Newsletter for 05/17/2021

There is no application fee, and there is no cost to attend for admitted students.

BSOE Undergraduate Newsletter
New Announcements
Google DSC: Lead Application Extended
Announcements
Earn cash participating in online or on-campus studies
Out for Undergrad Tech conference
Google DSC: Lead Application Extended
Google DSC: Lead Application Extended
Events
Diverse Voices: Sheldon Logan
Learn about the CSE & ECE Pathway Programs
Build Your Own Website Workshop: Presented by GraceHacks
Diverse Voices Speaker Series: Season Three
Google DSC: Alumni in Tech Panel
Google DSC: Algorithms for Acing the Technical Interview
O4U Conference round 3 and pre conference event
Google DSC: Algorithms for Acing the Technical Interview
Jobs
Summer Research Scholarship Opportunity
Announcements
Earn cash participating in online or on-campus studies
You are invited to register to participate in future economics experiments at the LEEPS Lab of UCSC Economics Department. We study various aspects of individual and group decision-making in economics. Participation is compensated in cash. Register here bit.ly/leeps-register.

The amount you will earn in a session will depend upon the specific study, the decisions you make, and the decisions made by the other participants. Most experiments last between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. Payments are at least $4-5 and typically range between $10 - $25, and are paid through Venmo and Zelle. 

Sessions take place online (and starting in fall 2021, we might resume in person, on-campus experiments at the LEEPS Lab (Engineering 2 Building. Room 416).

Once you register, you will receive invitations to participate when we schedule a session. If the date and time of a specific invitation work for you, then sign-up*. If not, just wait for the next email invitation that might fit your schedule. 

The LEEPS Lab Team

*Your participation in the experiment and any information about your earnings will be kept strictly confidential and your participation is voluntary. You can unsubscribe from the invitation list at any time.

Registration long URL: https://econlab.ucsc.edu/public/participant_create.php 
Out for Undergrad Tech conference
Are you an LGBTQ+ undergraduate interested in technology? Apply to the Out for Undergrad Tech conference and join us for a weekend of education, opportunity and inspiration!

O4U holds an annual conference for LGBTQ+ undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. Students learn about careers in their field of choice, meet mentors who are LGBTQ+ professionals in that field, build a supportive professional network, and connect with top employers in the tech industry.

The 2021 tech conference takes place October 7-10 and will be fully virtual. There is no application fee, and there is no cost to attend for admitted students.

To be eligible, attendees must:

- Be a current undergraduate (college/university) student

- Demonstrate leadership potential

- Self-identify as LGBTQ+

Click here(https://www.outforundergrad.org/apply) to learn more and begin your application. Our final application deadline is June 2!

Google DSC: Lead Application Extended
Every year, Google Developers hand pick a new DSC Lead (president) for each university. Applications to be next year’s DSC Lead at UCSC are open now! By being a DSC Lead, you will have access to a global network of student leaders, industry professionals, and Googlers. This is a great opportunity to improve your leadership and collaboration skills while leading next year’s officer team. You can also grow your professional network, attend select Google events, and help your peers learn about different Google technologies. Interviews for this position will be conducted by Googlers and not by the current UCSC DSC student officer team. Applications are due on May 31st, 2021. 

	Apply here: https://developers.google.com/community/dsc/leads

	What is DSC: https://youtu.be/earTjC0iSjg

Google DSC: Lead Application Extended
Every year, Google Developers hand pick a new DSC Lead (president) for each university. Applications to be next year’s DSC Lead at UCSC are open now! By being a DSC Lead, you will have access to a global network of student leaders, industry professionals, and Googlers. This is a great opportunity to improve your leadership and collaboration skills while leading next year’s officer team. You can also grow your professional network, attend select Google events, and help your peers learn about different Google technologies. Interviews for this position will be conducted by Googlers and not by the current UCSC DSC student officer team. Applications are due on May 31st, 2021. 

	Apply here: https://developers.google.com/community/dsc/leads

	What is DSC: https://youtu.be/earTjC0iSjg

Events
Diverse Voices: Sheldon Logan
Event Date and Time: 05/26/2021 5:00 pm
Event Location: Online
"My Journey from Jamaica to Google: From Majority to Minority"

Sheldon Logan is the Senior Software Engineer at Google

Come listen to Sheldon talk about his journey in tech from Jamaica to Google. Stay to network with Sheldon and ask questions. 

REGISTER

Learn about the CSE & ECE Pathway Programs
Event Date and Time: 05/20/2021 12:00 pm
Event Location: The event will be held online.

If you are a UCSC undergraduate majoring in a School of Engineering program and you're considering your options after graduation, please join us at the Spring Quarter Bachelor's to Master's Pathways Workshops. In these online workshops, we'll discuss the degree requirements and application process for the Computer Science and Engineering Bachelor's/Master's Pathway Program and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Bachelor's/Master's Pathway Program. These pathways enable motivated BSOE undergraduates to complete a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as 5 years with appropriate planning.

Learn more about how to apply to either of these pathway programs by attending an online workshop on May 20th (12-1pm Pacific Time). Interested students must register by 5pm Pacific Time the day before the workshop in order to attend the event.

Registration form for the May 20th online workshop: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpc-ippjkuH9LpMGaunTNSbjJhY76XqpOt

Build Your Own Website Workshop: Presented by GraceHacks
Event Date and Time: 05/19/2021 7:00 pm
Event Location: 
Interested in learning how to make your own personal website? Join our workshop!

Come and learn how to design and program your own website! We invite you to join us on May 19th, 2021 at 7 PM PST. Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/gh-website-rsvp. See you there!
Diverse Voices Speaker Series: Season Three
Event Date and Time: 04/06/2021 5:00 pm
Event 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:

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			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.

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			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.

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			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.

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			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: Alumni in Tech Panel
Event Date and Time: 05/14/2021 6:00 pm
Event Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92173856929?pwd=S3FxWExYYlF5UU1WQk8yRWk1Zit1UT09
Join us at our virtual Alumni in Tech Panel! Get the opportunity to network with professionals who are UCSC graduates working at top tech companies and ask any questions you have about pursuing a career in the tech industry. We will have people from Google, Microsoft, Walmart, and more top companies! Some of the roles that you will see are Software Engineer, Product Manager, Data Scientist, and Cloud Solutions Architect! See y’all on Friday, May 14th at 6 PM PDT!

	RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/ucsctechpanel

	Zoom Link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92173856929?pwd=S3FxWExYYlF5UU1WQk8yRWk1Zit1UT09

		Meeting ID: 921 7385 6929

		Passcode: 087068

Google DSC: Algorithms for Acing the Technical Interview
Event Date and Time: 05/19/2021 7:00 pm
Event Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95199022801?pwd=NHR2QTNic1dyNnpsU1RTeXlWa0ttdz09
Begin preparing for interview season with a crash course on the commonly used algorithms in the industry! In this workshop, we will give you the skills you need to approach your next coding interview and walk through the theory and application of the most popular algorithms. You will learn about the respective use cases, optimizing time complexity, and how to leverage online resources like Leetcode. As always, we’ll be holding a $10 Amazon gift card raffle for all attendees! We hope to see you there!

TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/dsc-algo-rsvp

Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95199022801?pwd=NHR2QTNic1dyNnpsU1RTeXlWa0ttdz09

Meeting ID: 951 9902 2801

Passcode: dsc-algo
O4U Conference round 3 and pre conference event
Event Date and Time: 05/13/2021 7:00 pm
Event Location: Virtual (May 13th, 20th & 27th)

The O4U Engineering Conference is holding three pre-conference events in preparation for their Round 3 application deadline on June 6th!

 In case you missed it: The Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference will be held virtually from September 9th to September 12th. It should be noted that this conference is geared towards serving students that identify as LGBTQ+ and plan on pursuing a career in engineering, whether it be industry or academia. We have waived our registration fee, making the conference free to attend for students. We are committed to ensuring all admitted students can attend our programming, especially in our new virtual format 

 You can apply to the conference itself here (https://outforundergrad.typeform.com/to/IuQVhf66) till June 6th!  & RSVP to as many pre-conference events as you would like!

 O4U Conference Leads Panel

Thursday, May 13th, 2021 from 7-8 EST

·This event will feature our conference leads Angie Gonzalez (Engineering), Maggie Moss (Marketing), and Anne Schwartz (Tech) as they breakdown O4U and provide perspective for each conference. This is a great opportunity to learn about O4U and why you should apply to one of the conferences! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 to confirm your spot!

·RSVP: https://forms.gle/vadsJSzvzoPQVnWw8

O4U Engineering Conference Spanish Info Session

Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 8-9 EST

·Gran oportunidad para aprender sobre “O4U Engineering” y porqué deberías solicitar para ser parte de la conferencia. Este taller será totalmente en español. Favor de reservar tu espacio aquí: “RSVP” en o antes del 18 de Mayo de 2021, para confirmar tu espacio. ¡No olvides compartirlo!

·RSVP: https://forms.gle/YSWa2PnSKksGT2tx6

 O4U Engineering Diversity Panel

Thursday, May 27th, 2021 from 7-8 EST

·This event will feature a collection of our 2021 engineering directors as they reflect on their O4U journey, specifically in the context of their diverse identities. Following the panel there will be space for networking with directors and other students. This is a great opportunity to learn how the full 360 of your identity is welcomed and supported at O4U! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 to confirm your spot!

·RSVP: https://forms.gle/apcJuTFWNbBkM6ix5

 If there are any questions, please reach out to Joey Saad, Pre-Conference Programming Lead, at joey.saad@outforundergrad.org, Angie Gonzalez, Conference Lead, at angie.gonzalez@outforundergrad.org, or the admissions team at engineering2021.admissions@outforundergrad.org for more information! 

Google DSC: Algorithms for Acing the Technical Interview
Event Date and Time: 05/19/2021 7:00 pm
Event Location: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95199022801?pwd=NHR2QTNic1dyNnpsU1RTeXlWa0ttdz09
Begin preparing for interview season with a crash course on the commonly used algorithms in the industry! In this workshop, we will give you the skills you need to approach your next coding interview and walk through the theory and application of the most popular algorithms. You will learn about the respective use cases, optimizing time complexity, and how to leverage online resources like Leetcode. As always, we’ll be holding a $10 Amazon gift card raffle for all attendees! We hope to see you there!

TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/dsc-algo-rsvp

Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95199022801?pwd=NHR2QTNic1dyNnpsU1RTeXlWa0ttdz09

Meeting ID: 951 9902 28
Jobs
Summer Research Scholarship Opportunity
The Research Mentoring Internship spring application is launching today! 

 Please note that we will be hosting two virtual information sessions about the details of our program and application process on Monday, May 10th - 4-5 pm and Monday, May 17th - 12-1 pm.  
Zoom links: 

Monday May 10th - 4-5pm - https://bit.ly/3vG65or

Monday May 17th - 12-1pm- https://bit.ly/3vGsz8R

 The application deadline is June 10th, 2021. The application can be found at: https://bit.ly/33wqG2n For more information on previous scholars and their projects, you can visit our website here. 

RMIInformationalSessionFlyerSpring.pdf