Robotics has become one of the biggest fields of education and research worldwide with strong societal and economic impact. The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) program offers graduate students the opportunity to research alongside experts on the specific topic of robotics of their choice. This fellowship takes place mainly during summer (July – August) and is open to all students worldwide. The Center for Robotics at ETH Zurich is committed to fostering and cultivating a culture of diversity and equality.
The Center for Robotics at ETH Zurich offers the Robotics Student Fellowship to allow graduate students to carry out cutting edge research in different areas of robotics.
Fellowships will be competitively awarded every year to a number of student applicants with excellent track records and an interest in research.
Please find further details on our Website: https://center-for-robotics.ethz.ch/education/robotics-student-fellowship.html
Application period:
15 January to 28 February 2020 at midnight (Central European Time).
Program dates:
The program will take place from 29 June to 31 August 2020.
Financial award:
Fellows will receive a stipend of CHF 4,000 to cover housing and living expenses. Reasonable Travel and Visa costs are refunded.
Eligibility:
All applicants fulfilling the following conditions are eligible for the program:
- You can attend the entire fellowship period from June 29th to August 31st. (Note that this time is fixed and cannot be changed)
- You are currently enrolled in a master program and your expected graduation date is earliest in spring the year after the fellowship.
January 16, 2020
The second talk is happening today! CSE1 303, 5:30-6:30 PM (RSVP preferred, though not required)
Come to the inaugural Student Advisory Council Society and Technology Speaker Series! When you attend, you will learn about cutting-edge research being conducted at the University of Washington at the intersection of societal issues and computing. All events are from 5:30-6:30. Hope to see you there! RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/society-and-tech
Event Specific Details:
February 18th: Mike Katell, iSchool Ph.D. student
Topic: Algorithmic Equity Toolkit: Identifying biases in algorithms
https://aekit.pubpub.org/
March 3rd: Maarten Sap, Allen School Ph.D. student
Topic: Racial Biases and Stereotypes in Natural Language Processing
https://news.cs.washington.edu/2019/10/09/allen-school-researchers-find-racial-bias-built-into-hate-speech-detection/
January 14, 2020
Our first Ugrad Lunch with the new Director of the Allen School, Magda Balazinska will be next Tuesday the 21st from noon to 1 in the Zillow Commons (4th floor of the Gates Center). This event is open to all current CSE undergraduates. Please RSVP by this Thursday (using your CSE google account) so we can get a count for food. There will be pizza and lots of time to ask our new director questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
January 13, 2020
This is a reminder that ACM Research Night will be held this year on February 6th from 5:00-6:00 pm in CSE2 G01! This event will offer you a chance to learn more about the significance of doing undergraduate research during their time at the Allen School, as well as effective ways to get involved in research and future career prospects in the research field.
If you’re interested in attending, then please fill out this questionnaire by January 15th 11:59pm to tell us what specific aspects/information/questions about research you would like to have addressed at this event.
RSVP to the event here. There will be snacks provided the day of the event!
For any questions or comments, please email us at acm-officers@cs.washington.edu
Best Regards,
ACM
January 10, 2020
This new VR course is highly recommended if you’re hoping to take the VR capstone in spring quarter. It starts today so you haven’t missed a course yet.
https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/cse490v/20wi/
W and F at 430 – 550pm
This course is designed for senior undergraduates and early MS/PhD students. No prior experience with hardware is required. Students are expected to have completed Linear Algebra (MATH 308) and Systems Programming (CSE 333). Familiarity with JavaScript, Vision (CSE 455), and Graphics (CSE 457) will be helpful, but not necessary. Registration is limited to 40 students.
January 8, 2020
Hi CSE!
Welcome back! Classes are back in session, and if you have classes where you’d like a study buddy or two, RSVP for a night of study-buddy searching with ACM-W: Mingle with people from your classes and walk away knowing some familiar faces to look out for in your classes!
SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED, and we’ll have icebreakers and games so you’ll have the opportunity to meet a variety of new people! Whether you walk away with a large study group, one or two study buddies, or none at all, we hope to give you the opportunity to meet people so that you can see some familiar faces around the halls of the CSE buildings!
ACMW is committed to ensuring that our events are accessible for all students and is happy to arrange disability accommodations for students (with advanced notice). Please reach out to Chloe Dolese-Mandeville (our staff 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!
RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/studybuddy-wi20
(Please use your CSE email to access!)
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 10th, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
WHERE: CSE2 G01
Best,
ACM-W
January 6, 2020
CSE Research Night hosted by ACM will be held this year on February 6th from 5:00-6:00 pm in CSE2 G01. This event will offer undergraduate students a chance to learn more about the significance of doing undergraduate research during their time at the Allen School, as well as effective ways to get involved in research and future career prospects in the research field.
Interested in attending? Please fill out this CSE Research Night Questionnaire by January 15, 2020, at 11:59 pm to tell us what specific aspects/information/questions about research you would like to have addressed at this event.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cse-research-night-2020-tickets-87203360599?aff=RSVP
For any questions or comments, please email us at acm-officers@cs.washington.edu
Thank you,
ACM
January 2, 2020
Are you looking for a cup of coffee or tea to get you through a busy day? Do you want to meet new people in CSE? Enjoy some coffee + tea + snacks, and unwind with your peers!
January 24th: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, at CSE2 Atrium
February 7th: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, at CSE2 Atrium
February 14th: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, at CSE2 Atrium
March 6th: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, at CSE2 Atrium
Please RSVP (so we can order more food and coffee!): https://bit.ly/2SGHxM7
– Student Advisory Council
January 1, 2020
Are you interested in participating in research or want to learn more about grad school?
SAC is holding a mixer for undergraduates to chat with current Allen School graduate students! You’ll be able to freely ask questions about undergraduate research / opportunities + the better understand the life of a grad student.
This event will be held on January 16th; availability and more details will be released shortly! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/SEMA4uGdanUpyeEv8
December 26, 2019
The application to participate in a CSE Exchange to Sweden, Switzerland, or Germany is now open! You have until Jan 31st to complete the application (though you must apply by Jan 15th to be considered for scholarships):
Apply HERE through the Study Abroad Portal. You can also apply for study abroad scholarships through this same application.
Application Details:
- If you want to apply to multiple schools, you must apply separately to each. Please indicate your ranked preferences on your application, if you have them.
- Please include in your essay:
- Whether you will have finished your required 300-level CSE coursework and why, if not.
- Your CSE GPA, which can be found on your degree audit. This can just be added at the bottom of your essay.
Application timeline for CSE Exchanges in the 2020-21 school year:
- NOW: CSE Exchange Application opens
- January 15: Deadline to apply for Study Abroad Scholarships
- January 31st: Deadline to apply for 2020-21 CSE Exchanges
- Feb 15: Applicants notified of decisions via email
- Feb 26: Selected students must commit to the exchange (including intended semester, if going abroad for one semester)
You can read this page with LOTS of details on CSE exchanges. Here are some quick answers to common questions:
- CSE exchanges are open only to CSE majors.
- Students must be at least sophomore standing by credits by the start of winter quarter to apply.
- No foreign language skill is required, though it may be useful.
- Exchanges are designed to last a full year, but one semester is possible.
- CSE majors pay regular UW tuition while abroad, along with expenses like airfare and insurance.
- Interested CSE students apply through CSE in January. Students are selected based on their academic and personal preparation for an exchange.
- CSE students must have completed at least one 300-level CSE course by the time they apply, and should plan on completing most/all 300-level CSE courses prior to their departure.
- All/most of your exchange courses can fulfill CSE requirements, assuming you select courses carefully.
Please email me at jenifer@cs.uw.edu with any questions!
December 20, 2019
