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ACM Events Digest 9/29-10/3

Summary:

9/30:  Tech talk:  Google Translate, 6 pm, EE125

10/1:

  • Ugrad – office hours:  Google, 1-3 p.m., Atrium
  • Ugrad – info session:  Google Associate Product Manager (APM) Info Session, 3-4 p.m., CSE403
  • Ugrad – info session:  Google APM pitch-a-palooza, 4:305-5:30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., CSE 403

10/2: Employer panel, 5:30-6:30 p.m., EE125

10/2: ACM Programming Contest (ICPC) Info Session, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, CSE 305 *Note: Time subject to change. Confirmation email will be sent out later this week.

Details:

Google Translate Tech Talk
In celebration of National Translation Day, join Arne Mauser for a tech talk on “Machine Translation: What it is, how it works, and why it matters”. Now with 80 supported languages, Google Translate breaks down the language barrier for millions of people every day, helping people to connect, share and learn. Come along to the tech talk with Arne Mauser and get to know how Google Translate works, how people use it, and how we as engineers can have a positive impact on people’s lives.
About Arne: I did my Master’s at RWTH Aachen University in Germany (2005) followed by a PhD on Machine Translation (I did not technically graduate yet but this is still in the works!) In 2010 I did an internship on the Google Translate team based in Mountain View and joined the same team as a full time Software Engineer in 2011. The main things I work on now are getting new languages supported and improving overall translation quality.
When: TOMORROW, September 30th at 6:00pm
Where: EE 125
RSVP: goo.gl/R2yeeE

Associate Product Manager (APM) Info Session
Join some current APMs (UW alumni!) to learn about Google’s two-year rotational program for new grads in product management. We’ll share what we do day-to-day (teaser: it’s exciting to be at the heart of defining new features for brands that are household names) and info about the application/interview process. Those looking for internships or full-time opportunities are welcome!
When: Wednesday, October 1st, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Where: CSE 403
RSVP: goo.gl/mf1s7X

APM Pitch-a-palooza
Get your product proposal on with some current Google APMs to practice the first steps in defining a new product, starting with brainstorming ideas and ending with the big pitch. We’ll provide you the seed of an idea and some interesting constraints, but it’s up to you to bring the creativity. We’ll also give you lots of tips on how to create a focused, well-defined, winning product. Winners get prizes!
When: Wednesday, October 1st
Where: CSE 403
Please RSVP for one session only:
Session 1 (4:30 – 5:30pm) RSVP here
Session 2 (6:30 – 7:30pm) RSVP here

ACM Programming Competition Info Session

Interested in competing in an international team-based programming competition? ACM is holding an info session to introduce what is ICPC and go through sample problems. Come to learn more!

 

 

 

September 29, 2014