BSOE Undergraduate Newsletter
Announcements
CruzHacks Organizer Applications Are Open!
Interested in being part of the CruzHacks 2022 team? Apply to be an organizer!
Looking for people to fill these teams:
- Engineering
- Design
- Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Logistics
For information on each team's responsibilities, please refer to this guide.
Deadline is April 23. *Form can be found on our website cruzhacks.com. Any questions? Feel free to contact us on Instagram/Twitter @cruzhacks or via email at media@cruzhacks.com!
*You must be logged into your UCSC email in order to access the application form and team responsibilities guide
Into to Python Workshop: Part 2- Presented by Grace Hacks
Interested in learning Python? Due to popular demand, we’re hosting Part 2 to our Introduction to Python workshop!
Come and learn more about Python programming such as useful built-in functions, dictionaries, list comprehensions, and more! Don't worry if you missed Part 1 of our workshop because we will be doing a quick recap of that as well. So whether you have prior knowledge in Python or are completely new to the language, come join us on April 21st at 7 PM PST. Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/gh-python2-rsvp. See you there!
Girls Who Code Officer Applications
Girls Who Code is looking for officers to join the 2021-22 team! Details about each of the positions available can be found in the application.
Applications are due by April 25 11:59 pm. We are excited to bring in a new team and can't wait to hear from you!
Supporting students with the latest Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
To: UC Santa Cruz undergraduate and graduate students
From: Richard Hughey, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education, and Quentin Williams, Interim Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), signed into law in late December, provided our campus with $28.8 million on March 17 to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic on the university and its students. Our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will directly award $9.7 million of the CRRSAA funding to graduate and undergraduate students with exceptional need to help with expenses related to COVID-19 including tuition, housing, food, health care (including mental health care), and child care.
Financial aid grants will be directly awarded to graduate and undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional need, for example very low expected family contribution levels or student parents with dependent children. Determinations will be made based on existing financial aid information. In most cases, additional applications or requests will not be necessary. Graduate students who appear eligible based on prior financial aid information but who did not complete an application this year will receive information by email on how to file a Declaration of Exceptional Need to confirm eligibility, a new requirement due to changes in this round of higher education relief funds.
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office consulted with campus leaders, and with leadership of the Student Union Assembly and the Graduate Student Association, on how best to award funds within program requirements and regulations. The minimum spring quarter award will be $1,000. Students identified for an award will receive an email in the next few days to ensure direct-deposit information is current. Money will be disbursed soon afterward. The CRRSAA awards are one-time grants that do not need to be paid back.
Though CRRSAA funds are restricted to students eligible for federal aid, UC Santa Cruz will provide equivalent awards to students who have completed the California Dream Application.
Any student experiencing a financial emergency, regardless of aid eligibility should contact the Slug Support team.
The remaining $19.1 million will be used to cover campus expenses associated with COVID-19. Following federal guidance, costs may include additional course offerings or sections to ensure compliance with social distancing requirements, shipping course materials to students taking remote instruction, continued technology costs supporting remote instruction, lost revenue, COVID-19 prevention such as campus vaccination services, testing services, etc.
Our thoughts are with all members of the UC Santa Cruz community as together we continue to face the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please stay safe, stay well, and stay connected.
Open Source Research Experience Summer 2021 Program accepting proposals
Proposals from undergraduate students are now being accepted for the Summer 2021 OSRE Program. Deadline for Student Applications is April 30.
Interested students should check out our ideas page and contact the relevant mentors before finalizing their application.
For Summer 2021, the Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) is seeking undergraduates interested in working on open source software projects at UC Santa Cruz. CROSS has created a list of project ideas that can be used as a basis for student project proposals. The goal of this program is to increase student capabilities in working in open source projects, add productive contributors to on-going projects, and further promote open source at UC Santa Cruz.
CROSS values diversity and inclusion in all our projects. We invite students from traditionally underrepresented groups in tech and open source communities to apply to this program. Due to the open source nature of all CROSS projects, contributions are welcomed from both UC Santa Cruz and non-UC Santa Cruz students.
More Information for Undergraduates Students Interest in Applying
Spring 2021 undergraduate research opportunities in Computational Media
The Computational Media department has new openings for undergraduate research assistants for Spring 2021. Please check out this spreadsheet for more details about projects, prerequisites and how to apply. If you are interested in any of the opportunities, please apply as soon as possible.
Startup Pitch Contest: IDEA Hub 2021
CruzHacks Organization Application Due Soon!
Interested in being part of the CruzHacks 2022 team? Apply to be an organizer!
Looking for people to fill these teams:
- Engineering
- Design
- Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Logistics
For information on each team's responsibilities, please refer to this guide.
Deadline is April 23. *Form can be found on our website cruzhacks.com. Any questions? Feel free to contact us on Instagram/Twitter @cruzhacks or via email at media@cruzhacks.com!
*You must be logged into your UCSC email in order to access the application form and team responsibilities guide
SWE Officer Application Deadline Extended
- SWE Officer Applications for 2021-2022 are open and will now be due Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM!
- If you are interested in any one of the officer positions, please fill out this form. You can run for up to 2 positions, so don't worry if you can't decide.
- The positions that we would like to see more submissions for are:
- Career development
- Hardware chair
- Treasurer
- Social media chair
Events
Diverse Voices: Kelly Harkins Kincaid
Event Date and Time: 04/21/2021 5:00 pmEvent Location: Online
"Living on the Edge of Your Comfort Zone: Women in Executive Leadership"
Kelly Harkins Kincaid is the CEO of Claret Bioscience LLC & Astrea Forensics LLC
Come listen Kelly's story about being a woman in the tech field and how she has had to learn to be comfortable at the edge of her comfort zone. There will be time after the talk to network with Kelly and ask questions.
The Uses and Abuses of Data in Higher Education
Event Date and Time: 05/14/2021 8:45 amEvent Location: Online
How is the use of institutional data-gathering reshaping higher education? From surveillance software to student success dashboards, from COVID tracking to instructor productivity metrics, “data-informed decision making” is pervading all levels of academic life. Who decides which data we collect, who will have access to those data, and how the data will be used? Should institutional data literacy be part of the training of all academics? This conference takes a broad look at the explosive growth of data in higher education in the past decade and how we, as members of the university community, can be better informed about how our data is being used, and to what ends.
Diverse Voices Speaker Series: Season Three
Event Date and Time: 04/06/2021 5:00 pmEvent Location: Online
Diverse Voices, a Baskin School of Engineering professional speaker series spotlighting industry leaders and Baskin Engineering alumni, returns in April 2021 for its third season. The Diverse Voices series aims to promote diversity in engineering and tech and inspire more individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue STEM education and careers.
The 2021 lineup is as follows:
| • | Tuesday, April 6: “Spring Board: A UCSC Founder’s Path on Driving Change in Heavy Industry.” Presented by: Mothusi Pahl, Chief Commercial Officer at B3Bar Holdings and Entrepreneur in Residence at UC Santa Cruz. |
| • | Wednesday, April 21: “Living on the Edge of Your Comfort Zone: Women in Executive Leadership.” Presented by: Kelly Harkins Kincaid, Chief Executive Officer at Claret Bioscience LLC & Astrea Forensics LLC. |
| • | Tuesday, May 11: “Retaining Women in Tech: The Skills Needed by Women to Help Face the Challenges of Staying and Thriving in the Tech Industry.” Presented by: Jossie Haines, UCSC Computer Science M.S. graduate and Senior Director of Platform & Web Engineering and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Tile. |
| • | Wednesday, May 26: “My Journey from Jamaica to Google: From Majority to Minority.” Presented by: Sheldon Logan, UCSC Computer Engineering Ph.D. graduate and Senior Software Engineer at Google. |
All talks start at 5 p.m. (PDT) and will be held over Zoom. To learn more about this year’s speakers and to register for each event, visit the Diverse Voices 2021 websiteThis event series is sponsored by Baskin Engineering, Baskin Engineering’s Inclusive Excellence Hub, and SK hynix.
Google DSC: Solution Challenge App Demo Night + Googlers Networking Event
Event Date and Time: 04/16/2021 8:00 pmEvent Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/91388462547?pwd=cjJqWUxlRCtMYnF0Y1FFUzROWG96dz09
We are hosting our Solution Challenge App Demo Night + Googler Networking Event this Friday, April 16th! There will be Googlers present at this event, so it will be a great networking opportunity for you! The 2021 Google Developers Solution Challenge has come to an end and three groups from UCSC DSC submitted final projects for this year's global competition! If you would like to see the apps that they built, learn more about the end to end process of building apps/websites, or find out how to participate in next year's solution challenge, you should stop by!
We will also be raffling out one-on-one Coffee Chats with Googlers, an Amazon gift card, Air Fryer, and a Bluetooth Speaker to some lucky audience members. Come out to show support for your fellow banana slugs in tech!
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RSVP: tinyurl.com/demonightdsc
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Zoom Link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/91388462547?pwd=cjJqWUxlRCtMYnF0Y1FFUzROWG96dz09
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Meeting ID: 913 8846 2547
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Passcode: 085698
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Learn more about the Solution Challenge here: https://developers.google.com/community/dsc-solution-challenge
Graduate School Informational Webinar
Event Date and Time: 04/21/2021 12:00 pmEvent Location: Online
The Baskin Engineering Graduate Advising office is putting together an informational webinar explaining the benefits of applying to and attending graduate school. Join us Wednesday, April 21st from 12:00-1:00 PM. The webinar will touch on the differences between the master's degree and a PhD program, as well as what graduate school may have to offer you as a student. Ask questions about research opportunities and funding.
Whether or not you have ever thought of graduate school, this webinar will let you know more about it. There will be time for questions after the brief presentation.
If you are interested, you can register here: https://ucsc.
We look forward to seeing you at the graduate school webinar.
Graduating Seniors: SAP Next Talent Webinar
Event Date and Time: 04/29/2021 12:00 pmEvent Location: Online
Please join us on Thursday, April 29 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time to learn about SAP Next Talent, the leading tech rotation program at SAP for recent graduates.
Our webinar will highlight our program offerings, application process, and give insight into current members’ experiences in the program.
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This event is designed for all students and recent graduates seeking full-time, entry-level opportunities in software development, data science, and UX design. All majors are welcome. Attendees will:
- Explore our 18-month rotation program for recent grads.
- Hear from current program participants about projects they’ve worked on.
- Learn about the application process and how to best prepare.
- Ask questions to the SAP Next Talent leadership team and current members.
Who should attend? You should attend if you meet the following criteria:
- If you graduate on or after May 2021.
- If you are currently studying or residing in the United States.
- If you do not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship, now or in the future.
We look forward to having you at this special event. Feel free to share this invite with peers. See you soon!
Google DSC: Getting Started With SQL
Event Date and Time: 04/23/2021 6:00 pmEvent Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98405844639?pwd=NHo0UjkzT2dVeFpOTitJeC81K3lndz09
Join this workshop to get started with SQL! In this event, we will be using Google Cloud's BigQuery in a code-along event on Google CodeLabs. You will learn about databases and their various applications, what SQL is, its diverse use cases, querying using SQL, and the benefits and power of BigQuery. With a gentle introduction to SQL and databases, this workshop will provide you the basic tools to step up your SQL game! As always, we’ll be holding a $10 Amazon gift card raffle for all attendees! Hope to see you there!
- Zoom Link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98405844639?pwd=NHo0UjkzT2dVeFpOTitJeC81K3lndz09
- Meeting ID: 984 0584 4639, Passcode: dsc-sql
ACM-W x SWE x GWC: Web Development Series Part 3
Event Date and Time: 04/21/2021 7:00 pmEvent Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/97592716954?pwd=dkd2c1c5a1dFb2lVdEZBNFJ5eXJEZz09
ACM-W, SWE, and GWC are collaborating to lead a 3 part web development series where we will be showing you how to create your very own online portfolio website! In part 3 this Wednesday April 21 at 7pm, we will use Javascript to make your portfolio interactive and add the final touches!
Check out these (Github How To and HTML How To Bulma How To) documents for what we covered in parts 1 & 2 and this (Javascript How To) for Part 3.
We hope to see you there!