From advising at soe.ucsc.edu Thu Apr 3 16:30:02 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:30:02 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 3, 2008 Message-ID: <200804032330.m33NU2fd009809@content.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 3, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! * 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! * 4 :: Declare your SoE major! * 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 * 6 :: 2008-09 SoE COURSE SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE * 7 :: New course for Spring 2008: Human Factors * 8 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 9 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library * 10 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 11 :: Tutor for CMPS002 needed for two lab sections * 12 :: Readers and tutors needed * 13 :: Job position: Homework tutor and grader for CMPE112 in Spring 08 * 14 :: Huffman Prize for 2008 * 15 :: PBS Design Squad * 16 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students * 17 :: Design Tech @ NCSU is currently seeking qualified applicants NOW for Summer 2008 research positions! * 18 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM * 19 :: Deans', Chancellor's, and Steck Awards * 20 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program * 21 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax! * 22 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * ANNOUNCEMENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! If you would prefer to read the newsletter in a different format, the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is also available on the web! 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! If you are planning to graduate in Spring Quarter, the deadline to apply in your student portal is Friday, April 25th. If you need assistance with the applying to graduate process, please see the Registrar?s FAQ page: 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! Starting this Friday, April 4, the SoE Undergraduate Affairs Office will be open for drop-in advising every Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The following is a complete list of our hours and some of the services we provide: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am: General SoE questions, drop off/pick up forms, schedule an appointment with an advisor Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Drop-in Advising - Advisor on duty to answer quick questions, provide advice on class selection, help you fill out petitions, explain policies, etc. Appointments are also made with students who need to meet with an advisor to answer more in-depth questions, discuss study strategies, etc. 4 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Spring Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 30th. We advise you to start this process ASAP as it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete. If you have questions, please feel free to email advising at soe.ucsc.edu, or stop by drop-in 1:30-3:30pm Monday through Friday. 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 The SoE advisors will be unavailable on May 1st and May 2nd to participate in the University of California Advising Conference. Please plan accordingly. 6 :: 2008-09 SoE COURSE SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE The School of Engineering 2008-09 course schedules are now available on the SoE website. Please refer to these schedules (linked below) in order to plan your courses for next year, and to confirm that you may still follow your proposed study plan, if you've already worked one out. AMS: BME: CMPE: CMPS: EE: ISM: 7 :: New course for Spring 2008: Human Factors Human Factors (CE233) T/TH 4:00-5:45 PM, SS2, 159 Sample syllabus: * Human's senses, attention, memory and their design implications * Performance measurements, reliability analysis * Fatigue, human errors, mental workload and sociotechnical system approach to safety * Designing for comfort * Ergonomics and introduction to biomechanics Class is open to CE and CS grad students, undergrad students who had taken HCI or others with instructor's permission. For more information contact Sri Kurniawan (srikur at soe.ucsc.edu) or go to: 8 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook If you're a UCSC student interested in computer game design, you can join the Facebook group "UCSC Game Designers". Unlike many Facebook affinity groups, real live actual useful information is occasionally posted here. 9 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library Did you know the UCSC Science and Engineering library (not McHenry Library) has a lending collection of computer games and consoles? You can go to the checkout desk, and request a NES, SNES, N64, or PS2 for checkout (Wii coming soon). You can also ask at the checkout desk for the key to the library's game lab, which holds a range of classic game consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS One, XBox). There are also over 120 games available for checkout, including a deep collection of computer role playing games. Want to see a complete list? Go to: 10 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab Weekly information and sign up sessions for the new Undergraduate Hardware Lab will be held on Monday 2:00-2:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:00pm, and Friday 4:00-4:30pm. A hardware lab manager will be on duty to answer questions and sign up any interested undergraduate engineers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 :: Tutor for CMPS002 needed for two lab sections The days and times of the lab section are as follows: C: Wednesday/Friday, 10:00am-11:30am F: Monday/Wednesday, 4:00-5:30pm Contact Paulo Franca pfranca at ucsc.edu if interested. 12 :: Readers and tutors needed CMPS130 is looking for readers and tutors. Please contact manfred at cse.ucsc.edu if interested. 13 :: Job position: Homework tutor and grader for CMPE112 in Spring 08 Andrea Di Blas is looking for a qualified student to work in CMPE112-Computer and Game Console Architecture in Spring 08 This brand-new course is designed as a computer architecture class mainly for CS students in the Computer Game Design major. About half of the course will cover the same topics from CMPE110-Computer architecture, but without low-level hardware details. The second part of class will introduce: programming multiprocessors, video card architecture and programming, case-study analysis of the three major game console architectures (PS3, Xbox360, and Wii), with a special in-depth look at the Cell processor (PS3), as well as at console input devices. The position entails: * preparing a homework assignment every week and grading it * holding a 1-hour homework review session every week * helping with proctoring and grading the exams (1 mt + 1 f) Actual hours will depend on enrollment. Qualifications: having taken CMPE110 and passed it with a good grade. Preference will be given to students with interests in computer games. If interested, please email andrea at soe.ucsc.edu for an appointment. 14 :: Huffman Prize for 2008 $500 Annual Award for SENIORS in the School of Engineering The Huffman Prize is awarded annually to a student whose academic career at UCSC exhibits extraordinary creativity, depth of inquiry, and overall excellence. Application Information * ELIGIBILITY: Any undergraduate senior in a BA/BS degree program of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering (BENG, BINF, CMPE, CMPS, EE, ISM) who will graduate or has graduated during the 2007-2008 academic year is eligible. * ENTRY: Students submit a personal written statement that describes any evidence of qualification beyond that found in a student?s academic transcript, including documentation of noteworthy projects or unusual accomplishments, and at least one letter of reference from BSoE faculty. * DEADLINE: Statements and supporting materials must be submitted to BSoE Undergraduate Student Affairs (BE 225), c/o Virginia Carrillo, by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 HUFFMAN PRIZE NAMESAKE ? DAVID A. HUFFMAN (1925-1999) This annual prize honors the memory and the legacy of its namesake?DAVID A. HUFFMAN, Computer Science Professor Emeritus. David A. Huffman was a distinguished member of the UC Santa Cruz faculty and one of the founders of the first department in what is now the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. His research in information sciences was highly original and eclectic and displayed a unique aesthetic. The Huffman coding procedure for minimum redundancy codes is the most celebrated of his achievements. Throughout his long teaching career, he offered conceptual challenges to students to expand their sphere of thought and sharpen their analytical abilities. His classes were an inspiration to countless students. 15 :: PBS Design Squad Design Squad, the PBS reality competition show is auditioning for Season 3. We are seeking candidates *ages 18-19* who are passionate about engineering and are excited to spend the months of June-August in Boston (and traveling as well) tackling design challenges and competing for the $10,000 prize. Produced by WGBH-Boston for PBS, the program's goal is to get viewers excited about engineering and the design process. Contestants tackle engineering challenges for real world clients- such as creating cardboard furniture projects for IKEA or designing a gravity bike (no pedals or cranks!) for Extreme Game champion Tom Whalen. Money for housing is provided. Contestants are paid -- so not only is this a unique opportunity, it also qualifies as a summer job! We are seeking a diverse pool of men and women -- we will ultimately choose 3 men and 3 women. Interested candidates can learn more about the series and apply at pbs.org/designsquad. Deadline is Friday, April 11. 16 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce two programs that involve undergraduate student research. The goal of these initiatives is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. See the websites for specific information about Basic Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria. CREU website: MRO-W website: Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 Send any questions about eligibility or submission to creu at cra.org or mrow at cra.org. 17 :: Design Tech @ NCSU is currently seeking qualified applicants NOW for Summer 2008 research positions! This intensive, GENEROUSLY PAID, 8-week program is a great opportunity to do real, interesting work: * NSF/DoD-supported research experience in Computer Science and Design. * $2,400/month PAID position PLUS on-campus accommodations and travel reimbursements. * Work on actual, on-going research projects ranging from Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Visualization, and Mobile Applications at the boundary between Design and Computer Science. * Interact directly with Research One professors working in the graphics, game, and design industry. * We're looking for tech-saavy Design students or Computer Science students with an eye for design. The program is especially appropriate for undergraduates in honors programs or those seeking research experience for graduate school. All returning undergraduates that are US Citizens or permanent residents will be considered. APPLY NOW! Applications are due no later than April 15th with notice of acceptance status by April 21st. Early, outstanding applicants may be notified of admission sooner. Visit 18 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and the Jack Baskin School of Engineering are pleased to announce the Eleventh Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. The symposium will be held on June 5, 2008 in the courtyard of Jack Baskin Engineering from 2:00-4:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the events celebrating Student Achievement Week 2008. This event will recognize and promote the outstanding undergraduate research that is being carried out at UCSC while providing students with the experience of presenting their research results in a professional setting. DEADLINE and ELIGIBILITY The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 9th. For your convenience electronic versions of the abstract application are attached to this e-mail and are also available to download on the PB Sci Dean's Office Website at: UCSC undergraduate students from all disciplines in the Physical and Biological Sciences and Engineering are invited to participate in this event. Undergraduate students who are currently engaged in research under the direction of a faculty advisor are eligible. Examples of such research at the undergraduate level would be: research projects for Independent Study, Senior Thesis, or classroom research projects done on an individual basis. The research does not have to be completed. All students must register to participate by May 9th. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES Poster format should include the following: * Abstract * Introduction (hypothesis, reasoning, etc...) * Objectives (significance of research to the field) * Method * Results (if research has been completed) * Conclusion If you have any questions please contact Symposium Coordinators: Physical and Biological Sciences - Paula Schneider - 459-3493 or pschneider at ucsc.edu J. Baskin School of Engineering - Virginia Carrillo - 459-2868 or virginia at soe.ucsc.edu 19 :: Deans', Chancellor's, and Steck Awards Dean?s Awards are granted to 50 undergraduates who have completed an outstanding senior thesis or project during the current academic year. Each recipient will receive a $100 cash award, and will be considered for a Chancellor?s and Steck Award. Winners will be honored at the Student Achievement Awards ceremony on June 6. The names of the winners will also be announced at graduation. Applications and projects from Baskin School of Engineering undergraduates must be submitted to Virginia Carrillo, BSoE Awards & Scholarships Coordinator (Office: JBE 221), by the announced deadline. Forms are available at the BSoE Undergraduate Student Affairs Office, JBE 225. CAMPUS APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 11, 2008 AWARD AMOUNTS: $100 Dean?s, $100 Chancellor?s, $1,000 Steck Award GUIDELINES: APPLICATION FORM: Forms and information are also available at 20 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is pleased to announce the ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program. The program is open for online applications from women or minority students at your institution who will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study for the entire 2008-2009 academic year. Approximately fifteen (15) scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Applicants to the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program must be: * Women or minority students, * Pursuing degrees leading to careers in video game development, * Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, and * Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) Please visit the following website for additional information and to complete an application online: The program is being administered by Scholarship America for the ESA Foundation. If you have any questions, please call (507) 931-1682 and ask for the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program 21 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax! As part of Intrax Study Abroad?s commitment to inspiring students to becoming global citizens, we have newly released special scholarship opportunities specifically for Intrax?s summer 2008 China program. Outstanding students will be awarded up to $3000! The application deadline is April 18th but Intrax Study Abroad encourages students to apply as soon as possible. Scholarships will get swept up quickly to motivated students who apply early and are committed to academic innovation, global citizenship and cultural exploration. For more information, contact Lorien at lliptack at intraxstudyabroad.com or call, 415-434-5514. The scholarship application form can be found at 22 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities To view internship descriptions and find out how to apply go to the UCSC Career Center Intern Connection database at: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ :: SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is published on the web and sent via email to soe-ugrads at soe.ucsc.edu weekly. If you would like to submit information for the newsletter, please send it to advising at soe.ucsc.edu by Friday at 1 PM. 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To have your password emailed to you, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/lists/info/soe-ugrads. :: Undergraduate Advising Office :: 227 Baskin Engineering Building :: Baskin School of Engineering :: University of California, Santa Cruz :: 831.459.5840 phone :: 831.459.5333 fax :: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/ugrads From advising at soe.ucsc.edu Mon Apr 7 17:11:10 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:11:10 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 7, 2008 Message-ID: <200804080011.m380BA2k029251@content.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 7, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! * 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! * 4 :: Declare your SoE major! * 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 * 6 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 7 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library * 8 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 9 :: Tutor for CMPS002 needed for two lab sections * 10 :: Huffman Prize for 2008 * 11 :: PBS Design Squad * 12 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students * 13 :: Design Tech @ NCSU is currently seeking qualified applicants NOW for Summer 2008 research positions! * 14 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM * 15 :: Deans', Chancellor's, and Steck Awards * 16 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program * 17 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax! * 18 :: 22nd ANNUAL VANGUARD SECURITY CONFERENCE * 19 :: CYAN On-Campus Recruiting Event * 20 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * ANNOUNCEMENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! If you would prefer to read the newsletter in a different format, the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is also available on the web! 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! If you are planning to graduate in Spring Quarter, the deadline to apply in your student portal is Friday, April 25th. If you need assistance with the applying to graduate process, please see the Registrar?s FAQ page: 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! Starting this Friday, April 4, the SoE Undergraduate Affairs Office will be open for drop-in advising every Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The following is a complete list of our hours and some of the services we provide: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am: General SoE questions, drop off/pick up forms, schedule an appointment with an advisor Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Drop-in Advising - Advisor on duty to answer quick questions, provide advice on class selection, help you fill out petitions, explain policies, etc. Appointments are also made with students who need to meet with an advisor to answer more in-depth questions, discuss study strategies, etc. 4 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Spring Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 30th. We advise you to start this process ASAP as it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete. If you have questions, please feel free to email advising at soe.ucsc.edu, or stop by drop-in 1:30-3:30pm Monday through Friday. 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 The SoE advisors will be unavailable on May 1st and May 2nd to participate in the University of California Advising Conference. Please plan accordingly. 6 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook If you're a UCSC student interested in computer game design, you can join the Facebook group "UCSC Game Designers". Unlike many Facebook affinity groups, real live actual useful information is occasionally posted here. 7 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library Did you know the UCSC Science and Engineering library (not McHenry Library) has a lending collection of computer games and consoles? You can go to the checkout desk, and request a NES, SNES, N64, or PS2 for checkout (Wii coming soon). You can also ask at the checkout desk for the key to the library's game lab, which holds a range of classic game consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS One, XBox). There are also over 120 games available for checkout, including a deep collection of computer role playing games. Want to see a complete list? Go to: 8 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab Weekly information and sign up sessions for the new Undergraduate Hardware Lab will be held on Monday 2:00-2:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:00pm, and Friday 4:00-4:30pm. A hardware lab manager will be on duty to answer questions and sign up any interested undergraduate engineers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 :: Tutor for CMPS002 needed for two lab sections The days and times of the lab section are as follows: C: Wednesday/Friday, 10:00am-11:30am F: Monday/Wednesday, 4:00-5:30pm Contact Paulo Franca pfranca at ucsc.edu if interested. 10 :: Huffman Prize for 2008 $500 Annual Award for SENIORS in the School of Engineering The Huffman Prize is awarded annually to a student whose academic career at UCSC exhibits extraordinary creativity, depth of inquiry, and overall excellence. Application Information * ELIGIBILITY: Any undergraduate senior in a BA/BS degree program of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering (BENG, BINF, CMPE, CMPS, EE, ISM) who will graduate or has graduated during the 2007-2008 academic year is eligible. * ENTRY: Students submit a personal written statement that describes any evidence of qualification beyond that found in a student?s academic transcript, including documentation of noteworthy projects or unusual accomplishments, and at least one letter of reference from BSoE faculty. * DEADLINE: Statements and supporting materials must be submitted to BSoE Undergraduate Student Affairs (BE 225), c/o Virginia Carrillo, by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 HUFFMAN PRIZE NAMESAKE ? DAVID A. HUFFMAN (1925-1999) This annual prize honors the memory and the legacy of its namesake?DAVID A. HUFFMAN, Computer Science Professor Emeritus. David A. Huffman was a distinguished member of the UC Santa Cruz faculty and one of the founders of the first department in what is now the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. His research in information sciences was highly original and eclectic and displayed a unique aesthetic. The Huffman coding procedure for minimum redundancy codes is the most celebrated of his achievements. Throughout his long teaching career, he offered conceptual challenges to students to expand their sphere of thought and sharpen their analytical abilities. His classes were an inspiration to countless students. 11 :: PBS Design Squad Design Squad, the PBS reality competition show is auditioning for Season 3. We are seeking candidates *ages 18-19* who are passionate about engineering and are excited to spend the months of June-August in Boston (and traveling as well) tackling design challenges and competing for the $10,000 prize. Produced by WGBH-Boston for PBS, the program's goal is to get viewers excited about engineering and the design process. Contestants tackle engineering challenges for real world clients- such as creating cardboard furniture projects for IKEA or designing a gravity bike (no pedals or cranks!) for Extreme Game champion Tom Whalen. Money for housing is provided. Contestants are paid -- so not only is this a unique opportunity, it also qualifies as a summer job! We are seeking a diverse pool of men and women -- we will ultimately choose 3 men and 3 women. Interested candidates can learn more about the series and apply at pbs.org/designsquad. Deadline is Friday, April 11. 12 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce two programs that involve undergraduate student research. The goal of these initiatives is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. See the websites for specific information about Basic Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria. CREU website: MRO-W website: Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 Send any questions about eligibility or submission to creu at cra.org or mrow at cra.org. 13 :: Design Tech @ NCSU is currently seeking qualified applicants NOW for Summer 2008 research positions! This intensive, GENEROUSLY PAID, 8-week program is a great opportunity to do real, interesting work: * NSF/DoD-supported research experience in Computer Science and Design. * $2,400/month PAID position PLUS on-campus accommodations and travel reimbursements. * Work on actual, on-going research projects ranging from Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Visualization, and Mobile Applications at the boundary between Design and Computer Science. * Interact directly with Research One professors working in the graphics, game, and design industry. * We're looking for tech-saavy Design students or Computer Science students with an eye for design. The program is especially appropriate for undergraduates in honors programs or those seeking research experience for graduate school. All returning undergraduates that are US Citizens or permanent residents will be considered. APPLY NOW! Applications are due no later than April 15th with notice of acceptance status by April 21st. Early, outstanding applicants may be notified of admission sooner. Visit 14 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and the Jack Baskin School of Engineering are pleased to announce the Eleventh Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. The symposium will be held on June 5, 2008 in the courtyard of Jack Baskin Engineering from 2:00-4:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the events celebrating Student Achievement Week 2008. This event will recognize and promote the outstanding undergraduate research that is being carried out at UCSC while providing students with the experience of presenting their research results in a professional setting. DEADLINE and ELIGIBILITY The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 9th. For your convenience electronic versions of the abstract application are attached to this e-mail and are also available to download on the PB Sci Dean's Office Website at: UCSC undergraduate students from all disciplines in the Physical and Biological Sciences and Engineering are invited to participate in this event. Undergraduate students who are currently engaged in research under the direction of a faculty advisor are eligible. Examples of such research at the undergraduate level would be: research projects for Independent Study, Senior Thesis, or classroom research projects done on an individual basis. The research does not have to be completed. All students must register to participate by May 9th. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES Poster format should include the following: * Abstract * Introduction (hypothesis, reasoning, etc...) * Objectives (significance of research to the field) * Method * Results (if research has been completed) * Conclusion If you have any questions please contact Symposium Coordinators: Physical and Biological Sciences - Paula Schneider - 459-3493 or pschneider at ucsc.edu J. Baskin School of Engineering - Virginia Carrillo - 459-2868 or virginia at soe.ucsc.edu 15 :: Deans', Chancellor's, and Steck Awards Dean?s Awards are granted to 50 undergraduates who have completed an outstanding senior thesis or project during the current academic year. Each recipient will receive a $100 cash award, and will be considered for a Chancellor?s and Steck Award. Winners will be honored at the Student Achievement Awards ceremony on June 6. The names of the winners will also be announced at graduation. Applications and projects from Baskin School of Engineering undergraduates must be submitted to Virginia Carrillo, BSoE Awards & Scholarships Coordinator (Office: JBE 221), by the announced deadline. Forms are available at the BSoE Undergraduate Student Affairs Office, JBE 225. CAMPUS APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 11, 2008 AWARD AMOUNTS: $100 Dean?s, $100 Chancellor?s, $1,000 Steck Award GUIDELINES: APPLICATION FORM: Forms and information are also available at 16 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is pleased to announce the ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program. The program is open for online applications from women or minority students at your institution who will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study for the entire 2008-2009 academic year. Approximately fifteen (15) scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Applicants to the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program must be: * Women or minority students, * Pursuing degrees leading to careers in video game development, * Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, and * Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) Please visit the following website for additional information and to complete an application online: The program is being administered by Scholarship America for the ESA Foundation. If you have any questions, please call (507) 931-1682 and ask for the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program 17 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax! As part of Intrax Study Abroad?s commitment to inspiring students to becoming global citizens, we have newly released special scholarship opportunities specifically for Intrax?s summer 2008 China program. Outstanding students will be awarded up to $3000! The application deadline is April 18th but Intrax Study Abroad encourages students to apply as soon as possible. Scholarships will get swept up quickly to motivated students who apply early and are committed to academic innovation, global citizenship and cultural exploration. For more information, contact Lorien at lliptack at intraxstudyabroad.com or call, 415-434-5514. The scholarship application form can be found at 18 :: 22nd ANNUAL VANGUARD SECURITY CONFERENCE The Vanguard Security Conference is a great opportunity for students to network with hundreds of IT security professionals from all across the nation. They will also learn from the world's leading security experts about critical technology solutions and real-world techniques that direct enterprise security. A scholarship opportunity is available to any student. The requirements of this program are: * Must be currently enrolled as a full time student in the CS or related department. * Have endorsement from Dean or Chair of the department. * Submit a 250 word essay describing how they want to pursue their CS career. Must be submitted by 5/1/08. This Scholarship will include conference pass and hotel accommodations, but will not include travel. Any student or faculty member is welcome to attend the conference at the discounted educational price of $695. This price includes a pass to all training events, but does not include travel or accommodations. For additional information on the conference please visit www.go2vanguard.com 19 :: CYAN On-Campus Recruiting Event CYAN is a San Francisco Bay Area networking startup focused on developing Packet-Optical Metro-Area-Networking solutions. As a startup we are able to focus our attention on the newest and most promising technologies. We develop network equipment that will solve tomorrow's optical networking challenges and that address the next wave of networking applications. We offer an innovative work environment at the forefront of networking product development. Cyan was founded by early leaders of Telecom Valley who have a track record of starting and growing successful companies (Advanced Fibre Communications now part of Tellabs, Cerent now part of Cisco Systems, Turin Networks, and Calix). If you want to work in an environment where you can continue learning about technology and development methods, have the opportunity to apply your skills developing next generation products, wish to work in a small-team environment where you get real responsibility for making things happen, we may well be the first job that you are looking for. We are interested in scientists and engineers with a passion for technology, demonstrated by good analytical skills, combined with a capacity to work independently to get things done. Ideal candidates will be able to display their passion through their educational pursuits and personal interests. We are looking for EE, CE or CS graduates with a focus on software engineering for the following positions: Software Engineer - Embedded Software Solutions Development of real-time embedded software solutions. Interested candidates should combine a familiarity of digital hardware and electronics design with a strong aptitude for device driver development in Unix based systems. An understanding of telecommunications and data networking applications is a plus. Software Engineer - High Speed Networking High speed networking is having a profound impact on software architecture. Distributed multiprocessor systems require simple and reliable mechanisms to share complex data. We use meta-programming and metadata-driven approaches to support schema and data synchronization. Interested candidates should have a background in network programming, knowledge of data networking, routing, trees and graphs and have taken courses in operating systems with multi-process and multi-threaded software. If you are interested in learning more about Cyan and our opportunities, please sign up for the on-campus recruiting event at 20 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities To view internship descriptions and find out how to apply go to the UCSC Career Center Intern Connection database at: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ :: SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is published on the web and sent via email to soe-ugrads at soe.ucsc.edu weekly. If you would like to submit information for the newsletter, please send it to advising at soe.ucsc.edu by Friday at 1 PM. Submissions should be of interest to SoE undergraduates. :: To access the archived newsletters, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/mailman/private/soe-ugrads/ Note, you must log on with your subscribed email address and password. To have your password emailed to you, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/lists/info/soe-ugrads. :: Undergraduate Advising Office :: 227 Baskin Engineering Building :: Baskin School of Engineering :: University of California, Santa Cruz :: 831.459.5840 phone :: 831.459.5333 fax :: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/ugrads From advising at soe.ucsc.edu Mon Apr 14 17:00:04 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:04 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 14, 2008 Message-ID: <200804150000.m3F004nQ077253@content.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 14, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! * 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! * 4 :: Declare your SoE major! * 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 * 6 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 7 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library * 8 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab UPCOMING EVENTS * 9 :: ISMA New Interest Meeting - April 17 * 10 :: ISMA BBQ - April 19 * 11 :: Last Chance Job & Internship Fair - April 22 INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 12 :: MATLAB programmer needed * 13 :: Deans', Chancellor's, and Steck Awards (Deadline Extended) * 14 :: Huffman Prize for 2008 * 15 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students * 16 :: Design Tech @ NCSU is currently seeking qualified applicants NOW for Summer 2008 research positions! * 17 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM * 18 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program * 19 :: FRONTIERLAB @ OSAKA U * 20 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax Study Abroad! * 21 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * ANNOUNCEMENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! If you would prefer to read the newsletter in a different format, the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is also available on the web! 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! If you are planning to graduate in Spring Quarter, the deadline to apply in your student portal is Friday, April 25th. If you need assistance with the applying to graduate process, please see the Registrar?s FAQ page: 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! The SoE Undergraduate Affairs Office will now be open for drop-in advising every Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The following is a complete list of our hours and some of the services we provide: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am: General SoE questions, drop off/pick up forms, schedule an appointment with an advisor Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Drop-in Advising - Advisor on duty to answer quick questions, provide advice on class selection, help you fill out petitions, explain policies, etc. Appointments are also made with students who need to meet with an advisor to answer more in-depth questions, discuss study strategies, etc. 4 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Spring Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 30th. We advise you to start this process ASAP as it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete. If you have questions, please feel free to email advising at soe.ucsc.edu, or stop by drop-in 1:30-3:30pm Monday through Friday. 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 The SoE advisors will be unavailable on May 1st and May 2nd to participate in the University of California Advising Conference. Please plan accordingly. 6 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook If you're a UCSC student interested in computer game design, you can join the Facebook group "UCSC Game Designers". Unlike many Facebook affinity groups, real live actual useful information is occasionally posted here. 7 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library Did you know the UCSC Science and Engineering library (not McHenry Library) has a lending collection of computer games and consoles? You can go to the checkout desk, and request a NES, SNES, N64, or PS2 for checkout (Wii coming soon). You can also ask at the checkout desk for the key to the library's game lab, which holds a range of classic game consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS One, XBox). There are also over 120 games available for checkout, including a deep collection of computer role playing games. Want to see a complete list? Go to: 8 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab Weekly information and sign up sessions for the new Undergraduate Hardware Lab will be held on Monday 2:00-2:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:00pm, and Friday 4:00-4:30pm. A hardware lab manager will be on duty to answer questions and sign up any interested undergraduate engineers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 :: ISMA New Interest Meeting - April 17 When : Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM Where : E2 399 The ISMA is a student interest group that is focused on making corporate connections as well as creating a solid network of students interested in both business and technology. Come eat pizza, hang out with us and meet some cool new people! 10 :: ISMA BBQ - April 19 When : Saturday, April 19th at 12:00 PM Where : Oakes BBQ area, for a map see: We are going to be grilling food, hanging out and playing games (basketball, frisbee, soccer). So come enjoy the nice weather, we will have some food but if you want to eat something special you are more than welcome to bring your own meat to grill! 11 :: Last Chance Job & Internship Fair - April 22 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Colleges 9 & 10 University Center 11:00 AM -3:00 PM For more information and to see a list of participating employers, please visit: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 :: MATLAB programmer needed Are you good at MATLAB? An Economics grad here at UCSC is looking for someone who can program in MATLAB. The project is to be completed within a reasonable time period. You will be compensated for the work. If you are interested, please contact: Gpasrich at ucsc.edu. 13 :: Deans', Chancellor's, and Steck Awards (Deadline Extended) Applications and projects from Baskin School of Engineering undergraduates must be submitted to Virginia Carrillo, BSoE Awards & Scholarships Coordinator (Office: JBE 221), and will be accepted through Wednesday, April 16th. Forms are available at the BSoE Undergraduate Student Affairs Office, JBE 225. GUIDELINES: APPLICATION FORM: Forms and information are also available at 14 :: Huffman Prize for 2008 $500 Annual Award for SENIORS in the School of Engineering The Huffman Prize is awarded annually to a student whose academic career at UCSC exhibits extraordinary creativity, depth of inquiry, and overall excellence. Application Information * ELIGIBILITY: Any undergraduate senior in a BA/BS degree program of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering (BENG, BINF, CMPE, CMPS, EE, ISM) who will graduate or has graduated during the 2007-2008 academic year is eligible. * ENTRY: Students submit a personal written statement that describes any evidence of qualification beyond that found in a student?s academic transcript, including documentation of noteworthy projects or unusual accomplishments, and at least one letter of reference from BSoE faculty. * DEADLINE: Statements and supporting materials must be submitted to BSoE Undergraduate Student Affairs (BE 225), c/o Virginia Carrillo, by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 HUFFMAN PRIZE NAMESAKE ? DAVID A. HUFFMAN (1925-1999) This annual prize honors the memory and the legacy of its namesake?DAVID A. HUFFMAN, Computer Science Professor Emeritus. David A. Huffman was a distinguished member of the UC Santa Cruz faculty and one of the founders of the first department in what is now the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. His research in information sciences was highly original and eclectic and displayed a unique aesthetic. The Huffman coding procedure for minimum redundancy codes is the most celebrated of his achievements. Throughout his long teaching career, he offered conceptual challenges to students to expand their sphere of thought and sharpen their analytical abilities. His classes were an inspiration to countless students. 15 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce two programs that involve undergraduate student research. The goal of these initiatives is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. See the websites for specific information about Basic Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria. CREU website: MRO-W website: Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 Send any questions about eligibility or submission to creu at cra.org or mrow at cra.org. 16 :: Design Tech @ NCSU is currently seeking qualified applicants NOW for Summer 2008 research positions! This intensive, GENEROUSLY PAID, 8-week program is a great opportunity to do real, interesting work: * NSF/DoD-supported research experience in Computer Science and Design. * $2,400/month PAID position PLUS on-campus accommodations and travel reimbursements. * Work on actual, on-going research projects ranging from Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Visualization, and Mobile Applications at the boundary between Design and Computer Science. * Interact directly with Research One professors working in the graphics, game, and design industry. * We're looking for tech-saavy Design students or Computer Science students with an eye for design. The program is especially appropriate for undergraduates in honors programs or those seeking research experience for graduate school. All returning undergraduates that are US Citizens or permanent residents will be considered. APPLY NOW! Applications are due no later than April 15th with notice of acceptance status by April 21st. Early, outstanding applicants may be notified of admission sooner. Visit 17 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and the Jack Baskin School of Engineering are pleased to announce the Eleventh Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. The symposium will be held on June 5, 2008 in the courtyard of Jack Baskin Engineering from 2:00-4:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the events celebrating Student Achievement Week 2008. This event will recognize and promote the outstanding undergraduate research that is being carried out at UCSC while providing students with the experience of presenting their research results in a professional setting. DEADLINE and ELIGIBILITY The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 9th. For your convenience electronic versions of the abstract application are attached to this e-mail and are also available to download on the PB Sci Dean's Office Website at: UCSC undergraduate students from all disciplines in the Physical and Biological Sciences and Engineering are invited to participate in this event. Undergraduate students who are currently engaged in research under the direction of a faculty advisor are eligible. Examples of such research at the undergraduate level would be: research projects for Independent Study, Senior Thesis, or classroom research projects done on an individual basis. The research does not have to be completed. All students must register to participate by May 9th. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES Poster format should include the following: * Abstract * Introduction (hypothesis, reasoning, etc...) * Objectives (significance of research to the field) * Method * Results (if research has been completed) * Conclusion If you have any questions please contact Symposium Coordinators: Physical and Biological Sciences - Paula Schneider - 459-3493 or pschneider at ucsc.edu J. Baskin School of Engineering - Virginia Carrillo - 459-2868 or virginia at soe.ucsc.edu 18 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is pleased to announce the ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program. The program is open for online applications from women or minority students at your institution who will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study for the entire 2008-2009 academic year. Approximately fifteen (15) scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Applicants to the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program must be: * Women or minority students, * Pursuing degrees leading to careers in video game development, * Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, and * Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) Please visit the following website for additional information and to complete an application online: The program is being administered by Scholarship America for the ESA Foundation. If you have any questions, please call (507) 931-1682 and ask for the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program 19 :: FRONTIERLAB @ OSAKA U Osaka university has a new international program FRONTIERLAB at OSAKAU, supported by the Schools of Engineering, Science and Engineering It encourages both undergraduates and graduates experiential learning, cooperation and creativity through 6 months to one ?year research experience as well as Japanese culture and humanity. For further details, please contact at; tanimoto-c at osaka-u-sf.org, amatsuyama at osaka-sf.org, or ctanaka at osaka-u-sf.org 20 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax Study Abroad! As part of Intrax Study Abroad?s commitment to inspiring students to becoming global citizens, we have newly-released scholarship opportunities specifically for Intrax?s summer 2008 China program. Outstanding students will be awarded up to $3000! The application deadline is April 18th but Intrax Study Abroad encourages students to apply as soon as possible. Scholarships will get swept up quickly to motivated students who apply early and are committed to global citizenship and cultural exploration. For more information, contact Lorien at lliptack at intraxstudyabroad.com or call 415-434-5514. For more information about Intrax Study Abroad?s programs, go to: www.studytheworld.com In addition to the China scholarship fund, Intrax?s general program scholarships (to Costa Rica, Peru and Japan) are available for up to $500. Please let me know if you have any questions. To apply for one of Intrax?s summer programs go to: Scholarship applications can be found online at: 21 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities To view internship descriptions and find out how to apply go to the UCSC Career Center Intern Connection database at: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ :: SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is published on the web and sent via email to soe-ugrads at soe.ucsc.edu weekly. If you would like to submit information for the newsletter, please send it to advising at soe.ucsc.edu by Friday at 1 PM. Submissions should be of interest to SoE undergraduates. :: To access the archived newsletters, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/mailman/private/soe-ugrads/ Note, you must log on with your subscribed email address and password. To have your password emailed to you, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/lists/info/soe-ugrads. :: Undergraduate Advising Office :: 227 Baskin Engineering Building :: Baskin School of Engineering :: University of California, Santa Cruz :: 831.459.5840 phone :: 831.459.5333 fax :: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/ugrads From advising at soe.ucsc.edu Mon Apr 21 17:00:04 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:04 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 21, 2008 Message-ID: <200804220000.m3M0045x029440@content.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 21, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! * 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! * 4 :: Declare your SoE major! * 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 * 6 :: Register to Walk in the SoE Graduation Ceremony! * 7 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 8 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library * 9 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab * 10 :: UCSC Student Chapter of the ACM UPCOMING EVENTS * 11 :: Last Chance Job & Internship Fair - April 22 * 12 :: Spring BioINFormatics Free Faculty/Student Lunches * 13 :: SWE/IEEE Annual Dunk Tank * 14 :: SWE Meetings INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 15 :: Reader Needed Immediately for CE-80E * 16 :: Part-Time Summer Job: FPGA Logic Design for Physics Research Instrumentation * 17 :: Computer Science Job Opportunity * 18 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students * 19 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM * 20 :: Cadence Intern Position Available * 21 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program * 22 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax Study Abroad! * 23 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * ANNOUNCEMENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! If you would prefer to read the newsletter in a different format, the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is also available on the web! 2 :: Apply to graduate for Spring Quarter! If you are planning to graduate in Spring Quarter, the deadline to apply in your student portal is Friday, April 25th. If you need assistance with the applying to graduate process, please see the Registrar?s FAQ page: 3 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! The SoE Undergraduate Affairs Office will now be open for drop-in advising every Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The following is a complete list of our hours and some of the services we provide: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am: General SoE questions, drop off/pick up forms, schedule an appointment with an advisor Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Drop-in Advising - Advisor on duty to answer quick questions, provide advice on class selection, help you fill out petitions, explain policies, etc. Appointments are also made with students who need to meet with an advisor to answer more in-depth questions, discuss study strategies, etc. 4 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Spring Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 30th. We advise you to start this process ASAP as it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete. If you have questions, please feel free to email advising at soe.ucsc.edu, or stop by drop-in 1:30-3:30pm Monday through Friday. 5 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 The SoE advisors will be unavailable on May 1st and May 2nd to participate in the University of California Advising Conference. Please plan accordingly. 6 :: Register to Walk in the SoE Graduation Ceremony! Graduates must register by Sunday June 1, 2008 using the School of Engineering's 2007 graduation registration Web site. To access the registration website from off-campus, please use the following login information: Username: graduation Password: slugs (It's case-sensitive, so please enter them both in lower case.) This year's ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 4:00 PM at the Engineering Courtyard (between the Engineering 2 and Jack Baskin Engineering buildings). A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony. For more information, please see: 7 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook If you're a UCSC student interested in computer game design, you can join the Facebook group "UCSC Game Designers". Unlike many Facebook affinity groups, real live actual useful information is occasionally posted here. 8 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library Did you know the UCSC Science and Engineering library (not McHenry Library) has a lending collection of computer games and consoles? You can go to the checkout desk, and request a NES, SNES, N64, or PS2 for checkout (Wii coming soon). You can also ask at the checkout desk for the key to the library's game lab, which holds a range of classic game consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS One, XBox). There are also over 120 games available for checkout, including a deep collection of computer role playing games. Want to see a complete list? Go to: 9 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab Weekly information and sign up sessions for the new Undergraduate Hardware Lab will be held on Monday 2:00-2:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:00pm, and Friday 4:00-4:30pm. A hardware lab manager will be on duty to answer questions and sign up any interested undergraduate engineers. 10 :: UCSC Student Chapter of the ACM UCSC has a student chapter of the ACM. The ACM is one of the two major professional organizations for computing professionals, the other being the IEEE Computer Society. Sadly the UCSC student chapter has been struggling. I would like to ee this chapter get back on its feet. You can make that happen. To find reasons for joining the ACM go to: The chapter has $800 in the bank and if the chapter doesn't get back on its feet it will be disbanded and the funds returned to the central ACM. Leading a student organization can be rewarding in many ways. This is a chance for you to practice being a leader. If you are interested please contact Charlie McDowell (charlie at cs.ucsc.edu) the chapter faculty advisor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 :: Last Chance Job & Internship Fair - April 22 Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Colleges 9 & 10 University Center 11:00 AM -3:00 PM For more information and to see a list of participating employers, please visit: 12 :: Spring BioINFormatics Free Faculty/Student Lunches Monday, April 28 12-1 p.m. in PSB 305 and Wednesday, May 28 12-1 p.m. in PSB 305 These events are for both undergrad and grad students---they are a great chance to get to know other students in the program and to talk informally with some of the faculty (not to mention the free food). The April 28th meeting will be run by Kevin Karplus (Undergrad Director) and the May 28th meeting will be run by Dietlind Gerloff (Grad Director). We are hoping to have a quick overview of summer research opportunities at the April 28th meeting. 13 :: SWE/IEEE Annual Dunk Tank Come dunk your professors! Wednesday May 7th 10am-5pm Engineering Courtyard We will also be selling nachos, baked goods and T-shirts. 14 :: SWE Meetings Come join SWE for our weekly meetings Wednesdays 7pm in JBE 318 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 :: Reader Needed Immediately for CE-80E CE-80E (Engineering Ethics) has an immediate need for a Reader (Grader) for the Spring Quarter. This position requires the applicant to have taken this course or it's equivalent, and done well. It is estimated that the total hours needed in this position will be 4 hours per week. Please contact Professor Moriarty directly via email at gene at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 16 :: Part-Time Summer Job: FPGA Logic Design for Physics Research Instrumentation David Smith in the Physics Department is looking for a graduate or advanced undergraduate student experienced with Verilog and/or VHDL to design data-handling logic for a Xilinx FPGA board. The board will be part of ADELE, a new instrument we are building to detect gamma radiation associated with lightning in thunderstorms. The work would mostly take place this summer, but an earlier start is possible, as is an extension through the Fall. The student would be paid as a graduate research assistant or undergraduate laboratory assistant, as the case may be. Please contact Prof. Smith at dsmith(at)scipp.ucsc.edu if you might be interested. 17 :: Computer Science Job Opportunity A software engineering organization team that supports enterprise customers and deploys Sun Application Server, Messaging Server, Web Server (most of Sun software infrastructure stack of products) is looking for bright students in Computer Science graduating (or recently graduated) who are looking for challenging opportunities in companies like Sun Microsystems. The requisition can be read here Candidates should apply using the above URL and e-mail their resumes [text, Word, StarOffice/OpenOffice, PDF] to Vasundhara.Shastry at Sun.com 18 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce two programs that involve undergraduate student research. The goal of these initiatives is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. See the websites for specific information about Basic Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria. CREU website: MRO-W website: Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 Send any questions about eligibility or submission to creu at cra.org or mrow at cra.org. 19 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and the Jack Baskin School of Engineering are pleased to announce the Eleventh Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. The symposium will be held on June 5, 2008 in the courtyard of Jack Baskin Engineering from 2:00-4:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the events celebrating Student Achievement Week 2008. This event will recognize and promote the outstanding undergraduate research that is being carried out at UCSC while providing students with the experience of presenting their research results in a professional setting. DEADLINE and ELIGIBILITY The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 9th. For your convenience electronic versions of the abstract application are attached to this e-mail and are also available to download on the PB Sci Dean's Office Website at: UCSC undergraduate students from all disciplines in the Physical and Biological Sciences and Engineering are invited to participate in this event. Undergraduate students who are currently engaged in research under the direction of a faculty advisor are eligible. Examples of such research at the undergraduate level would be: research projects for Independent Study, Senior Thesis, or classroom research projects done on an individual basis. The research does not have to be completed. All students must register to participate by May 9th. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES Poster format should include the following: * Abstract * Introduction (hypothesis, reasoning, etc...) * Objectives (significance of research to the field) * Method * Results (if research has been completed) * Conclusion If you have any questions please contact Symposium Coordinators: Physical and Biological Sciences - Paula Schneider - 459-3493 or pschneider at ucsc.edu J. Baskin School of Engineering - Virginia Carrillo - 459-2868 or virginia at soe.ucsc.edu 20 :: Cadence Intern Position Available This intern position is for the summer and is geared toward a Bachelor's student in the 3rd or 4th year. This could be a very unique opportunity to work in a start-up-like environment inside a larger CAD company. For more information, please see: 21 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is pleased to announce the ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program. The program is open for online applications from women or minority students at your institution who will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study for the entire 2008-2009 academic year. Approximately fifteen (15) scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Applicants to the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program must be: * Women or minority students, * Pursuing degrees leading to careers in video game development, * Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, and * Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) Please visit the following website for additional information and to complete an application online: The program is being administered by Scholarship America for the ESA Foundation. If you have any questions, please call (507) 931-1682 and ask for the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program 22 :: Up to $3000 in scholarship opportunities to study abroad in China this summer with Intrax Study Abroad! As part of Intrax Study Abroad?s commitment to inspiring students to becoming global citizens, we have newly-released scholarship opportunities specifically for Intrax?s summer 2008 China program. Outstanding students will be awarded up to $3000! The application deadline is April 18th but Intrax Study Abroad encourages students to apply as soon as possible. Scholarships will get swept up quickly to motivated students who apply early and are committed to global citizenship and cultural exploration. For more information, contact Lorien at lliptack at intraxstudyabroad.com or call 415-434-5514. For more information about Intrax Study Abroad?s programs, go to: www.studytheworld.com In addition to the China scholarship fund, Intrax?s general program scholarships (to Costa Rica, Peru and Japan) are available for up to $500. Please let me know if you have any questions. To apply for one of Intrax?s summer programs go to: Scholarship applications can be found online at: 23 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities To view internship descriptions and find out how to apply go to the UCSC Career Center Intern Connection database at: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ :: SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is published on the web and sent via email to soe-ugrads at soe.ucsc.edu weekly. If you would like to submit information for the newsletter, please send it to advising at soe.ucsc.edu by Friday at 1 PM. Submissions should be of interest to SoE undergraduates. :: To access the archived newsletters, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/mailman/private/soe-ugrads/ Note, you must log on with your subscribed email address and password. To have your password emailed to you, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/lists/info/soe-ugrads. :: Undergraduate Advising Office :: 227 Baskin Engineering Building :: Baskin School of Engineering :: University of California, Santa Cruz :: 831.459.5840 phone :: 831.459.5333 fax :: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/ugrads From advising at soe.ucsc.edu Mon Apr 28 17:00:05 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:05 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 28, 2008 Message-ID: <200804290000.m3T00592072617@content.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of April 28, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! * 3 :: Declare your SoE major! * 4 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 * 5 :: Register to Walk in the SoE Graduation Ceremony! * 6 :: Student Speakers Wanted for 2008 Graduation * 7 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 8 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library * 9 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab UPCOMING EVENTS * 10 :: The Society of Physics Students at UCSC -- Special Event: The 2008 SPS Zone Meeting / Big Physics Day at UCSC ? May 3 * 11 :: SWE/IEEE Annual Dunk Tank ? May 7 * 12 :: Spring BioINFormatics Free Faculty/Student Lunch ? May 28 ? 12 pm * 13 :: SWE Meetings INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 14 :: Reader Needed Immediately for CE-80E * 15 :: The IEEE Reliability Society Scholarship * 16 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students * 17 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM * 18 :: Cadence Intern Position Available * 19 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program * 20 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * ANNOUNCEMENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! If you would prefer to read the newsletter in a different format, the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is also available on the web! 2 :: DROP-IN ADVISING ON FRIDAYS! The SoE Undergraduate Affairs Office will now be open for drop-in advising every Friday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The following is a complete list of our hours and some of the services we provide: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am: General SoE questions, drop off/pick up forms, schedule an appointment with an advisor Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Drop-in Advising - Advisor on duty to answer quick questions, provide advice on class selection, help you fill out petitions, explain policies, etc. Appointments are also made with students who need to meet with an advisor to answer more in-depth questions, discuss study strategies, etc. 3 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Spring Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 30th. We advise you to start this process ASAP as it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete. If you have questions, please feel free to email advising at soe.ucsc.edu, or stop by drop-in 1:30-3:30pm Monday through Friday. 4 :: No SoE Advising May 1-2 The SoE advisors will be unavailable on May 1st and May 2nd to participate in the University of California Advising Conference. Please plan accordingly. 5 :: Register to Walk in the SoE Graduation Ceremony! Graduates must register by Sunday June 1, 2008 using the School of Engineering's 2007 graduation registration Web site. To access the registration website from off-campus, please use the following login information: Username: graduation Password: slugs (It's case-sensitive, so please enter them both in lower case.) This year's ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 4:00 PM at the Engineering Courtyard (between the Engineering 2 and Jack Baskin Engineering buildings). A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony. For more information, please see: 6 :: Student Speakers Wanted for 2008 Graduation The School of Engineering invites students of the graduating Class of 2008 to consider offering a speech for the graduation celebration. Any seniors and graduate students who are interested in delivering a Senior or Graduate Student Address on behalf of their fellow members of the graduating Class of 2008 for the School of Engineering, must submit their name and major status, along with their written speech to Virginia Carrillo via email to virginia at soe.ucsc.edu as soon as possible but no later than Monday, May 19. There is no written word-limit however speech presentations are limited to five-minutes. Depending on the number of candidates, the committee will select 1 or 2 undergraduate students for the Senior Address and 1 or 2 Masters/Ph.D. students for the Graduate Address. The selection committee will be comprised of SoE faculty and staff as well as students. We invite graduating students (seniors and grads) who are NOT interested in being a speaker, to serve on the selection committee as a representative of their graduating class. Please send email to Virginia Carrillo, virginia at soe.ucsc.edu , indicating your interest to serve on this committee. 7 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook If you're a UCSC student interested in computer game design, you can join the Facebook group "UCSC Game Designers". Unlike many Facebook affinity groups, real live actual useful information is occasionally posted here. 8 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library Did you know the UCSC Science and Engineering library (not McHenry Library) has a lending collection of computer games and consoles? You can go to the checkout desk, and request a NES, SNES, N64, or PS2 for checkout (Wii coming soon). You can also ask at the checkout desk for the key to the library's game lab, which holds a range of classic game consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS One, XBox). There are also over 120 games available for checkout, including a deep collection of computer role playing games. Want to see a complete list? Go to: 9 :: Sign Up for the Undergraduate Hardware Lab Weekly information and sign up sessions for the new Undergraduate Hardware Lab will be held on Monday 2:00-2:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:00pm, and Friday 4:00-4:30pm. A hardware lab manager will be on duty to answer questions and sign up any interested undergraduate engineers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 :: The Society of Physics Students at UCSC -- Special Event: The 2008 SPS Zone Meeting / Big Physics Day at UCSC ? May 3 Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 The SPS is honored to host the annual Zone Meeting / Big Physics Day at UCSC for Zone 18, comprising California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The meeting takes place on May 3rd, 2008, and will be a full day of physics-related stuff. It's both a conference (with a keynote address by Nobel Laureate Dr. Martin Perl, an opening address by a UCSC faculty member, and undergraduate research presentations by students from all around the region) and a Regional Physics Geek Gathering (with a Friday, May 2nd, night-time viewing of "Bender's Big Score" on the big screen and a star party after the May 3rd meeting) and includes a free breakfast and lunch, too. Email us at... ucscsps at gmail.com to guarantee you get a lunch, and check the website at 11 :: SWE/IEEE Annual Dunk Tank ? May 7 Come dunk your professors! Wednesday May 7th 10am-5pm Engineering Courtyard We will also be selling nachos, baked goods and T-shirts. 12 :: Spring BioINFormatics Free Faculty/Student Lunch ? May 28 ? 12 pm Wednesday, May 28 12-1 p.m. in PSB 305 These events are for both undergrad and grad students---they are a great chance to get to know other students in the program and to talk informally with some of the faculty (not to mention the free food). The May 28th meeting will be run by Dietlind Gerloff (Grad Director). 13 :: SWE Meetings Come join SWE for our weekly meetings Wednesdays 7pm in JBE 318 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 :: Reader Needed Immediately for CE-80E CE-80E (Engineering Ethics) has an immediate need for a Reader (Grader) for the Spring Quarter. This position requires the applicant to have taken this course or it's equivalent, and done well. It is estimated that the total hours needed in this position will be 4 hours per week. Please contact Professor Moriarty directly via email at gene at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 15 :: The IEEE Reliability Society Scholarship Scholarship Information Description: This scholarship recognizes active students who are members of the IEEE and who demonstrate promise in their academic and/or professional Reliability Engineering accomplishments. Prize: Multiple $2,000 scholarships are available per year. Eligibility: Full-time Graduate Students, Seniors, and Juniors in degree programs in engineering, computer science, or other well-defined reliability-related field who are active members or student members of the IEEE. At least one course in Reliability Engineering or closely related field should be completed. Minimum overall grade point average should be 3.0 for undergraduate students and 3.5 for graduate students. Deadline: Multiple scholarships will be awarded each calendar year. Submission deadlines are: Fall Term ? July 1st Winter Term ? November 1st Note: All material must be received by the submission deadline. Submission Requirements: The IEEE RS Student Scholarship Application; An essay (not to exceed two pages) describing your academic accomplishments, professionally related extracurricular activities, work history, career goals, and the relevance of reliability engineering to them; An official academic transcript of all college courses completed; A degree plan with reliability-related courses clearly identified; and One or more recommendation letter(s) from the instructor(s) of reliability-related course(s) you have successfully completed. Contact Information IEEE Reliability Society Scholarship Attn: Alfred M. Stevens 200 Cordoba Court Merritt Island, FL 32953 asteve5 at bellsouth.net 16 :: Undergraduate Student Research Opportunities for women and minority students The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce two programs that involve undergraduate student research. The goal of these initiatives is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. See the websites for specific information about Basic Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria. CREU website: MRO-W website: Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 Send any questions about eligibility or submission to creu at cra.org or mrow at cra.org. 17 :: THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and THE JACK BASKIN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences and the Jack Baskin School of Engineering are pleased to announce the Eleventh Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium. The symposium will be held on June 5, 2008 in the courtyard of Jack Baskin Engineering from 2:00-4:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the events celebrating Student Achievement Week 2008. This event will recognize and promote the outstanding undergraduate research that is being carried out at UCSC while providing students with the experience of presenting their research results in a professional setting. DEADLINE and ELIGIBILITY The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 9th. For your convenience electronic versions of the abstract application are attached to this e-mail and are also available to download on the PB Sci Dean's Office Website at: UCSC undergraduate students from all disciplines in the Physical and Biological Sciences and Engineering are invited to participate in this event. Undergraduate students who are currently engaged in research under the direction of a faculty advisor are eligible. Examples of such research at the undergraduate level would be: research projects for Independent Study, Senior Thesis, or classroom research projects done on an individual basis. The research does not have to be completed. All students must register to participate by May 9th. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES Poster format should include the following: * Abstract * Introduction (hypothesis, reasoning, etc...) * Objectives (significance of research to the field) * Method * Results (if research has been completed) * Conclusion If you have any questions please contact Symposium Coordinators: Physical and Biological Sciences - Paula Schneider - 459-3493 or pschneider at ucsc.edu J. Baskin School of Engineering - Virginia Carrillo - 459-2868 or virginia at soe.ucsc.edu 18 :: Cadence Intern Position Available This intern position is for the summer and is geared toward a Bachelor's student in the 3rd or 4th year. This could be a very unique opportunity to work in a start-up-like environment inside a larger CAD company. For more information, please see: 19 :: ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is pleased to announce the ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program. The program is open for online applications from women or minority students at your institution who will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study for the entire 2008-2009 academic year. Approximately fifteen (15) scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Applicants to the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program must be: * Women or minority students, * Pursuing degrees leading to careers in video game development, * Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university, and * Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) Please visit the following website for additional information and to complete an application online: The program is being administered by Scholarship America for the ESA Foundation. If you have any questions, please call (507) 931-1682 and ask for the ESA Foundation Scholarship Program 20 :: Career Center Internship Opportunities To view internship descriptions and find out how to apply go to the UCSC Career Center Intern Connection database at: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ :: SoE Undergraduate Newsletter is published on the web and sent via email to soe-ugrads at soe.ucsc.edu weekly. If you would like to submit information for the newsletter, please send it to advising at soe.ucsc.edu by Friday at 1 PM. Submissions should be of interest to SoE undergraduates. :: To access the archived newsletters, go to http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/mailman/private/soe-ugrads/ Note, you must log on with your subscribed email address and password. 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