Pacific Rim Summer School in Global Software Development and Computer Science
July 18-30, 2010
Peking University
Beijing, China
english.pku.edu.cn
Co-sponsored by UO CIS, PKU School of Software and Microelectronics,
PKU School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, and NSF
The University of Washington is a cooperating institution for this summer program and can select up to six participants for partial financial support. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply.
Program Highlights
- Participating students will earn six university credits.
- Intensive lab-based class in which students are organized into small global software teams; lecture-based classes on cross-cultural communication, international computer ethics, and topics in computer science. All instruction is in English.
- Faculty team from University of Oregon and guest lecturers from Peking University, CPATHi18n Pacific Rim universities, and industry partners Intel and Microsoft.
- Targeted to junior, senior, and first year graduate students from the U.S., China, Korea, and Japan (invited from the CPATHi18n Pacific Rim Partner Institutions). This year’s program is limited to 50 students, 25 from the Pacific Northwest, and 25 from Asia.
- Acceptance will be on a competitive basis.
Students must fulfill the following minimum criteria: Completion of Introduction to Software Engineering class (such as CSE 403/503) or equivalent. Work-related experience on a team software project may suffice. Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in computer science. Students who graduate Spring 2010 are eligible.
Cost: The estimated cost of the program is $1600-$2000. Students selected to participate will receive an $800 grant from the University of Oregon to put toward travel and room expenses.
Important dates:
March 15: Application and $50 fee due
April 1: Notification of Acceptance
May 15: $100 deposit and proof of visa, health insurance, and ticket purchase
June 15 (approx): Orientation meeting at your university
July 17 and 30 (approx): Fly on your own schedule to arrive at Peking University by July 18, depart July 30.
September 15: Graduate student research paper due.
For additional information, please contact Steve Tanimoto (tanimoto@cs.washington.edu) or Larry Snyder (snyder@cs.washington.edu).