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Looking for a Reliable Partner or Team Who Believes in "Wyring" Together a Community of "A" Students, Athletes, and All Nighters As Much As We Do: WyreApp is a young Toronto-based tech startup working on a social networking app that bridges the gap between photos, live streaming video, geo-location, and hosting events within a 24 hour time frame.  Job Description: WyreApp is close to launching Version 1.0 on the App Store and is preparing to immediately start the Android version along with improving the website for a more interactive user experience. App and Web Development team would be given the opportunity to be a part of a new social networking start-up, native to the Greater Toronto Area, from the ground up, while developing practical skills and experience in the field of computer programming. These people will be given the task of developing new iOS software on top of the iOS software that WyreApp currently has and will be working on future updates

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. 

Nspire Ideas Exchange is hosting a workshop event that will allow you to apply your knowledge of computer science to other areas, such as technology and finance.  By attending any one of the workshops, you will get to meet many like-minded and passionate students and expand your field of knowledge. To sign up, simply complete the form at:  https://idxwaterloo.typeform.com/to/OFyNkE Hope to see you all there!

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

CQIQC SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES The Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC),  located at the University of Toronto, is accepting applications for Prize  Scholarships for Undergraduate Students to undertake Summer Research  Projects at the University of Toronto in 2016. CQIQC will provide funds for  students to spend the summer working in one of the research groups  associated with the Center. Qualifications : Advanced undergraduates majoring in Mathematics,  Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Quantum  dynamics in molecules and nanoscale systems or related areas, with  excellent GPA’s who have one or more years remaining in their  programme before the expected completion of their undergraduate degree. Participating members can be found at : http://cqiqc.physics.utoronto.ca How to apply: Send your CV, (including course listing with grades up to  the Fall term of 2015), a one page personal statement of your research  intere

I am developing smart technologies for motorcycles as part of my startup, Dabbabi (based in Velocity). I am looking for co-founders who are very passionate about motorcycles, and have experience in (1) microcontrollers, and (b) developing great looking apps using C/C++ to help me shape the future of this startup.  Here is more info about me and my startup . If interested, please reach out to discuss this in more detail.   Abdul Al-Haimi, BASc, MBET, MMSci

Win $150,000 to launch your healthcare innovation! Applications are open NOW until 1 st DEC 2015 ! This is a call to all individuals with an innovative idea for tackling humanity's most pressing healthcare needs. OneStart offers young aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to win  $150k in non-dilutive funding ,  free lab space  and on-going advice from our extensive mentor network drawn from McKinsey & Co., Johnson & Johnson Innovation, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, SR One, Takeda Ventures and more . Program graduates have raised over $30 million in follow-on investment from top healthcare venture capitalists. There is no cost to apply , and applicants retain 100% ownership of their intellectual property and companies. Learn more at  onestart.co  today and start building your winning team. FAQs Who should participate? Anyone under 36 years old interested in healthcare entrepreneurship. We welcome applicants from  all disciplines  and ideas at  all stag

Please review the latest Computer Science projects from MindSumo. MindSumo partners with employers to create projects that you can complete to get work experience, win prizes, and be hired for jobs and internships. Questions can be directed to aaron@mindsumo.com Use new Fusion 360 software to customize a droid - $500 Grand prize, $1500 in prizes total Define the functions and interactions of a digital personal assistant - $1000 in prizes Propose a system to create “connected” robotic construction equipment - $1000 in prizes Direct Links: https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/laser-sword https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/assistant-2020 https://www.mindsumo.com/contests/develop-ideas-for-wi-fi-enabled-robotic-construction-equipment

Don't forget to apply to OneStart - the world's largest life sciences and healthcare accelerator program Win $150k to realize your healthcare business idea! Applications are open NOW until 1 st DEC 2015 ! This is a call to all individuals with an innovative idea that could tackle humanity's most pressing healthcare needs. OneStart offers young entrepreneurs the chance to win  $150k ,  free lab space  and on-going advice from our extensive mentor network drawn from McKinsey & Co., Johnson & Johnson Innovation, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, SR One, Takeda Ventures and more . Many of our graduates have been successful in securing follow-on investment, our alumni raising over $30 million combined! There is no cost to apply, and applications are open NOW until 1 st  Dec, 2015. Learn more at  onestart.co  today and start building your winning team. Who should participate? Anyone under 36 years old interested in healthcare entrepreneurship. We