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 Career Fair
Tuesday, February 22
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bossone Research Center
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. Many companies are looking for computer science and software engineering students! View the list of employers here. More information about the event and registration can be found here. |
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Bloomberg Information Career Session
Tuesday, February 22
6 p.m.
Skyview Lounge, MacAlister 6th floor
Majors: computer science, engineering, accounting, economics, mathematics, physics and statistics (co-op and full time)
Bloomberg will be hosting an information session and encourages students in the above majors to attend. Bloomberg is the world's most trusted source of information for businesses and professionals. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with unmatched analytic, data, news, display and distribution capabilities, to deliver critical information via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service and multimedia platforms. No registration necessary, just show up. |
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WiCS Wall Climbing Party
Wednesday, February 23
7 to 9 p.m.
Drexel Recreation Center Drexel's Women in Computing Society (WiCS) invites all students to come and have some fun while rock climbing. There will be instructors available to assist in challenging the laws of gravity and guide you through the process. No experience necessary. Equipment is provided. Drexel Recreation membership not required. Space is limited. Please RSVP to drexelcswomen@gmail.com. View the Facebook invitation here. To learn more about WiCS, click here. |
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MCS Meeting: Library Presentation
Thursday, February 24
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153 Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) hosts Jay Bhatt, Reference Librarian for Engineering at Hagerty Library. All students are welcome to attend and view Bhatt's presentation that will feature how to access books, articles and journals from the library. Food and beverages provided. To learn more about MCS, click here. |
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Engineering Alumni Connection Program
Friday, February 25
2 to 4 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center
CoE students will have the opportunity to hear alumni from different engineering disciplines speak of their experiences in industry, current trends in the field and how to advance in engineering. Two panels will be hosted; each panel will be an hour in duration. For more information, please contact Maria Papa with any questions about the Engineering Alumni Connections Program. |
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UPE Alumni Research Reception & Dinner
Friday, February 25
6 to 9 p.m.
University Club, MacAlister Hall (6th floor)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), International Honor Society for the computing and information disciplines, invites undergraduate members to its annual alumni research reception and dinner. Before the dinner, the CS Department will host a reception to celebrate and display award-winning student research. FREE for current UPE members. RSVP here (scroll down and click the February 25 UPE event link). Only current UPE members can attend. |
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MCS Meeting: Zynga Discussion
Thursday, March 3
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153 Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) hosts Zynga, the company behind many popular Facebook games such as Farmville and Mafia Wars. Representatives will be coming to talk about the technical challenges they face. This will also be a recruiting event, so be sure to bring a resume and any questions you may have if you are interested. They will also be looking for both engineers and product managers, so feel free to invite any of your friends who are interested in the company. To learn more about MCS, click here. |
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WiCS Scholarship Info Session and Board Game Night
Friday, March 4
5:30 p.m.
University Crossings 149 Drexel's Women in Computing Society (WiCS) invites all students to learn about scholarship opportunities available for outstanding students in computing programs for research, undergrad, graduate school, and international research experience. Also, do not forget to bring all your favorite board games. Prizes to winner! View the Facebook invitation 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: Watson wasn't the first supercomputer created to rival a human during a competition. World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov faced what other IBM-developed computer in 1996? Extra credit: What CS faculty member wrote an article about the competition for the Philadelphia Inquirer?
Email Julie Fisher with your answer by Tuesday, February 22 at noon. |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Registration (Spring term):
Spring registration opens today (February 7); however, depending on your classification, you may have a different registration date than other students. Your specific date is listed below:
Pre-Juniors - February 22
Sophomores - February 25
Freshman - March 2-3
Note: Students on co-op cannot be added to classes until the week before the term starts.
Don't forget that if you are planning on graduating next year (2012), you will need to take CS 350 and MATH 221 in the Spring (if you haven't already) so that you can take CS 451 in the Summer. CS 451 is a prerequisite for senior design (CS 491/2/3) that starts in the Fall.
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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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. The CS Department can help you prepare: visit our job opportunities site at http://www.cs.drexel.edu/jobs to view the latest positions available in the computing industry.
New opportunities posted since February 7, 2011:
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Become a Peck Scholar
Attention sophomores, pre-juniors and juniors engineering students: Don't miss your opportunity to be a member of the first class of Peck Scholars! Peck scholars will be part of an elite leadership development program that will provide a competitive edge in the global economy. They will learn that the essence of leadership and innovation lies in the ability to communicate effectively and apply critical thinking and reasoned problem solving to any situation to produce tangible and measurable results.This is achieved through special courses in business fundamentals (mini-MBA), public policy, communication and entrepreneurship along with seminars and specialized co-op opportunities designed to develop the next generation of technological leaders. Peck Scholars will be recognized as such through a certificate at graduation. For more information and to apply please click here. |
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Alumni Association Scholarships Available
Application Deadline: Monday, February 28, 2011
The Drexel University Alumni Association offers annual scholarship awards to current Drexel students. The Alumni Leadership Scholarship is awarded to students who are currently enrolled as juniors and are selected on the basis of leadership demonstrated through participation in university activities and involvement in community organizations and activities. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is awarded to children or grandchildren of Drexel alumni who are currently sophomores, pre-juniors or juniors and are selected on the basis of overall scholastic achievement, student activities and community involvement. The Alumnae Planning Board Scholarship is awarded to female students who are currently juniors and are selected on the basis of merit demonstrated through scholastic achievement and leadership within the university and community. For more information and to download an application, visit http://www.drexel.edu/alumni/grants or contact Jeff Spence at jbs23@drexel.edu at 215-895-2375. |
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PSPE Reading Chapter Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: May 27, 2011
The Reading Chapter of Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship for 2011-2012. The Scholarship is a one time only grant to be provided to an undergraduate engineering student who will be enrolled in the first semester of their second last or final year in the fall of 2011. Academic success, character, personal merit, commitment plus school and community involvements will be the basis for the award. For more information on application requirements or to apply please go to http://www.pspe.org/reading/reading.shtml. For further questions please contact Kenneth Gabel. |
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Co-op Awards Employer Nominations
Show appreciation for a co-op employer's time and dedication by nominating that company for the Steinbright Career Development Center's "Employer of the Year Award." To nominate an employer, send a brief email that includes your name, student ID number, the employer's name and specific examples of why an employer should be recognized to Andrea Rincon at alr96@drexel.edu. |
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2011 Senior Shirt Design Contest
The Senior Year Experience program is seeking designs for the 2011 Senior Class logo. This contest is open to any Drexel senior.
Contest details include:
-Be creative
-Designs should represent senior class spirit, Drexel traditions (Mario, etc.), be non-offensive and include the class of 2011.
-The t-shirt base will be white and colors used in the design should be blue and gold.
T-shirt logos should be submitted to seniors@drexel.edu with 2011 Senior Shirt Design Contest in the subject line. Submissions must include the student's full name, year, major, student ID number, email and phone number. All logo designs must be submitted as high-resolution images in EPS and JPEG formats.
Submissions must be received by Friday, February 25, 2011. The winner will be announced at the end of the winter term and the logo will be printed on the 2011 Senior Class t-shirt and be featured on all senior-related materials for 2011.
Seniors, this is the last chance to leave a mark on Drexel's campus before graduating. Submit a design and help represent the entire 2011 Senior Class. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity and good luck.
For more information and complete contest details, visit http://www.drexel.edu/oca/seniors.asp or email seniors@drexel.edu. |
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