Did you know...?
That University Crossings Room 152 is a computer lab for all Computer Science and Software Engineering students? Yes! The lab is open 24/7 for those who have card access. If you need access, contact Evy Vega with your name and ID number. |
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Get to know our faculty! |
CS Associate Professor Interests: geometric modeling, medical image analysis, computer graphics Email: david@cs.drexel.edu
Frank LeeAssociate Teaching Professor
Interests: game design and development, cognitive modeling, experimental games
Classes Fall Term:
Spiros Mancoridis
CS Professor
Interests: software engineering, program understanding, software testing
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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. |
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CS Colloquium: Zhenchang Xing, National University of Singapore
 Monday, November 29 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. University Crossings 153 |
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Women in Computing Society Information Session
Wednesday, December 1
6 p.m.
iSchool Drexel's Women in Computing Society (WiCS) invites all current and new members for an information session to learn about how WiCS operates as a student organization and members will also share stories from the Grace Hopper Celebration in October 2010. Food and beverages will be provided. To learn more about WiCS, click here. |
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Computer Science Education Week 2010
December 5-11, 2010
 Computer Science Education Week is December 5-11, 2010. The week recognizes that computing touches everyone's daily lives and plays a critical role in society. To celebrate, the CS Department and computing student organizations will be holding events and activities leading up to the week. To view the full announcement, click here. Learn more about National Computer Science Education Week here.
Events include:
CS-Themed Cranium Game
Tuesday, Nov. 30
4 to 6 p.m.
Disque 103
Hosted by Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), the CS-themed Cranium Game will feature teams consisting of students, faculty and staff competing against each other and completing Cranium's unique challenges with a CS twist. Food and beverages will be provided.
Game Night
Thursday, Dec. 2
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153
The Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) and Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) welcomes all students interested in board games and computer games! Attendees will analyze the different game types of several genres and how they've changed in recent years. The group will also be comparing them to games by 'independent' developers to determine what makes them successful and what new game developers can do today to make a more successful game. Food and beverages will be available.
Grace Hopper Birthday Party Friday, Dec. 3 5-6:30 p.m. University Crossings 149 Drexel's Women in Computing Society (WiCS) invites all students, faculty and staff to celebrate the birthday of a pioneer in the computing field, Grace Hopper (born Dec. 9, 1906). To honor her special day, WiCS is planning a party that will include plenty of fun Grace Hopper-oriented activities and tasty treats.
CS Movie Night and Lecture Friday, Dec. 3 6:30-7 p.m. - Lecture After Grace Hopper's Birthday Party, just stick around for the CS Movie Night and Lecture, co-hosted by the MCS and WiCS. Students are welcome to take a break from finals-week prep to learn about the influence of computing on movie-making while Avatar. Snacks and beverages will be available.
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Trivia Question
The first three people to respond with the correct answer will receive a CS gift. Limit one prize per person, per term.
Q: National Computer Science Education Week is held on a specific week in December to honor __________, who was born _________.
Note: you must get both parts of the question right to receive the prize. Email Julie Fisher with your answer by Tuesday, Nov. 23 at noon. |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Registration
New this year, the University will be closing from December 24 to January 2, so the class registration time ticket for those on co-op will be moved up a week (December 20). If you'd like to take a class over co-op, fill out an add form and get it to your co-op coordinator for a signature and then send it to your advisor to process.
For additional advising information, click here.
Attention CS students: Changes/Additions to tracks
1) Operating Systems now called "Systems." We have added CS 461 Database Systems (Winter/Summer) as one of the elective options in that track. CS 361 & CS 370 will still be required and you can choose the third course from CS 472 Computer Networks, CS 365 Systems Administration and CS 461 Database Systems.
2) We are in the process of getting a new Software Engineering track approved. The courses in that track will be SE 311 Software Architecture II (Winter), SE 320 Software Verification & Validation (Fall) and SE 410 Software Evolution (Winter).
3) Remember Computer Architecture is a new option as well. The courses in that track are CS 282 Systems Architecture II (Summer), CS 476/ECEC 414 High Performance Computing (Spring), ECEC 356 Embedded Systems (Winter) and ECEC 413 Intro to Parallel Computer Architecture (Winter).
If you are interested in any of those tracks, feel free to start on the electives offered in the Winter.
NOTE: All CS students should declare their two tracks by pre-junior year. If you have not done so yet, please log on the CS website and click "My Account" on the left-hand side. Then click on the "Edit" tab and go to "Track Declarations." |
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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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Job Opportunity: Game Developer
Overview:
Games for Autism Project is focused on developing an educational game for kids with Autism, using a stat-of-the-art eye-tracker as input to the game.
Job Description:
The Games for Autism Project is looking for a part-time student to assist in the development of the game. We are currently looking for one of the following types of students:
- Computer Science -- CS students in their Junior or Senior year with strong background in programming with experinces in Flash and Visual Basic.
- Digital Media -- DIGM students in their Junior or Senior year with experiences in Flash programming and animation.
Requirements:
- Flash programming (Visual Basic a plus)
- GPA 3.0 or better
- Game development experience a plus
Pay:
$12/hr with possibility for more depending on experience and performance.
Contact:
Please send resume to Frank Lee at fjl@cs.drexel.edu.
Remember: more job and co-op opportunities for Computer Science and Software Engineering students and recent graduates can be found at http://www.cs.drexel.edu/jobs. |
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Finding Your Voice: A Group for Students with Disabilities
Drexel's Office of Counseling and Health is forming a weekly self-advocacy group for undergraduate students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 215-895-1415 or kmp335@drexel.edu. |
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