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MedHacks is the largest healthcare hackathon in the world hosting 400+ clinicians, engineers, data scientists, and students annually! The upcoming Virtual Fall 2020 event will take place the weekend of September 4th-6th where we will be tackling pressing medical issues at the intersection of medicine, tech, and entrepreneurship. We'll have a variety of speakers and workshops including Will Robbins from Contrary Capital, Po-Shen Loh founder of NOVID and professor at CMU, and Google Cloud. We're offering $3,500+ in prizes and tons of high quality opportunities for mentorship and networking. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with physicians and industry sponsors, connect with students from across the globe and be a part of one of the largest annual events on campus. No hackathon experience is necessary! You can apply to attend (required for participation) and find more info on our website,  medhacks.io/2020 . The deadline is August 15th....

Hack for the People is an intercollegiate hackathon designed to engage students in tackling some of the world’s largest problems. We are committed to offering attendees the resources and opportunity to innovate solutions along the four hackathon tracks: political, economic, socio-cultural, and environmental. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with students from all around the world, be mentored by experts, hear from keynote speakers, and win prizes ranging from internship and job opportunities to a donation to a charity of your choice.  Registration is free and now open ! Students can register and learn more about our event at https://hackforthepeople.com/ . 

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.

There are several high schools in our area that would like to offer computer programming clubs for their students but need help. They have a teacher who is willing to handle the administrative aspects * of running a club, but need somebody with programming expertise to teach coding skills. We are running a pilot project this fall to connect volunteers and schools. If you have programming skills and would like to volunteer, please come to our information session : When : October 18. Tour of Google at 6pm, information session at 7pm. Where : Google - 51 Breithaupt Street, Kitchener Ontario What : Discussion between volunteers, teachers , and students including those that have participated in programming clubs. Who : Prospective volunteers, teachers , and students that are interested in running or participating in programming clubs in high schools. Let us know you’re coming - sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/WF5mV2aYaCw...

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.

University of Waterloo Department of Systems Design Engineering Participants Needed Do you do less than 150 minutes/week moderate to vigorous physical activity? We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study that investigates individuals’ perception of persuasive messages and the effect of those messages on their behavior. As a participant in this study, you will be asked to fill out an online survey for 17 days and go for daily 20 minutes brisk-walks for 14 days, over a period of 23 days. In appreciation of your time  You can win a $200 cash prize! For more information about this study or to participate, please click on the link below: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3128985/Study2-Day1-Prestudy-Nov2016 If you have any questions about the study, please contact Leila Rezai at  leila.rezai@uwaterloo.ca Department of Systems Design Engineering This study has been reviewed by, and received ethics clearance through clearance thr...

For upper-year Math students who are looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities, the International Peer Community (IPC) is a one-term peer mentorship program that matches new international students with upper-year volunteer mentors.   IPC volunteers will get to share their university experience with students from different parts of the world, help them settle in Waterloo, and provide valuable advice to them. Often the relationship between IPC volunteers and their matches transcends beyond mentorship and into close friendship.  Application is open on Leads ( https://leads.uwaterloo.ca/Advertisement/Details/1977  ) until December 2nd. Please email Kevin Li at  y577li@uwaterloo.ca  if you have any questions.

Each Faculty at UWaterloo is running activities and events that focus on issues of gender equity that are specific to that Faculty’s disciplines. The Math Faculty is planning the following student-initiated activities: 1) Gender Equity Hackathon - a weekend hackathon centred on projects that promote gender equity (planned for Spring 2017) 2) Math Faculty Student Survey - on opinions about gender equity and inclusivity in the Math Faculty (planned for Fall 2016) 3) HeForShe Awareness - awareness events, communications, readings, social media (ongoing) We are currently seeking volunteers to help develop and deliver each of the above events and activities.  (Even the Hackathon, which is not scheduled until Spring 2017, needs to be worked on this term.)  As a student volunteer, you would help in the development and delivery of one of the above events or activities, under the leadership of a Student Action Leader.  To volunteer, send email to  mathhef...

Hello, We are Alberto Mora (Ph.D. student under the supervision of Dr. Joan Arnedo Moreno in IT, KISON Group at Open University of Catalonia and Dr. Carina Gonzalez in the ITED Group at University of La Laguna) and Gustavo Tondello (Ph.D. student under the supervision of Dr. Lennart Nacke in the HCI Games Group and Dr. Daniel Vogel in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo). We are looking for volunteers to take part in an exploratory study of user types of gameful digital applications and personalization of gameful design elements. This research intends to explore how different user types would prefer to personalize their gameful digital applications in different ways. If you decide to volunteer, you will be asked to complete a 10-15 minute online survey that is completed anonymously. Survey questions focus on your preferences while using digital applications and games and your preferences when gameful design elements are proposed in a different...

Looking for an opportunity to be part of and learn from a dynamic team of professors and graduate students working on international development projects at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo ( https://www.balsillieschool.ca )? The Hungry Cities Partnership (HCP) and the Southern African Migration Project (SAMP) are looking for a student volunteer to maintain the websites for both projects.  The student will be responsible for migrating material from the old to the new SAMP website, for maintaining both websites and for uploading content to each website (in the form of research reports, policy reports, research articles, and news content in either pdf or doc formats). While engaging in these activities, the student will resolve website support requests, consult and correspond with HCP and SAMP research teams, and ensure the quality of the online website product.  The approximate time commitment would be 3-5 hours per week. Working hours are flexibl...

My name is Mortaja Alqassab and I am a graduate student from Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo. I am contacting you because I am conducting a study in my graduate research for my Master’s thesis on the topic of “Human Performance and Cognitive Workload in Haptic, Audio and Visual Environments” under the supervision of Professor David Wang of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I am currently seeking volunteers as participants in this study.   If you volunteer for this study, you will be asked to wear a noise cancelling headset, use a computer monitor and use a haptic device. A haptic device is used for bilateral touch communication between the user and a computer simulation. You will be asked to complete 3 virtual reality settings. Each setting will last 5 minutes. A one minute training session will precede each virtual reality setting. A break will be given after completing 3...

This email has been sent on behalf of a UW-led research team in collaboration with researchers from Pennsylvania State University. My name is Dr. Owen Gallupe and I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo. I am leading a study examining the effect of the sight of rewards on task performance and I am looking for undergraduate students to participate in a one time, 35 minute experiment. This study has implications for incentive programs to promote good behaviour in prison settings. All participants will be provided with a $20 gift card to local businesses for their participation in this research. Participation will include a simple mental task followed by a short questionnaire. You must be an undergraduate student at least 18 years of age to participate in this study. The experiment will be conducted in the Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology (PAS) building, room 2061. Your identity will remain strictly conf...

The Nspire Discover Series organization at Waterloo is looking for individuals with knowledge in computer science to help us develop a workshop in the coming weeks. As part of our workshop, we are looking to integrate finance with computer science by implementing an online business simulation and helping students use trading algorithms.  We are planning on teaching students how to use coding to help solve business problems, and trade stocks. Nspire is looking for individuals who are willing to help us run this event by supporting us with their knowledge of computer science and/or finance. For additional information, please contact: r2si@uwaterloo.ca.

Y W CA Cambridge is a non-profit organization working with and for women, girls and their families and a member of a world-wide network of female leaders. We work with and for women and from a woman’s perspective. We believe that strong girls make strong women. We believe this strength can foster a community that is capable of change, specifically around the systemic challenges that keep women underpaid and under-represented. Y W CA Cambridge facilitates the only girl-led STEM-based program for girls in the country! The approach at the Y W CA Girls’ Centre is based on three main principles; all of our girls programs are:         girl-led,         girl-focused         strength-based Why girls only programming? The STEM Mentoring Program is for girls 9-13 years old, and all mentors will be self-identifying women, with a career or education in, or currently in school for Science, Technology, Engineering or Math...

I am a graduate student from Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo. I am contacting you because I am conducting a study in my graduate research for my Master’s thesis on the topic of “Human Performance and Cognitive Workload in Haptic, Audio and Visual Environments” under the supervision of Professor David Wang of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I am currently seeking volunteers as participants in this study. If you volunteer for this study, you will be asked to wear a noise cancelling headset, use a computer monitor and use a haptic device. A haptic device is used for bilateral touch communication between the user and a computer simulation. You will be asked to complete 3 virtual reality settings. Each setting will last 5 minutes. A one minute training session will precede each virtual reality setting. A break will be given after completing 3 tasks. After completing all virtual reali...

Volunteers! We need your help. Come out and join the festivities as we congratulate and welcome our incoming students for September 2015! Be part of a jam-packed day full of fun and celebration. Answer questions, lead tours, and share your experiences with future Waterloo students.  Talk about your classes, clubs, and favorite spots to hang out on campus. What You@Waterloo Day When Saturday, May 23 rd , 2015 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Where Physical Activities Complex (PAC) If you’re friendly and passionate about CS, we want you! Contact Heather Steinmetz for more details: h2steinmetz@uwaterloo.ca

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Who: CS Students When: Saturday, March 14 th , 2015 -           8:30 am – 4:30 pm What: -           Lead tours -           Provide information -           Share your experiences Why: -           Free lunch -           Free t-shirt -           Come out for a full day of fun How: Contact: Ashley at   cs-ur-co@uwaterloo.ca for more details!

Hi everyone, It’s almost the end of the Fall term, as you may have noticed from the snow outside your window.  This means there’s one last, big event you can be a part of before the year is over: CS4U Day on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 8am—3pm in the Davis Centre . High school students from grades 9-12 will be coming to learn more about what computer science is and how it impacts their everyday lives.  We’re looking for volunteers to help set up the event, assist with lecture and activity materials, and answer any questions students or teachers may have. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, morning snack, and lunch at the event. 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 ”

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

Help our 2014 admitted students choose Waterloo for computer science by celebrating their successes and sharing your program experiences. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer admission-related questions. WHAT: You@Waterloo Day WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2014 | 10 am – 2 pm WHERE: Physical Activities Centre (PAC) Volunteers will receive a free lunch, t-shirt, and cupcake! Volunteer orientation: Wednesday, May 21| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | DC1302. Snacks will be provided. To participate, email Heather Steinmetz | h2steinm@uwaterloo.ca