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Undergraduate Researcher Wanted: Robotics and State Estimation Lab

Dear Students!
We are looking for an exceptionally talented undergraduate student eager to join a research project involving mobile robotics, machine learning and computer vision until the end of 2016. We are developing novel deep learning algorithms that will enable a mobile robot to understand the environment in which it operates in a human-like way, as well as plan and execute complex actions in large environments (CSE building).
As an undergraduate researcher, you will be:
• Developing components of the robotic system in ROS (www.ros.org) to enable long-term multi-floor navigation of our robot
• Developing large-scale, interactive robotic simulations
• Assisting with the experiments involving the mobile robot performing actions in the CSE building
• Implementing our ML algorithms for robot environment understanding
Students with following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
• Good knowledge of Linux and experience with development on Linux systems
• Very good, demonstrated coding skills in Python and/or C++ as well as shell scripting
• Familiarity with standard development tools: CMake, gcc, gdb, git
• Previous experience with research projects and proven ability to design and implement scientific algorithms
• Coursework and/or experience in robotics, computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning is a plus
We are primarily interested in students that would like to commit to a research project starting immediately and until the end of 2016. The project offers interesting opportunities to work with real robots, learn more about AI and apply the acquired knowledge to real world problems. You will work primarily with me (Dr. Andrzej Pronobis) and Prof. Rajesh Rao and in the Robotics and State Estimation Lab.
Logistics:
We offer research funding and CSE499, CSE498A or CSE498B credits.
To apply, please send:
• Resume
• Transcript
• List of interesting previous projects and/or open-source contributions
to Dr. Andrzej Pronobis (pronobis@cs.washington.edu).
April 26, 2016

Don’t Walk Home Alone at Night! Safety Resources

Just a friendly reminder to stay safe when you are leaving the building late at night! UW offers two resources to help you get home safely:

NightRide: Provides a fare-free, safe and easy way for U-PASS members to get home at night. It picks up passengers between 8 p.m. and 1:39 a.m. Monday to Friday, excluding University holidays and summer quarter. All shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

Husky NightWalk: Uniformed security guards operate 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. during the summer and 6:30 pm to 2 a.m. during the school year, seven days week, providing a walking escort to community members within the campus locations only. Husky NightWalk also service the UW Tower location and the parking garages. Husky NightWalk provide escorts to the Tower location but not from the Tower to campus.

  1. Dial 685.WALK (206.685.9255) at the very time you are ready for the service.
  2. After speaking with a Husky NightWalk staff member, go to the decided entrance where the uniformed guard will meet you a few minutes prior to your given wait time.
  3. Stand safely inside the entrance, and watch for the Husky NightWalk guard as s/he will not enter the building to find you.
  4. Have your student, staff or other identification ready.
April 25, 2016

TEDxUofW Conference, Sunday May 15th

Coming up very soon is this year’s TEDxUofW conference. The TEDx team put together a great lineup of speakers (including Pedro Domingos!) ready to share what they’re passionate about, right here on campus. We have a limited number of tickets, so head to www.tedxuofw.com right away to get yours! See the event details below:
 

Event Info:

The TEDxUofW conference is Sunday, May 15th from 11:00am-4:00pm in Kane 130. To learn more visit www.tedxuofw.com. For updates on speakers find us at Facebook at TEDxUofW!

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The “x” represents an independently organized TED event. The first TED talks started in 1984 from Richard Saul Wurman’s observation of the convergence between Technology, Entertainment, and Design. These talks have continued to enlighten all audiences through unique experiences and viewpoints.

About TEDxUofW:

TEDxUofW is a registered student organization established to bring inspirational and informative TED style talks to the University of Washington. Since 2012, our organization has shed light on many topics in science, technology, art, music and more. During these four years we have put on a sold-out, all student-run event, gathering a community of creative thinkers, community leaders and, simply put, lovers of TED.

Define: In Motion

This year’s theme of “In Motion” hopes to showcase the ever-changing nature of human activity in the Seattle community. To be in motion means to constantly evolve, and what we, TEDxUofW, strive to show is our devotion to the progress that is so evident within our local and global sphere in a University setting.

April 22, 2016

Weekly Digest 4/18 – 4/22

Hi everyone,

 

Thanks to everyone who attended research night last week, we hope you enjoyed getting to talk with some grad students about what they’ve been working on.  We have some cool events going on around the department this week as well.

For starters, we have the Microsoft College Code Competition tomorrow (4/20)  at 6 p.m. in EEB125.  This is a team coding contest put on by Microsoft, and food will be provided.  You can see more info on the ugrad calendar or at their website MSFT3C.com.

Additionally, we have the following office hours:

  • Thursday, April 21 – Amazon office hours, 1-2:30 p.m. table in the Atrium
  • Thursday, April 21 – KRNL Labs office hours, 2:30-3:30 p.m. table in the Atrium

I hope the quarter is going well for everyone and that you get the chance to enjoy some of this good weather.

 

Love,

John

April 19, 2016

ACM officer nominations (link included)

Hi everyone,

 

ACM elections are fast approaching.  If you feel that you or someone you know would have a positive impact on the CSE community, you should nominate them for ACM!  After all the nominations have been collected, nominees will be sent an email explaining the available positions and how to run.

You can nominate students here.  (Please note that nominees must be a current UW CSE student with a valid @cs email address.  All other submissions will be ignored).

 

Love,

John

April 14, 2016

Weekly Digest 4/11 – 4/15

Hi everyone,

 

Here’s our schedule for this week:

  • Tuesday, April 12 – New Tech Seattle, 5 – 7:15pm, Atrium
    • This is a special event showcasing some interesting members of the tech scene talking about their products and sharing some stories about their businesses.  Normally you need to pay to attend, but you can register for free using the code ‘student’.  Please click the following link to apply: https://www.newtechnorthwest.com/new-tech-seattle-april-12-2016/
    • NOTE: you must register in advance to attend
  • [UPDATE] Wednesday, April 13 – ACM Research Night, 5:30 – 6:30, all over the building
    • This is a chance for undergrads to connect with grad students looking to research assistants or otherwise interested in sharing their work.  For one hour, students will be able to visit many labs throughout the building in an “open house” format.  There will also be cookies!
    • A list of labs can be found here
  • Thursday, April 14 – Amazon office hours, 1-2:30 p.m. table in the Atrium
  • Thursday, April 14 – KRNL Labs office hours, 2:30-3:30 p.m. table in the Atrium

Thanks everyone, have a great week.

 

Love,

John

April 10, 2016

Weekly Digest 4/4 – 4/8

Hi everyone!

Here’s the office hour schedule for this week:

  • Thursday, April 7 – Amazon office hours, 1-2:30 p.m. table in the Atrium
  • Thursday, April 7 – KRNL Labs office hours, 2:30-3:30 p.m. table in the Atrium

Hope your quarters are all off to a good start!

 

Love,

John

April 6, 2016

4th annual New Tech Seattle UW event, April 12, 5-7:15pm

Mark your calendars! It is time for the annual New Tech Seattle UW event! Please be sure to register.

4th Annual New Tech Seattle UW Event Featuring Presentations by:

DataBlade, Igneous, Wellpepper, KRNL Labs, Valant

Come discover the people, partners, organizations, and resources to help you connect to Seattle’s tech community at Seattle’s largest & most fun monthly event!

This is the place where you’ll  make great connections, enjoy great food and drinks, celebrate presentations of new tech being created by Seattle area companies, laugh, smile, and have a fun night out.

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 – 5:00PM to 7:15PM

Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering at UW 185 Stevens Way University ofWashington, Seattle, WA

RSVP NOW at https://newtechseattle.com Tickets are

$10 online NOW or $20 at the door

includes admission, light appetizers and a no-host bar

Students attend for Free! Use Promo Code: ‘student’

March 29, 2016

Summer CSE Course Offerings, Graduation, Course Overloads

Happy Spring Break! Here are a few updates/reminders from the advisors:

-This summer, CSE will be offering 331 and 333 (the summer time schedule online is not yet up to date- we will not be offering 332).

-If you plan on graduating in the spring, you must have a graduation application on file by April 15th. You can make an appointment with us, or come to drop-ins April 14th or earlier.

-If you would like to enroll in a CSE course that is currently full, plan on attending the first day of class. The instructor will have instructions about overloading.

March 22, 2016

Weekly Digest 2/29 – 3/4

Hi everyone!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Winter Ball, I hope you all had an amazing time.  Nothing too crazy planned for this week, just a few office hours:

  • Thursday, March 3 – Amazon office hours, 1-2:30 p.m. table in the Atrium
  • Thursday, March 3 – KRNL Labs office hours, 2:30-3:30 p.m. table in the Atrium

Best of luck through these last few weeks of the quarter.

 

Love,

John

 

March 2, 2016

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