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UWAFT Recruiting

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Want hands-on experience working on a real car? UWAFT is recruiting!
UWAFT is part of the Department of Energy's EcoCAR competition and we converted a 2016 Camaro into a smart, electric hybrid sports car.
The team is looking for two dedicated graduating students from computer science that will join us to help develop the next generation of smart, hybrid electric vehicles. In particular, the team is looking for students to develop advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). This will include developing algorithms, neural nets, working with ROS, and LiDARs among other things. 
There will team support to get you up to speed with the team and software we use, as well as training provided by industry professionals. 
If this is interesting to you, then go ahead and forward your resume and transcript to: derrick.tan@edu.uwaterloo.ca
Preference will be placed on applicants with relevant background experience but a willingness to learn and a good attitude will go a long way! 
Must be able to trave…
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FDM Group Open Evening - Thursday June 14 in Toronto

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Are you passionate about technology and business?  Are you looking to start your career in IT or as a business consultant?  Check out FDM Group's Open Evening on Thursday, June 14th Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: FDM Centre, 130 Adelaide St W, Suite 2000, Toronto.
This opportunity will provide you with commercial awareness and understanding of what roles exist post-graduation as well as what duties and responsibilities you’ll have in the workforce. You will have the opportunity to meet with FDM staff, who can talk about what opportunities are available in the exciting and fast-paced world of IT and business. Food and drinks will be provided!
Please RSVP to ca.openevenings@fdmgroup.com to confirm your attendance.
FDM Group is an international IT services provider located in downtown Toronto with offices around the globe in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. FDM’s business model provides opportunities for recent graduates and young IT professionals to kick-start their careers as…
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Master of Data Analytics at Western University - September 2018 applications

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Did you know? The Master of Data Analytics Program is accepting applications from Domestic Students (Canadians and Permanent Residents) for the September 2018 intake.
To be eligible for the program you need to have achieved the following: 75% average in your last 2 academic yearsCompleted coursework with an academic score of 75% or above in the following courses:
oCalculus oLinear Algebra oStatistics oProbability oUpper year course in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Modelling/Math, or Math oComputer Programming (1 full year course)*
International students, please contact Nick Shalagan by email – nshalaga@uwo.ca, to discuss applying for the September 2019 intake.
Domestic students who are interested in the program are encouraged to get in contact with us as soon as possible to review the admissions process
The Master of Data Analytics (MDA) at Western University is a 3-semester (1-year) course-based program that includes an Experiential Learning Opportunity in the final semester. If you ha…
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How about choosing CS 493 during course selection?

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Want the chance to invent something and receive course credit? Want to refine your ideas for your start-up before you graduate? Want to win prizes?
CS 493/494 are the courses for you! Beginning in Fall 2018, CS majors will be able to take a two-course sequence that will take you from project ideation and selection to implementation and demonstration, to testing and a final “demo day”. Projects may range from new software systems, to contribute to existing open-source projects, to research projects. This will all be completed with a team of 3-5 members.
The first prize of $15K has been generously donated by CS alumnus, Sam Pasupalak, and the second prize of $10K has been provided by Microsoft. Prizes will be awarded as part of Demo Day at the end of CS 494.
CS 493 Offered for the first time in Fall 2018. You can select it during the Fall course selection period from May 23-28, 2018.Prerequisites: CS 246, CS 341, CS 350The plan is to offer it in every Fall term.CS 494 Offered for the first tim…
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Give back to Canada on Canada Day 2018 - volunteer opportunities

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The University of Waterloo is looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of roles this Canada Day 2018 including face painting, customer service, social media, and more. Students can apply by searching for “Canada Day” under the “Jobs” tab in LEADS: https://leads.uwaterloo.ca/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fHome Interviews are held ONLY for executive positions, not regular ones, and shouldn’t last more than 15 minutes maximum. All volunteers will receive training, a free meal(s), and free T-shirt.
The deadline to apply is June 14, 2018 at 11.59 p.m.
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Have an idea? Pear Summer 2018 may be for you!

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Pear Ventures is launching Round 2 applications for Pear Summer 2018! Pear will be investing $250-500k in up to 5 teams and committing to working side by side with selected teams to get their companies to the next stage. Applications are open until May 18, 2018!

Over the last four years, Pear has run a successful 10 week Pear Summer program for students and recent graduates. This year, they will be investing $250-500k in up to 5 teams and committing to working side by side with the founders to get the company to the next stage.

Additional benefits include $350k in free perks, free office space, mentorship from world-class founders and operators, access to top-tier investors and more.

No company is too early and the only requirement is that at least one team member should have been enrolled in a university sometime in the past 3 years.
To apply and find out more information, visit Pear's website.


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Department consent has been removed from CS 454

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Please be aware that department consent has been removed from CS 454 for Spring 2018 as per the information on the course selection page. 

If the class is full then you will need to wait for students to drop the course before you could add the course for Spring 2018. Please note that the deadline to add courses is 11.59 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018.
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