CS @ uWaterloo announcements

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...

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 years Completed coursework with an academic score of 75% or above in the following courses: o    Calculus o    Linear Algebra o    Statistics o    Probability o    Upper year course in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Modelling/Math, or Math o    Computer 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 Weste...

Not sure whether or not grad school is the right path for you? Join us in a collaborative workshop to recognize and discuss reasons for pursuing or not pursuing grad studies Hear from a panel of graduate students in English, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, and Climate Change and ask them questions Register now at bit.ly/2jtEynU .

Information session for a Master in Finance program  at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University  In China by its Director, Dr. Seth Huang. When: November 16 th , 2016 (Wednesday), 10L00am-12:00 noon Where: M3-3127, Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo At the session, Dr. Huang will also talk about the upcoming 2017 International Youth Leadership Finance Summit to be held by SAIF (See the attached flyer). Light refreshment is provided at the session. See you all there, Tony Wirjanto Professor School of Accounting & Finance Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science

NSERC PGS/CGS Master's Applications are due on the NSERC Portal by 8:00 pm December 1, 2016 GSO Webpage:  Key information can be found here: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies/awards-funding/external-awards/tri-agency-cihr-nserc-sshrc-canada-graduate-scholarships Note: Read the eligibility requirements carefully BEFORE applying. Waterloo requires applicants to have a minimum overall average of 80% or more in EACH of the last two years of full-time equivalent study. REFERENCES:  you are advised to seek your referees carefully to ensure they know your work well enough to recommend you for academic excellence, research potential, and communication/leadership skills. TRANSCRIPTS: Deadline to order Waterloo transcripts:  3:00 pm November 24 Details can be found in the GSO web page above.

Are you interested in graduate opportunities in the University of Toronto Department of Molecular Genetics? Come learn more about our outstanding graduate programs (PhD, MSc, and Quantitative or Computational Biology Tracks) and how to put your best application together at one of our upcoming information sessions. Talk with Professors in the Department about Graduate study and have your specific questions about the program answered. These sessions are free, but an RSVP is required. Pizza and Pop will also be served. Tell your friends who aren't in MoGen courses! We hope to see you there! What:  MoGen Graduate Program Information Sessions When:  5-6:30pm on Tuesday, Nov. 8th (General; MSc/PhD) Wednesday, Nov. 9th (General; MSc/PhD) Thursday Nov. 10th (Specific PhD tracks in Quantitative Biology or Computational Biology; QBMG or CBMG) Where:  Medical Sciences Building, InteractHome, Room 4284, 1 King's College Circle RSVP:    https://www.sur...

Correlation One  has partnered with  Citadel  &  Citadel Securities  to host a Datathon at the University of Toronto  on  Friday, November 4th .   This is an exciting opportunity for graduate, Ph.D., and Post-doc students who excel in quantitative or technical fields to show off their skills and gain tremendous exposure.  Students from Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research are welcome to form teams and apply for the competition as a team.  - Winning teams will receive $25,000 in cash prizes  - Chance to interview at Citadel - Work collaboratively with other students - Travel and Food costs completely covered  Click this  link  to apply.

Are you interested in doing a deep dive in finance or business analytics?  Join an MIT Sloan admissions representative over lunch and learn about two of our specialized masters programs.  Here how innovation, collaboration, and global impact are at the heart of the MIT Sloan mission.  Learn about MIT Sloan, program components, and the application process for each program.   Date:  Tuesday, October 25th Time:  12:00 – 1:00pm, Lunch will be served! Location:  Tatham Center Room 1208 Register Here ! 

CS undergrads planning to attend graduate school next year who are interested in applying for the NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship for Master's or the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)  or Queen Elizabeth 2 scholarship are invited to attend a scholarship information session: September 15th  5:00 - 7:00 pm Humanities Theatre, Hagey Hall The GSO has updated their scholarship web pages for the upcoming external scholarship competitions.  Some deadlines are coming up very soon and many are earlier than last year.  The NSERC Doctoral application deadline is 8:00 pm on September 30, 206, including references. An easy reference for the application and transcript ordering deadlines is on the CS Graduate web page: https://math.uwaterloo.ca/computer-science/current-graduate-students Applicants and referees can find details about each competition on the GSO external scholarships competitions web page: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies/awards-funding/...

Do not miss out on your class composite!  If you are away on co-op next semester, you must have your portrait taken this term to appear with your classmates Please go to  www.lifetouch.ca/waterloo  where you will find all of the details to book your session If you have any questions, you can contact Lifetouch at  waterlooquestions@lifetouch.com   or by calling them at  519-888-4567 x37539  

A graduate student positions is available in Oncinfo Lab starting September 2016. The salary is in the range of $18,000-$20,000 per year . If you are interested in joining the lab, you need to contact the PI by May 1 2016 . Dr. Habil Zare is the founder of Oncinfo Lab, which has active collaborations with the British Columbia Cancer Agency, an outstanding research reputation in oncology throughout the world. Also, Oncinfo Lab collaborates with R&D departments of top pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis. See  http://oncinfo.org/  for more details. Texas State University is located in Greater Austin Area, Texas. It is an Emerging Research University aiming to become a National Research University in the future. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will contribute to development and application of advanced machine learning techniques to analyze RNA-seq, DNA methylation, and other omics data from large cohorts. They will contribute to highly collaborative stu...

Undergrad students who are planning to apply for graduate studies for next year and who are applying for an NSERC masters (CGSM) should note that the application deadline is 3:00 pm on December 1, 2015.  This includes references and transcripts. Students who have not already ordered their Waterloo transcript will not be eligible to submit the application. If you have questions, contact Margaret mtowell@connect.uwaterloo.ca. 

Seeking a career in research? Interested in graduate studies or a undergraduate summer research opportunities?  The Medical Biophysics* Open House is a great opportunity to learn about our leading edge, cancer institute-based interdisciplinary graduate research programme. Come and meet faculty, students and post-docs and tour our extensive laboratory facilities.  Registration below. Programmes in: Cancer Biology, Cell, Molecular and Structural Biology Physics and Engineering of Medical Imaging  Experimental Therapeutics Saturday, November 21, 2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 610 University Avenue (University Ave./College St.) 7th floor Atrium Toronto, ON M5G 2M9 http://medbio.utoronto.ca/openhouse.html

Applications for the MM in OR program at UBC’s Centre for Operations Excellence (COE) are now open – don’t miss out on your opportunity for admission to our September 2016 cohort! This program is designed for individuals with strong analytics and quantitative backgrounds, who are looking for a technical and professional graduate degree that will position them for immediate employment in the job market and open doors to PhD programs at top schools. Recommended Academic Background : An undergraduate degree in a quantitative field such as engineering, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or business. What You’ll Learn : Data science, business intelligence, operations research, applied mathematics and statistics, and industrial engineering.  Potential Careers: Data scientist, operations analyst, management consultant, logistics analyst, business analyst, supply chain manager, researcher in a PhD program, and more. Employment Outcome: Within 6 mo...

Students can view the information session recordings here: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies/awards-funding/external-awards (right-hand side)

As a graduate student, you’ll be working with the world’s largest centre of mathematicians and computer scientists... For more details, visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/math/future-graduate-students . 

The Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Rochester is hosting an Open House for prospective graduate students on Saturday, September 26, 2015.  The global demand for professionals and  academics with advanced training in the statistical sciences is extremely strong and continues to grow.  This event will provide students potentially interested in graduate study in biostatistics and statistics with an opportunity to learn about our programs, to meet with current students, faculty, and program alumni, and to gain some perspective on the many career opportunities this exciting field has to offer. For more information, students may contact our Graduate Coordinator, Cheryl Bliss-Clark at URBiostat@urmc.rochester.edu or 585-275-6684, or visit our website, http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/biostat/events/prospective-student-open-house/open-house-2015.cfm .

APPLICATIONS DUE ON JULY 31! UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE (UROC) October 2 - October 4, 2015 | Davis Centre | University of Waterloo Are you curious about Computer Science research, but not sure where to start? Experience the life of a graduate student in 3 days by participating in research workshops with other top undergraduate students in Canada. Eligibility  UROC is open to all undergraduate students in Canada, and is fully funded (i.e., we pay for travel, lodging and meals). To be eligible, you must be in the third or fourth year of your program, and open to the possibility of pursuing graduate studies in Computer Science. Apply now  Complete an online application at uroc2015.ca by Friday, July 31, 2015. Questions? Contact Heather Steinmetz | h2steinm@uwaterloo.ca

APPLICATIONS DUE! UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE (UROC) October 2 - October 4, 2015 | Davis Centre | University of Waterloo Are you curious about Computer Science research, but not sure where to start?  Experience the life of a graduate student in 3 days by participating in research workshops with other top undergraduate students in Canada. Eligibility UROC is open to all undergraduate students in Canada, and is fully funded (i.e., we pay for travel, lodging and meals). To be eligible, you must be in the third or fourth year of your program, and open to the possibility of pursuing graduate studies in Computer Science. Apply now Complete an online application at uroc2015.ca by Friday, July 31, 2015. Questions? Contact Heather Steinmetz | h2steinm@uwaterloo.ca

Are you interested in learning more about the Graduate Programs offered by the School of Computer Science, at the University of Guelph? The SoCS invites you to join us for our March Graduate Open House. Date: Thursday, March 19 th , 2105 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Location: Reynolds Building Room 114 Campus Map Reynolds Building Parking Information The SoCS Graduate Open House will give prospective students: ·   an opportunity to meet with faculty to discuss their interests and areas of research in Computer Science ·   explore whether graduate studies is right for you ·   meet current Computer Science graduate students and hear why they picked the University of Guelph and what research they are currently working on ·   learn more about graduate studies, the University of Guelph and, School of Computer Science R.S.V.P YES in the subject line to: gradevents@socs.uoguelph.ca...