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Save the Date!
Fall CS and SE Student/Faculty Forum
Thursday, October 21
5 to 6 p.m.
UC 153
Food and beverages will be provided! |
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Get to know our faculty! | |
CS Professor & Department Head
Interests: computer algebra, high performance computing
Classes Fall Term:
CS 121 Computation Lab I (R)
CS 300 Applied Symbolic Computation
 Dr. Jeff Popyack
CS Associate Professor & Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs
Interests: artificial intelligence, operations research, CS education
Classes Fall Term:
CS 164 Intro to CS
CS 380 Artificial Intelligence
 Dr. Bruce Char
CS Professor
Interests: parallel and distributed computing, symbolic mathematical computation
Classes Fall Term:
CS 121 Computation Lab I (M)
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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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CoE Freshman Engineering Party
Tuesday, September 28
3 to 6 p.m.
Bossone Atrium Patio (3rd Floor)
The College of Engineering wants to welcome its freshman. Join fellow students, faculty and staff for food, a free t-shirt and fun to begin the academic year. Questions? Email Kacy Cross at kacy@drexel.edu for more information. |
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Math & Computer Science Society Meeting
Thursday, September 30
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153
The Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) will be hosting a presentation from the Drexel Autonomous Systems Labortory. Join the meeting and learn about the lab's current research and projects. Click here for more information about MCS. |
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Computer Science Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 30
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 149 (note new time and location)
The CS Department's faculty and staff want to welcome new and returning undergraduate students. Please join us to celebrate a great beginning to the new academic year. Food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP here by Wednesday, Sept. 29! Questions? Email Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu for more information. |
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CS Alumni Dinner & Discussion
Tuesday, October 5
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153
Students are invited to meet with Chance Pascale '07 (John Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab) and enjoy a discussion over dinner about his experiences at Drexel and in the CS program, plus his current work with Dr. Bill Regli and learn about great job opportunities for computing students at the APL. Food and beverages will be provided. Questions? Email Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu for more information. |
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Drexel's Fall Career Fair
Wednesday, October 6
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets)
More than 150 employers will meet with students and job candidates who wish to talk with them about their companies and job opportunities. Fall career fair participants should dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes for distribution to employers. The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) encourages all students to participate in this opportunity to conduct a proactive job search, research the competitive job market, target specific employers and develop future networking contacts. For more information about the Career Fair, contact the SCDC at 215-895-2185. |
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iSchool Special Networking Reception
Wednesday, October 6
5 to 7 p.m.
The Hub - Cira Center, 2929 Arch Street (The Hub Cira Center is located on the Mezzanine Level of The Cira Center, which is attached via skybridge to Amtrack's 30th Street Station)
All iSchool, Computer Science and Software Engineering students are invited to participate in the iSchool at Drexel's Networking Reception that will be hosted after the Fall Career Fair. There will be IT and Library Science Professionals there to talk about full-time, part-time, internships, co-op or practicum opportunities. Resumes Welcome. Business Attire. To attend, please R.S.V.P. to Jennifer Lally at JL352@drexel.edu by Sept. 30, 2010. |
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Trivia Question and Prize
The first three people to respond with the correct answer will receive a CS gift. Limit one prize per person, per term.
Q: What College/School was the Department of Computer Science in before moving to the College of Engineering?
Email Julie Fisher with your answer by Tuesday, September 28 at noon. |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Deadline for Fall Term Course Adjustments
The deadline to add/drop a course is this Sunday (October 3) at 11 p.m. If you need academic advisor assistance, you must contact us no later than 4 p.m. this Friday (October 1).
Note: Dropping a course will result in all evidence of it being removed from the student's transcript. Approval of the instructor is not required for students to drop a course.
If you have any questions, please contact your assigned advisor. For additional advising information, click here. |
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Follow the CS Department on Twitter and Facebook
 For all those who want to keep updated with department and industry news, student and staff accomplishments and plenty of CS events, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. These highlights and happenings are worth checking out and updated regularly. |
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Need help with classes? Visit the Cyber Learning Center
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: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Learn more about the CLC here. |
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International Research Exchange Opportunity
2010-2011 Winter Term
Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
CS student Duc Nguyen worked at CTU spring 2010. | Have an interest and background in robotics, artificial intelligence, intelligent agents, and distributed systems? Want to travel abroad and participate in a collaborative research experience with access to world-class facilities?
Dr. William Regli, professor of computer science, is searching for 3-5 students to join an international research exchange program with the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague for 6-8 weeks. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this program is highly interdisciplinary, bridging artificial intelligence, networking and application development.
The next opportunity is available during 2010-2011 winter term. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2010. Click here for more information about the program. Questions? Contact Colleen Kavanaugh at cmk37@drexel.edu. |
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CS/SE students needed for department roundtable lunches
Drs. Jeremy Johnson (Department Head) and Jeff Popyack (Director of Undergrad Affairs) and Professor William Mongan would like to meet with you and talk about the Department's program and your coursework. We'd also like to learn more about your co-op opportunities, including how the current curriculum is preparing you for your industry experiences, and what new things you are learning during your co-ops.
If you are interested in joining us for a roundtable lunch to discuss your thoughts with us, along with other upperclassmen and freshmen, please contact Evy Vega at ev56@drexel.edu. Please provide your general availability for lunch hours during the week. Lunches will be held once a week beginning Fall 2010. |
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Drexel Programming Team accepting new members for 2010-11 academic year
2009-2010 Team |
Information Session: Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 5-6 p.m. in University Crossings 149
Attention, Programmers! Plans are underway to form Drexel's Programming Team. If you are an experienced/highly capable programmer, and would like an opportunity to use your skills for a chance at international competition, please try out for a team. Teams of three students each will be chosen to represent Drexel at two events in the near future. All programming will be done in C, C++, or Java. Undergraduates and graduates of all majors are eligible to participate. Click here for more information about the 2010 competitions. Email Dr. Jeff Popyack at jpopyack@cs.drexel.edu if you're interested in becoming a member. |
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