>From: "Ricardo Gomez \(LCA\)" <Gomez.Ricardo@microsoft.com>
>
>Hola
>
>Esto podria ser de interes en Mistica, y en otros lados… recién se
>anunció la semana pasada, con fecha límite 7 nov para presentar propuestas
>de investigación:
>
>The objective of the academic research projects must be to advance the
>state of the art of technologies relevant to challenges in Digital
>Inclusion. In addition, Microsoft Research has keen interest in academic
>research projects that are jointly supported by non-governmental
>organizations (NGOs) that have similar interests in addressing the
>challenges faced in Digital Inclusion.
>
>Projects will be reviewed specifically for the merit of the following
>research goals:
>- Creative new infrastructures, form factors, and applications of mobile
>devices (which include mobile phones or embedded devices).
>- Improve connectivity, particularly in environments without existing
>network infrastructures or with intermittent availability to networking
>and power. Challenges in wireless networks would be a relevant theme in
>this category.
>- Design appropriate user interfaces addressing challenges in literacy and
>for novice users of technology.
>- Focus on relevant technology application advancements, taking into
>account the technology issues described in the three points above, which
>will provide benefits in such areas as health, education, and commerce.
>
>Mas detalles en
>http://research.microsoft.com/ur/us/fundingopps/RFPs/DigitalInclusion_2005_RFP.aspx

>
>
>Saludos
>
>Ricardo Gomez
>Sr Manager, Community Affairs
>M i c r o s o f t
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