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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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SPECIAL EVENTS
National Computer Science Education Week
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Fundamental Principles of Game Design Workshop with Ernest Adams
 Monday, November 28 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lower Level, Intercultural Center (33rd and Market Streets)
Ernest Adams will pass on his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of developers during the Fundamental Principles of Game Design workshop. This day-long workshop will explore the basics of the craft, covering core mechanics, gameplay, user interface design, concept art, level design, and even a small story. Space is limited for the workshop. No cost to attend. Sign up by emailing Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu and include your name, major and year. Deadline to sign up: Monday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.
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"The Future of Computer Entertainment to 2050" by Ernest Adams
Monday, November 28
7 to 9 p.m.
Papadakis Intergrated Sciences Building, room 120 (33rd and Market Streets)
Advances in computer entertainment will take place on three major fronts over the next half-century. These fronts are: technological advancement; demographic and market changes; and aesthetic development of the medium. Ernest Adams will present "The Future of Computer Entertainment to 2050," a fun, fact-filled presentation that examines these significant advancements in turn, highlighting the key changes that we can expect to take place, and how they will affect the way we make and sell interactive entertainment. This lecture is free and open to the public. No registration required.
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CS-Themed Quizzo Night
Tuesday, November 29 5 to 6:15 p.m.
University Crossings 149
Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) will be hosting a CS-themed Quizzo game. Teams of up to 5 people will answer a series of questions on computer science and other related fields. The team to answer the most questions correctly will receive AMC memberships for one year.
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XBox Kinect Game Night and Lecture
Wednesday, November 30 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hill Conference Room, LeBow 240
Women in Computing Society (WiCS) invites Drexel students, faculty and staff to an evening discovering the vision/machine learning techniques behind the Xbox Kinect games, presented by CS Ph.D. student Gabe Schwartz, and then playing games on the Xbox Kinect. Food and beverages will be provided.
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Resurrect Dead Documentary and Discussion
Thursday, December 1 TIME TBA
Location TBA
Upsilon Pi Epsilon and the Computer Science Graduate Student Council will screen the award-winning Philadelphia film "Resurrect Dead" in which technology plays a vital role in a real-world community-driven mystery. After, we will discuss the role of technology to form communities, such as the investigative team in the movie. What are today's counter cultures? How has technology, and computing science, brought humanity together? In addition to this amazing film, and topic of conversation, we'll have food and drinks. Open to all. Click here for more information about the documentary.
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Random Hacks of Kindness Philadelphia
Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4 9 a.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday
University Crossings, first floor
USAID (US Foreign Aid), OpenDataPhilly, Voxeo Labs and NASA join the group of project leaders and hackers attending Random Hacks of Kindness Philadelphia (RHoK), a competition to create immediately applicable solutions to real world problems. RHoK Philadelphia is open to all designers, programmers, hackers and problem solvers. Groups will choose one of the many social impact problem-definitions available and create the solution by the event's conclusion. The best project will be featured around the globe. Register at http://rhokphilly.eventbrite.com/. For more detailed information about the event, click here.
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We hope to see you participate! Pledge to support National Computer Science Education Week here!
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"From Sorcery to Science: how Hollywood Physics impacts the Sciences"
Tuesday, November 22
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 Eitan Grinspun from Columbia University. Grinspun will be discussing the process of deriving and computing models of physics, and show actual examples of resulting technologies in film, consumer products, physics, and medicine. Click here to view the full talk abstract.
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IP3 Strategy to Reality Danger zone!
Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2
7 to 9 p.m.
Rush Building, room 014 (basement)
The nation's leading IT security forum addresses cutting edge issues within cloud computing, risk management, compliance, emerging technology exploits and vulnerabilities, and cryptography. The Danger Zone is not limited to one defined area. Some areas have no boundaries. In addition to integrating a life cycle approach to securing IT infrastructure, we must begin with an awareness of the tried-and-true strategies like risk management, and compliance, as well as seek-out emerging information technologies that put us at risk. The strategy is to address successful deployment of new technology. The reality is you must adapt to new threats.
Special pricing for Drexel attendants:
- Basic Package: $199 // Use Code: DRS2R
- iPad2 Package: $899 // Use Code: DRS2RPAD
Click here to learn more and to register.
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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: Where can people officially pledge to support National Computer Science Education Week, held between December 4-10, 2011?
Be sure to check the next newsletter for another trivia question and prize! Email Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu with your answers by Tuesday, Nov. 22 at noon.
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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/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.Click here for more information about each track. Remember the game concentration is different than the game track. If you are in the game concentration, you do not need to declare tracks. In you have any problems or questions, email Andrea Negro at amn27@drexel.edu.
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Electronic Arts (EA) Co-ops Now Available
Students can apply for Electronic Arts (EA) co-ops in Orlando, Florida. The position descriptions are available here. Please note: These positions are for January to May 2011. These would be acceptable for those students with a Spring / Summer co-op, but would require a cycle change to Winter / Spring. If you are selected for one of these positions with EA, you will need to contact your co-op coordinator and complete the appropriate paperwork. You will also need to speak with your academic advisor about your plan of study in order to accommodate your cycle change. EA offers a competitive salary, relocation support and a living stipend. To Apply:
- Send your resume, noting the positions(s) that you would like to be considered for, to Shawnna Adamson at sasamson@ea.com
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Please apply ASAP - EA is interviewing now and will be making offers by December 1, 2011.
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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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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 to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday-Thursday: 1 to 6 p.m.
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.
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Learn Abroad: International Research Opportunity, Prague, Czech Republic
NEW DEADLINE for applying: December 1, 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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Driver Safety Research Participants Needed
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is recruiting drivers between the ages of 16 to 20 who have a Pennsylvania driver's license for a research study on how to improve driver safety. Participants will be in a driving simulator up to two hours and complete a survey about the driving experiences. Students will receive $40 for participation and there is a bonus of up to $15. If interested in joining the study, call 1-888-535-2477 (select option 2) or email DrivingSimulator@email.chop.edu.
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