CS @ uWaterloo announcements

The award is not merit based and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students in all programs. In addition to $20,000 from CIBC to use for school or student debt, it contains a whole host of other awards that make a student’s life easier such as a $7,500 scholarship from Scholarships Canada and an award for four years of textbooks. Students can register for the 2014 contest here: http://canadasluckieststudent.com/ref/qWa5511 .  Registration is open until the end of the year and the winner is announced shortly thereafter.

Ever have to fumble with cables to get a presentation started? It is time to cut the cord with Ubiq ( www.goubiq.com ). As a key member of team Ubiq, you will be working on a presentation system that allows anyone to give one-click wireless presentations in meeting rooms in under 10 seconds. We started our pilot program 3 weeks ago, and more than 20 organizations have already ordered our devices for their meeting rooms. We are growing really fast and this is the right time to join our company! You will be fairly compensated and our goal is to make you a part of the core team for the long run. Required Skills & Qualifications: ·          Proficiency in one or more of C,C++, Python, Objective-C, and/or C# ·          Experienced in building applications on a Unix-based platform ·          Understanding of UI/UX design principles ·   ...

Wednesday | November 5th | 7:30 pm | DC 1301 Want to learn about how we design and build UI for an OS used by millions of people that updates regularly? Come learn about the new Windows 10 from two Waterloo alums working on its core UI features! We’ll talk about how we’re building Windows Store apps to work on the desktop, the way we’re using data in designing new multitasking features like Snap Assist, and give you a sneak peek at the new Continuum hybrid UI for 2-in-1 devices.

Open Forum is a Q&A time to see how the Undergrad Computer Students are doing in their program, also with a Q &A time with Guest Speaker: Howard Armitage from Conrad Business Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre  https://uwaterloo.ca/conrad-business-entrepreneurship-technology/people-profiles/howard-armitage Date of event: Wed. Nov. 5, 2014 Time: 3:30-5:00 PLACE: DC 1304 Cupcakes!

■ Software Engineer Planning, designing and developing of new Web services, Maintenance and operation of existing Web services, Mobile or Smartphone Development. http://www.topcareer.jp/inter/company_search/?id=001224   Tokyo HQ and branch offices within Japan Free breakfast and lunch(Vegetarian meals available), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, discounted Membership to sports gyms ,Fitness club in office (Not free), Quiet library, Birthday Party, Numerous club activities, Options for housing, Overseas Conference & Training,  Various social insurance coverage (Employees' Pension Insurance, Health Insurance, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance, and Employment Insurance) Degrees in Computer Science or equivalent experience with skills shown below. ■ Minimum skills Programming experiences in Java or PHP (Either of them is necessary) Linux/Unix administration experience ■ Preferred skills Major of Distributed computing, Machine learning, NLP, Database/searc...

Usability Testing: a hands-on testing workshop on multiple screen sizes Are you a UX Designer who is new to usability testing? Wondering how to upgrade your skills? On November 4 from 3-5pm at the Design Exchange, Usability Matters will be running a workshop to teach you the skills to test your own designs on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. In this workshop, Usability Matters UX designers  Adie Margineanu ,  Dale McRae ,  Nick Crampton  and  Linn Vizard  will teach you how to critically analyze a website, how to conduct a usability test, and how to avoid common mistakes when designing for the web. We'll also touch on the challenges of accessibility testing and how to ensure your designs meet the needs of people with varying abilities. Learn the basics, try your hand at administering a usability test, and present your findings back to the group! Usability Matters Inc ...

CONNECT: EnAbling Change is a provincial, post-secondary design competition exploring design that is accessible to the greatest number of people, to the largest extent possible, regardless of their age or ability, across all design disciplines. Open to all Ontario post-secondary students in ALL design fields, project ideas that remove barriers for people with disabilities and promote greater inclusion are welcome. Inclusive digital, interactive and web design projects are encouraged. Winners receive up to $2,000 and have their work included in an exhibition at Design Exchange in Toronto! Deadline: April 1, 2015

Monday November 10th at 6:30pm in QNC 2502. Please find more and the latest info on the Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/555480564585738/

DEPARTMENT: Medical Physics Department, Grand River Cancer Centre POSITION: Full time Computer Programmer (contract term) HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday JOB SUMMARY: The computer programmer will be responsible for building graphical user interfaces using python language to integrate a variety of in-house computer codes. The person will be working with Medical Physicists in the development the software. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: • A minimum of undergraduate degree in computer science or mathematics or a related program • Strong mathematical skills background • Excellent experience with python, web based programming, database, Matlab, etc. • Excellent communication skills required • Very good attendance and performance record required To apply please submit your most recent résumé by email to: Dr. Ernest Osei, Head, Department of Medical Physics, Grand River Cancer Centre ernest.osei@grhosp.on.ca

Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable  (OBR) and  SR One , the venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline, have teamed up again for the  OneStart  competition - the largest biotech startup accelerator program in the world - to offer young innovators from  all disciplines  the chance to win  $150k in no-strings attached grant money  (non-dilutive, no IP rights reserved) and  free lab space  to transform their ideas into a successful business. Applications are now open until December 1 st  2014 . To learn more about the program and start building your team, visit  http://onestart.co/ .

Looking to work at a rapidly growing startup? Interested in learning more about venture capital? Thinking about starting your own company in the future? Visit, http://firstmarkelite.com/.  FirstMark is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City. 

Greetings, We are delighted to announce that the Canadian Undergraduate Computer Science Conference/Congrès Canadien des Étudiants en Informatiques (CUCSC/CCÉI) will be held at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC from July 8th to 11th, 2015. This will be the first conference ever to be held in Canada directed towards undergraduate students interested in pursuing a vocation in computer science. This conference is an international event so we welcome people from around the world to participate and spread the word! The CUCSC/CCÉI is a bilingual conference in English and French that will include keynotes presented by a diverse array of professions related to the computer science field including university professors from around the country, entrepreneurs and professionals in the industry. These talks will allow students to gain a broader view of what is beyond their school environment as well as a chance to connect wi...

Hello, We’re fresh into the middle of autumn, the perfect time to get ready and excited for Fall Open House on Saturday, November 1 from 10 am – 4 pm in Math 3! High school students will be on campus looking to learn more about computer science and what Waterloo has to offer. We’re looking for volunteers to help set-up booths, guide tours, and answer any questions families may have. Volunteers will receive a free lunch and a t-shirt. Feel free to e-mail me if you’re interested in participating or have any questions. Thanks, Jonathan Tang | E-mail: cs-ur-co@uwaterloo.ca

The Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science at Conestoga College requires an SQL assignment marker to grade 4 assignments during this semester. The course is an introductory SQL course, and many questions in the assignment are from Murach's MySQL. Responsibilities: Receive a ZIP file from the instructor after the assignment due date  Grade each assignment for 28 students  Assign a score, and write 2 or 3 sentences of feedback for each submission Submit graded assignments to the instructor electronically by the agreed date and time Requirements: Knowledge of SQL, Stored Procedures, Triggers, etc. in MySQL and MSSQL  Ability to write feedback in comprehensible English  Willingness to meet the instructor for coffee to review assignment details Start Date: ASAP End Date: December 8th Hours: 10 hours per assignment, for 4 assignments (40 hours total) Rate: $12 / hour ($480 for this term) If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Justin...

Date: Monday November 3rd, 2014 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM Location: Elephant & Castle Pub (212 King St. W, Toronto, ON) RSVP:  COACH Event Site Featured Speaker: Dr. Lynn Nagle , RN, MScN, PhD. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Nagle is recognized internationally for her work in informatics. The Founding President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association, she has extensive experience with the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare. She has been teaching informatics to nurses and other health professionals for more than 20 years and has many publications and presentations to her credit and is in frequent demand for speaking engagements and workshops. In recognition of her many contributions over the years, she was the 2014 recipient of the CHIA Clinician Leadership award.

Hello! Amanda and I are looking for students to be in photo shoots on Oct 16 (morning) and 22 (late afternoon). If you have a student working with you who would be good for a photo shoot (45 mins to an hour), please let me know. We’re shooting some stock images of the campus and need lots of students. Or if you have an opportunity to promote our website for student models ( https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/photo-shoots ), that would be great, too! thanks! Andrew Andrew Smith Project Manager, Digital Communications Marketing & Undergraduate Recruitment University of Waterloo 519-888-4567, ext. 35115 http://findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/

Dear Students, Please take a look at these Computer Science projects from MindSumo. MindSumo projects give you work experience from impressive companies and also have cash prizes for the brightest solvers. Make our website hub an engaging destination for visitors by American Express ( https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/make-our-website-hub-an-engaging-destination-for-visitors?utm_source=computer_fwd&utm_campaign=academicdepts&utm_medium=email ) - $1000 in prizes Help deliver better targeted messaging to e-commerce consumers by Windsor Circle ( https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/help-deliver-better-targeted-messaging-to-e-commerce-consumers?utm_source=computer_fwd&utm_campaign=academicdepts&utm_medium=email ) - $600 in prizes How would you troubleshoot as a network engineer? By Cisco ( https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/how-would-you-troubleshoot-as-a-network-engineer?utm_source=computer_fwd&utm_campaign=academicdepts&utm_medium=email ) - $1000 in prizes ...

Information on all fourth-year and optional third-year courses  Differences among courses explained  Advice on preparation for upper-year specialization (e.g. what courses to choose to prepare for graphics, AI)                      Wednesday, October 8                      4-~5:30pm, DC1304                  * Refreshments will be provided *

Dear Sir or Madam, Like the last couple of years, we would like to invite you and your students to register to Hackfest 2014 which will be held on November 7-8th. Hackfest is the largest computer security event in Quebec province with more than 600 attendees last year. This year we offer more than 25 conferences, including 3 Workshops, a 16 hours CTF of "King of the hill" type on Friday, November 7th. Also new this year the "Hackfest Party" which will bring together multiple challenges (mini CTF), workshops, DJ and beverages. This event will take place Saturday, November 8th at 19:00. CTF Hackfest 2014 (November 7th): This year, the classic CTF and War Games will be merged into one 16-hour long game. This new wargame will be a “King of the Hill” with two main objectives for the players, taking control of servers and maintaining access to continue gaining points during the whole night. Challenges for all tastes and skill levels will be available for all players to...

Hello Students! Looking for an internship or a full-time job? Major companies including Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook typically recruit full-time engineers and developers in the Fall. To aid your recruitment efforts, take advantage of www.careerdean.com - a free Q&A platform that allows you to anonymously ask any career-related questions. Questions like, "What's the secret of getting hired at Google?" or "What company pays the most to new Computer Science Graduates?" are all welcome! Try asking now! Sincerely, Sam Samuel@CareerDean.com Director of Business Development Mobile: (408) 470-0442 <http://www.careerdean.com/>