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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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JavaScript: Things You Probably Don't Know But Should
Tuesday, February 5
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings, Room 153
Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) is hosting a talk with an eMoney Advisor on "JavaScript: Things You Probably Don't Know But Should." All students are invited to attend. Pizza will be served.
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CfA Philly: Code for Philly Workshop
Tuesday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 12
5 to 10 p.m.
Devnuts (908 North 3rd Street)
Enjoy pizza and the company of civic hackers with Code for America Philadelphia (CfA) at Devnuts every Tuesday between 5pm and 10pm. Stop in any time and work on your own or a Brigade-supported project. RSVP for 2/5 or 2/12.
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DGDG: Board Game Night
Wednesday, February 6
4 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings, Room 151
It's time for another Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) Board Game Night. Bring a board game you love to play, or just play one of the many that we will provide. Along with this, we encourage anyone with a game they have made themselves, video or board, to playtest it with other members. Nothing better than getting feedback from a fresh perspective.
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How To Be a Student Entrepreneur On a $0 Budget
Thursday, February 7 7 to 8:30 p.m. Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship (3225 Arch Street, Ground Floor)
Attend one or all five of the sessions in this workshop series and learn from a budding entrepreneur who is currently incubating her company in the Baiada Institute how to bootstrap a company as a college student. Click here to learn more about these events and to find out how you can register.
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Lean Startup Machine Philly
Friday, Feb. 8 - Sunday, Feb. 10
6 p.m. on Friday to 6 p.m. on Sunday
North Hall MPR (3200 Race Street)
Lean Startup Machine is a competitive three-day workshop where you will learn how to apply Lean Startup methodologies in the real world. Throughout the weekend you'll meet mentors and network with fellow attendees to form teams and identify customer assumptions. You'll also go through several Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and present your ideas to the other teams and a jury to win additional mentorship and support. Click here to learn more.
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GDI Philadelphia: HTML5/CSS3
Saturday, February 9 - Sunday, February 10
10:30 a.m. on Saturday to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday
IndyHall (22 North 3rd Street)
In this class hosted by Girl Develop It Philadelphia (GDI), we'll be building a single-page website (think onepagelove.com) with all the new hotness: HTML5 for structure and CSS3 for sweet visual flourishes like animations, gradients, rounded corners, and drop shadows. You'll learn how easy it is to use web fonts for typography. CSS3 provides advanced selectors, graphical enhancements, and better font support that makes our sites more visual appealing without using font image replacement techniques, complex JavaScript, or graphics tools. Price is $90/person. Click here to view more information about the event and to RSVP.
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WiCS: "Secret Cupid" Valentines Day Gift Exchange
Monday, February 11
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings, Room 149
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MCS Meeting: Officer Elections
Tuesday, February 12
5 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings, Room 153
Math and Computer Science Society (MCS) will be hosting elections for the 2013-14 academic year. Undergraduate students interested in joining the organization and serving as an officer are welcome to apply. For more information, contact Akshay Sharma, current president of MCS, at akshay.sharma@drexel.edu. The guest speaker for February 12 will be announced soon. Check the MCS website for details.
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DGDG: Game Design Fundamentals II (Meaning in Play)
Wednesday, February 13
4 to 6 p.m.
University Crossings, Room 151
Join Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) this week for the second of a short series on Game Design Fundamentals. Designing a game is tricky - no design is perfect, and it can be hard to predict what people will find fun. A concept or idea may seem fantastic at first, but it won't necessarily translate well into a game as it gets more fleshed out. It can often be tricky to even know where to begin or what is most important to focus on, especially for those just starting out. This series is here to help.
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International Co-op Search and Overview
Wednesday, February 13
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Steinbright Conference Room (3201 Arch Street, Suite 250)
Collaborating with the Steinbright Career Development Center, this workshop explores the many career resources available to students interested in a co-op or full time job outside the United States. Focusing mainly on resources for students on co-op, it covers the application process and walks students through the new International Co-op website and the resources contained within it. RSVP here.
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Winter Wednesdays: Resume Workshop
Wednesday, February 13
7 to 8 p.m.
Library Learning Terrace
Presented by staff of the Steinbright Center for Career Development, this event is designed specifically for students who are just beginning to develop their resumes. The workshop will cover all of the basics including sections to include, writing job/experience descriptions and basic formatting. Visit the library website for more information about the Winter Wednesdays series, and to register for the events.
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RedSnake Philly 2013 
Friday, February 15
3 to 9 p.m.
SEER Interactive (1028 North 3rd Street)
RedSnake is a meeting where Rubyists and Pythonistas get together to throw down some hard tech and inspire each other to level up. The event is aiming to be the premier technical event for hardcore programmers in Philadelphia, to provide an environment of learning for those who are new to programming, to introduce Philly's top companies to Philly's top programmers, and to raise national recognition for Philly's tech community and attract top talent to the city. The format is two hours of alternating 10 minute lightning talks. Click here to learn more about this event. The event is free, but you still need to reserve a ticket.
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Save the Date! Indy Hall Field TripThursday, February 21 5 to 6 p.m. IndyHall (22 North 3rd Street) Drexel's CS Department and its computing student organizations are sponsoring a field trip for students to visit Indy Hall, which houses a community of small businesses working together in one space. Indy Hall recently made the list of The 17 Coolest Co-Working Spaces in America. During the trip, CS alumni Nate Bomberger '12 will be providing a tour of the facilities and information session for guests. Free event open to all students. RSVP here. |
Save the Date! UPE Alumni Dinner 
Friday, February 22
6 to 9 p.m.
University Club (MacAlister Hall, 6th Floor)
Drexel's Chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, invites undergraduate members to its annual alumni 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 Monday, Feb. 18. Only current UPE members can attend.
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Racing to the Future @Drexel
Monday, February 18
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Drexel Recreation Center (3301 Market Street)
You may have seen some vehicles of the future at the Philadelphia car show but the show is to be continued at Drexel as students, faculty and alumni showcase cars they created that can change the way of energy transportation and race-car driving. Free and open to the public. |
Jeopardy! Drexel Engineering Faculty Edition
Monday, February 18
6 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium (Market Street, between 31st and 32nd Streets)
Faculty will square off in a battle of wits to answer freshmen engineering and general knowledge questions in a Jeopardy-style competition. The competition will be open to the public. |
Engineering Career Fair
Tuesday, February 19
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drexel Recreational Center (3301 Market Street)
Drexel's College of Engineering and the Steinbright Career Development Center will host a career fair with more than 90 companies to present students and Drexel engineering alumni with career opportunities. Many companies are searching for computing majors. Full employer list coming soon. |
 Alumni Connections Program Tuesday, February 19 3 to 4 p.m. Bossone Atrium (Market Street, between 31st and 32nd Streets)
Successful engineering alumni, ranging from young to seasoned, will participate in a panel discussion. Panelists will provide students and alumni with free career advice, tips on how to excel in the field and ways to transition to the next level in your career. Following the discussion, students and alumni will have the opportunity to network with the panelists at a reception. Questions for the panelists can be submitted in advance here. |
Egg Drop Competition
Wednesday, February 20
10 a.m.
Bossone Lobby (Market Street, between 31st and 32nd Streets)
Students and faculty will compete to see whose eggs will survive a 28 foot drop into a landing zone. All students, faculty, alumni and professional staff are welcome to enter and attend the event led by engineering student organizations. |
 Video Game Night Wednesday, February 20 6:30 to 10 p.m. ExCITe Center (3711 Market Street)
Students are invited to battle in a night of console gaming and board games. The evening will begin with a brief presentation on Gaming provided by the Drexel Department of Computer Science . Following the presentation, games will be played on PlayStation 3, Xbox and Wii and participants can enjoy snacks and conversation with the evening full of gaming entertainment. |
 MegaBad Movie Night Thursday, February 21 6:30 to 10 p.m. Mitchell Auditorium (Market Street, between 31st and 32nd Streets)
Watch an "awesomely awful" movie - The Core. Experts from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and a Drexel engineer will be onstage to comment on the movie's many scientific absurdities - think Mystery Science Theater 3000! The special edition of Mega-Bad Movie Night includes drinks and snacks courtesy of Drexel's Engineers Week. You'll also see a sampling of the Academy's specimens and live animals. Tickets may be purchased online. |
Trivia Question & Prize
The first three people to respond with the correct answer will receive a CS gift. Limit one prize per person, per term.
Q: This celebrated mobile developer lives in Philadelphia, was on the original iPhone team, created the foundation for Twitter's mobile and Mac applications, and has recently garnered attention for his new mobile gaming project, atebits.
Email Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu with your answer by Tuesday, Feb. 5 at noon.
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Advising Notes
Registration (Spring Term)
Spring registration opens next week (February 11); however, depending on your classification, you may have a different registration date than other students. Your specific date is listed below:
- Athletes/Honors/ROTC/Performing Arts/Veterans - February 11
- Graduating Students (Undergrad & Grad) - February 11
- Continuing Grad Students (includes BSMS) - February 12
- Continuing Seniors - February 14
- Juniors - February 15
- Pre-Juniors - February 18
- Sophomores - February 19
- Freshman - February 20-21
- Students who will be on co-op in the Spring - March 11-15
Students who will be on co-op in the Spring will be able to register online for one week only (March 11-15). If you do not register during that time, you will need to fill out an add form, get it signed by your co-op coordinator, then drop it off to your advisor to be processed.
Feel free to contact your assigned advisor if you need any help registering or working out a plan of study. Additional advising information can be found here.
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Computer Science and Software Engineering Job Opportunities
Searching for a job, co-op, or internship? The CS Department can help you prepare: visit our job opportunities site to view the latest positions available in the computing industry.
Five new postings since January 22, 2013:
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Need help with classes? Visit the Cyber Learning Center
The Cyber Learrning 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.
Winter Term Hours
- Mondays: 1 to 8 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 1 to 5 p.m.
- Friday: 1 to 4 p.m.
Click here to view the TA availability and contact information. Office hours for CS 121-122 will begin in week 3 and be held on the odd weeks of the term.
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Nourish International Opportunity
Nourish is looking to expand to Drexel, inviting all students interested in joining the fight against global poverty and personally engaging communities in the developing world. Nourish International is a student-led movement to make a lasting impact on extreme poverty through social entrepreneurship and international development work. To learn more and to apply, please visit the Nourish International website.
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Drexel Searching for Student Orientation Leaders
Applications will be available from Jan. 28 - Feb. 8
Drexel University's Office of New Student and Family Programs is accepting applications for Orientation Leader positions. Orientation Leaders are charged with assisting new students and families with their academic, social, and cultural transitions to the Drexel community. Click here for more information about the position.
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2013 Co-op Photo Contest
Deadline: February 11
Enter a photo from your Co-op and you could win an iPad mini! Photos will be judged in two categories - @work and @play. The ten best photos in each category will be announced March 4, and will be open for a public vote from March 5 - 15. Winners will be announced March 15. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded in both categories. Click here to learn more about entry criteria and to enter to contest.
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Alumni Association Scholarships Available
Applications due February 14, 2013
Each year, the Drexel University Alumni Association awards scholarships to Drexel students based on demonstrated leadership and achievement. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2013 Scholarship Program. To find more information and download an application now, click here . All applicants must be in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have been enrolled at Drexel University for at least three terms. Students who have already been awarded a full tuition scholarship are not eligible. Please contact Jeff Spence with any questions.
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2013 i3 Summer Internship and Research Program
Applications due March 8, 2013
The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is an undergraduate research and leadership development program that prepares students from underrepresented populations for graduate study and careers in the information sciences. Students are immersed in special-topics workshops, professional development seminars, research projects, and network-building opportunities. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. For more information about the program and the information sciences, click here. Additional information about the program and application process can be found online. Please contact Michael Depew with any questions.
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The Tech Awards
Applications due May 1, 2013
The Tech Awards, a signature program of The Tech Museum of Innovation, will honor 10 international innovators who are applying technology to confront humanity's most urgent challenges. The Tech Awards honors individuals, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies who are using technology to significantly improve human conditions in 5 awards categories. The technology used can be either a new invention or an innovative use of an existing technology. For more information and to apply, please visit The Tech Awards website.
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Reading PSPE Engineering Scholarship
Applications due May 31, 2013
The Reading Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. This scholarship is a one-time only grant to be provided to an undergraduate engineering student who will be enrolled in their junior or senior year in the fall of 2013. Academic success, character, personal merit, commitment plus school and community involvements will be the basis for the award. Click here to learn more and to download a scholarship application.
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Global Apps to Empower Contest
As women and girls everywhere gain access to technology, they are using it to improve their lives, families and communities. We believe we can play an active role in this empowerment. You're invited to share your creative energy and technical expertise. Help us empower young women in leadership and mentorship, jobs and entrepreneurship, education and conflict resolution.
Compete for Cash, Distribution and RecognitionOur esteemed judges will select winning apps in four categories. Each category winner will: - Compete for $10,000 in prizes
- Have your app pre-loaded onto thousands of devices for global distribution on the Ubislate series of tablet and at the BluWorld portal
- Receive up to 20 tablets for user testing and app development
- Receive global recognition from partners and sponsors including publication of your app deployment story
Learn more information and enter the contest here.
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Global Game Jam Competition 
Camden County College
The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam event. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games while exploring the process of development, be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. Although the event is heavily focused on programming, there are many other areas where people who don't code can contribute to a game. Register now.
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