CSE Undergrad News

Hey folks,

Just a reminder that if you are a junior and plan to apply to the BS/MS 5th year master’s program, you need to finish all required 300 level courses by the end of spring quarter, and ideally be through one 400, or an additional 300 level CSE course.

We’ll have an information session early in spring quarter to help you plan. The application will open towards the end of spring and close right at the end of the quarter, so spring grades will be considered during the admission meeting.

Crystal

Spend your summer in Montana gaining research skills and preparation for graduate school! Expand your CS experience, meet new students and faculty from outside UW, earn some cash, explore the Montana scenery, and still have more than a month of vacation at the end of summer. Sophomores who’ve completed 2 math courses and 2 programming courses are eligible (that’s pretty much all CSE majors).

Program Objectives:

1. Expose students to real-world, innovative and interdisciplinary research focused on networks research and network modeling with application to sustainability
2. Encourage more undergraduates to continue their academic careers and seek graduate degrees in computer science, engineering, and environmental science
3. Help participants develop research skills and improve communication and collaborative skills
4. Have fun!!  We will organize several group activities such as hikes, a trip to Yellowstone and whitewater rafting.  Montana State University is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Bozeman, Montana.

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UBC Master of Management in Operations Research Program

The Master of Management in Operations Research (MM in OR) program at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada), provides unparalleled depth and experience for students and industry professionals interested in the quantitative analysis of business problems. Designed for individuals with backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, economics, or other quantitative fields, the 16-month MM in OR program offers a unique blend of technical coursework, practical consulting skills, and real-world problem-solving experience that positions students for success in today’s competitive business world.

MM in OR students work closely with internationally renowned faculty, business leaders, and outstanding peers to develop and realize their goals in a professional business environment. A highlight of the program is the Industry Project. Every student receives generous financial support by completing an intensive 5-month applied project with an industrial partner that addresses a significant operational issue. Working closely with faculty and project leaders, students use the latest decision tools and technologies to make concrete recommendations to executives of some of the most prominent companies in Canada.

The MM in OR program is an ideal alternative to an MBA for technically-oriented students looking for a professional business degree that utilizes their quantitative skills. MM in OR students have excellent employment potential, and graduates go on to rewarding careers in such fields as consulting, logistics and operations analysis, and supply chain management.

For further information, please visit our web site http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/mmor or contact us by email: info@coe.ubc.ca or by phone: 604-822-1800.

Georgetown University: Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomathematics

Are you interested in genetics, bioterrorism, international health, bioinformatics, epidemiology or health policy?

Our M.S. program provides integrated training in computational, quantitative, and biomedical sciences to support health-related research performed in academia, government, and industry. Students will not only acquire the quantitative and computational tools that underpin epidemiology and bioinformatics, but also gain substantive exposure to applications of these tools to biological and health sciences. Our program brings together faculty from our Department and from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) Basic Science and Clinical Departments, many of whom are members of Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC). Graduates with an MS degree in Biostatistics go on to successful and lucrative positions in academic centers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and private consulting firms.

Applications for our Masters of Science Program in Biostatistics are currently open for Fall 2012. The application deadline is June 1st, 2012.

For more information, visit: http://dbbb.georgetown.edu/ or e-mail Caroline at ctw26@georgetown.edu

Apply now for Fall 2012 at: http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/apply_online.cfm

Caroline Wu
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomathematics
Georgetown University
4000 Reservoir Road, NW
Building D, Suite 180
Washington, DC 20057-1484
Phone: 202-687-4114
Fax: 202-687-2581

NSF Grant #DGE-1068871

The purpose of the WISeNet Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) program is to prepare Ph.D. students for interdisciplinary research in wireless sensor networks.  Students in this program are supported for up to two years, and receive a WISeNet graduate certificate upon completion of a Ph.D. degree from one of the participating departments.

The program thematic basis is the development of intelligent sensors that process, store, and learn from data so as to improve their ability to gather information over time.  Broader impacts include unprecedented observation of environmental and ecological processes, and more effective and reliable use of sensors for defense and national security.

From: Emo Todorov [mailto:etodorov@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 4:10 PM
To: ‘Joshua R Smith’; ‘Lindsay Michimoto’
Subject: FW: WISeNet Graduate program and fellowships on sensor networks
at Duke

Hi Josh and Lindsay,

I got this brochure from Silvia Ferrari at Duke – they have a new IGERT on
sensor networks that may be of interest to some of our students.  I don’t
know how/where to publicize this, but hopefully you would know.  More
information can be found at:

http://wisenet.pratt.duke.edu/

Yours, Emo

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), an international, graduate-level research university, announces the launch of its annual Research Poster Competition open to undergraduates from around the world. This competitive research poster event is part
of the university’s Winter Enrichment Program, being held this year from January 14-29, 2012.
Authors of the top 50 accepted abstracts will be invited
to spend one week at KAUST between January 14-29
to present their research poster and to participate in an exciting international program.
KAUST is dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement to benefit Saudi Arabia and beyond. The University is committed to advancing science and technology through transdisciplinary research of global significance. Situated on the shores of the Red Sea, there are many recreational and cultural activities to choose from during your visit, including local excursions, culinary delights, and marine activities.
A prestigious panel will judge the submissions and valuable prizes for winning posters will be presented. Abstracts and posters will be judged on the novelty of the work, clarity of ideas, creativity, and overall impact of the presentation.
Strategic research areas of interest include
(but are not limited to):
Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials
Catalysis
Clean Combustion
Computational Bioscience
Geometric Modeling and Scientific Visualization
Plant Stress Genomics
Red Sea
Solar and Alternative Energy
Water Desalination and Reuse
Find details at:
www.acadox.com/wep
RESEARCH POSTER COMPETITION
FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Abstract Deadline November 20, 2011
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT AND JOIN US IN SAUDI ARABIA
FOR A WEEK IN JANUARY 2012!
www.kaust.edu.sa

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Martin Tompa <tompa@cs.washington.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Subject: [cs-ugrads] UCLA Ph.D. program Bioinformatics
To: cs-ugrads – Mailing List <cs-ugrads@cs.washington.edu>

> —–Original Message—–
> From: eeskin@gmail.com [mailto:eeskin@gmail.com] On Behalf Of
> Eleazar Eskin
> Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 11:33 AM
> To: William Stafford Noble; Martin Tompa
> Subject: UCLA Bioinformatics
>
> Dear Bill, Martin,
>
> As you may know, UCLA has recently established a new Ph.D. program in
> Bioinformatics.   Our website is http://www.bioinformatics.ucla.edu/.
> I was wondering if you know of any undergraduates students
> who are interested in applying to PhD programs in
> Bioinformatics.  If so, we hope to encourage them to consider
> UCLA.  Just send (or have them
> send) an email to bioinfophd@lists.ucla.edu, and we will
> identify the relevant faculty based on their research
> interests to follow up with them.  Alternatively, feel free
> to pass on my email so they can get more information from me directly.
>
> Since I know that you are involved with your undergraduate
> bioinformatics program, I would greatly appreciate if you
> were able to send the information below to your programs
> email list.  We feel that the kind of student that graduates
> from your program has the ideal training to be successful in
> our Ph.D. program.  Since we are trying to cover all
> undergrad programs, I would appreciate if you send me a quick
> note if you are able to send the email to your undergraduate program.
>
>
> UCLA has a lot of established bioinformatics faculty (over
> 20) but a relatively new Bioinformatics Ph.D. program, there
> are good opportunities for students who apply here.
>
> Thanks,
> Eleazar
>
>
> ——–
>
> UCLA has a new Bioinformatics Ph.D. Program which is an
> Interdepartmental Program involving such disciplines as
> Computer Science, Computational Biology, Statistics,
> Mathematics, Chemistry, and Molecular, Cell & Developmental
> Biology.  The Ph.D. program includes an integrated one-year
> core curriculum, over 50 elective courses, and over 20 core
> bioinformatics faculty spanning life & physical sciences, the
> Medical School and Engineering School.  This is a new program
>  and the first class arrived in Fall ’10.  We invite you to apply.
>
> Please see refer to the website http://www.bioinformatics.ucla.edu/
> for more compressive information on the program.
>
> The application deadline is December 1st. Please contact
> Nancy Purtill at nancyp@lifesci.ucla.edu for additional information
>
> The Bioinformatics IDP provides an academic home for
> bioinformatics at UCLA that brings together the many
> different disciplines that this field requires. Examples of
> current bioinformatics research conducted by the  core
> faculty include:
>
>  * The analysis of gene and protein sequences to reveal
> protein evolution and alternative splicing
>
>  * The development of computational approaches to study and
> predict protein structure to further our understanding of function
>
>  * The analysis of mass spectrometry data to, for example,
> understand the connection between phosphorylation and cancer
>
>  * The development of computational methods to utilize
> expression data to reverse engineer gene networks in order to
> more completely model cellular biology
>
>  * The study of population genetics and its connection to
> human disease
>
> Students will spend their first year taking courses in an
> integrated curriculum and rotate through three research labs
> after which they will join the group of a bioinformatics
> faculty at UCLA.
>
> Apply this year to be part of the start of a new exciting
> bioinformatics program.  More information at
> http://www.bioinformatics.ucla.edu/
>

FREE Graduate Program Practice Tests [GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT]

Kaplan’s Free Practice Test Event is back! This quarter we’re making the event more convenient than ever. Students will have the opportunity to attend our On Site event on November 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm at the Law School on UW’s campus.

Space is limited for the Practice Test so please sign up ahead of time. To register please visit: http://bit.ly/q3oTAK

This is a great opportunity for any student interested in pursuing graduate school.

UBC Master of Management in Operations Research Program

The Master of Management in Operations Research (MM in OR) program at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada), provides unparalleled depth and experience for students and industry professionals interested in the quantitative analysis of business problems. Designed for individuals with backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, economics, or other quantitative fields, the 16-month MM in OR program offers a unique blend of technical coursework, practical consulting skills, and real-world problem-solving experience that positions students for success in today’s competitive business world.

MM in OR students work closely with internationally renowned faculty, business leaders, and outstanding peers to develop and realize their goals in a professional business environment. A highlight of the program is the Industry Project. Every student receives generous financial support by completing an intensive 5-month applied project with an industrial partner that addresses a significant operational issue. Working closely with faculty and project leaders, students use the latest decision tools and technologies to make concrete recommendations to executives of some of the most prominent companies in Canada.

The MM in OR program is an ideal alternative to an MBA for technically-oriented students looking for a professional business degree that utilizes their quantitative skills. MM in OR students have excellent employment potential, and graduates go on to rewarding careers in such fields as consulting, logistics and operations analysis, and supply chain management.

For further information, please visit our web site http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/mmor or contact us by email: info@coe.ubc.ca or by phone: 604-822-1800.