From advising at soe.ucsc.edu Tue Jan 8 17:01:03 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 01:01:03 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 8, 2008 Message-ID: <200801090101.m09113Cs002478@services.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 8, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Declare your SoE major! * 3 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month * 4 :: 2-unit Management of Technology class of interest to all SOE students * 5 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! * 6 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library UPCOMING EVENTS * 7 :: Force.com Platform Event - January 17 * 8 :: CEFUL Lunch - January 24 INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 9 :: Tutor/Grader needed for for CMPS-112 - Comparative Programming Languages. * 10 :: Reader Needed for EE 80T, Winter 2008 * 11 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 * 12 :: Applied Signal - Engineering Open House * 13 :: The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers * 14 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) * 15 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University * 16 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship * 17 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. * 18 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside * 19 :: American Society for Microbiology - Undergraduate Research Fellowships * 20 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates * 21 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS * 22 :: Summer 2008 REU in China * 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 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Winter Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, January 31st. 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 Thursday. 3 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science, encourages students to take advantage of this opportunity to enroll in MentorNet. As a participating campus, UCSC students are able to join the program and be matched with a mentor. Enrollment is free and open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees from the School of Engineering or the Physical & Biological Sciences division. www.MentorNet.net MentorNet is a Silicon Valley-headquartered nonprofit that links students with professionals in scientific and technical fields, to further the progress of women and others underrepresented in these fields through one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships with mentors from industry and academia. Visit the MentorNet website for more information, or to sign up to be matched with a mentor. 4 :: 2-unit Management of Technology class of interest to all SOE students ISM 101: *Management of Technology Seminar* Instructor: Subhas Desa (sdesa at soe.ucsc.edu); 408-735-0820 2 units; Thursday, 4:00 - 5:45 PM; Location: E2, Room # 192 Class Number: 36880 *Description of the seminar course*: ISM 101 will expose students to the breadth and depth of management of technology through weekly talks by leading industry practitioners and university researchers in the fields of technology and business. Topics covered will include engineering/product design and development, operations, strategy, microeconomics, finance, and marketing. These topics will be addressed within the context of high technologies such as software, information systems, semiconductors, storage and networks, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Industry speakers include managers from technology companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Plantronics, Cisco, and Seagate, while technology presentations include fields such as Knowledge Management, Services Engineering, Computer Graphics, and Artificial Intelligence. For more instruction contact the instructor, Subhas Desa (sdesa at soe.ucsc.edu) 5 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! UC LEADS provides undergraduates with: faculty mentoring, experiential learning via research, involvement with professional societies, exposure to the UC graduate environment, participation in academic enrichment programs. APPLICATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15, 2008 For further information and an application, contact the UC LEADS Coordinator, Missy Soto at (831) 459-2768, msoto at ucsc.edu or visit the website at: 6 :: 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: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 :: Force.com Platform Event - January 17 Make 2008 the year where you focus on innovation, not infrastructure. Come to this free Force.com platform event and get the practical knowledge you need to to build, run, and market a new generation of business applications entirely on demand. Join 1000+ developers, admins, IT managers, and entrepreneurs who are using Force.com Platform technologies to create the next generation of business applications and companies. You?re in for an extraordinary day, filled with inspiring keynotes from industry visionaries and intense breakout sessions designed to enhance your technical and business skills. Plus, join us in the Force.com Immersion Lab to get some hands-on experience and pick the brains of our experts. Space is limited - register now for this one-day event focused on creating the next generation of business applications and companies. See 8 :: CEFUL Lunch - January 24 CEFUL Lunch Date: January 24, 2008 Time: 12:30pm Location: E2-215 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 :: Tutor/Grader needed for for CMPS-112 - Comparative Programming Languages. The course will have programming assignments using Perl, C++, O'Caml (similar to ML), Scheme (similar to Lisp), and Prolog. Applicants should have taken CMPS-112 previously, with a very good grade, or provide strong evidence of ability to learn a new programming language quickly. Duties: attend labs to assist students with programming assignments; grade programming assignments. Please contact Wesley Mackey (mackey at soe.ucsc.edu) if you are interested. The exact number of hours will depend on enrollment. 10 :: Reader Needed for EE 80T, Winter 2008 EE-80T (Modern Electronic Technology & How It Works) has a need for a Reader (Grader) for the Winter 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 approx. five hours per week. Please contact Professor Pedrotti directly via email at kdp at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 11 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 A grader/reader is needed for CMPE 131/231 (Human-Computer Interaction), Winter 2008. This is a new class on designing user interface, and therefore there is no course prerequisite to apply. However, knowledge on designing user interface will be beneficial. Please contact Sri Kurniawan (srikur at soe.ucsc.edu) if you are interested, listing any relevant experience. 12 :: Applied Signal - Engineering Open House Thursday, January 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On-site interviews with hiring managers from these business areas: * Multichannel Systems * Wireless Communication Systems * Business Development Current Openings * DSP SW Engineer * Software Developer * Telephony System Engineer * Process Improvement Engineer * Software Section Manager * Staff Process Improvement Engineer * Senior Business Intelligence Analyst You must be pre-registered to attend. Complete the online pre-qualification form TODAY at www.appsig.com/openhouse.htm to receive your invitation to the event. U.S. citizenship is required for all engineering positions. Current or past security clearance is a plus. Visit our website at www.appsig.com for more details. 13 :: The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to host the 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers to recognize and reward deserving women students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. Up to 150 female computer scientists will be selected to attend a 3 day all-expenses paid workshop at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California February 21-23, 2008. This special workshop will include technical talks and career workshops, and a unique occasion to build and strengthen networks of women in technology. Students will also enjoy tours of the Googleplex, have the opportunity to meet with Google engineers in their fields, and have fun exploring the San Francisco Bay area. Please note that recommendation letters are not required for this application process. All recipients selected to attend the retreat will be asked to submit unofficial or official transcripts prior to attending the event to verify reported GPA. Visit www.google.com/jobs/students/workshopforwomen for more information Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 14 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1-31-08 PROGRAM DATE: June 9-August 1, 2008 LOCATION: University of California, Berkeley CONTACT: SUPERB TRUST: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 URL: www.truststc.org ONLINE APPLICATION: www.truststc.org/superb/apply 15 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2008 PROGRAM DATE: June 2 to August 8, 2008 LOCATION: Stanford University, San Jose State University and Silicon Valley, California CONTACT: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 ONLINE APPLICATION: 16 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. All finalists and recipients will also be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California April 3-5, 2008. For complete details, please visit us at Application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2008. 17 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. The NSF-STCs offer paid summer internships at our seventeen centers, located at prestigious universities around the United States. These summer internships provide undergraduates an opportunity to conduct research in a ?graduate school? setting in the following fields: 1) biological sciences, 2) computer and information sciences, 3) engineering, 4) geosciences, and 5) mathematical and physical sciences. These summer research opportunities are fully funded and are an excellent way to gain a competitive edge toward graduate school. The centers are currently accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Programs. Deadlines are rapidly approaching and I would like to encourage anyone interested to apply. For more information on these programs, please access our website at www.nsfstc.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact wuehara at cens.ucla.edu 18 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside UC Riverside is hosting three exciting paid summer undergraduate research programs. Look for their fliers near the advising office or check out the information on line at: www.engr.ucr.edu/sunrise www.engr.ucr.edu/ceitres www.engr.ucr.edu/brite 19 :: American Society for Microbiology - Undergraduate Research Fellowships The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF), formerly Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship. The URF allows students to conduct research in the summer with an ASM member faculty mentor at their home institution and present the results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The fellowship requires a joint application from both the student and faculty mentor. Applications are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319. Deadline is February 1, 2008 The MURF provides an opportunity for historically excluded and underrepresented students to participate in research projects at their home institution or at selected institutions throughout the U.S. and gain experience presenting the results of their research at the ASM General Meeting the following year. Applications are available online at 1, 2008 Contact Tiffani Fonseca at 202/942-9283 or tfonseca at asmusa.org if you have questions. 20 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates The College of Engineering at Boston University will host the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Biomedical (funding pending) and Photonics research this year. Both programs encourage students from all engineering, mathematics and natural science disciplines to apply. Specific program details and requirements can be found on our website at www.bu.edu/eng/reu The application system is now open for students to begin the application process. The deadline is February 15, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact us at reu at bu.edu 21 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS The CRA-W DMP is a highly selective program that matches promising undergraduate women with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships. On-line Applications for students and mentors for Summer 2007, more information about the DMP including webpages by previous DMP students: For more information about the DMP consult the DMP webpages 22 :: Summer 2008 REU in China *Marine Science and Engineering *Advanced Materials Clarkson University is seeking junior or sophomore science or engineering students for the NSF-REU program in Marine Science and Engineering in China, and Advanced Material Science in China. The program is an 11-week program with research based in China. Selected students will receive a financial support package of about $8,000. (All engineering and science majors are eligible.) Deadline of Application: March 10, 2008. For more information about the program and the procedure for application, please see 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 Jan 14 16:59:02 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:59:02 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 14, 2008 Message-ID: <200801150059.m0F0x2i8005306@services.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 14, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Declare your SoE major! * 3 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month * 4 :: 2-unit Management of Technology class of interest to all SOE students * 5 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! * 6 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 7 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library UPCOMING EVENTS * 8 :: Force.com Platform Event - January 17 * 9 :: CEFUL Lunch - January 25 * 10 :: CSFUL Lunch - February 19 INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 11 :: Tutor needed for CMPS 109, Winter 2008 * 12 :: Reader Needed for EE 80T, Winter 2008 * 13 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 * 14 :: Applied Signal - Engineering Open House * 15 :: The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers * 16 :: Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University * 17 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) * 18 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University * 19 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship * 20 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. * 21 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside * 22 :: American Society for Microbiology - Undergraduate Research Fellowships * 23 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates * 24 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS * 25 :: Summer 2008 REU in China * 26 :: 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 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Winter Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, January 31st. 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 Thursday. 3 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science, encourages students to take advantage of this opportunity to enroll in MentorNet. As a participating campus, UCSC students are able to join the program and be matched with a mentor. Enrollment is free and open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees from the School of Engineering or the Physical & Biological Sciences division. www.MentorNet.net MentorNet is a Silicon Valley-headquartered nonprofit that links students with professionals in scientific and technical fields, to further the progress of women and others underrepresented in these fields through one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships with mentors from industry and academia. Visit the MentorNet website for more information, or to sign up to be matched with a mentor. 4 :: 2-unit Management of Technology class of interest to all SOE students ISM 101: *Management of Technology Seminar* Instructor: Subhas Desa (sdesa at soe.ucsc.edu); 408-735-0820 2 units; Thursday, 4:00 - 5:45 PM; Location: E2, Room # 192 Class Number: 36880 ISM 101 will expose students to the breadth and depth of management of technology through weekly talks by leading industry practitioners and university researchers in the fields of technology and business. Topics covered will include engineering/product design and development, operations, strategy, microeconomics, finance, and marketing. These topics will be addressed within the context of high technologies such as software, information systems, semiconductors, storage and networks, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Industry speakers include managers from technology companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Plantronics, Cisco, and Seagate, while technology presentations include fields such as Knowledge Management, Services Engineering, Computer Graphics, and Artificial Intelligence. For more instruction contact the instructor, Subhas Desa (sdesa at soe.ucsc.edu) 5 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! UC LEADS provides undergraduates with: faculty mentoring, experiential learning via research, involvement with professional societies, exposure to the UC graduate environment, participation in academic enrichment programs. APPLICATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15, 2008 For further information and an application, contact the UC LEADS Coordinator, Missy Soto at (831) 459-2768, msoto at ucsc.edu or visit the website at: 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: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 :: Force.com Platform Event - January 17 Make 2008 the year where you focus on innovation, not infrastructure. Come to this free Force.com platform event and get the practical knowledge you need to to build, run, and market a new generation of business applications entirely on demand. Join 1000+ developers, admins, IT managers, and entrepreneurs who are using Force.com Platform technologies to create the next generation of business applications and companies. You?re in for an extraordinary day, filled with inspiring keynotes from industry visionaries and intense breakout sessions designed to enhance your technical and business skills. Plus, join us in the Force.com Immersion Lab to get some hands-on experience and pick the brains of our experts. Space is limited - register now for this one-day event focused on creating the next generation of business applications and companies. See 9 :: CEFUL Lunch - January 25 CEFUL Lunch Date: January 25, 2008 Time: 12:30pm Location: E2-215 Topic: Academic Integrity in the SOE 10 :: CSFUL Lunch - February 19 CSFUL Lunch Date: February 19, 2008 Time: 12:00pm Location: Jack?s Lounge ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 :: Tutor needed for CMPS 109, Winter 2008 CMPS 109 Advanced Programming has a need for a Tutor for the Winter Quarter. This position requires the applicant to be a senior with experience in both C++ and Java. Please contact Professor McDowell directly via email at charlie at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 12 :: Reader Needed for EE 80T, Winter 2008 EE-80T (Modern Electronic Technology & How It Works) has a need for a Reader (Grader) for the Winter 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 approx. five hours per week. Please contact Professor Pedrotti directly via email at kdp at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 13 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 A grader/reader is needed for CMPE 131/231 (Human-Computer Interaction), Winter 2008. This is a new class on designing user interface, and therefore there is no course prerequisite to apply. However, knowledge on designing user interface will be beneficial. Please contact Sri Kurniawan (srikur at soe.ucsc.edu) if you are interested, listing any relevant experience. 14 :: Applied Signal - Engineering Open House Thursday, January 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On-site interviews with hiring managers from these business areas: * Multichannel Systems * Wireless Communication Systems * Business Development Current Openings * DSP SW Engineer * Software Developer * Telephony System Engineer * Process Improvement Engineer * Software Section Manager * Staff Process Improvement Engineer * Senior Business Intelligence Analyst You must be pre-registered to attend. Complete the online pre-qualification form TODAY at www.appsig.com/openhouse.htm to receive your invitation to the event. U.S. citizenship is required for all engineering positions. Current or past security clearance is a plus. Visit our website at www.appsig.com for more details. 15 :: The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to host the 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers to recognize and reward deserving women students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. Up to 150 female computer scientists will be selected to attend a 3 day all-expenses paid workshop at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California February 21-23, 2008. This special workshop will include technical talks and career workshops, and a unique occasion to build and strengthen networks of women in technology. Students will also enjoy tours of the Googleplex, have the opportunity to meet with Google engineers in their fields, and have fun exploring the San Francisco Bay area. Please note that recommendation letters are not required for this application process. All recipients selected to attend the retreat will be asked to submit unofficial or official transcripts prior to attending the event to verify reported GPA. Visit www.google.com/jobs/students/workshopforwomen for more information Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 16 :: Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University (ISU) is jointly supported by NIH and NSF, June 8 - August 1, 2008. Up to 12 fellowships will be awarded to interested and qualified students. No prior experience in bioinformatics is required. The detailed information is posted on 17 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1-31-08 PROGRAM DATE: June 9-August 1, 2008 LOCATION: University of California, Berkeley CONTACT: SUPERB TRUST: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 URL: www.truststc.org ONLINE APPLICATION: www.truststc.org/superb/apply 18 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2008 PROGRAM DATE: June 2 to August 8, 2008 LOCATION: Stanford University, San Jose State University and Silicon Valley, California CONTACT: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 ONLINE APPLICATION: 19 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. All finalists and recipients will also be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California April 3-5, 2008. For complete details, please visit us at Application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2008. 20 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. The NSF-STCs offer paid summer internships at our seventeen centers, located at prestigious universities around the United States. These summer internships provide undergraduates an opportunity to conduct research in a ?graduate school? setting in the following fields: 1) biological sciences, 2) computer and information sciences, 3) engineering, 4) geosciences, and 5) mathematical and physical sciences. These summer research opportunities are fully funded and are an excellent way to gain a competitive edge toward graduate school. The centers are currently accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Programs. Deadlines are rapidly approaching and I would like to encourage anyone interested to apply. For more information on these programs, please access our website at www.nsfstc.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact wuehara at cens.ucla.edu 21 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside UC Riverside is hosting three exciting paid summer undergraduate research programs. Look for their fliers near the advising office or check out the information on line at: www.engr.ucr.edu/sunrise www.engr.ucr.edu/ceitres www.engr.ucr.edu/brite 22 :: American Society for Microbiology - Undergraduate Research Fellowships The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF), formerly Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship. The URF allows students to conduct research in the summer with an ASM member faculty mentor at their home institution and present the results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The fellowship requires a joint application from both the student and faculty mentor. Applications are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319. Deadline is February 1, 2008 The MURF provides an opportunity for historically excluded and underrepresented students to participate in research projects at their home institution or at selected institutions throughout the U.S. and gain experience presenting the results of their research at the ASM General Meeting the following year. Applications are available online at 1, 2008 Contact Tiffani Fonseca at 202/942-9283 or tfonseca at asmusa.org if you have questions. 23 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates The College of Engineering at Boston University will host the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Biomedical (funding pending) and Photonics research this year. Both programs encourage students from all engineering, mathematics and natural science disciplines to apply. Specific program details and requirements can be found on our website at www.bu.edu/eng/reu The application system is now open for students to begin the application process. The deadline is February 15, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact us at reu at bu.edu 24 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS The CRA-W DMP is a highly selective program that matches promising undergraduate women with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships. On-line Applications for students and mentors for Summer 2007, more information about the DMP including webpages by previous DMP students: For more information about the DMP consult the DMP webpages 25 :: Summer 2008 REU in China *Marine Science and Engineering *Advanced Materials Clarkson University is seeking junior or sophomore science or engineering students for the NSF-REU program in Marine Science and Engineering in China, and Advanced Material Science in China. The program is an 11-week program with research based in China. Selected students will receive a financial support package of about $8,000. (All engineering and science majors are eligible.) Deadline of Application: March 10, 2008. For more information about the program and the procedure for application, please see 26 :: 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 Tue Jan 22 17:00:02 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:00:02 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 22, 2008 Message-ID: <200801230100.m0N102xn017722@services.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 22, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Declare your SoE major! * 3 :: CMPS 132 will not be offered in 2008-09 * 4 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month * 5 :: 2-unit Management of Technology class of interest to all SOE students * 6 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! * 7 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 8 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library UPCOMING EVENTS * 9 :: CEFUL Lunch - January 30 (Date Change!) * 10 :: Undergraduate Hardware Lab Grand Opening - February 1 * 11 :: CSFUL Lunch - February 19 INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 12 :: Tutor needed for CMPS 109, Winter 2008 * 13 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 * 14 :: Tutor/Grader needed for for CMPS-112 - Comparative Programming Languages. * 15 :: Research Opportunity - 1 hr, $45 * 16 :: Applied Signal - Engineering Open House * 17 :: Software Engineer position - Web Applications - San Jose / Cupertino * 18 :: SVEC Engineering Education Awards Program * 19 :: The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers * 20 :: Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University * 21 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) * 22 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University * 23 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship * 24 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. * 25 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside * 26 :: American Society for Microbiology ? Undergraduate Research Fellowships * 27 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates * 28 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS * 29 :: Summer 2008 REU in China * 30 :: 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 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Winter Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, January 31st. 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 Thursday. 3 :: CMPS 132 will not be offered in 2008-09 CMPS 132 will not be offered in the 08-09 academic year. Students with a good academic record may still enroll in CMPS 132 this quarter, using CMPS 130 as a co-requisite. Course information can be found at 4 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science, encourages students to take advantage of this opportunity to enroll in MentorNet. As a participating campus, UCSC students are able to join the program and be matched with a mentor. Enrollment is free and open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees from the School of Engineering or the Physical & Biological Sciences division. www.MentorNet.net MentorNet is a Silicon Valley-headquartered nonprofit that links students with professionals in scientific and technical fields, to further the progress of women and others underrepresented in these fields through one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships with mentors from industry and academia. Visit the MentorNet website for more information, or to sign up to be matched with a mentor. 5 :: 2-unit Management of Technology class of interest to all SOE students ISM 101: *Management of Technology Seminar* Instructor: Subhas Desa (sdesa at soe.ucsc.edu); 408-735-0820 2 units; Thursday, 4:00 - 5:45 PM; Location: E2, Room # 192 Class Number: 36880 *Description of the seminar course*: ISM 101 will expose students to the breadth and depth of management of technology through weekly talks by leading industry practitioners and university researchers in the fields of technology and business. Topics covered will include engineering/product design and development, operations, strategy, microeconomics, finance, and marketing. These topics will be addressed within the context of high technologies such as software, information systems, semiconductors, storage and networks, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Industry speakers include managers from technology companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Plantronics, Cisco, and Seagate, while technology presentations include fields such as Knowledge Management, Services Engineering, Computer Graphics, and Artificial Intelligence. For more instruction contact the instructor, Subhas Desa (sdesa at soe.ucsc.edu) 6 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! UC LEADS provides undergraduates with: faculty mentoring, experiential learning via research, involvement with professional societies, exposure to the UC graduate environment, participation in academic enrichment programs. APPLICATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15, 2008 For further information and an application, contact the UC LEADS Coordinator, Missy Soto at (831) 459-2768, msoto at ucsc.edu or visit the website at: 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: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 :: CEFUL Lunch - January 30 (Date Change!) CEFUL Lunch Date: January 30, 2008 Time: 12:30pm Location: E2-215 Topic: Academic Integrity in the SOE Please RSVP to facserv at soe.ucsc.edu 10 :: Undergraduate Hardware Lab Grand Opening - February 1 The SOE Honor Society, IEEE and SWE are proud to announce that the undergraduate hardware lab will be having its grand opening on Friday, February 1st from 12pm-6pm. The Hardware Lab is a collaborative environment where students can work on independent projects using a variety of engineering equipment. Come join us for a tour, free snacks, and lab tool tutorials. 11 :: CSFUL Lunch - February 19 CSFUL Lunch Date: February 19, 2008 Time: 12:00pm Location: Jack?s Lounge Please RSVP to facserv at soe.ucsc.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 :: Tutor needed for CMPS 109, Winter 2008 CMPS 109 Advanced Programming has a need for a Tutor for the Winter Quarter. This position requires the applicant to be a senior with experience in both C++ and Java. Please contact Professor McDowell directly via email at charlie at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 13 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 A grader/reader is needed for CMPE 131/231 (Human-Computer Interaction), Winter 2008. This is a new class on designing user interface, and therefore there is no course prerequisite to apply. However, knowledge on designing user interface will be beneficial. Please contact Sri Kurniawan (srikur at soe.ucsc.edu) if you are interested, listing any relevant experience. 14 :: Tutor/Grader needed for for CMPS-112 - Comparative Programming Languages. The course will have programming assignments using Perl, C++, O'Caml (similar to ML), Scheme (similar to Lisp), and Prolog. Applicants should have taken CMPS-112 previously, with a very good grade, or provide strong evidence of ability to learn a new programming language quickly. Duties: attend labs to assist students with programming assignments; grade programming assignments. Please contact Wesley Mackey (mackey at soe.ucsc.edu) if you are interested. 15 :: Research Opportunity - 1 hr, $45 A stealth, high-tech Internet start-up will be conducting user research the week of 1/28/08. Interviews will last ~ 1 hr and the incentive will be $45. If you've had some experience with 3+ social networking sites (think Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, for example) and are between the ages of 16 ? 24, you may qualify for the research. This is your chance to have some real input into how a new online social service will work. If you are interested in participating, please contact Bev Black via phone on 408-348-6691 or email bblack at timedots.com. 16 :: Applied Signal - Engineering Open House Thursday, January 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On-site interviews with hiring managers from these business areas: * Multichannel Systems * Wireless Communication Systems * Business Development Current Openings * DSP SW Engineer * Software Developer * Telephony System Engineer * Process Improvement Engineer * Software Section Manager * Staff Process Improvement Engineer * Senior Business Intelligence Analyst You must be pre-registered to attend. Complete the online pre-qualification form TODAY at www.appsig.com/openhouse.htm to receive your invitation to the event. U.S. citizenship is required for all engineering positions. Current or past security clearance is a plus. Visit our website at www.appsig.com for more details. 17 :: Software Engineer position - Web Applications - San Jose / Cupertino This is a position available for newly graduates/graduating Computer Sciences and Computer Engineering. DataCare Corporation (www.datacareservices.com) is a growing software company developing internet-based software applications located in San Jose/Cupertino. Candidates from UCSC are especially welcome to apply. Our usual tools are: PHP, Javascript, MySQL, Linux and Apache. Candidates are not required to have experience in all tools. We require: * Proficiency in the English language * Scheduled graduation before July 2007 * Solid knowledge of computers and Unix/Linux based systems * Enthusiastic about working with computers and Internet applications Also desirable: * Experience in installing networks, software applications, Windows and Linux systems. Come join a great team and very interesting work! Send your resume to internships at datacareservices.com 18 :: SVEC Engineering Education Awards Program Applications must be received by February 10, 2008. No applications will be accepted after this date. Awards Eligibility and Criteria: The Silicon Valley Engineering Council Engineering Education awards recognize young engineering and technology students for their dedication, focus, and commitment to engineering. Engineering and Technology students graduating from high school, or presently enrolled in undergraduate community college and university programs are encouraged to apply. Students may receive an SVEC Scholarship award only once. Granting of Awards: Awards will be announced and awarded at the Annual SVEC Engineering Week Banquet scheduled on February 28, 2008. It is expected but not required that awardees will attend For more details and an application, please visit 19 :: The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to host the 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers to recognize and reward deserving women students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. Up to 150 female computer scientists will be selected to attend a 3 day all-expenses paid workshop at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California February 21-23, 2008. This special workshop will include technical talks and career workshops, and a unique occasion to build and strengthen networks of women in technology. Students will also enjoy tours of the Googleplex, have the opportunity to meet with Google engineers in their fields, and have fun exploring the San Francisco Bay area. Please note that recommendation letters are not required for this application process. All recipients selected to attend the retreat will be asked to submit unofficial or official transcripts prior to attending the event to verify reported GPA. Visit www.google.com/jobs/students/workshopforwomen for more information Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 20 :: Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University (ISU) is jointly supported by NIH and NSF, June 8 - August 1, 2008. Up to 12 fellowships will be awarded to interested and qualified students. No prior experience in bioinformatics is required. The detailed information is posted on 21 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1-31-08 PROGRAM DATE: June 9-August 1, 2008 LOCATION: University of California, Berkeley CONTACT: SUPERB TRUST: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 URL: www.truststc.org ONLINE APPLICATION: www.truststc.org/superb/apply 22 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2008 PROGRAM DATE: June 2 to August 8, 2008 LOCATION: Stanford University, San Jose State University and Silicon Valley, California CONTACT: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 ONLINE APPLICATION: 23 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. All finalists and recipients will also be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California April 3-5, 2008. For complete details, please visit us at Application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2008. 24 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. The NSF-STCs offer paid summer internships at our seventeen centers, located at prestigious universities around the United States. These summer internships provide undergraduates an opportunity to conduct research in a ?graduate school? setting in the following fields: 1) biological sciences, 2) computer and information sciences, 3) engineering, 4) geosciences, and 5) mathematical and physical sciences. These summer research opportunities are fully funded and are an excellent way to gain a competitive edge toward graduate school. The centers are currently accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Programs. Deadlines are rapidly approaching and I would like to encourage anyone interested to apply. For more information on these programs, please access our website at www.nsfstc.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact wuehara at cens.ucla.edu 25 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside UC Riverside is hosting three exciting paid summer undergraduate research programs. Look for their fliers near the advising office or check out the information on line at: www.engr.ucr.edu/sunrise www.engr.ucr.edu/ceitres www.engr.ucr.edu/brite 26 :: American Society for Microbiology ? Undergraduate Research Fellowships The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF), formerly Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship. The URF allows students to conduct research in the summer with an ASM member faculty mentor at their home institution and present the results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The fellowship requires a joint application from both the student and faculty mentor. Applications are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319. Deadline is February 1, 2008 The MURF provides an opportunity for historically excluded and underrepresented students to participate in research projects at their home institution or at selected institutions throughout the U.S. and gain experience presenting the results of their research at the ASM General Meeting the following year. Applications are available online at 1, 2008 Contact Tiffani Fonseca at 202/942-9283 or tfonseca at asmusa.org if you have questions. 27 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates The College of Engineering at Boston University will host the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Biomedical (funding pending) and Photonics research this year. Both programs encourage students from all engineering, mathematics and natural science disciplines to apply. Specific program details and requirements can be found on our website at www.bu.edu/eng/reu The application system is now open for students to begin the application process. The deadline is February 15, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact us at reu at bu.edu 28 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS The CRA-W DMP is a highly selective program that matches promising undergraduate women with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships. On-line Applications for students and mentors for Summer 2007, more information about the DMP including webpages by previous DMP students: For more information about the DMP consult the DMP webpages 29 :: Summer 2008 REU in China *Marine Science and Engineering *Advanced Materials Clarkson University is seeking junior or sophomore science or engineering students for the NSF-REU program in Marine Science and Engineering in China, and Advanced Material Science in China. The program is an 11-week program with research based in China. Selected students will receive a financial support package of about $8,000. (All engineering and science majors are eligible.) Deadline of Application: March 10, 2008. For more information about the program and the procedure for application, please see 30 :: 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 Jan 28 17:08:02 2008 From: advising at soe.ucsc.edu (advising at soe.ucsc.edu) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:08:02 +0000 Subject: [SOE-Ugrads] SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 28, 2008 Message-ID: <200801290108.m0T182i4014425@services.cse.ucsc.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SoE Undergraduate Newsletter - for the week of January 28, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS * 1 :: Read the SoE Undergraduate Newsletter Online! * 2 :: Declare your SoE major! * 3 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month * 4 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! * 5 :: UCSC Game Designers group on Facebook * 6 :: Game Collection at Science & Engineering Library UPCOMING EVENTS * 7 :: CEFUL Lunch ? January 30 (Date Change!) * 8 :: Programming Competition - February 2 * 9 :: Undergraduate Hardware Lab Grand Opening ? February 1 * 10 :: CSFUL Lunch ? February 19 * 11 :: Society of Women Engineers meetings - Mondays INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * 12 :: Tutor needed for CMPS 109, Winter 2008 * 13 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 * 14 :: CReME - Collaborative Research Mentoring & Enterprise * 15 :: Software Engineer position - Web Applications - San Jose / Cupertino * 16 :: SVEC Engineering Education Awards Program * 17 :: Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University * 18 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) * 19 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University * 20 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship * 21 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. * 22 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside * 23 :: American Society for Microbiology ? Undergraduate Research Fellowships * 24 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates * 25 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS * 26 :: The 2008 National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience for Undergraduates Program * 27 :: Journal of Young Investigators, Inc. (JYI) - POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS * 28 :: NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates. * 29 :: Summer 2008 REU in China * 30 :: 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 :: Declare your SoE major! Please read all of the instructions before declaring. Declarations to the Major for Winter Quarter 2008 are due to the SoE Undergraduate Advising Counter (BE 225) no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, January 31st. 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 Thursday. 3 :: January is National (US) Mentoring Month MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science, encourages students to take advantage of this opportunity to enroll in MentorNet. As a participating campus, UCSC students are able to join the program and be matched with a mentor. Enrollment is free and open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees from the School of Engineering or the Physical & Biological Sciences division. www.MentorNet.net MentorNet is a Silicon Valley-headquartered nonprofit that links students with professionals in scientific and technical fields, to further the progress of women and others underrepresented in these fields through one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships with mentors from industry and academia. Visit the MentorNet website for more information, or to sign up to be matched with a mentor. 4 :: BECOME A UC LEADS SCHOLAR! UC LEADS provides undergraduates with: faculty mentoring, experiential learning via research, involvement with professional societies, exposure to the UC graduate environment, participation in academic enrichment programs. APPLICATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15, 2008 For further information and an application, contact the UC LEADS Coordinator, Missy Soto at (831) 459-2768, msoto at ucsc.edu or visit the website at: 5 :: 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. 6 :: 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: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * UPCOMING EVENTS * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 :: CEFUL Lunch ? January 30 (Date Change!) CEFUL Lunch Date: January 30, 2008 Time: 12:30pm Location: E2-215 Topic: Academic Integrity in the SOE Please RSVP to facserv at soe.ucsc.edu 8 :: Programming Competition - February 2 Are you a fast programmer? Want to prove it? Here?s your chance! There will be a programming competition in BE-105 Saturday, February 2, from 10:30am to 1pm. Any current UC Santa Cruz student is welcome, from any major. Competitors are also invited to a free pizza lunch immediately following the competition. Registration is free, but we appreciate your RSVP so we can plan. Email cstaley at createspace.com to register. Contest Rules 1. Individual competitors only. 2. Contest runs 2.5 hours, and includes 4 different short problems. 3. Programming in Java 1.5 4. Prizes awarded to the three competitors finishing the most problems. Ties broken by speed of completion, with time-penalties for bad attempts. 5. We?ll supply Java API docs access online. No other materials allowed. 6. Previous winners of CreateSpace programming contests are not eligible to receive prizes, nor are current or former CreateSpace employees. Prizes: The contest is co-sponsored by CreateSpace, an Amazon subsidiary here in town. In case the sheer love of competition isn't enough to interest you, CreateSpace has kindly provided prizes. The first place finisher gets $200, second place $150 and third place $100. 9 :: Undergraduate Hardware Lab Grand Opening ? February 1 The SOE Honor Society, IEEE and SWE are proud to announce that the undergraduate hardware lab will be having its grand opening on Friday, February 1st from 12pm-6pm. The Hardware Lab is a collaborative environment where students can work on independent projects using a variety of engineering equipment. Come join us for a tour, free snacks, and lab tool tutorials. 10 :: CSFUL Lunch ? February 19 CSFUL Lunch Date: February 19, 2008 Time: 12:00pm Location: Jack?s Lounge Please RSVP to facserv at soe.ucsc.edu 11 :: Society of Women Engineers meetings - Mondays The Society of Women Engineers has their weekly meeting every Monday in JB room 318 from 7-8PM, come to network and meet other female engineers! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 :: Tutor needed for CMPS 109, Winter 2008 CMPS 109 Advanced Programming has a need for a Tutor for the Winter Quarter. This position requires the applicant to be a senior with experience in both C++ and Java. Please contact Professor McDowell directly via email at charlie at soe.ucsc.edu for more information. 13 :: Grader/Reader needed for CMPE 131/231 A grader/reader is needed for CMPE 131/231 (Human-Computer Interaction), Winter 2008. This is a new class on designing user interface, and therefore there is no course prerequisite to apply. However, knowledge on designing user interface will be beneficial. Please contact Sri Kurniawan (srikur at soe.ucsc.edu) if you are interested, listing any relevant experience. 14 :: CReME - Collaborative Research Mentoring & Enterprise CReME is recruiting students and mentors for 2008 teams Students and faculty from all divisions and colleges are welcome! The CReME program provides motivated undergraduates with access to resources to create innovative projects, tools, and companies. It is designed to support student-led inquiry leading to innovation via fundable proposals. CReME creates working relationships with mentors and external sponsors to engage the innovation potential of the campus. UCSC?s Office for Management of Intellectual Property (OMIP) provides funding, intellectual property management, sponsor membership agreements, and new venture support. CReME?s current program areas looking for student teams and faculty mentors are: * Digital Game Design and its Applications * Renewable Energy * Environmental Technology To learn more or apply contact Reesa Abrams at reabrams at ucsc.edu or 831 459 1982 15 :: Software Engineer position - Web Applications - San Jose / Cupertino This is a position available for newly graduates/graduating Computer Sciences and Computer Engineering. DataCare Corporation (www.datacareservices.com) is a growing software company developing internet-based software applications located in San Jose/Cupertino. Candidates from UCSC are especially welcome to apply. Our usual tools are: PHP, Javascript, MySQL, Linux and Apache. Candidates are not required to have experience in all tools. We require: * Proficiency in the English language * Scheduled graduation before July 2007 * Solid knowledge of computers and Unix/Linux based systems * Enthusiastic about working with computers and Internet applications Also desirable: * Experience in installing networks, software applications, Windows and Linux systems. Come join a great team and very interesting work! Send your resume to internships at datacareservices.com 16 :: SVEC Engineering Education Awards Program Applications must be received by February 10, 2008. No applications will be accepted after this date. Awards Eligibility and Criteria: The Silicon Valley Engineering Council Engineering Education awards recognize young engineering and technology students for their dedication, focus, and commitment to engineering. Engineering and Technology students graduating from high school, or presently enrolled in undergraduate community college and university programs are encouraged to apply. Students may receive an SVEC Scholarship award only once. Granting of Awards: Awards will be announced and awarded at the Annual SVEC Engineering Week Banquet scheduled on February 28, 2008. It is expected but not required that awardees will attend For more details and an application, please visit 17 :: Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University (ISU) is jointly supported by NIH and NSF, June 8 - August 1, 2008. Up to 12 fellowships will be awarded to interested and qualified students. No prior experience in bioinformatics is required. The detailed information is posted on 18 :: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology (SUPERB-IT) APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1-31-08 PROGRAM DATE: June 9-August 1, 2008 LOCATION: University of California, Berkeley CONTACT: SUPERB TRUST: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 URL: www.truststc.org ONLINE APPLICATION: www.truststc.org/superb/apply 19 :: SECuR-IT: Summer Experience, Colloquium and Research in Information Technology at Stanford University and San Jose State University APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2008 PROGRAM DATE: June 2 to August 8, 2008 LOCATION: Stanford University, San Jose State University and Silicon Valley, California CONTACT: Dr. Kristen Gates -- (510) 642-3737 ONLINE APPLICATION: 20 :: 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. All finalists and recipients will also be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California April 3-5, 2008. For complete details, please visit us at Application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2008. 21 :: National Science Foundation - Science and Technology Centers (STCs) Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs. The NSF-STCs offer paid summer internships at our seventeen centers, located at prestigious universities around the United States. These summer internships provide undergraduates an opportunity to conduct research in a ?graduate school? setting in the following fields: 1) biological sciences, 2) computer and information sciences, 3) engineering, 4) geosciences, and 5) mathematical and physical sciences. These summer research opportunities are fully funded and are an excellent way to gain a competitive edge toward graduate school. The centers are currently accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Programs. Deadlines are rapidly approaching and I would like to encourage anyone interested to apply. For more information on these programs, please access our website at www.nsfstc.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact wuehara at cens.ucla.edu 22 :: Paid Summer Undergraduate Research Programs at UC Riverside UC Riverside is hosting three exciting paid summer undergraduate research programs. Look for their fliers near the advising office or check out the information on line at: www.engr.ucr.edu/sunrise www.engr.ucr.edu/ceitres www.engr.ucr.edu/brite 23 :: American Society for Microbiology ? Undergraduate Research Fellowships The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF), formerly Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship. The URF allows students to conduct research in the summer with an ASM member faculty mentor at their home institution and present the results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The fellowship requires a joint application from both the student and faculty mentor. Applications are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319. Deadline is February 1, 2008 The MURF provides an opportunity for historically excluded and underrepresented students to participate in research projects at their home institution or at selected institutions throughout the U.S. and gain experience presenting the results of their research at the ASM General Meeting the following year. Applications are available online at 1, 2008 Contact Tiffani Fonseca at 202/942-9283 or tfonseca at asmusa.org if you have questions. 24 :: Boston University - National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates The College of Engineering at Boston University will host the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Biomedical (funding pending) and Photonics research this year. Both programs encourage students from all engineering, mathematics and natural science disciplines to apply. Specific program details and requirements can be found on our website at www.bu.edu/eng/reu The application system is now open for students to begin the application process. The deadline is February 15, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact us at reu at bu.edu 25 :: Applications Open for CRA-W DMP SUMMER 2007 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS The CRA-W DMP is a highly selective program that matches promising undergraduate women with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships. On-line Applications for students and mentors for Summer 2007, more information about the DMP including webpages by previous DMP students: For more information about the DMP consult the DMP webpages 26 :: The 2008 National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience for Undergraduates Program 2008 NNIN REU: sponsored by The National Science Foundation, NNIN and Industry This is a reminder that applications for the 2008 National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (NNIN REU) are being accepted right now, and that deadlines for submissions are fast approaching. February 19 is the deadline for online applications and February 26 is the deadline for all application materials to be submitted. Complete information about the program can be found at 27 :: Journal of Young Investigators, Inc. (JYI) - POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS The prestigious Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) is recruiting staff and manuscript submissions. Applicants must be undergraduate students with an interest in science, broadly defined. In particular, JYI is seeking students with an interest in web development and programming skills to fill the Chief Technical Officer position. Application information and position descriptions can be found at 28 :: NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates. Deadline to apply: March 3, 2008 Duration: May 18 to July 23, 2008 More information can be found at the following web site: www.humboldt.edu/~reu-rms/ 29 :: Summer 2008 REU in China Clarkson University is seeking junior or sophomore science or engineering students for the NSF-REU program in Marine Science and Engineering in China, and Advanced Material Science in China. The program is an 11-week program with research based in China. Selected students will receive a financial support package of about $8,000. (All engineering and science majors are eligible.) Deadline of Application: March 10, 2008. For more information about the program and the procedure for application, please see 30 :: 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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