CSE Undergrad News

Hello from Google!

Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in Android development?  Would you like to join us for an all-expenses-paid program of interactive and collaborative Android curriculum at our Mountain View headquarters this summer? Apply for Android Camp today!

How to apply: Visit google.com/students/androidcamp to learn more about the program and apply before the March 11, 2012 deadline.

When: Android Camp will begin on Sunday, July 22nd and will run until Saturday, July 28th.

I want to know more! To learn more about Android Camp and to submit your application, please visit our website at:  google.com/students/androidcamp

Thanks,
Yin

eBay Tech Talk; Mon 6pm – 7pm; EEB 125

Please join us for a tech talk, where Prasad Sriram, a Senior Software Engineer will discuss the Search Infrastructure at eBay which currently serves more than 250 million queries a day over an index of more than 200 million items. He will also explain how the current ‘Title’ based search architecture is evolving to a much more scalable one that indexes and uses both Title and Description data by default for recall and ranking. He will cover the various challenges and the interesting problems involved in building such a large-scale, low latency, distributed real-time search technology. He will also demonstrate how the Search Engine is enabling some of the key features of the site like Relevance based Ranking, Search Results Blending, Image Search and Recommendations.

Expedia Tech Talk; Wed 6pm – 730pm; EEB125

Join us for a deep dive with Aman Bhutani into the Technology driving our largest brand – Expedia Worldwide. Aman Bhutani leads the engineering team for the Expedia brand. The brand technology team focuses on the web tier of our global platform and services that offer differentiation from other brands. The Expedia technology team is at the heart of the brand’s product based growth strategy and have team members in many cities across the planet. Aman joined Expedia in 2010 after many years in financial services and consulting.

Salesforce.com Info Session; Thu 6pm – 730pm; EEB125

Salesforce.com is the global leader in Enterprise Cloud Computing and the fourth fastest growing tech company in the world. We’re one of Fortune’s 2011 “100 Best Companies to Work For”! Join us at our ACM Info Session, 2/16 to learn more about how we continue to lead our industry in Cloud Computing. Employees from our San Francisco office will review how our exciting roles that set us apart from the competition.

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2012 Google-SVA Scholarship
Student Veterans of America & Google have partnered to provide eight (8) $10,000 scholarships to
student veterans via SVA’s network! Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree
in Computer Science, or a related Gield. These student veterans have the potential to usher in a new
generation of American progress and to address some of our nation’s most pressing needs. This
partnership will support the tech-savvy professionals that are well equipped to answer the challenges of
tomorrow.
Related Technical Fields may include: Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information
Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration, and Electrical
Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
Eligibility
The scholarship will be open for application to students who meet the minimum selection criteria as
outlined below:
• A current student veteran enrolled in a college or university located in the United States, as proven by
a DD-214 and transcript
• A current sophomore, junior, or senior of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in
the 2012/2013 academic year at a university in the United States
• Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical Gield
as a full-time student for the 2012/2013 academic year
• Demonstrate a commitment to the computer science or a related Gield based on enrollment in an
accredited program
• Maintaining a record of high academic performance
• Has received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service
Essay
Please provide a typed personal statement of 1,000 words or less, double-spaced, detailing:
• Your reasons for applying for this scholarship
• Your reasons for choosing your major
• Your professional objectives as they relate to your degree
• Describe your role as a leader in your community and/or chapter
• Describe any additional community service initiatives that you’ve been involved with
To apply, register at www.studentveterans.org.
Application deadline is MARCH 15, 2012.

CSE veterans, I encourage you all to apply! If you have questions, contact Antonio Montenegro III with Student Veterans of America: 702.608.6602 or antonio.montenegro@studentveterans.org

2012 Google-Student Veterans of America Scholarship

Student Veterans of America & Google have partnered to provide eight (8) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans via SVA’s network! Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Computer Science, or a related field. These student veterans have the potential to usher in a new generation of American progress and to address some of our nation’s most pressing needs. This partnership will support the tech-savvy professionals that are well equipped to answer the challenges of tomorrow.

Related Technical Fields may include: Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration, and Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)

Eligibility
The scholarship will be open for application to students who meet the minimum selection criteria as outlined below:
• A current student veteran enrolled in a college or university located in the United States, as proven by
a DD-214 and transcript
• A current sophomore, junior, or senior of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in
the 2012/2013 academic year at a university in the United States
• Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field
as a full-time student for the 2012/2013 academic year
• Demonstrate a commitment to the computer science or a related field based on enrollment in an
accredited program
• Maintaining a record of high academic performance
• Has received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service

Essay
Please provide a typed personal statement of 1,000 words or less, double-spaced, detailing:
• Your reasons for applying for this scholarship
• Your reasons for choosing your major
• Your professional objectives as they relate to your degree
• Describe your role as a leader in your community and/or chapter
• Describe any additional community service initiatives that you’ve been involved with

To apply, register at www.studentveterans.org.
Application deadline is MARCH 15, 2012.

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From: Ed Lazowska <lazowska@cs.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Subject: Microsoft Research “Day of Reflection”
To: Faculty <faculty@cs.washington.edu>, Cs-Grads <cs-grads@cs.washington.edu>, Cs-Ugrads <cs-ugrads@cs.washington.edu>
Microsoft Research has begun posting videos from a 20th anniversary
“day of reflection” held in September.

Take a look at what’s there now, and check for the others as they’re posted.

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/events/nosearch/20anniversary/Career-Reflections.aspx

Subject: NSF-Supported Summer Research for Undergraduates

The Center for Language and Speech Processing at the Johns Hopkins
University is seeking outstanding members of the current junior
class for a summer research workshop on language engineering from
June 11 to August 7, 2012.

The 8-week workshop provides an intense intellectual environment.
Undergraduates work closely alongside more senior researchers as
part of a multi-university research team, which has been assembled
for the summer to attack some problem of current interest.  The
teams and topics for summer 2012 are described here:

http://www.clsp.jhu.edu/internships/

We hope that this stimulating and selective experience will
encourage students to pursue graduate study in human language
technology, as it has been doing for many years.

The summer workshop provides:

* An opportunity to explore an exciting new area of research
* A two-week tutorial on current speech and language technology
* Mentoring by an experienced researcher
* Participation in project planning activities
* Use of a computing cluster and personal workstation
* A $5,000 stipend and $2,520 towards per diem expenses
* Private furnished accommodation for the duration of the workshop
* Travel expenses to and from the workshop venue

Applications should be received by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012,
INCLUDING one letter from a faculty nominator.  Apply online here:

http://www.clsp.jhu.edu/internships/

Applicants are evaluated only on relevant skills, employment
experience, past academic record, and the strength of letters of
recommendation.  No limitation is placed on the undergraduate
major.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Center for Language and Speech Processing at the Johns Hopkins University seeks outstanding members of the current junior class for a summer research workshop on language engineering from June 11 to August 7, 2012.

The 8-week workshop provides an intense intellectual environment. Undergraduates work closely alongside more senior researchers as part of a multi-university research team, which has been assembled for the summer to attack some problem of current interest.  The teams and topics for summer 2012 are described here:

http://www.clsp.jhu.edu/internships/

We hope that this stimulating and selective experience will encourage students to pursue graduate study in human language technology, as it has been doing for many years.

The summer workshop provides:
* An opportunity to explore an exciting new area of research
* A two-week tutorial on current speech and language technology
* Mentoring by an experienced researcher
* Participation in project planning activities
* Use of a computing cluster and personal workstation
* A $5,000 stipend and $2,520 towards per diem expenses
* Private furnished accommodation for the duration of the workshop
* Travel expenses to and from the workshop venue

Applications should be received by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012, INCLUDING one letter from a faculty nominator.  Apply online here:

http://www.clsp.jhu.edu/internships/

Applicants are evaluated only on relevant skills, employment experience, past academic record, and the strength of letters of recommendation.  No limitation is placed on the undergraduate major.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Facebook tech talk; Mon, February 6, 6:00pm – 7:30pm; EE125

Facebook is hosting a Tech Talk at UW on Monday, February 6th. The topic of this Tech Talk is “Transitioning from UW to Facebook.” UW alums (who are now Full-Time Software Engineers), will be speaking about their experiences at Facebook, providing tips and advice for future candidates, and answering questions directly from students in a Q&A. Stop by to learn more about life at Facebook!

Microsoft info session – big app on campus; Tue, February 7, 6pm – 8pm; EE125

We are kicking off a brand new national and local competition that is challenging you to be what’s next. You’ll not only get the opportunity to earn recognition for building the next big phone app, but you’ll also get the chance to win some amazing prizes. Join us at the Info Session for your chance to learn about the Big App on Campus contest details and rules.

Pariveda tech talk; Thu, February 9, 6:00pm – 7:30pm; EE125

Join Pariveda Solutions CTO, Brian Orrell for a conversation on mitigating the risks of Mobile Enterprise Application Platforms.