentors. 🛠 Click to learn more 👉 bit.ly/3jOgZIc 📸 - @umassamherstmakerspace
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As a @NewAmericaPIT member institution, @UMassAmherst faculty and scholars are eligible to apply for a seat in a Wiki Scholars course focused on bolstering the availability and accuracy of information about public interest technology on Wikipedia. bit.ly/3V6baD0

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World Commons Week 2022 - Next up! December 9th – IASC Europe Region keynote. Giuseppe Micciarelli speaks on “Emerging and necessary commons': governance issues in the interaction with the State and the Market.” Time: 1-2 pm CET (UTC 1). wcw2022.iasc-commons.org/ias… @iasc_commons
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Charlie Schweik retweeted
"We are talking about a platform that’s shaping how a whole generation is learning to perceive the world." @HamedZamani on the impact of TikTok during #techinthenews
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Looking forward to our Tech in the News event, starting at the top of the hour! @EthanZ @HamedZamani @FranBerman @UMassAmherst @manningcics
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A wonderful talk yesterday by Erin Matariki Carr (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa) on New Zealand's "Te Urewera Act." The law grants the Te Urewera forest "...all the rights, powers, duties... of a legal person." Missed it? The video is downloadable at wcw2022.iasc-commons.org/ias… @iasc_commons
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World Commons Week webinars start today! In 15 minutes James Murombedzi speaks on “Westphalian Sovereignty and the Free-Rider Conundrum in the Atmospheric Commons: Examining Global Governance Regimes for Addressing Climate Change Adaptation.” wcw2022.iasc-commons.org/ias… @iasc_commons
P10. We also close on December 10th – the Teaching the Commons Video/Podcast contest winner, chosen through community voting, is announced on the website and at the end of the Early Career Network session. Join us! @iasc_commons
P9. We close WCW 2022 with an eye toward the future. December 10th – IASC Early Career Network keynote. Désirée Schwindenhammer and Phrueksaphong Visuthduangdusdee speak on “IASC-ECN: Growing together as an intellectual community.” wcw2022.iasc-commons.org/ias… @iasc_commons