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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science e-newsletter. This newsletter will list all upcoming CS events and announcements every other Monday.
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"How Watson Learns Superhuman Jeopardy! Strategies"
Tuesday, October 25
3 to 4:15 p.m.
Wu and Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
University of Pennsylvania's Computer and Information Science Department is hosting Gerry Tesauro from IBM Watson Research Center. Tesauro will be discussing how Watson uses Question Answering technology to make decisions and the particular challenges faced preparing Watson for the Jeopardy! competition. Click here to view the talk abstract.
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The Hidden Job Market
Tuesday, October 25
4 to 5 p.m.
Steinbright Career Development Center, 3201 Arch St, Suite 250
Searching for a co-op position or starting your full-time job search? The Steinbright Career Development Center will host "The Hidden Job Market," a presentation to help students identify job opportunities beyond those advertised on company career sites. Effectively using social media and utilizing Drexel resources are among the topics to be discussed.
Reservations are not required but for more information or to reserve a place, call 215-895-2185.
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Trademarks for StartUp
Tuesday, October 25
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship, 3225 Arch St, Ground floor
Attend this interactive workshop to learn the legal aspects of choosing company names, brand names and product names. Learn what trademarks are, why they exist, how they are used, and the problems they can cause if misused. This workshop will provide startups with the legal steps they need to take to successfully establish a brand for their new company.
Speakers: Hans Smith and Colleen Swim from the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Panelists: Andrew Baer, Esq. Baer Crossey LLC; Professor Karl Okamoto, Earle Mack School of Law, Drexel University. This event is co-hosted by the Earle Mack School of Law. Register here. Open to all alumni, current students, faculty, staff and the general public.
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Dragons of the Space Shuttle Era
 Wednesday, October 26 11 a.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center
Join the Drexel Community for a panel discussion with Drexel's two astronaut alumni, Chris Ferguson '84 and Paul Richards '87, moderated by Terry Ruggles of NBC-10. Following the panel discussion and Q&A with the astronauts, all are invited to attend a student showcase and luncheon hosted by the College of Engineering. To RSVP, contact Elizabeth Brachelli, 215-895-6454 or ebrachelli@coe.drexel.edu.
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DGDG Meeting: Guest Speaker Aaron Chapin (Burst Online Entertainment)
Thursday, October 27
7 to 9 p.m.
University Crossings 151
Making a game takes much more than just a good design and technical knowledge. Game projects can quickly fail due to poor organization, unclear deadlines, and lack of motivation. In a game development team, it is the role of the producer to help the team avoid these pitfalls. Aaron Chapin '11 works for Burst Online Entertainment and Space Whale Studios, and will be talking about game production, and his experience making games and as a game producer for a team developing a game for the Independent Game Festival. For more information about DGDG, click here.
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DGDG Meeting: Immersion vs. Addiction
Thursday, November 3
7 to 9 p.m.
University Crossings 151
Many games will keep a player coming back for more. It is a game designer's job to attempt to create a game that will bring players back to it to keep playing. Yet there are multiple techniques for doing this. Immersion makes players feel like they are a part of the game world and makes them want to have an impact on the world around them while addictive games exploit a part of the human psyche to make players feel compelled to keep playing the game. This discussion will cover these two types of games and the impact they have on players and the industry as a whole. For more information about DGDG, click here.
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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: Dennis Ritchie, computer science pioneer, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. What programming language did he design and what operating system did he co-develop?
Email Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu with your answers by Tuesday, Oct. 25 at noon. The answer will be in the next newsletter.
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Course Withdraw (Fall term)
If you plan on withdrawing from a course, you must get an add/drop/withdraw form signed by your instructor and advisor (as well as co-op coordinator if you are currently on co-op). Then bring it to Student Resource Center (Main Building, Room 222) to be processed. The withdraw deadline is this Friday, October 28 at 5 p.m.
Registration
Winter registration opens October 24th; however, depending on your classification, you may have a different registration date than other students. Your specific date will be listed below:
- Athletes/ROTC/Performing Arts - October 24
- Grad Students - October 25
- Graduating Seniors - October 27
- Continuing Seniors - October 31
- Honors - November 2
- Juniors - November 3
- Pre-Juniors - November 8
- Sophomores - November 11
- Freshman - November 16-17
Also, remember that if you are pursuing the BSCS Game Concentration, you must fill out the paperwork (change of curriculum form) in order to register for the CoMAD courses. 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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Gaming hoodies for sale
Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) is having a fundraiser! Help raise awareness of DGDG and show of your inner geek with Drexel Game Developers Group zip-up hoodies! They come in sizes SM to XL, featuring the name on the front and the newest DGDG logo on the back, both designed by our good friend and previous DGDG officer Kevin Sheehan. Due to confusing budget issues, we NEED to sell all our hoodies at barely above cost at $45 per hoodie. You can see what the hoodies look like by talking to one of your friends who has already bought one or attended a DGDG meeting, or see the image mock-up here. If you're interested in buying a hoodie or even just seeing the hoodies or trying one on, send an email to GameDev@drexel.edu with the word "Hoodie" somewhere in the subject line.
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CS Calendars available for download
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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: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Consulting hours for the CS 121 and 123 are held only during weeks 7 and 9. Note: the CLC will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 23 until Sunday, Nov. 27 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Learn more about the CLC here.
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Search the CS Website for Jobs
Searching for a job? 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.
Three job opportunities posted since October 11, 2011:
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Learn Abroad: International Research Opportunity, Prague, Czech Republic
Deadline for applying: November 11, 2011
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 and Information Science, is searching for 1-3 students to join an international research exchange program with the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague for 8-10 weeks. This program is highly interdisciplinary, bridging artificial intelligence, networking and application development. The next opportunity is available during the 2012 Spring Quarter. Eligibility requirements: undergraduate or graduate students with relevant computer science or engineering (electrical, mechanical) experience. Participants must be US Citizens or permanent residents. To apply, send a resume/CV, transcript and description of relevant experience to Colleen Kavanaugh at cmk37@drexel.edu.
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Become a Sea Perch Near-Peer Mentor
Deadline for applying: Friday, Nov. 4
The College of Engineering is looking for up to 40 undergraduates to serve as Near-Peer Mentors to middle and high school underwater robotics teams for the Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge! Near-Peer Mentors are required to visit their assigned school at least two times over the course of the build cycle which runs from November 2011 to March 2012. Become a Sea Perch Near-Peer Mentor today and give your resume a boost! You'll have the chance to:
- Mentor middle and high school students
- Give back to the community
- Build professional networks
- Tour the Navy Yard
- Attend social events
- Participate in conferences and events related to the Sea Perch program
If you are interested in being a Sea Perch Near-Peer Mentor, please fill out this application and send your resume to Amy Wen at researchcoop@coe.drexel.edu by Friday, November 4, 2011. For more information on the Sea Perch Challenge, visit www.coe.drexel.edu/seaperch/. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Wen at researchcoop@coe.drexel.edu.
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