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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Engineering Resume Repair Workshop
Tuesday, January 25
12 to 4 p.m.
Bossone Research Center, First Floor Lobby
To all Drexel engineering students: repair your resume in time for the Engineering Career Fair (February 22, 2011). Fix a shaky structure, construct a better job description and create solid formatting. Please RSVP by calling 215-895-2185 or emailing scdc_events@drexel.edu. |
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Digital Games: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Seminar Series
Tuesday, January 25
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center The Drexel's School of Education will launch its second seminar in the four-part "Digital Games: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Seminar Series" with Dr. Punya Mishra, a professor at Michigan State University. The topic for this event is "Using TPACK for Game Assessment and Design." The seminar will focus on using Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, its multi-dimensional use, how it works in a framework, how it may be used in assessments for games and virtural worlds for learning and the implications of TPACK for teacher education and the use of games. Mishra will share his extensive knowledge of technology integration. For more information on the seminar, email Aroutis Foster at aroutis@drexel.edu or click here. Free to the Drexel community and surrounding universities. Please RSVP here and click on 'register.' |
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Workshop: Writing Personal Statements for Scholarship, Fellowship and Graduate Applications
Thursday, January 27
4 to 5:30 p.m.
MacAlister Hall, room 0032 The Drexel Writing Center and the Fellowships Office will co-sponsor a workshop designed to introduce students to personal statement writing. Personal statements may be the most important part of fellowship and graduate school applications. In this workshop students will learn how to use the personal statement to present a compelling snapshot of their goals and accomplishments. To register, visit http://drexel.edu/engphil/writingcenter/workshop-registration.asp by Tuesday, January 25, 2011. |
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Non-Traditional Careers for Women
Friday, January 28
5 to 8 p.m.
Matheson Hall, room 208 Drexel Women in Business hosts a special Friday night event featuring a trio of prominent women from the Philadelphia business community. We will discuss the women?s unique careers through a Q&A-type panel over light refreshments with networking to follow. All Drexel students, faculty and alumni are welcome. Space is limited! Register at http://dwibwinterpanel.eventbrite.com/ or contact Jennifer Brown, jsb88@drexel.edu. |
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Mobile Apps for Academe
Thursday, February 3
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall The Office of the Provost and the Office of Information Resources and Technology will sponsor a full-day of expert presentations on Mobile Apps for Academe, both those created by our Drexel community members and others. Guests include Ken Blackney, Associate Vice President for Core Technology Infrastructure, Adam Fontecchio, Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Cory Schmitt, Director of Learning Technologies at the Goodwin College, Dr. Jon C. Landis, Apple Development Executive for Mobile Learning, and Michael Wolk, Senior Systems Engineer for Apple. Please go to http://edseminars.apple.com/event/3491 to register and plan to attend this exciting day. |
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CS Colloquium: Xiaolei Huang, Lehigh University
Monday, February 7
11 a.m.
University Crossings 153 Drexel's Students, faculty and staff are invited to see guest speaker Xiaolei Huang, P. C. Rossin Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Lehigh University. More information about Dr. Huang can be found here. Presentation abstract and bio will be available soon. Check Dr. Huang's colloquium page for updates. |
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Events for Seniors
The Senior Year Experience Program
Click here to view senior year activities like Social Events, Career Fairs, a T-Shirt Competition and Yearbook Portraits. For more details on the SYE Program or to become a partner, email seniors@drexel.edu. |
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WiCS Chinese New Year Celebration
Date, time and location: See WiCS Website for updates Drexel's Women in Computing Society (WiCS) invites all students to celebrate the Chinese New Year, one of the most traditional Chinese holidays. Get ready to have some fun and enjoy delicious Chinese food. View pictures from last year's party here. To learn more about WiCS, click here. |
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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: Where is the CS Department student lounge located? (Hint: it's shared with a few CoMAD departments)
Email Julie Fisher with your answer by Tuesday, Jan. 25 at noon. |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Attention Seniors: If you are planning on graduating this June you must go on to DrexelOne and fill out the Application for Degree form by February 18th. From the "Student" tab, you should go to "More Bannerweb Student Records" and then "Apply for your Degree". Remember if you are a BSMS student, you should apply for both your BS & MS degrees.
If you are within a total of 20 credits of completing your degree requirements (after Spring) and they will be completed by the end of the Summer/Fall term, you may be eligible to walk at graduation. Please see Andrea Negro for details.
Additional graduation information can be found on the SRC website. If you have any questions or would like to go over a plan of study for your final courses, please email Andrea. |
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Register for the Engineering Career Fair
The Steinbright Career Development Center and CoE are co-hosting Drexel University's 7th Annual Engineers Week Career Fair. The career fair is a great opportunity for students to discuss career opportunities and co-op positions with organizations interested in recruiting students from CoE. This career fair is for Drexel students and alumni only. For more information and for registration details, please contact Rebecca Stoneberger. |
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Upload CS Events from Calendar
Students can now link to our CS calendars through Google and other ical compatible systems! Receive updates on activities, talks and department events, as well as advising and academic deadlines.
You can subscribe to the below ical links through these instructions:
To view in Google Calendar, click "Add" under "Other Calendars" on the left side of the page, and click "Add By URL" -- paste the URL(s) below. You can give it a friendly name later by clicking on the calendar in your list of calendars when it appears and clicking "Calendar Settings."
Calendars available:
Academic Calendar:
https://calendar.cs.drexel.edu/davical/public.php/CS-Dept/AcademicCalendar
Talks and Seminars:
https://calendar.cs.drexel.edu/davical/public.php/CS-Dept/Talks_n_Seminars
And make note: https://calendar.cs.drexel.edu provides a complete web view to these and other department calendars. The CS website is regularly updated with upcoming news, notes and events. |
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Search the CS Website for Jobs
With less than six months until graduation in June, it's never too early to begin your job search. Best to be prepared and CS Department can help. Visit our job opportunities site at http://www.cs.drexel.edu/jobs to view the latest positions available in the computer science and software engineering industry. We regularly update our site for all CS and SE majors. |
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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 1-8 p.m., Tuesday 1-9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 1-6 p.m. For the CS 121 and 122 courses, office hours only on weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9, as follows: Monday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Volunteers Needed for Philly's FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament
January 29, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University of Pennsylvania, Irvine Auditorium
Volunteers are needed to judge the Philadelphia FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament. There are up to 50 teams registered to compete from the Philadelphia region. Teams will be judged on robot design, presentations, spirit, sportsmanship, and teamwork. More information will be provided upon your confirmation as a judge. This is a great opportunity for Drexel students to help on this event, especially engineering majors. For more information please contact Velda Morris. |
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