BE Undergraduate Newsletter
Announcements
Readers and Tutors needed for CSE 13S
We are looking for readers and tutors (especially individual, but also group) for CSE 13S. This is a very large class, so we're looking for a lot of help—we expect to hire ten or more readers and tutors. We are particularly interested in undergrads who have taken CSE 13S within the past two years and received a grade of B- or higher, but will consider other students with sufficient justification in the application. Previous reader / tutor experience is helpful but not necessary. Please apply at https://rta.soe.ucsc.edu/, and include the quarter in which you took CSE 13S, the instructor who taught it, your grade, and any other information you feel might be relevant for your application, such as external programming projects, internship experience, etc.
The tutor hours schedule will be made before the first class (September 22), and will accommodate your individual schedule. Readers can do grading at any time, as long as it's completed by the deadline, which will typically be a week after an assignment is submitted. Neither readers nor tutors are required to attend lectures or sections.
Fall Opportunities at NeurotechSC
Hi everyone,
We are the official Neurotechnology club at UCSC! We focus on project building and education covering the topics of brain-computer interaction, neuroscience, and AI, and every year we submit a project to the NeurotechX competition. This year our project will be using SSVEPs as a means to alternatively communicate through the input of visual responses.
Our five teams consist of hardware, machine learning, data, software, and publication. To get involved join our discord: https://discord.gg/fjgDDGfFGG or send us an email at neurotechsc@gmail.com.
Some more about our club, we received 1st place in the U.S. in the NeuroTechX Student Competition for a silent-speech interface that takes in user EMG signals from the jawline area and predicts if a user is thinking ‘yes’ or ‘no’ with 90% accuracy. If the subject interests you, we welcome you to connect with us at our weekly meetings, we usually meet Tuesdays at 7 pm so watch out on discord for updates on our next meeting!
P.S. Don’t forget to check us out on instagram: @neurotechsc or on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurotechsc
2023 GIX Innovation Competition Announcement
You’re invited to a webinar on September 13 to learn more about the 2023 GIX Innovation Competition, sponsored by Mitsubishi and Amazon. Competitors are tasked to address a problem related to health and wellness or the environment, and there is more than $20,000 in cash and prizes available! The competition is open to juniors, seniors, or graduates within the past 12 months. The competition is a great opportunity for students to work in teams to address a meaningful problem and have your submission seen by companies including Mitsubishi and others.
Who can participate: A team of 2-5 undergraduate students studying (but not limited to) design, technology, CS, or interdisciplinary studies and graduates within the last 2 years located anywhere across the world.
Join us for a virtual info session on September 13, October 11, or November 15 at 6:30 PM Pacific, hosted by Prof. John Raiti, Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Washington.
GIX Innovation Competition Webinar Registration (zohopublic.com)
Visit our website to learn more about the challenge, prizes, and registration: www.gixnetwork.
Want to learn more about developing the next generation of connected devices and robotic solutions? Learn about the University of Washington’s MS in Technology Innovation.
New STEM, Pharmacy & Health Professions Scholarships Available
Please see below for three scholarships ($2500 each) that we have launched this year:
Scholarship for single parents/children of single parents who are future healthcare professionals:
https://trumedical.co.uk/true-
Scholarship for female students in STEM:
https://trumedical.co.uk/true-
Scholarship for female students in Pharmacy: https://trumedical.
Students need to submit an essay to apply. All citizenships welcome. The deadline is December 20, 2022. We will announce the winners on January 20, 2023.
34th Annual Great Minds in STEM Conference - October 5th-8th in Pasadena, CA
Great Minds in STEM holds the GMiS Conference every year. The conference focuses on providing STEM students the opportunity to network with STEM professionals, fellow students, and recruiters from fortune 500 companies. We host events such as interactive seminars, competitions, various networking events with recruiters, and a career fair with companies and organizations that are highly motivated to hire STEM students. You can learn more at our website https://gmisconference.org
Recruitment for a User Study related to a Microsoft Research Internship Regarding Excel
We would like to invite you to participate in a study to understand the use of spreadsheet software. Your participation will inform the design of features in Excel spreadsheets.
The study involves an hour-long session during which we will ask you to use an experimental spreadsheet software on a video conference call using Microsoft Teams’ Remote Control feature and subsequently provide feedback in a semi-structured interview. Prior to the study you will answer a demographic questionnaire. You will be given a short tutorial about how to use the prototype. You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire at the middle of the study, and another at the end of the study. We will ask you questions about your spreadsheet experience. With your consent, we will record the interview on video and do a screen recording of the walkthrough on our computer (nothing on your computer will be recorded).
As a thank you for your time we will compensate you with USD $25 or local currency equivalent in Amazon vouchers.
If you use spreadsheets and are interested in this research, please email Kasra Ferdowsi at t-kferdowsi@microsoft.com.
We will contact you with further instructions and a research consent form and fix a date that’s convenient for the session/interview.
We look forward to your response.
Thank you!
Kasra Ferdowsi & Advait Sarkar
If you’d rather not be contacted regarding this in the future or have any questions about this project, please let us know.
Contact: advait@microsoft.com |
Microsoft Research, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA.
External Participants: Microsoft Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/
2023 Hertz Fellowship Application Open through Oct 28th
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Hertz Fellowship awards. Hertz Fellows receive five years of funding, which offers flexibility from the traditional constraints of graduate training and the independence needed to pursue research that best advances our nation’s security and economic vitality.
The Hertz Fellowship is an influential network of more than 1,200 fellows, creating lifelong connections that will accelerate your career, and have the opportunity to take part in mentoring, scientific symposia, and professional development workshops.
The deadline is October 28, 2022. You can learn more about the fellowship and apply at https://www.hertzfoundation.org/apply.
Seeking Readers/Tutors for CSE 50 (Business Information Systems) Fall 2022
Did you enjoy CSE 50 or former TIM50? Did you do well and want to take the next step? Do you enjoy reading case studies? Do you like helping others? We need Graders (Readers) and Tutors.
Graders will be responsible for grading students' work related to case studies. We are looking for students who are detail-oriented, conscientious, and punctual. We really do care about the quality of grading.
Tutors are expected to hold tutoring sessions. We need people who are interested in business and are good at communicating with others and are confident in their ability to explain core concepts of MIS.
Steps for the Student Applicant
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Log in to the Reader Tutor Application (RTA) system using your CruzID and Blue password.
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Submit your application. You will receive an email confirming that you have applied. An application is not a guarantee of employment.
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If your application is approved, you will receive a formal offer of employment via email. You must accept the formal offer in the RTA system within two days.
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After accepting the offer, you will receive an acknowledgment notice with instructions to complete employment paperwork.
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You are not permitted to begin working before completing the required employment forms and work authorization documents.
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Any questions, please contact the instructor by email.
Readers and Tutors Needed for CSE 163 (Data Programming for Visualization)
The course uses D3 Interactive Visualization Software. The student must be familiar with D3.
If there are no applicants with prior experience in D3, then applicants with strong academic record and willingness to learn D3 fast-track will be considered. Students with web skills such as HTML, CSS, Javascript. EcmaScript, and familiarity or interest in geomapping will be preferred. Attendance of all classes MW 5:20-6:55 is required.
Number of hours for the whole quarter (Fall 2022) will be roughly 150 hours that can be adjusted between readership and tutorship depending upon the skill of the applicant. Hourly wage rate is roughly $17/hr. If interested, please send an email to lodha@soe.ucsc.edu with Subject: Reader-Tutor for CSE 163. Please describe your preparation/skill for the course and/or academic transcripts.
Job and Internship Finding Tool for UCSC Students
With recruiting season kicking off, finding jobs and internships can be stressful and time-consuming. Simplify is a free browser extension that helps you autofill job & internship applications anywhere on the web in seconds – think of it like Honey for jobs.The platform also has a database of over 100,000 open positions and includes curated job lists like Top Summer 2023 Internships and Tech Internships for Freshman.
The founders are super excited to help UCSC students get hired so they made a dedicated email for UCSC students to directly contact them at ucsc@simplify.jobs. Best of luck on your search and go slugs!
Get started here: https://simplify.jobs
Explore Faculty Research in Computing / Design
Interested in exploring computing / design research? Join CMPM 15, a 1-credit course that introduces to research areas that UCSC faculty are actively engaged in, all of whom are looking to involve undergraduate students, and some of which accept all students who have taken CMPM 15. Topics this quarter include sustainable sensor networks, explainable AI, accessible technology, 3D modeling, autonomous vehicles, design research, and educational technologies. All students are welcome! (first years, all majors, grad students, etc.)
For more information, take a look at the informational document and/or the instagram post.
We will accept all students off of the waitlist up until the first day of class.
Recruiting for Rural Commute Study
Hi all!
We are researchers with Baskin Engineering at UCSC conducting a study to explore the experiences and challenges of people who commute to/from rural areas of San Lorenzo Valley (e.g., Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Bonny Doon) and sub/urban areas. This study involves an approximately 1 hour interview. Upon successful completion of the study, participants will receive a $40 gift certificate at either Amazon, Target, Starbucks or Walmart. Your participation will be anonymous. If you can devote 1 hour worth of your time and if you are eligible for our interview, we’d really appreciate your time and effort. If interested, please sign up on the link : tinyurl.com/2tz983xx (or scan the QR code) provided in the poster to be considered for the study.
Flyer: Ruralsuburban_commute.png
Explore Faculty Research in Computing / Design
Interested in exploring computing / design research? Join CMPM 15, a 1-credit course that introduces to research areas that UCSC faculty are actively engaged in, all of whom are looking to involve undergraduate students, and some of which accept all students who have taken CMPM 15. Topics this quarter include sustainable sensor networks, explainable AI, accessible technology, 3D modeling, autonomous vehicles, design research, and educational technologies. All students are welcome! (first years, all majors, grad students, etc.)
For more information, take a look at the informational document and/or the instagram post. We will accept all students off of the waitlist up until the first day of class.
Once you’ve registered for CMPM 15, fill out the Intro survey to tell us your preferences for themes.
Now Open - The Science Coalition Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge!
Did you know UCSC is a member of The Science Coalition? Together with research universities across the country, we’re working to spread the word to Congress about why science matters—and we need your help!
The Science Coalition recently launched its annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge, which is a great opportunity for students and researchers on campus to get involved in science advocacy and earn cash prizes! The challenge is open now until October 17. The power of a great story can change the world, and now more than ever, it’s important we share the value of science to advocate for increased federal funding for research.
Cash prizes from $500 to $1,000 will be awarded to the top three graduate and undergraduate student winners, with an additional opportunity for finalists to earn more through the People’s Choice Award. You don’t have to be a scientist to enter—if you’re passionate about science, we want to hear from you. It’s time to fund it forward.
Enter today! More details can be found on the website, and questions can be directed to tsc@sciencecoalition.org.
