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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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Philadelphia Ruby Group Meeting
Tuesday, April 12
6 to 8 p.m.
University Crossings 149 Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) is hosting a monthly Philadelphia Ruby User Group meeting. Come out and meet with professional Ruby users and web developers from the Philadelphia area. Interact with working web developers and see presentations on web development technologies, techniques and more! This month's meeting involves an hour of networking followed by an hour presentation from 10gen about MongoDB. There may be some free swag at the meeting so be sure to RSVP here to be included in the prize drawing! To learn more about MCS, click here. |
 MCS Meeting: FBI Forensics
Thursday, April 14
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153 Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) is hosting a presentation from the regional FBI Forensics office about digital forensics. Digital forensics is a branch of forensics, which deals specifically with the investigation and recovery of information from digital devices. This field of forensics includes everything from cryptography to the process of copying hard drives.To learn more about MCS, click here. |
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WiCS Movie Night
Friday, April 15
Time: to be determined
Rave Motion Pictures University City (230 S. 40th Street) Drexel's Women in Computing Society (WiCS) is hosting a movie night at Rave Motion Pictures University City. Students are invited to see the sci-fi action thriller Source Code. RSVP for the event here. To learn more about WiCS, click here. |
Freshmen & Sophomore Social
Tuesday, April 19
4 to 6 p.m.
Hill Conference Room, LeBow 240
Come meet with other Drexel students just like you! Make friends, socialize, and maybe even start up a business venture. MCS is hosting the Freshmen/Sophomore Social, which is not just for Freshmen and Sophomores -- everyone is invited! Members of WiCS (Women in Computer Science), DGDG (Drexel Game Development Group) and UPE (Upsilon Pi Epsilon) will be present so get your social hat on! |
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Computer Science Research Day
Thursday, April 21
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153 Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) is hosting a Research Day for all students. Come out and see what research is going on at the Drexel CS department. A host of students and faculty will be presenting their research. Specific presentation details to come. View the MCS calendar for future updates here. |
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Computer & Cognitive Science Symposium
Thursday, April 28 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Bossone Rearch Center Drexel students, faculty and staff are invited to the Computer & Cognitive Science Symposium, which will celebrate the ideas and contributions of Dr. John Anderson in the fields of cognitive science, computer science, and education. The symposium is held in conjunction with The Franklin Institute Awards ceremony where Dr. Anderson is the recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. Click here for more information about the day and guest speakers. A light lunch will be provided. |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Track Declarations
All CS students should declare their two tracks by pre-junior year. We currently have 10 track options:
Algorithms & Data Structures (DS)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Computer & Network Security (CNS)
Computer Architecture (CARC)
Computer Graphics & Vision (CGV)
Game Design & Development (GAME)
Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Numeric and Symbolic Computation (NUM)
Computing Systems (OS) - changed from Operating Systems
Software Engineering (SE)
To officially declare your track (and have it on your transcript), you will need to fill out a change of curriculum form. Since there is no financial change, you will only need the advisor's signature before you drop it off to SRC (Main 222) to be processed. For more information about each track, click here. In you have any problems or questions, email Andrea Negro at amn27@drexel.edu. |
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Follow the MCS Society on Twitter and Facebook
Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) is going social! Students can receive information about MCS events and activities, plus tons of industry news. Follow MCS on Twitter here (@mcssociety) and "Like" its Facebook page 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.
Four new opportunities posted since March 28, 2011:
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DGDG Needs Your Input
The Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) has returned from GDC 2011 in San Francisco and needs your help to make game development at Drexel better! Please take a minute to complete a short survey about game development at Drexel so DGDG knows what to improve in meetings and for events and activities. The survery will only take five minutes and can be found here. Questions? Contact Keith Ayers, President of Drexel Game Developers Group, by email at GameDev@drexel.edu. |
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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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Volunteers Needed for Sea Perch Challenge
April 16, 2011
Times Vary
Drexel's Recreation Center
The College of Engineering is looking for volunteers to help out at the 2011 Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge. More than 40 middle and high school underwater robotics teams will compete for first place and a chance to enter the 2011 Sea Perch Nationals Competition.
Volunteers are needed for the morning (7 a.m.-noon), the afternoon (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) or all day. Each volunteer will receive a t-shirt and breakfast and/or lunch. Volunteer duties may include:
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Assisting the judges and the entertainment (including Mario the dragon)
Those interested in volunteering can find the volunteer opportunity on the Center for Civic Engagement website at www.drexel.edu/cce/ (if they are completing University 101 civic engagement hours) or email Amy Wen at researchcoop@coe.drexel.edu.
For more information on the Sea Perch Challenge, visit http://www.coe.drexel.edu/seaperch/ or email Amy. |
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Drexel University Computing Academy (DUCA) Accepting Applications
Deadline: May 1, 2011
Drexel University Computing Academy (DUCA) is an exciting summer opportunity for high school students interested in the field of computing. If you know any high school sophomores or juniors who are interested in computing, please send them here to learn more about the program and to apply. DUCA is a five-week, residential learning experience at Drexel University in Philadelphia. At DUCA, students are exposed to all computing majors that Drexel has to offer through hands-on classes and labs taught by Drexel faculty. Students will learn about video game design, mobile app development, information technology, programming, computer security, robotics and much more. Students live on-campus for a true college experience. This program is open to current high school sophomores and juniors. Students who successfully complete DUCA and subsequently enroll at Drexel University will receive a $3,000 renewable scholarship. DUCA will run from June 26-July 30, 2011. For more information please email DUCA. |
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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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