Newsletter for 04/26/2021

New Announcements

Announcements

Participate in paid economics experiments with LEEPS lab at UCSC

The LEEPS Lab at UCSC's Economics Department is looking for people to participate in economics experiments in 2021-22.

Each session lasts 1 – 2 Hours.

You'll earn at least $7, usually $15 - $25, depending on your luck and skill. 

You're paid through Venmo at the end of the session.

Experiments are held online and in-person.

Help us study economics!

We're seeking several hundred people to take part in many sessions this year. So there will be ample opportunity for you to participate!

Interested? Register online at https://econlab.ucsc.edu/public/  >> click register 

After you register, LEEPS Lab will email you invitations as sessions are scheduled. If the date and times work for you, simply sign-up. If not, just wait for the next invitation. You can unsubscribe at any time. 

Questions comments and concerns, please email leeps@ucsc.edu

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

Startup Pitch Contest: IDEA Hub 2021

Apply Here

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

ACM Officer Applications Extended

We would like to announce that the ACM is extending Officer Applications for the 2021-2022 school year. ACM is the largest computer science community on campus dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and skill levels who are passionate about computer science to learn and network.

We encourage anyone who is interested to apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/3EqmijTDqkqdJHMw8

Applications will now be due May 1st, 2021 at 11:59pm! We would especially like to see applications for Webmaster, Fundraising, Social media, and Design roles.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at acm@ucsc.edu! Check out our website and socials at: https://linktr.ee/ucscacm

Recruiting Students Interested in Tech Career Mentorship!

We are looking for students interested in tech careers to participate in our research study! In the study, students will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from undergraduate student mentors working in diverse tech paths, such as UI design, UX research, and software development. Students will have the opportunity to connect with and befriend other like-minded students, and also have the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. If you would like to learn more about different paths in tech, receive career advice, and network with students, then this study might be a good fit for you!

For more information, please refer to this recruitment ad. If you have any other questions or would like to participate, please feel free to reach out to Marissa Lewellen at mlewelle@ucsc.edu or sign up here.

Public Health Pathogen Genomics at UCS

Driven by new SARS-CoV-2 virus variants, COVID-19 is surging once again. If you are a software developer with experience in computational analysis, data visualization, or computational biology, you can do something about it. 

The UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute is organizing a project called Public Health Pathogen Genomics. We vow to get genomics tools in the hands of public health officials who will use them to recognize new variants of the virus and take action. 

To be a part of this effort please contact Linda Rosewood (rosewood@ucsc.edu) to learn more about joining our team!

Events

Diverse Voices: Jossie Haines

"Retaining Women in Tech: The Skills Needed by Women to Help Face the Challenges of Staying and Thriving in the Tech Industry"

Jossie Haines is the Senior Director of Platform & Web Engineering; Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Tile. 

Come listen to Jossie talk about the skills needed by women to work and thrive in the tech industry. Stay and network and ask questions after Jossie's talk. 

REGISTER

Learn about the CSE & ECE Pathway Programs

Learn about the CSE & ECE Pathway Programs

The Uses and Abuses of Data in Higher Education

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.

Register Here

Diverse Voices Speaker Series: Season Three

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:

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.

Graduating Seniors: SAP Next Talent Webinar

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.

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

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

Jobs

Coding Opportunity

CS students would have an opportunity to teach coding and/or game development to kids either in person (if in the San Ramon area) or virtually over Zoom.   Our coders are working in Scratch, Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Pygame, Godot, Unity, Unreal Engine and game platforms such as Minecraft and Roblox to explore and learn about coding.  Please contact me at dede@thecoderschool.com if interested and you would like to find out more information.   Must be a resident of CA and able to work in US.