BE Undergraduate Newsletter
Announcements
Cybersecurity Workshops From Slug Security!
Are you a hacker at heart? Do you dream of cracking codes, breaking firewalls, and exposing secrets? Have you ever been curious about how the internet stays safe? Tinkered around a site, trying to find exploits? Well, then Slug Security, UC Santa Cruz's Cybersecurity Club, may be for you!
Would you like to learn how to hack into servers, create malware, and avoid detection like a true hacker? Do you want to use a Pringles can to make directional antennas and scan for vulnerable networks? Do you want to compete in national competitions, going against other hackers to see who is the best?
Then join us! We are a student-led cybersecurity club dedicated to fostering a community of hackers who work to improve security.
We host workshops and actively compete in CTF and national competitions such as the NSA Codebreaker Challenge.
We meet every Monday from 2-4 PM at Baskin Engineering 2, Room 506.
Visit our site (https://slugsec.ucsc.edu) for more information. If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page or email us at slugsec@ucsc.edu.
NSF REU program at SJSU
Only female students can apply for this program. https://etap.nsf.gov/award/
Target: Undergraduate Women Students
Requirement: US citizens, Enrolled female students
Stipend: $6,000
Living Cost: $3,500
Duration: 10 weeks (May 30 - August 4, 2023) in Summer 2023.
Calling all Baskin Engineering upcoming graduates, come get your Grad bag!
This is an exciting time of year. We wanted to let you know where you can go to get your Baskin Engineering license plate frame as well as your commemorative hat.
- When: Tuesday, June 6th 9am-4pm
- Where: Baskin Courtyard, near E2 180
- What: Passing out license plate frames, Baskin hat, and honor cords for those who qualify.
Please come by to get your grad bag!!
IGDA FOUNDATION VIRTUAL EXCHANGE and GDC PROGRAMS
ANNOUNCING: IGDA FOUNDATION VIRTUAL EXCHANGE and GDC PROGRAMS
About the Programs
The Virtual Exchange is a six-week program that provides grantees with exceptional learning opportunities through workshops, coaching, and individualized mentorship from accomplished video game industry professionals.
The 2024 GDC Program gives individuals from underrepresented communities around the globe a chance to attend GDC in 2024.
Cohorts for both programs include:
- HBCU-HSI Scholars supports students and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic-Serving Institutions within the U.S.
- Next Gen Leaders supports mid-career game industry professionals as they look to transition to leadership roles in the industry.
- Velocity is for professionals looking to transition into the game industry from a non-gaming career or industry.
- International Scholars is designed for college students who are currently enrolled in a university or are recent graduates.
Enroll for HUMN 15 (Ethics & Technology) and HUMN 45 (Race & Technology) this Summer!
HUMN 15 (Ethics & Technology) in SS1 and HUMN 45 (Race & Technology) in SS2. Ethics and Tech covers the PE-T gen-ed and Race & Tech covers the ER one. These are very engineer friendly courses and discussion-oriented. It's a pretty amazing learning opportunity.
- https://linguistics.ucsc.edu/
courses/class-schedule-view. php/course/2234-70047/ethics- and-technology - https://linguistics.ucsc.edu/
courses/class-schedule-view. php/course/2234-70046/race- and-technology
More information:
https://humanities.ucsc.edu/
Baskin Store is NOW OPEN!
Customize your own Baskin Engineering clothes and gear! Personalize your choices by adding your major or club. Graduating seniors: This makes a great gift idea to share with your family!
https://sideline.bsnsports.
You can see examples in glass display cases located in E2 second floor and JBEB first floor.
Enroll for MUSC 81L (Music in Animated Film) this Summer!
- Instructor - Heeyoung Choi
- Tuesday & Thursday @ 9 AM - Noon
- Units = 5 Credits
- General Education - IM
[Misfit Lab] Focus Group Participants Wanted!
Misfit lab is conducting a study (Overseen by Kate Ringland, Ph.D.). We are conducting a research study to investigate elements that contribute to safe virtual spaces to foster social growth in individuals.
Join us in an in-person focus group and chat about your experiences in online spaces and co-design an interface
you'd like. Your input will help us in designing a mobile game that will help foster social interactions.
We are looking for any undergraduates over the age of 18 to participate in an in-person focus group/workshop to discuss their experiences in gaming communities as well as social media platforms. The workshop will be approximately 2 hours long. All participants will be compensated with a $30 Amazon Gift Card for their time.
If interested, visit our Qualtrics survey to fill out our screening form: https://tinyurl.com/prosocial-
Questions? Contact Franky at fbdoming@ucsc.edu.
Looking for funding opportunities for your inventions? Up to $145K in total prizes for student teams!
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell are offering prizes of up to $20,000 to student teams in undergraduate biomedical education that are developing novel tools to solve unmet clinical needs, through the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge (DEBUT) competition.
Applications are due in less than two weeks, on May 31!
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Know a student team working on a solution to a significant real-world healthcare problem? Let them know about DEBUT and encourage them to submit an entry to the challenge! This is a great opportunity for students who are currently working on capstone design projects.
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2023 DEBUT Prizes
NIBIB-Sponsored Prizes:
- The Steve H. Krosnick (First) Prize: $20,000
- Second Prize: $15,000
- Third Prize: $10,000
- HIV/AIDS Prize: $15,000
- Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings Prize: $15,000
- Technologies for Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, or Treatment Prize: $15,000
- Rehabilitative and Assistive Technologies Prize: $15,000
- NEW!Technologies To Empower Nurses in Community Settings Prize: $15,000
- Five Honorable Mentions: $1,000 each
VentureWell-Sponsored Prizes:
- Venture Prize: $15,000
- Design Excellence Prize: $5,000
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Meet the 2022 DEBUT Challenge winning teams and learn more about their innovative technology solutions focused on improving global health solutions!
Questions? Email our Grants Department at grants@venturewell.org for additional support or information.
Application Deadline: May 31
Pathways to Careers in Genomics
On Monday, May 22 at 5pm we will hold another Pathways to Careers in Genomics Presentation from UCSC Alumni Ryleigh Hales.
This presentation will be held virtually through zoom.
Hales became interested in genomics research her last year at UCSC where she was a part of the RMI program. During this time she assisted in research in Dr. James Doucet-Battle’s lab where she composed her final paper ‘Promoting Community to Combat The Lack of Diversity in STEM’. Ryleigh Hales currently works at Singular Genomics, a biotech company located in San Diego, as part of the Systems Integration team. Singular Genomics focuses on improving both the accessibility and efficiency of genomic sequencing through their advanced technology. At Singular, Hales assists in the development of their Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms.