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The CS Department Website lists job postings for many computing positions and areas of study. Students can browse jobs and apply here. Job opportunities are updated regularly. |
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The CS Website is updated regularly with events, news and announcements. You can log in with your user name and password to explore more options as well. If you have any questions about the site, contact webmaster@cs.drexel.edu. |
For questions about this newsletter or if you'd like to contribute content, please contact Julie Fisher. |
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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science e-newsletter. This bi-weekly newsletter will list all upcoming CS events and announcements every other Monday. We hope this new form of notification will lead to fewer emails in your inbox and also provide information that you may not have known about the department.
Please see below for some of our upcoming events and important announcements! |
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Senior Design Final Four Presentations
Tuesday, May 25
5 to 6 p.m. - Dinner
6 to 9 p.m. - Presentations
Ruth Auditorium (Nesbitt 125)
2008-2009 presentations. |
The final four teams will compete for the chance to enter College of Engineering's Senior Design contest. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the final four event between The Omnomenon, Mashbot, Mash-up Visual Programming (MVP) Environment and ServiceSNIFFER.
Senior Design is the capstone experience for all Computer Science and Software Engineering majors in senior year. Student teams create a project developed by CS faculty or external stakeholders and present the final product at the end of spring term. To view this year's projects, click here. |
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IEEE Presents: Jeff Caldwell, Comedian
Wednesday, May 26
5 to 6 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center
Jeff Caldwell |
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) presents Comedian Jeff Caldwell: Some people shouldn't be engineers. The event is free to all drexel students and refreshments will be available. Jeff has performed on Comedy Central, the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Late Show with David Letterman." For more information about the event, click here. |
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UPE Spring BBQ
Thursday, May 27
4 to 6 p.m.
Buckley Green
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Computer Science Exit Interviews
Tuesday, June 1
5 to 8 p.m.
Handshumacher's Private Dining Room (back left corner), MacAlister
As part of our effort to improve the computer science/software engineering program, each year we conduct exit interviews and get your feedback. Please join us so that you can help us make our program better. It's a great opportunity for you to let us know what you liked and disliked about your entire experience at Drexel.
Alternate plans are being made for those who cannot make it to this event. Please RSVP to Andrea Negro by Wednesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. |
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CoE Senior Design Competition
Wednesday, June 2
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center
Eight groups will be chosen as representing the best senior design work by their respective departments. The groups will be presenting to a panel of outside judges. Following the presentations, an award ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m .in the Mitchell Auditorium. The students will be sharing $5,000 in prize money for making it to this level in Senior Design. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to cheer on the student teams. |
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CoE Film Festival
Thursday, June 3
5 to 6 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center
The Engineering Film Festival is an opportunity for Drexel University students to share their engineering experience in video format - along with the opportunity to win great prizes! All are welcome to attend the festival, where the films will be viewed and judged by a committee. For more information, please visit the 2010 Engineering Film Festival webpage. |
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PSPE Dinner Meeting
Thursday, June 3
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Philadelphia Airport Hilton (4509 Island Ave, Phila, PA. 19153)
Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers Philadelphia Chapter presents Smart Ideas Program (PECO, 7-7:50 p.m.) and Photovoltaic Energy Systems (Instructor Robert Fischl, 8-8:50 p.m.). DVGBC and PSPE Members pay $35, non-members pay $40, engineering students pay $15. All prices include dinner from 6-6:45 p.m. Reservations required! Click here for more information. |
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Need help with class? Visit the Cyber Learning Center
University Crossings 147
Students working in the CLC |
The Cyber Learning Center (CLC) provides consulting and other learning resources for students taking computer science classes. It's staffed by graduate and undergraduate students employed by the CS Department. Students can receive help during office hours (drop-in or by appointment). Services include review sessions for exams, small group study sessions, homework/lab help, and a mini-library. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 12 to 6 p.m.
Consulting hours for the CS 121-122-123 courses are held on the odd weeks of the term, starting week 3, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more about the CLC here. |
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2010 Graduation Notes
Friday, June 11
10 a.m. (College of Engineering)
Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC)
Graduation InformationThe CoE Ceremony is Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Cap and gowns can be purchased at the University Bookstore between May 17 and June 4 (bring your student ID). Tickets are available for pick-up with your cap and gown. Each graduate will receive four tickets for guests. Additional tickets may be available. Further information will be announced in late May. Diplomas will be mailed to current mailing addresses. If this address needs to be changed, submit the changes via DrexelOne. If you have any questions, email UC-Degree@drexel.edu. For more commencement information, please click here. |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Note to CS (BS) students:
When registering, make sure that you review the elective list when you choose your courses especially Writing/Communications electives. If you take a course that is not on that list, it will not count. Note to CS (BS & BA) students:
If you are planning on graduating next year (June 2011), it is very important that you take CS 451 next term (Summer) if you have not taken it already. CS 451 is a prerequisite for the senior design sequence (CS 491/492/493). Feel free to contact your assigned advisor if you need any help registering or working out a plan of study. For additional advising information, click here. |
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Job Opportunity: Department Lab Assistant and Grader
Lab assistant and grader positions are available for courses offered through the CS Department. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above and possess people skills. These are paid positions. For more information and to apply, contact Evy Vega at the CS Department front desk in University Crossings, suite 100. |
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Photo Competition: The Grand Challenges of Engineering
Submissions Due May 28, 2010
5 p.m.
Center for Automation Technology (CAT), Suite 170
The College of Engineering is now accepting submissions for its Grand Challenges of Engineering Photo Competition. Participation is open to all Drexel students, faculty and staff. Five to 10 photos should be submitted that relate to the Grand Challenges of Engineering. Submissions are due Friday, May 28, 2010 at 5 p.m. in CAT 170 or by email to Chris Hennessy. The first place winner will receive $500. Second and third place winners will receive $200 and $100 respectively. For rules and more information, please click here or contact Chris Hennessy. |
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