CS @ uWaterloo announcements

We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of user types of gameful digital applications. This research intends to validate a questionnaire to find out what is a user?s main type of interaction with gameful digital applications based on the HEXAD User Types framework. If you decide to volunteer, you will be asked to complete a 25-minute online survey that is completed anonymously. Survey questions focus on your preferences while using digital applications and games. In appreciation for your time, you can enter your name into a draw for one of two USD $ 50 international Visa gift cards. I would like to assure you that the study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee (ORE # 21354). However, the final decision about participation is yours. If you are interested in participating, please visit the study website at: http://surveys2.hcigames.com/index.php/898555 or contact me at gfortestondello@uwaterloo.ca.

Looking for a student who might have expertise and interest in accessibility and who has experience converting DOC files into accessible HTML. The Faculty of Arts provides funding support for the purpose of hiring an undergraduate student to assist with the production of the Canadian Journal of Disability Studies. The student will be involved in creating accessible HTML files for the journal.  The work-load is not large. There are 3-5 issues a year, and students work approximately 20 hours each issue. The student is paid $800 a term for three terms — Winter, Spring and Fall 2017. Contact: dolmage@uwaterloo.ca

Hello Everyone! The Google University Programs team has some exciting YouTube Live events coming up in February and we would love for you to join us. What's YouTube Live, again? It’s just like watching a YouTube video, except we’ll be broadcasting live from our offices and you can chat in and ask us questions in real time. This also means you have to tune in live at the time of the event to participate. We sincerely hope to see you all there...who knows, there may be a few surprises! Sounds cool! How do I tune in? FILL OUT THIS RSVP FORM and select the events you’d like to attend Find the link to join in the email sent a few days before each event. Make sure to check your spam folder! So what’s going on in February? How to Communicate in Technical Interviews & What to do When You're Stumped Tues, Feb 7th @12PM PST/ 1PM MST/ 2PM CST/ 3PM EST What is ‘Project Work’ and What Does it Look Like on a Resume? Mon, Feb 13th @12PM PST/ 1P...

The next Waterloo-local ACM-style programming contest will be held on Saturday, March 4 in MC 3003 . All members of the UW community are invited to try their programming skill in Scheme, C, C++, Java, Pascal, Python, or Scala. For full details and online registration, please see: http://acm.student.cs.uwaterloo.ca/~acm00/ The contest will run from 1 pm sharp until 4 pm, and will be followed by pizza.  There will be a practice contest in the morning to allow contestants, especially those competing for the first time, to get their account setup and become familiar with the contest environment. Contestants participating in the practice contest should arrive by 10:30 am in MC 3003 . For out-of-town participants, it is possible to participate remotely using a web-based system, but local participants are encouraged to attend in person if possible.

SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD., a producer of globally known games such as FINAL FANTASY and DRAGON QUEST, is looking for AI researcher / engineer to work at their headquarters in Tokyo. Japanese language is NOT required, but of course welcomed.    [Company profile]  SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is a holding company leading the Square Enix Group with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO®. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, DRAGON QUEST® , TOMB RAIDER® and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. http://www.jp.square-enix.com/   [Job category] 1. AI Researcher ( http://www.t...