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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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CodeAthon Contest
All term
Weekly meetings: Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., University Crossings 149
Drexel's Math and Computer Science (MCS) Society is hosting its first ever CodeAthon. Come out and work with fellow students in teams to create mobile apps (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) focused on education. You can make apps to help students study, learn new material or any idea you have that can be applied to education. The CodeAthon will last all term and be judged by professors during the third week of spring term. The contest will focus on documentation as well as coding to give students the full experience on working on a software project in a less stressful environment surrounded by peers. Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. seniors Nate Vecchiarelli and Nate Fonseka will be available in University Crossings 149 to help teams plan and create their apps and documentation. Prizes available for the winning team.
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 Engineers Week 2012
Monday-Friday, February 20-24
Drexel's College of Engineering celebrates National Engineers Week annually with activities scheduled through the week. This nationally recognized celebration raises public awareness of engineers' indispensible contributions to all aspects of life. Popular events include:
Jeopardy! Drexel Engineering Faculty Edition
February 20, 2012
6 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center
Teaching faculty square off in a battle of wits to kick off Engineers Week. One faculty member from each engineering department (Professor Kurt Schmidt is representing the CS Department!) will answer freshmen engineering and general knowledge questions in a Jeopardy-style competition. The event is free and open to the public
Engineering Career Fair
February 21, 2012
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bossone Research Center
Drexel Engineering and Steinbright Career Development Services (SCDC) co-host a career fair specifically for our engineering students and alumni. Vanguard, Bentley Systems, AWeber Communications, and NextDocs are just a few of the 80+ companies attending. View more here.
Engineering Extreme Dodge Ball Tournament
February 21, 2012
4 to 6 p.m.
Buckley Field
Bundle up and get ready for intense competition. May the best department win. Not interested in playing? Come and cheer for your department. You must have your Drexel student ID to attend. Register here.
Engineering Student Organization Expo & Tie-Dye T-Shirt Designing
February 22, 2012
4 to 6 p.m.
Bossone Lobby
Students have a chance to see live demonstrations conducted by student organizations and various research groups within the College of Engineering. After the expo, try your hand at fashion design. Drexel Graduate Women in Science and Engineering will host a free tie-dye your own Drexel Engineering t-shirt event. T-shirts and tie-dye materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be provided.
Engineering Quizzo at Landmark Americana
February 22, 2012
4 to 6 p.m.
Landmark Americana on campus (DAC)
Come enjoy a fun night of Quizzo at Landmark Americana. The theme will be engineering but there will be random questions included. Standard Quizzo rules will be followed. There will be a grand prize for the winning team.
Engineering Student Mixer
February 23, 2012
7 to 9 p.m.
Bossone Atrium
Celebrate the end of a jam-packed Engineers Week with food, music and fun. A slideshow of pictures and videos will recap the week's events while you enjoy great tunes and delicious food. Winners from the Dodgeball tournament, Scavenger Hunt and Quizzo will be recognized at the event as well. While you're there, don't forget to enter for a chance at an awesome grand prize. You must be present to win! RSVP here.
Engineering Alumni Connections Panel Discussion
February 24, 2012
2 to 3 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium
Drexel Engineering students will have the opportunity to hear alumni from different engineering disciplines speak of their experiences in industry, trends and how to advance in the field.
For more information about these events and the entire week, visit the CoE Engineers Week website.
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CIA Information and Career Opportunities Session
Tuesday, February 21
5:30 to 7 p.m.
University Club, Skyview Lounge (MacAlister, 6th Floor)
After attending the Engineering Career Fair earlier that day, the CIA will host an information session and discussion about career opportunities for the following majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics.
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MCS and WiCS Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Thursday, February 23
5 to 7 p.m.
Location TBA
Join members of Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) and Women in Computing Society (WiCS) in celebrating the Year of the Dragon with games, prizes, and Chinese food.
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DGDG: Basic Game Art
Thursday, February 23
7 to 9 p.m.
University Crossings 151
Sometimes when a game development team comes together and pools their skills, basic artistic abilities aren't always on the list. Join Logan Moloshok and Matt Lesnak as they show the basics of some simple game art, what people people typically use in the industry and why, and some tips and tricks that can save a lot of time and hassle. Nothing can replace a good artist, but if you had to make basic game art, could you? Drexel Game Developers Group aims to help.
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MCS: 32nd Anniversary Party
Thursday, March 1
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings 153
Drexel's Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) celebrates its special 32nd Anniversary with an evening of games and other activities. Food and beverages will be available. |
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WiCS: Rock Climbing Party
Friday, March 2
6 to 8 p.m.
Drexel Recreation Center, 2nd Floor, Climbing Wall
Tired of studying? Release your stress with us! The Women in Computing Society invites you to join us rock climbing. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided so just bring yourself! Space is limited so please RSVP by e-mailing drexelcswomen@gmail.com. Hope to see a lot of familiar faces there!
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Monday, March 5
11 a.m. to noon
University Crossings 153
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"Analytics for Detecting Web and Social Media Abuse"
Thursday, March 8
9:30 a.m.
University Crossings 153
Drexel's CS Department welcomes Dr. Justin Ma from University of California, Berkeley, discussing "Analytics for Detecting Web and Social Media Abuse." Click here for the abstract and more information.
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Distinguished Guest Speaker: Gene Spafford, Ph.D.
Thursday, March 8
3:30 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall (Creese Student Center)
Dr. Gene Spafford, Professor of Computer Science (Purdue University) and Executive Director of the Purdue Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS), will be providing a special lecture that will include an overview of CERIAS education and research initiatives. Register for this event here. Questions or need assistance? Call 215-895-2474 or email Brenda Sheridan at brenda@drexel.edu.
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UPE Alumni Research Reception and Dinner
Friday, March 9
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 its 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 by Friday, Feb. 29. Only current UPE members can attend.
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Trivia Question and Answer
Q: What mega media company merged with AOL at the turn of the century?
A: Time Warner
Be sure to check March's newsletter for the next trivia question!
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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 opened last week (February 13); however, depending on your classification, you may have a different registration date than other students. Your specific date is listed below:
- Continuing Seniors - February 20
- Honors - February 22
- Juniors - February 23
- Pre-Juniors - February 28
- Sophomores - March 2
- Freshman - March 7-8
Note: Students on co-op cannot be added to classes until the week before the term starts.
A full list of CS/Computing electives for the Spring is on the CS website under Announcements. Notice if you are interested in CS 432 Interactive Graphics, you may need a prerequisite override. We have changed the prerequisite for that course but the paperwork hasn't be processed yet.
Attention 2013 CS graduates: Don't forget that 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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Seeking Submissions for Drexel's Research Day, April 19, 2012
All members of the Drexel University community are invited to a celebration of Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity with a day of posters and presentations at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Abstracts for posters or presentations are due no later than midnight, Thursday, March 22, 2012, electronically submitted via the Research Day website. The website will be open for submissions on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Cash prizes will be awarded to undergraduates, graduates, post-doctoral fellows and clinical resident/fellows. Click here for more information or contact Maryann Skedzielewski at 215-895-6091 or ms39@drexel.edu.
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DGDG 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 and Tuesday: 1 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: 1 to 6 p.m.
- Friday: CLOSED
The hours for CS 121 and 122 are held on the odd weeks of the term, beginning on week 3 (weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9).
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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.
Four new job opportunities available:
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PSPE Reading Chapter Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
The Reading Chapter of Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship for 2012-2013. 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 2012. 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 click here. For further questions please contact Kenneth Gabel at krgabel@aol.com.
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Brown IEEE Robotics Competition
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2012
Brown University's IEEE Chapter is hosting the Brown IEEE Robotics Competition (BIRC), Saturday, April 14, 2012. The competition is open to all university undergraduates, including Drexel University students. This is a great opportunity for any engineering or computer science students to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom. For the competition, teams must design and build an autonomous robot that can navigate a maze. Students will test their ability to work as a team and apply knowledge learned in class. Registration has started and teams can sign up and learn more information here.
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Volunteer at the 2012 Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge
The College of Engineering is looking for volunteers to help out at the 2012 Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge! Over 50 middle and high school underwater robotics teams will compete for first place and a chance to enter the 2012 Sea Perch Nationals Competition.
The competition will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 8:00-4PM at Drexel University's Daskalakis Athletic Center. Volunteers can sign up to volunteer for either the morning shift (7AM-12PM), afternoon shift (11AM - 4PM), or all day. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and breakfast/lunch.
Some of the volunteer duties may include:
- Team registration
- Helping teams with dysfunctional robots
- Meet & greet with judges
- Assisting the judges and entertainment (Mario the dragon, etc.)
If you are interested in volunteering, please find our volunteer opportunity posted on Drexel's Lindy Center for Civic Engagement website: www.drexel.edu/lindycenter/ (to complete your University 101 Civic Engagement Hours) or email Amy Wen at researchcoop@coe.drexel.edu
More information on the Sea Perch Challenge here. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Wen at researchcoop@coe.drexel.edu.
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Work Study Position Available
The Chemical and Biological Engineering department is seeking a work study. The position requires at least 10 hours of work per week; sometimes 15 hours per week. Students must have a work study grant. Students cannot be a CBE Senior. Please see Dorothy Porter in the CBE department in the Center for Automation Technology (CAT Building) room 288 if interested.
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