CSE Undergrad News

Hello CSE!

It’s that time of the year! Q++ officer applications are now open! Q++ is a student organization created by Allen School undergraduates to support the Allen School’s LGBTQ+ community.

If you’re interested in joining the board, please apply here: https://forms.gle/wdJTG2M7eicwExiX9

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 6th, 2019. We will let you know if you got the position by Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.

Have a great week!
Your Q++ Board

Engineers without Borders is busy planning their Second Annual Impacts Gala. This benefit will feature regional wine, beer & spirits and local music artists. The event will showcase International Projects in Guatemala and Nicaragua, providing networking opportunities for professional and student engineers alike. 

This event will be held on Saturday June 1st, 2019 at the Landing at Shilshole Bay on Puget Sound.
General admission to this event will include two beverages of choice and hors d’oeuvres & small-plates. Tickets can be purchased here.

All proceeds will help further international efforts in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Want to learn more about the club? Visit their website here. 
Can’t make it but still want to support? Donations can be made here.
Questions? Contact MaKenzie Fockler President – Engineers without Borders

The Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) team for UW EcoCar is looking to expand! CAV is hoping to add a couple of excited undergraduate and graduate students to their team to work on projects such as Vehicle to Everything Communication, Sensor Fusion, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Computer Vision.

Apply online: https://forms.gle/UdtW437ZEYKdVtUJ6
The application is currently open and is due May 8th. If you want to get more experience on teamwork, machine learning, software engineering, and building a super cool autonomous car, you are encouraged to apply!

Questions? Contact Mitchell Szeto, CAV Lead in UW EcoCar szetom2@cs.washington.edu.

Hey everyone! A few reminders about the CSE Spring BBQ:

1) Volunteers! ACM is looking for volunteers who can help out on the day of Spring BBQ (Friday, May 10th). We will be needing volunteers for 1.5 hour intervals from 1:00pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form with your available times.

2) The deadline to RSVP is set to Wednesday, May 1st! Register via Eventbrite @ tinyurl.com/ACMBBQ19. Please note that clicking “going” on Facebook is NOT the same as registering via Eventbrite!

3) Students must be in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, an ACM member, AND Snack Overflow debt free to attend.

Hello CSE!

Interested in running for an officer position for a CSE RSO, but unsure what the difference between all of the organizations are?

Confused about the election process and how they work for each of the RSOs?

Look through our comprehensive election guide and figure out what organizations you’d like to be a part of! If you have any additional questions, feel free to email us.

CSE SAC: csesac@cs.washington.edu
Q++: qpp-officers@cs.washington.edu
ACM: acm-officers@cs.washington.edu
ACM-W: acmw@cs.washington.edu

Thanks,
SAC, Q++, ACM, ACM-W

One of UW’s student organizations, Technology and Business Association, is organizing a Tech Empowerment Tour: “The Have Not Story”. Rokeya Jones, the speaker of this event, will share tips about how to tell a story to present our best selves and tips on career success in general. It is a great opportunity for students to Define their own Best Life in Technology with Confidence.
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Event:  Tech Empowerment Tour: “The Have Not Story”
Time : Saturday April 27
Location : Smith Hall Room 211
Speaker:  Rokeya Jones, Global Product Executive | Hi-Tech Advisor |  Storyteller

For more information, visit: https://www.thehavenotstory.com/

Hi CSE!

Spring quarter is kicking into gear, and that means it’s time for ACM-W to start looking for next year’s leadership team. Do you know someone who would be a great fit for ACM-W? Maybe a friend or a TA? Nominate them here and we will send them an email letting them know they should apply. The nomination form is completely anonymous.

Do you want to join the team? You don’t have to nominate yourself, you can just directly apply here! ACM-W welcomes students of all backgrounds and identities to join our team! The application form is NOT anonymous, and it will record your cse email when you submit.

Notes:
– Applications will close on 4/26, and elections will run through 4/29 – 5/3.
– You can view the responsibilities for each role here.

Best,
ACM-W

If you are interested in applying to the 5th year masters (combined BS/MS) program, please join us for an information session Thursday, May 2nd at 3:30pm in SIEG 134.

Take a look at the webpages to familiarize yourself with the program and then join us on the 2nd. We will go over how the program is set up, pros/cons of doing a fifth year masters, and how to prepare a strong application.

April showers bring May flowers…and also our annual ACM Spring BBQ ☀️!!!  Come out into the sun and enjoy your favorite food 🍧🍖🥗

Who?
Students must be in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, an ACM member, AND Snack Overflow debt free to attend. Our ACM member’s registered plus one’s are also welcome!

What?
Spring BBQ is a casual event for you to relax and meet some new people! Play field games and soak up the warm sun while enjoying some delicious food and snacks.

When?
May 10th 4:30PM – 7:00PM

Where?
Sylvan Grove. Please enter from the main entrance on the Northeast side. No other entrances will be open.

RSVP’s:
RSVP (tinyurl.com/ACMBBQ19) by Wednesday, May 1st. RSVP’s for all attendees are mandatory. Please save the QR code you receive in the eventbrite email as we will be scanning your QR code before entry.

Attendees can purchase $10 tickets for their +1’s on Eventbrite as well.

Additional Instructions:

• This event is free for ACM members and $10 for their +1s. If you are unsure whether you are a member, you can RSVP first and we will follow up with you.
• All attendees must have no Snack Overflow debt (from the old system). Please email acm-officers@cs.washington.edu if you are unsure of how much debt you have. We will follow up with you personally.
• If you are 21+ and would like to access the beer garden, please bring your government-issued ID for check-in.
• ACM is committed to ensuring that all CSE events are accessible for all students and is happy to arrange disability accommodations for students (with advanced notice). Please reach out to Chloe Dolese (our ACM adviser) at cdolese@cs.washington.edu if you have any questions or requests. Please note that we occasionally may not be able to fulfill a specific request but will do the very best we can to ensure you have a positive experience at our event!
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at acm-officers@cs.washington.edu!

It’s election season for ACM!

If you’re interested in running for an ACM Officer position, apply here: https://forms.gle/4mTZVpL4LyjfcdDw6
If you know someone who would be a great fit, nominate them here: https://forms.gle/m68dp4rhPTS6r6df9

We’ll be tabling later this week and next week if you have any more questions. You can also email us at acm-officers@cs.washington.edu.
The deadline to apply is Apr 26, 2019, and the deadline to nominate is Apr 23, 2019.