CS @ uWaterloo announcements

The GC makes a good project for students who are interested in doing a small team project lasting 3-4 months. The GC is a competition and gives students an opportunity to present at the ACM DEBS conference to be held in Montreal in July next year. The DEBS'20 Grand Challenge (GC) is online: https://2020.debs.org/callforgrandchallengesolutions/

Please be aware that department consent has been removed for CS490 for Winter 2020 as per the information on the course selection page:  https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-selection .  If the class is full, then you will need to wait for students to drop the course before you could add the course for Winter 2020. Please note that the deadline to add courses is Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:59 PM (EST):  https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/important-dates/calendar?year=2020&month=01&op=Apply&type=&audience=&combine= .

Undergraduate students can  participate in a paid data science research internship next Summer at George Mason University. Project Description The primary goal of this interdisciplinary REU Site program is to expose ten high quality undergraduate students to advanced topics in analytics, data mining, and visualization techniques as applied to data from the education domain. Students will participate in projects with the central theme of improving instructional technology design, enhancing academic curricula and modeling learning experiences. From an analytical methodology standpoint, projects will investigate approaches to model the dynamic knowledge state of a student/learner in different settings Please see below for more information: REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Educational Data Mining REU website:  http://cs.gmu.edu/~reu REU Site Application Page:  https://cs.gmu.edu/reu/apply/ PI: Dr. Huzefa Rangwala Co-PI: Dr. Mark Snyder Field of research: Comp

Please be aware that department consent has been removed for CS448 for Winter 2020 as per the information on the course selection page:  https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-selection .  If the class is full, then you will need to wait for students to drop the course before you could add the course for Winter 2020. Please note that the deadline to add courses is Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:59 PM (EST):  https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/important-dates/calendar?year=2020&month=01&op=Apply&type=&audience=&combine= .

Please be aware that department consent has been removed for CS200 for Winter 2020 as per the information on the course selection page:  https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-selection .  If the class is full, then you will need to wait for students to drop the course before you could add the course for Winter 2020. Please note that the deadline to add courses is Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:59 PM (EST):  https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/important-dates/calendar?year=2020&month=01&op=Apply&type=&audience=&combine= .

Please be aware that department consent has been removed for CS485 for Winter 2020 as per the information on the course selection page:  https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-selection .  If the class is full, then you will need to wait for students to drop the course before you could add the course for Winter 2020. Please note that the deadline to add courses is Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:59 PM (EST):  https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/important-dates/calendar?year=2020&month=01&op=Apply&type=&audience=&combine= .

Exceptional undergraduate & graduate students from Canada to spend 10 weeks at NASA in the summer of 2020. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA),  Fulbright Canada and Mitacs have partnered under the Agency’s  Canadian Student Participation in the NASA International Internship (NASA I2) Project.   This program   will provide opportunities for high performing Canadian students from a variety of STEM disciplines to be part of a 10 week research internship one of NASA’s research facilities. The program The   program  intend to award grants to the students that are selected for the NASA   I 2    program to support the. The total grant amounts awarded to each grantee are: Up to $8,000 for a 10-week internship; Eligibility Criteria Be a Canadian citizen on the date of application Be enrolled in a Canadian university as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) in a topic of

Please be aware that department consent has been removed for CS476 for Winter 2020 as per the information on the course selection page:  https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/majors/cs-course-selection .  If the class is full, then you will need to wait for students to drop the course before you could add the course for Winter 2020. Please note that the deadline to add courses is Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:59 PM (EST):  https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/important-dates/calendar?year=2020&month=01&op=Apply&type=&audience=&combine= .

This is a nother reminder about Grad Portraits! If you are on campus this term, you must have your grad portraits taken by Dec 13 in order to appear on the class composite with your classmates.  Please visit www.lifetouch.ca/waterloo to book an appointment. If you have any questions you can email waterlooquestions@lifetouch.com . *Please note, Lifetouch only opens a week or so at a time, once those days book up they will open more appointments. **This is for ALL students graduating in 2020, both the June and October 2020 Convocations. If you are currently on co-op you can have your portraits taken during Winter Term.

The Waterloo Cybersecurity CTF Team will be offering the second (and last) training session of  before the internal CTF (Capture The Flag) event end of the month. The session will cover buffer overflows on 32-bit x86 platforms. This includes the concept of buffer overflows and how they can be exploited. The sources will be uploaded so you can follow along. Bring a laptop with Linux (or a VM) and gdb installed, so you can actively try out the buffer overflow attack yourself. If you haven't yet registered for announcements, join the Waterloo Cybersecurity CTF Team mailing list here: https://lists.uwaterloo.ca/mailman/listinfo/hackthegoose The basic skills training (Session 2) will be in EIT-3142 in Wed Nov 20, 5:30-7:00pm.

Vital Bio is looking for some amazing new recruits and have ~20 job openings The job postings can be found  here . They also have an exclusive mixer for all prospective candidates. Folks can register to attend  here .

The Computer Science Department at ETH offers a summer research fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students over the summer months (1 July – 31 August 2020). Applications for the programme are open to all students – international students are particularly encouraged ( deadline: 15 December 2019 ). The department is committed to increasing diversity in the computer science area. The programme offers you: Research experience : Fellows will pursue a research project that aligns with a chosen area of their interest a s part of a research group in our department. This includes interacting and collaborating with group members. Networking and socialising : A number of on-site socialising events will help fellows to get to know people outside their respective research groups, including current ETH students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Stipend : Fellows will receive a monthly allowance to cover housing and living e

You are invited to participate in a study investigating technology-facilitated sexual violence (e.g. cyberstalking, dissemination of images, online sexual harassment, etc.). Specifically, this project will examine campus community members’ (i.e. students, faculty, and staff) understandings of the phenomenon, and perceptions of the role(s) institutions can/should take in responding to online behaviours, such as technology-facilitated sexual violence. Shaina McHardy is a PhD student working under the supervisions of Dr. Andrea Quinlan in the Sociology and Legal Studies Department at the University of Waterloo, and will be conducting this study. What will I be asked to do? Participate in a semi-structured interview that will take approximately 60-90 minutes. Sample Questions: On average, how often do you watch/read news media? Where do you primarily get your news? On which platform do you typically access news media (e.g. television, internet, etc.)? Do you seek it out or jus

The Writing and Communication Centre is here to help you survive finals season! Whether you're working on a term project, chipping away at your thesis, or preparing a presentation, we offer services to support undergrad and grad communication along the way. To learn more, checkout their newsletter .

We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of a crowdsourced image classification platform. If you decide to volunteer, you will be asked to create an account on the platform, fill out a 5-minute online demographic survey, then you will be allowed to interact freely with the platform for the next 7 days. During this period, you will be asked to complete as many image classification microtasks as you wish. At the end of the study period, we will ask you to fill out a final 10-minute online survey, in which we will ask your feedback about your experience with this platform. Participation in this study is voluntary. In appreciation for your time, you can enter your name into a draw for one of two USD $ 200 international Visa gift cards. You will be able to enter the draw with up to two tickets: you will enter one ticket after completing the initial demographic survey and completing the first microtask, and a second ticket after completing the follow-up survey at the end o

Amazon has multiple positions open at their Seattle location - perfect for a new CS alumni! Please contact Ali Esmaili for more information and/or apply directly online:  https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/872542/software-development-engineer https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/896061/data-engineer https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/982106 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/898299 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/923018 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/844190   

Get your blockchain and fintech skills ready 🙌 The latest online challenges have launched on Devpost!  Not only do you have a shot at the over $69K in prizes, but also an opportunity to learn and improve your skills and connect with the developer community! Here are the details: Stratis Smart Contracts Challenge 🔲 - Goal:  Build new functioning solution utilizing Stratis Smart Contracts in C# that relates to top industries including banking, IoT, healthcare, gaming, and more. (see website for full list of eligible industries) - Prizes: $18,000 in cash prizes - Deadline: December 16, 2019 - Registration:  stratisplatform.devpost.com   Finastra Hack to the Future Hackathon 💰 - Goal: Build (or update) a functioning software application that uses at least one Finastra API and aligns with one or more of the hackathon’s categories: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Capital Markets, Payments - Prizes: Over $50k in prizes - Deadline: December 5, 2019 - Registration:  fintech

The Waterloo Cybersecurity CTF Team will be holding a two part event going over basic skills needed for cybersecurity competitions. On Wednesday Nov 6, 5:30-7:00pm in EIT-3042 we will go over the fundamentals of embedded programs with an an introduction to assembly language and how software works at the machine level. We will also present two online examples where attendees can follow along as well as showing a demo how the skills can be applied to solve a previous CTF reverse engineering challenge. Basic skills training (Session 1) EIT-3042 Wed Nov 6, 5:30-7:00pm Bring your laptop and have a Linux VM on it (e.g., using virtualbox) so you can follow along and try it yourself. If you haven't yet registered for announcements, join the Waterloo Cybersecurity CTF Team mailing list here: https://lists.uwaterloo.ca/mailman/listinfo/hackthegoose

Columbia University has an interdisciplinary PhD program in the DRO (Decision, Risk and Operations) at Columbia Business School, where it combines math, engineering, economics, and data science, to improve decision making and policy via mathematical models and data-driven analytics.  Key differentiators of the program include a low student-to-faculty ratio, full funding, all star faculty, flexibility to choose an advisor, rigorous coursework, deep and impactful research, an attractive location, and an unparalleled academic placement record. See the attached flyer introducing our PhD program + summer internship.  The PhD program webpage including an informational video is  here  (application deadline: Jan 7, 20 20 ). There will be multiple opportunities to interact with faculty and students during the admissions process.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to Yash Kanoria with any questions. If you'd like a student perspective, then please contact Mike Li , a recen

Stress cannot always be avoided and developing high levels of resiliency can help to recover more effectively from it. In this workshop, you will Plan for stressful personal and academic situations Learn resilience-building techniques Build your toolkit to manage stress during the workshop Registration required . Please ensure you select the appropriate session as there are separate sessions for undergraduate and graduate students.

Did you know you can have your graduation portraits taken this term? Do not miss out on your class composite. Have your portraits taken now to appear with your classmates. Let's represent our class well! Please visit www.lifetouch.ca/waterloo to book an appointment. If you have any questions, you can contact Lifetouch at waterlooquestions@lifetouch.com.  *Please note: - Lifetouch only opens a week or so at a time, once those days book up they will open more appointments. - This is for ALL students graduating in 2020, both the June and October 2020 Convocations. - If you are currently on co-op you can have your portraits taken during Winter Term.

UWaterloo is starting a new cybersecurity team on traditional (i.e. cloud systems) and embedded systems (cars, trucks, medical devices, airplanes, UAVs, satellites, etc.). We're holding an info session and a first demo of some attack tools on Wednesday Oct 23 from 5:30-7pm in E5-4105. The first session will include a presentation going over some common network security exploits and the steps from identifying a vulnerable target all the way to attacking the target. A live demonstration of an attack on an insecure virtual machine will then follow. Members of UWaterloo’s cybersecurity team will be around to answer any questions about competing in cybersecurity competitions and the new team.

Free pancake breakfast for Math Undergrad students on Wednesday, October 23 from 9:30 AM-noon. Get your flapjacks while they last!

Currently we have one Instructional Support Assistant position open. It's expected to be a full time position (though part time might also be considered) for providing teaching assistance to CS 451/431 W20, which will be held with CS651/631. For details please view our Student Employment web page at https://uwaterloo.ca/computer-science/student-employment.

The AADP program is a two-year rotational program that provides graduates with exposure to multi-dimensional, complex analytic initiatives across all lines of business: insurance, retirement, wealth management and investments; with global geographies: US, Canada, Asia and centralized functions such as Workforce, Finance, Compliance and Branding. We offer rotations that range from 9-12 months, within our 24 month program. Apply today to be part of this competitive program and maximize your opportunity to acquire technical knowledge, understand the business problems and gain an appreciation of the diversity of a large global financial organization that helps people with their big financial decisions. Please apply at https://manulife.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MFCJH_AdminJobs/job/Toronto-Ontario/Data-Science-Co-op--Toronto----Winter-2020_JobReq0391232 and  https://manulife.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MFCJH_AdminJobs/job/Toronto-Ontario/Advanced-Analytics-Development-Program---Toronto--

Are you an undergraduate student considering a career in leading-edge biomedical research? The Department of Medical Biophysics (MBP) at the University of Toronto will be holding an Open House on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 10:00 am - 2:00pm at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave, 7th Floor Atrium, Toronto. We invite you to attend this event to explore our interdisciplinary MSc and PhD Graduate and Summer Undergraduate Research Programs. This is your opportunity to speak with Medical Biophysics (MBP) profs and graduate students. Learn how to apply to our graduate program, take guided tours of our extensive research facilities and visit poster displays by world-leading research labs. Some quick facts about MBP: We have more than 220 graduate students and 120 faculty; We are the only University of Toronto Department operating within hospital research institutes; our students are based in Research institutes including the Princess Margaret

Pegasystems (Nasdaq: “PEGA”) is the leader in cloud software for customer engagement and operational excellence. If  you’ve driven a car, used a credit card, called a company for service, opened an account, flown on a plane, submitted  a claim, or performed countless other everyday tasks, chances are you’ve interacted with PEGA. For the past 35 years,  PEGA technology – CRM, digital process automation, robotics, AI, and more – has empowered the world’s leading  companies to achieve breakthrough results. Leading companies around the world use PEGA to digitally transform their organizations. PEGA is a leader in Digital  Process Automation & Business Process Management and offers world class software for customer relationship  management. Ryerson’s Advanced Digital and Professional Training (ADaPT) program is offering a 2-week intensive  bootcamp for women in tech and veterans that will lead to certification and potential employment for qualified applicants  who successfully comple

Devpost  recently launched a new batch of exciting challenges! From cryptocurrency to Alexa skills, open source and gaming on Twitch, there are so many opportunities to come up with awesome and innovative solutions! They are all virtual hackathons and no cost to enter, with cash and prizes on the line.  Not only is this a chance for participants to learn and improve skills, but also to connect with the developer community and potentially win some prizes!  Twitch Dev Jam 2019   -Goal: Build game-matched Twitch Extensions that bring more game content, better functionality, and tailored interactivity to some of our favorite games. - Prizes: over $60,000 in cash prizes - Deadline: October 22, 2019 - Registration: twitchdevjam.devpost.com Kin Crypto Challenge - Goal: Build or integrate your app with at least one social feature using the Kin SDK and allow user-to-user earning and spending of Kin. - Prizes: $75,000 in cash prizes + a chance to earn Kin - Deadline:

Agorize  is a platform that empowers students and offers them experiential learning opportunities. They've organized two competitions and invite students to participate: AI Societal Impact Challenge : ITAC, Microsoft and RBC welcomes students to work hand in hand on projects that have a beneficial impact on our society using AI and new technologies.  Prizes include: - All paid trip to Toronto for the finals hosted at MaRS Discovery District - Cash awards - Internships at ITAC, Microsoft and RBC! More info:  http://bit.ly/ai4impact Mapathon Map your World : HERE Technologies welcomes participants to visualize data on topics that matters for our society or for the business world. A couple of examples of datasets that could be illustrated; climate change progression, immigrations patterns or public transportation accessibility. Prizes include: - Cash awards - Mentorship with mapping and data experts More info:  http://bit.ly/HEREMapathon

Queen’s University is excited to host the second annual Computing Student Research Conference this October 4th-5th. You don't need to be an expert in computing to attend CSearch!  We are a conference for all undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in STEM to come together and discuss their ideas regarding innovation and research in progressing technology fields. Come learn about work being done in computing through keynotes, workshops, and student presentations! Early bird registration and abstract submission for both oral and poster presentations ends on Monday, September 23. Please note that all posters will be paid for and printed by CSearch! For more information or to register and submit, please visit  https://www.csearchconference.com

The GREC team has recently received approval to move forward with a new co-op position for students who will be in year 3A  - 4B who may be interested in graduate studies. The Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) program will provide students with the opportunity to work full time for one co-op term with a supervisor and team of graduates. Our ultimate goal with this program is to build more awareness on the school's research programs and expose students to what graduate studies are like.  Fellowship Details: Students will receive a minimum of $15,000/term for their co-op placement The School will contribute $7,500/student NSERC USRA + faculty to top up the difference Students can apply through WaterlooWorks or through our website .

The HeForShe  program is an initiative that challenges all of us at UWaterloo to provide leadership in advancing gender equity. Would you like to contribute to this cause by volunteering at an exciting event on Monday? The Canadian  Get Free Tour  will be launched by the United Nations Women at the University of Waterloo on Monday, September 16, 2019. There will be a campus Rally and President’s Lecture to engage the UWaterloo campus community in the conversation of gender equity and male allyship.   We are in search of volunteers to help engage with fellow students and others at the Campus Rally. The volunteer opportunities are listed below: Campus Rally Setup 7:30am – 9:00am 5 Volunteers Location: PAC/SLC Parking Lot ·       Assist in the setup of UWaterloo and  HeForShe  branded materials Campus Rally Volunteers 9:00am – 11:00am 20 Volunteers Location: PAC/SLC Parking Lot ·         Staffing of the  HeForShe  merchandise giveaway wheel and food tables