CSE Undergrad News

DubHacks  is on Oct 17-18. It’s the first major student-led hackathon in all of PNW and it’s right here at UW.

TLDR: You will not regret attending DubHacks. Apply not at http://dubhacks.co/apply

Not-TLDR:

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

The ACM lounge and Snack Overflow will be off limits this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

The lounge will be getting a fresh coat of paint, some new furniture, and other fun surprises special thanks to Microsoft. Come check out our renovated lounge when it re-opens on Thursday, October 2nd.

Hi everyone,

Welcome back! Hope you all had a great summer!

As your new ACM Internal Relations Officer, it will be my job to flood your inbox throughout the year with the latest updates on CSE events, including Career Fair Prep sessions, Hackathons, Tech Talks, and most importantly the whereabouts of free food. Please be sure to check your CSE email regularly – you don’t want to miss out!

If you haven’t filled out our events survey yet, please do! We are looking for suggestions as well as volunteers.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/kgoel/244281

To view our events calendar and meet the ACM officers, visit our website (new events will be posted soon):

http://www.cs.washington.edu/acm/

If you are a new student, then consider joining ACM! The UW ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) chapter provides many opportunities for CSE undergrads such as Research Nights, ICPC (a programming contest), fun Fall/Winter Fests, and more (for more details, see the attached letter). Membership is only $8 and lasts as long as you are a student here.  To join, just bring cash with you to Welcome Night on September 30th. We will have a sign-up table in the atrium.

In case you ever have questions, feel free to contact me or any of the ACM officers.

Best,

Pooja

ACM_Welcome_Letter

Hello CSE Undergrads!

What events would you like ACM to organize for the coming school year? Interested in hackathons? Web dev meetups? Career advice? We want to hear from you! Fill out the survey below if you are interested in attending or leading one of these events.

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/kgoel/244281

Pickup any CSE Shirts you ordered, by going to the ACM Office in the ACM Lounge. Preston (sahabp at cs) will be there:

• 1:30-3:30pm Monday 6/9
• 1:30-3:30pm Tuesday 6/10

Tableau has brought in pizza to help study for finals! Come to the labs now if you want some!

Pickup any CSE Shirts you ordered, by going to the ACM Office in the ACM Lounge. Preston (sahabp at cs) will be there:

• 3:30 – 4:30pm Tuesday 6/3
• 2:30 – 4:30pm Wednesday 6/4
• 2:30 – 4:30pm Thursday 6/5
• 1:30-3:30pm Monday 6/9
• 1:30-3:30pm Tuesday 6/10

The Snack Overflow fridge is closed until after Spring BBQ. Please do not use the Snack Overflow Fridge. The other aspects of Snack Overflow are still open and may still be used.

The student fridge will be cleaned out tonight as well. Please take out everything you want now or else they will be thrown out.