CS @ uWaterloo announcements

  Midwest Regional Terminal Terminal is an online game where software engineers and computer scientists (or anyone else interested in coding!) build an algorithm to play a tower defense game in a team-based setting. Watch this video to see Terminal in action! When : March 20- 27  Where : Virtual Who : Undergraduates, graduates, Ph.D., and post-doc researchers Prizes : $15,000 + Exclusive recruiting opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities   APPLY FOR TERMINAL

Check out Devpost for another month of great (beginner friendly) hackathons!.  These are a great opportunity for to grow skills, network with talented developers, and get a shot at some really cool prizes! Scrypto DeFi Challenge  by RDX Works PRIZES: $50,000 in prizes DEADLINE: March 24, 2023 @ 10:00pm UTCT JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/scrypto23u     Wix Make-A-SaaS Hackathon  by Wix PRIZES: $27,788 in prizes DEADLINE: April 17, 2023 @ 5:00pm EDT JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/wix23u     If you have any questions, please freel free to reach out to cassie@devpost.com .

If you’re struggling to find a job or figure out what you want to do , Zero Work can give you clarity and tools for success. In just a single weekend, expand your career options, get actionable plans for job hunting, learn how to network without feeling like a fraud, refine your resume, discover what you want, and more. Throughout two afternoons of tightly designed, interactive workshops, you’ll delve deeply into your job options to find what matters to you and what you can do next. Then you’ll build your toolkit for applying, interviewing, and securing the jobs you want, all with a cohort of like minded peers.  “There are so many resources offered and so many chances to ask real-life questions. The advice I got in return for 3 hours of my time gave me a great sense of direction for who knows how many years down the line in my career.” -Natasha, 2A “Zero Work opened my eyes to a lot of things that had me thinking “How have I gone my whole life without thinking of that?” It really d...

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canadian Border Services Agency and local police agencies are offering a Fraud Awareness for International Students webinar on Thursday, February 23. The University of Waterloo’s Special Constable Services has been working closely with Waterloo Regional Police Services to make international students aware of fraud schemes that target them and are in support of this awareness opportunity. As part of the webinar, the Canadian Border Services agency will discuss common immigration fraud schemes that international students should be aware of, and the Bank of Canada will help international students understand Canadian currency and what security features it holds so students can avoid getting stuck with counterfeit banknotes. Additionally, the RCMP’s Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement unit will provide an overview of the top frauds affecting Canadians. The 2-hour webinar takes place on Thursday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m.  Register to recei...

This project is the web3-native marketplace for limited-edition fashion drops and collaborations from luxury brands to streetwear. The fashion industry lacks a central place to discover and purchase limited-edition drops and a more fair and exciting drop model. Our marketplace will sell these pieces through gamified drops and informative releases inspired by the gamification of NFT drops. Our focus on collaborations and exclusives combined with a mastery of the drop model and unique user loyalty program sets us apart and offers a truly unique shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts. Please contact  Aydan Celik for more information,  acelik@princeton.edu

The Math Innovation Office is proud to host the  Entrepreneurship and Impact Series ,  which brings experienced and successful entrepreneurs to UWaterloo to share their stories and inspire students. This series will feature an impressive lineup of speakers who have used their backgrounds in mathematics and computer science to create startups, build innovative products, and forge their own paths to success. This is a registered-only event, so please sign up via this   link .  The MIO is currently promoting their next speaker’s event, taking place on February 13 th . Please join the event in DC 1302 at 4:30 pm for  an “Ask Me Anything” event featuring Robert Madej, UWaterloo alumnus, founder and CEO of PureFacts Financial Solution – a leading provider of end-to-end revenue management software for the wealth and asset management industry. Afterwards, there will be a social reception with complimentary refreshments, which will be a great opportunit...

WiCHacks is an annual hackathon (def. “24 hour collaborative creation marathon”) hosted by Women in Computing at Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, NY.  This year, WiCHacks is happening on   March 4 th -5 th , 2023   in the MAGIC Spell Studios at RIT, or online via Discord for remote hackers.   WiCHacks will be   providing busses   to and from the event, one of which will be making a stop at the   University of Waterloo , and provide hackers   free transportation   to and from the event, in order for them to participate in person, and grab   tons of swag and delicious food   for the weekend. For those who may not want to make the journey, they can also participate online from wherever they are!   Please go to the website ( https://wichacks.io ) for more information and a  link to the application. 

The Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Artificial Intelligence (CUCAI) is back for its  5th year anniversary  🥳 ! We're proud to welcome 300 students to Queen's University on March 4th-5th for an exciting weekend filled with speakers, workshops, and the opportunity to showcase your AI design/research projects. Register now for CUCAI (due Feb 10):  https://cucai2023.paperform.co/   Join our Discord sever:  https://discord.com/invite/bEQXQTS8P9   Keep up with our latest updates:  https://www.instagram.com/cucai2023/    Check out our website:  https://cucai.ca/   Please note there are  limited  spots for CUCAI 2023, and we are looking at a high demand. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to  chair@cucai.ca , and we'll address them. We look forward to seeing you at CUCAI 2023!  

Here is an opportunity to get back in the swing of things and learn new skills in these beginner-friendly hackathons.   Fantom Hackathon Q1 2023  by Fantom Foundation PRIZES: $50,000 in prizes DEADLINE: March 8 at 5:00pm EDT JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/fantom23u   ELC Accessible Beauty Hackathon  by Estée Lauder Companies NOTE: In addition to the traditional hackathon, Hack4A11y will offer an Ideathon, which allows teams to submit no-code, idea-based projects that demonstrate design thinking and innovation.  PRIZES: $61,500 in prizes DEADLINE: March 20 at 5:00pm EDT JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/elcaccessiblebeautyu   Please feel free to reach out with any questions to cassie@devpost.com .