BE Undergraduate Newsletter
Announcements
Engineers for Exploration (E4E) Summer Research Program at UC San Diego - Application is Now Open!
UC San Diego’s Engineers for Exploration Summer Research Program is an NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) Site centered around multidisciplinary and collaborative student research with the broad goals of protecting the environment, uncovering mysteries related to cultural heritage, and providing experiential learning experiences. Our program is a full-time paid research experience from June 26th to September 1st in which students will work in multidisciplinary research teams to aid scientists from the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and UC San Diego in tackling problems in fields such as ecology, physical oceanography, and archeology.
During this program, students will create and apply technologies in novel ways to aid scientists in their work, and may have opportunities to accompany these technologies on field deployments around the world. Through these projects, students can expect to learn about embedded systems and software, machine learning, electronics integration, mechanical design, system building, as well as project management and team leadership. For more information, please visit our website at https://e4e.ucsd.edu.
Applications are currently being accepted at https://e4e.ucsd.edu/apply through February 15. Applications will continue to be accepted through March 30 if positions are not yet filled.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Nathan Hui at nthui@eng.ucsd.edu.
Join us for Diverse Voices, featuring Shellye Archambeau
Join us on February 21st at 5:00pm for our Diverse Voices speaker, Shellye Archambeau
Please register HERE
Interested in Doing Research in Biology / Bioinformatics?
Join the Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion (TUBI) research group!
* No experience is required
* Supportive environment
* Bioinformatics projects
* All majors are welcome
* Meet online twice a week during Spring quarter 2023
* Total of 10 hours/week commitment
Find out more and let us know about your interest on or before 2/6/2023 at tinyurl.com/tubi2023interest
If you have questions not answered there, feel free to email Holly Beale at hcbeale@ucsc.edu
Upcoming Civic Tech Hackathon at Boston University - Register by Feb. 10 (travel stipends offered)
On February 25-26, 2023, Tech for Change is hosting the Civic Tech Hackathon, which will bring together undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the intersections of government/policy and computer programming. Tech for Change was founded by Boston University and Howard University students on behalf of the Public Interest Technology University Network. Our goal at Tech for Change is to use technology for social good. To learn more about Tech for Change and the Hackathon, visit our (tentative) site here. The Civic Tech Hackathon will take place at the new Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences. In teams, students will use technology to solve issues around the themes of education inequality, election turnout, and social justice policy. Those who are interested in attending can apply here. Note, registration closes on Friday, February 10th. There are opportunities for travel stipends! If anyone has any questions about the Civic Tech Hackathon, please direct them to me (rosamari@bu.edu). Thank you, enjoy the rest of the week!
Contact:
Marielis Rosa (She/her)
College of Arts and Sciences | Boston University
Political Science and Sociology Undergraduate ’23
Accelerate Your Career - Study Natural Language Processing in Silicon Valley
UCSC offers a unique professional master's degree program in Natural Language Processing where students gain in-demand skills and knowledge in NLP, machine learning, and data science while studying at UCSC's state-of-the-art facilities in Silicon Valley. The NLP MS Program is accepting applications for Fall 2023 admission consideration until March 1st, 2023.
Join us at our next virtual information session on February 8th (12 PM PST) to learn more about the unique benefits of studying NLP at UCSC, and to meet with current students and faculty. The session will also include an extended Q&A period where you can ask us any questions you may have about our industry-informed curriculum, flexible degree plans, and application process.
To attend the information session on February 8th, please complete this registration form by 11 AM PST on February 8th.
Baskin Day Volunteer Outreach
Are you a student passionate about the engineering and science going on at BSOE? We're looking for volunteers to help make Baskin Day held on February 24th a success.
Baskin Day's goal is to celebrate Jack Baskin School of Engineering, its students, faculty, and its achievements over the years. We're proud of the great work & education being delivered at Baskin School of Engineering. We will be holding various fun & educational events for everyone to come enjoy. Baskin Day will host research panels, a recruiting fair, student organizations from campus, board games & a jeopardy game show for the attendees.
As a volunteer you will help run the event and showcasing our school as a great place for studying engineering.
To sign up to volunteer & learn more, visit this link: https://forms.gle/6snyJBxvgdpFfYDc6
Successful Slug Workshops - Bite-Sized Steps to Success
Learning Support Services offers 30-minute workshops to all UCSC students giving them the tools to be successful at UCSC. The topics in the workshop are science-backed best practices for effective, durable learning! What you're taught at the workshops, really works!
Study Natural Language Processing at UCSC!
The UCSC Natural Language Processing (NLP) M.S. Program is unique. Taught intensively over 15-18 months and building on your background in computer science, our specialized program design combines theoretical learning with hands-on practice to ensure you have the right skill set to prepare you for a professional career in the fast-growing NLP field.
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2023 admission consideration. Want to learn more about studying NLP at UCSC and get support with the application process? Join one of our upcoming information sessions starting on November 15th, 2022.
You can also meet with a current student or one of our faculty members to explore how the NLP Program at UCSC can help you advance your NLP expertise and achieve your professional goals.
[Columbia University] M.A. Statistics Virtual Information Sessions are Coming Up!
The event will feature an overview of the curriculum, admission requirements, student support and community, as well as our generous scholarship packages. During the virtual info session, students also have the opportunity to connect with the M.A. Statistics Program Director and student support team.
Click on one of the dates below to register:
- December 16, 2022 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
- January 20, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
- February 10, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
- March 10, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-Paced Options
Make your resume stand out with the premier sustainability designation called the LEED Green Associate! LEED is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. As buildings can become LEED Certified, people can become LEED accredited! The best way to break into the sustainability space is to attain the LEED Green Associate. It also shows employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. Since the LEED GA exam doesn’t have a stellar pass rate, the value of the extra letters behind your name will carry even more weight.
Our engaging webinars have helped over 10K students and professionals learn the material cold AND clear the exam with a very high passing rate. The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships and jobs and now is a great time to add this credential.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
The above options (1-7) are all identical.
Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/
This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $200 - Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)
Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options - https://leadinggreen.com/
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com
Announcing the TAPS Silicon Valley Connector
In an effort to serve the Silicon Valley Campus, TAPS is adding a pilot Silicon Valley Connector transit service which will travel between the residential UCSC campus and the Silicon Valley Campus. This service will be available Monday-Friday excluding holidays, breaks, and some predetermined dates (see schedule for available dates).
- This service is only available to current UCSC students and employees
- Trips must be scheduled at least two hours in advance
- Trips may be scheduled up to 30 days in advance
- Trips are limited to 10 riders each
- If there are no riders scheduled within two hours of a trip, it will be cancelled
- Riders may cancel their ride by emailing dvs@ucsc.edu. Rides should be canceled as far in advance as possible to avoid disruptions.
These are one-way trips, so don't forget to schedule your return trip if needed.
Recruiting 4th Year Latinx Students
My name is Valerie Garcia and I am a 4th year sociology student conducting a senior thesis titled, "Whose HSI?: A Look into the Latinx Experience at UCSC." My research project investigates how UCSC's Hispanic Serving Institute Initiative can better connect, serve, and embrace their Latinx students. My research will consist of one-on-one interviews with 4th year+ Latinx students across divisions.
STEM Hub's Self-Care Workshop on 2/7
The STEM Hub is hosting a self-care and personal wellness workshop on February 7th from 5:30-7:00 PM in the STEM Hub. The deadline to RSVP is February 1st by 5pm, so we would appreciate your help to reach as many students as possible! If you could share this information through your newsletters, canvas pages, and/or other media you use to inform students it would help a lot. We have attached our flyers and link to the RSVP form below.
RSVP Form Link:
Genomics Institute Winter Quarter Events
The Genomics Institute is hosting a series of workshops and presentations for the winter quarter:
- Pathways to Careers in Genomics w Tshaka - Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. in BioMed 300
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Feb.10 at 1 p.m in E2- 475
- Evaluating Offers and Campus Visit - Feb.13 at 5 p.m in E2- 475
- IDP workshop - Feb. 22 at 5 p.m in E2- 399
- Plan B Workshop - Mar. 6 at 5 p.m in E2- 475
- SAVE THE DATE: DNA DAY! - April 21
MESA Day Volunteer Outreach
I am writing to ask for your help in making our annual event, MESA Day (March 4th), a success. MESA Day is a special event that spotlights 6th-12th graders who participate in challenging math, science, engineering, and technology competitions at the UCSC Baskin School of Engineering.
On MESA Day, students have the opportunity to meet STEM career professionals, take part in college presentations, and showcase projects they have designed and built. This is a fantastic opportunity for these students to learn more about the possibilities available to them in the STEM field, especially for those students who may not have as many resources.
As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in helping these students succeed. Your time and effort will go a long way in helping these students to see the potential that lies within them.
To sign up to volunteer, please visit this link: https://docs.google.com/
Thank you for considering this opportunity to give back to our community and help these students achieve their full potential.
CNC Machines Manufacturing Scholarship
Scholarship Name: CNC Machines Manufacturing Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Description: This award is available for students pursuing a certification, certificate, associates, or bachelors in manufacturing or a related area of study
Closes: Sept, 29th 2022
Winner Announced: Oct 30th, 2023
Application Link: https://cncmachines.com/
Spring Opportunities in the Tech4Good Lab
The Tech4Good Lab has several positions open next quarter for undergraduate students from all majors. We are looking for people who are extremely responsible, love learning, and have a strong drive to apply technology for social good. For next quarter, we have positions doing the following types of work:
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User research: interviewing and analyzing interviews to understand user needs and context,
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UI/UX design: designing and iterating on web interfaces in Figma,
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Web development: coding an app using an Angular/NgRx/Firebase stack,
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AI & economics: modeling economic systems using multiagent reinforcement learning,
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NLP and ML: topic modeling and ML to clusters text responses or predict annotations,
You would be contributing to a variety of projects in the lab related to designing systems to better support the future of education, work, and community engagement. Some of the platforms we are working on include:
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An app aimed at scaling apprenticeship learning, which supports people in learning through micro-roles while supporting non-profits as they learn,
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An app aimed at microlearning through small groups to create learning environments supporting curiosity, creativity, and relationships,
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An app containing short activities for team/group community building, and also creating "small group networks" that can facilitate interesting collective goals,
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An app aimed at supporting chat-based career mentorship between industry professionals and groups of students,
Joining requires a commitment of 10-15 hours/week for the quarter for 2-5 credits of independent study. If you are interested, fill out the Tech4Good Lab Interest Form. Teams will mostly be determined based on applications submitted by the end of Week 7 on 2/24, but you should feel free to continue submitting afterwards if you missed the deadline (and if full, we’ll consider you for the following quarter).
P.S. Follow our Facebook or Instagram to hear about future student opportunities in Tech4Good!
Securing Open Source Software Hackathon
UCLA B.I.G. Summer Program - Deadline to Apply is 2/14/23
Last Chance to Submit Your Paper - Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys) 2023
We cordially invite you to submit your papers/posters for the Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys) 2023, taking place from September 7-8 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands at the Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam - Amstel.
IntelliSys 2023 will focus on areas of intelligent systems and artificial intelligence and how it applies to the real world. IntelliSys provides a leading international forum that brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse fields with the purpose of exploring the fundamental roles, interactions as well as practical impacts of Artificial Intelligence.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: 15 February 2023
Acceptance Notification: 01 March 2023
Camera Ready Submission: 15 March 2023
Conference Dates: 7-8 September 2023
The conference website has more information, including the topics and submission guidelines.
IntelliSys 2023 proceedings will be published in the Springer series "Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems" and submitted for consideration to Web of Science, SCOPUS, INSPEC, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH and SCImago.
We hope you'll also enourage your colleagues, research group members and fellow scientists to contribute and participate in this conference.
Upcoming CSE Seminars
Maxar Technologies Presents: Careers in Aerospace
