CS @ uWaterloo announcements

Devpost has some new hackathons that just kicked off and are ready for you to take part! These events provide participants with a unique chance to collaborate, gain valuable experience, and make a real impact. So You Think You Can Hack by Databricks PRIZES: $20,000 in prizes DEADLINE: June 15, 2023 JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/sytychu     Fantom Hackathon Q2 2023 by Fantom Foundation PRIZES: $306,000 in prizes DEADLINE: July 3, 2023 JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/fantomq2u     Atlas Madness by Google Inc PRIZES: $10,000 DEADLINE: July 11, 2023 JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/atlasmadnessu     Ripple CBDC Innovate 2023 by Ripple PRIZES: $200,000 DEADLINE: August 18, 2023 JOIN THE HACKATHON:  https://bit.ly/cbdc23u     Please reach out to cassie@devpost.com with any questions.

Last Chance to   register !! The Math Innovation Office is proud to host the  Entrepreneurship and Impact Series  which aims to bring experienced, 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 exclusive  'Ask Me Anything ' event will feature  Ray Reddy ,   co-founder & CEO of Ritual - the order ahead app that taps networks of co-workers and colleagues for fast and easy pick up and pay at a wide variety of local restaurants and coffee shops. So come with your questions and be prepared to be inspired by Ray Reddy’s story! Join us on June 5, 2023, in DC 1302 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for the AMA, followed immediately by a social reception with mini sliders, spring rolls, and bubble tea catered by Gayuma, in DC 1301 (Fishbow

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 demys

Waterloop is recruiting for Spring 2023. We are a student-led design team under the Faculty of Engineering, having built 5 Hyperloop pods and working towards unveiling a full-scale Hyperloop demonstration. Our software teams allow students to practice and grow their skills through firmware and web development. The Firmware team is responsible for developing all the code necessary for the pod to function, such as initiating the braking system or battery management system. The Web team is responsible for designing and maintaining a diverse range of applications used to increase Waterloop’s outreach and enhance daily operations. Our current portfolio consists of our main website, a content management system, an applicant tracking system and a member profile application. We are looking to expand our team by recruiting students experienced with coding and interested in firmware development and/or web maintenance. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Firmware and Web teams.

The Math Innovation Office is proud to host the Entrepreneurship and Impact Series bringing experienced, 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. On May 15, 2023 at our ‘Ask me Anything’ event, Ray Reddy, Co-founder & CEO of Ritual will be speaking about his start-up and experiences in relation to entrepreneurship.   Ray has a   Bachelor of Math in Computer Science (2004)   and a Masters of Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology (MBET) (2005) from the University of Waterloo.     You can visit our   website   for more information about Ray and you can   register here .

  1 Week to go UN World Innovation Day Hackathon 2023   Register Now!   Every year on the 21st of April, the world is invited to celebrate

Hudson River Trading is thrilled to announce that they are hosting a virtual tech summit on August 16, 2023! The summit aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the world of automated trading to underrepresented communities, specifically Black and Latinx candidates. Through talks and panels, attendees will get an inside look at what it’s like to work in quantitative finance, learn about the interesting technical problems they tackle on a daily basis, and get insights on how to land a job in this exciting field. Additionally, they have exclusive swag waiting for you! While individuals from all underrepresented communities are welcome to express their interest in attending, please note that they are specifically encouraging those who identify as Black or Latinx to apply.  Attending this summit does not require prior knowledge of finance, only an interest in learning! If you’re interested in attending, please fill out THIS FORM and they will be in touch with registration info

June 9-11 – the Games Institute is hosting a  Design Challenge – Imagine the Future of Finance ! Join the experience to address the concept of financial literacy for young investors, using VR and emerging technologies like 5G streaming, multi-access edge computing, and multi-user video streaming. Spots are limited. 10 student teams will be selected (of five members each) with different skill sets including: future Business Leaders, Developers, Entrepreneurs, Designers, Data-scientists, and Marketers! Click here to register for this challenge!   Spots are limited, register by Monday, May 15, MIDNIGHT. There will be prizes for the winning teams, including, smartphones, cash prizes, future internship opportunities & more! This challenges is Powered by: The Games Institute I Rogers 5G I Unity I BMO

  Gadget is a fully remote  hackathon   from May 13-20, and is focused around new innovations in Shopify apps. It is free to join, and all levels of developers are welcome. It is an excellent way for students to break into the Shopify ecosystem without the daunting task of having to start from scratch. There are $5,000 worth of prizes to win, and we will be providing free workshops leading up to the event for those new to Shopify apps. Students can join in teams of up to 5 people, and can work on any project they would like. To find out more or sign up, visit   gadget.dev/hackathon .