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From: Ed Lazowska <lazowska@cs.washington.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 9, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Subject: [cs-ugrads] Melinda Gates
To: Faculty <faculty@cs.washington.edu>, Staff <cs-staff@cs.washington.edu>, Cs-Grads <cs-grads@cs.washington.edu>, “cs-ugrads@cs.washington.edu” <cs-ugrads@cs.washington.edu>
Check out the top post on Melinda Gates’ Facebook page …
https://www.facebook.com/melindagates
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October 10, 2017
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From: Ed Lazowska <lazowska@cs.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 1:17 PM
Subject: [cs-ugrads] Putnam Competition prep sessions
To: “cs-ugrads@cs.washington.edu” <cs-ugrads@cs.washington.edu>
The Putnam Competition is the world’s preeminent mathematics
competition. Faculty in the math department run prep sessions for
students interested in competing, or just interested in honing their
skills in mathematics problem solving. CSE students have regularly
participated in the past, and in some cases have done extraordinarily
well in the competition itself.
There’s a poster attached! Please consider this if you’ve got a math
inclination! putnam
October 10, 2017
This and other similar opportunities will be listed as “miscellaneous” which you can opt out of if you wish.
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Subject: Applications open: UW Training Program in Neural Computation and Engineering / Oct 17 deadline
UW undergraduates are invited to apply to the UW Training Program in Neural Computation and Engineering. This program is designed to bring together students majoring both in biological and mathematical sciences. It gives them unique opportunities to acquire and deepen the knowledge and skills required to integrate mathematical approaches into a study of the nervous system, and to develop biologically motivated models of brain function and computation.
The program offers access to restricted courses, funding and mentorship for undergraduate research, and a vibrant interdisciplinary community.
— Adrienne Fairhall and Eric Shea-Brown
Co-directors, UW Computational Neuroscience Center and
UW Training Program in Neural Computation and Engineering
October 9, 2017
Subject: Applications open: UW Training Program in Neural Computation and Engineering / Oct 17 deadline
UW undergraduates are invited to apply to the UW Training Program in Neural Computation and Engineering. This program is designed to bring together students majoring both in biological and mathematical sciences. It gives them unique opportunities to acquire and deepen the knowledge and skills required to integrate mathematical approaches into a study of the nervous system, and to develop biologically motivated models of brain function and computation.
The program offers access to restricted courses, funding and mentorship for undergraduate research, and a vibrant interdisciplinary community.
— Adrienne Fairhall and Eric Shea-Brown
Co-directors, UW Computational Neuroscience Center and
UW Training Program in Neural Computation and Engineering
October 5, 2017
Here are some fall support groups that you might be interested, it’s run out of the Hall Health Mental Health clinic. Fall 2017 Support Groups
CSE Advising
October 3, 2017
Google is here in the Atrium with cookies for you all! Happy first day of school!!!
September 27, 2017
Hi, students! We’ve been asked to share the info below on workshops for DACA recipients. For more info and resources for undocumented students, check out the UW’s Leadership Without Borders office.
“Sent on behalf of the Office of Regional & Community Relations.
Dear HR administrators,
The Office of Regional & Community Relations shared this important announcement from the City of Seattle. Please share within your department as appropriate.
Former Mayor Murray announced $150,000 in new city funds to support DACA recipients. We’re moving quickly and working with community partners to get the word out about free workshops throughout September to help eligible DACA recipients renew their status before the October 5 deadline announced by the Trump Administration.
The list of workshops providing free legal assistance and information can be found here: www.seattle.gov/DACA.
Thank you,
UW Human Resources”
September 18, 2017
From Yasaman Sefidgar: einsian@cs.uw.edu
Hello everyone,
We are exploring new techniques for programming robots and are recruiting native English speakers for a user study on the use of verbal explanations in robot programming.
General Information
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The study takes place at the Paul G. Allen Center at CSE 014.
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The study takes about 1 hour.
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Participants will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card at the end of the study.
General Restrictions on Participation
Please follow this link to sign-up: https://goo.gl/forms/VXWMPwZjU0D6eJIj1
Thanks a lot,
Yasaman & Maya
September 13, 2017
The Allen School is now hiring Allen School Ambassadors for the 2017-18 school year! If you’re excited to share computer science with younger students, apply now! Application closes Wed Sept 20. If you have questions, email outreach@cs.washington.edu.
Allen School Ambassadors represent our school in K-12 outreach and recruitment efforts. They work on all aspects of CSE outreach to younger students, from developing and teaching workshops to leading tours and performing demonstrations. No advanced CS or teaching background required! The most important qualifications are strong teamwork and an enthusiasm to share basic CS ideas with middle and high school students.
Responsibilities:
CSE Ambassadors perform a variety of duties, both directly interacting with K-12 students and preparing for outreach work “behind the scenes.” Ambassadors will work together to develop, test, and refine short activities and longer workshops; recruit volunteers and help manage tables and activities at outreach events such as Engineering Discovery Days; and lead tours. Ambassadors may to perform other outreach-related duties.
Qualifications:
– CSE major in good academic standing
– Strong communication skills
– Strong teamwork skills
– Enthusiasm for working with younger students
– Ability to work on a varied schedule including some evenings or weekends
Hours per week vary based on current outreach activities. Ambassadors may work 10-15 hours per week during busy periods, and will work a minimum of 2 hours during weeks without any outreach events. Ambassadors are paid $15 per hour.
September 13, 2017
