BE Undergraduate Newsletter
Announcements
Internships and Job Training from Google: STEP & SWE coming to UCSC
If you are interested in a career in computer engineering - specifically one at Google - you're strongly encouraged to look into these programs!
Here are the links in the flyer below (you may not be able to click them from the image).
STEP Newsletter: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/coe-c-step-swe-newsletter/forms/registration
Careers: https://careers.google.com/students
Slug Security - Embedded Security Competition 2024
Slug Security, UCSC's Cybersecurity Club, is looking for competitors for UCSC's 2024 MITRE eCTF team. Additional information on the Embedded Capture the Flag Competition can be found on MITRE's eCTF site. The competition is split into two phases, the design phase and the attack phase. The design phase is where the team will be building some embedded application on a microcontroller, while ensuring security requirements are met. The attack phase is where the team will be attacking other teams' designs to capture flags.
In the 2023 competition, UCSC's team secured 2nd place. Our eCTF 2023 blog post is available online and our previous codebase is public for anyone to view on GitHub.
If you are interested, please review the information document and apply at this Google Form (CruzID restricted) by December 1st, 2023.
For any questions please reach out to SlugSec@ucsc.edu or visit slugsec.ucsc.edu.
Scholarship Opportunity for Women in Engineering
The Applied Materials Momentum Fund
Applied Materials is now offering support for female identifying engineering students to help them overcome unexpected financial obstacles and to empower their educational careers in the form of three core grants:
1. Rapid-response emergency financial assistance
2. Bridge grants
3. Last Mile grants
Qualifying students may be eligible for all three grants!
Additionally, recipients of these grants and other interested parties are encouraged to consider internship opportunities with Applied Materials.
Check the application page to learn more about the scholarship funds.
Find out more about internships with Applied Materials here.
Bioprocessing Master's Program @ Berkley: Now Holding Info Sessions for Prospective Applicants
Graduates in biotechnology and related fields: Are you looking for a competitive, career-focused Masters program that will give you the skills you need to compete in the food science, pharmaceutical, and/or bioprocess industries? You need a program that provides hands-on, applicable training with relevant tools and equipment – the kind of training that will put you a cut above other candidates and give you the capacity to hit the ground running!
UCSC graduates are encouraged to apply to the UC Berkeley Master of Bioprocess Engineering Program. The 9-month program is focused on bioprocess fundamentals, advanced concepts, and hands-on training to give students career preparation and relevant experience with industry-standard equipment and methods. The program boasts alumni employed with such industry giants as Pfizer, LanzaTech, Sutro Biopharma, and other major players in the bioprocess industry.
See the attached flyer and check out their website for more information.
New Course for Game Developers With Game Industry Veteran
CMPM 123: Advanced Programming
Lecture:
Tuesday and Thursday 11:40am - 1:15pm in Thim Lecture Hall 1.
Course Overview:
CMPM 123, titled "Advanced Programming", is introduced as a revamped version of the previously offered CSE 111: Advanced Programming. Unlike its predecessor, this course is now an elective rather than a mandatory subject and welcomes students beyond the domain of CS:GD. The prerequisites for this course are either CSE 101 or CMPM 35.
Course Focus:
CMPM 123 covers an a more advanced introduction to C++ programming, specifically tailored for the gaming industry. Key subjects that will be covered include understanding the core classes used in making a game viable. Here's a tentative outline for the initial weeks:
- Introduction to the code framework for the course.
- Exploring image loading and data formats.
- Looking at class structures and building an efficient base class.
- Deciphering when to utilize the standard library and when to abstain.
- Strategies for scaling a build process.
The course will delve into intricate topics like assembly code, debugging techniques, and profiling, ensuring that students grasp not just the theoretical, but also the practical aspects of the programming world.
Instructor Profile:
The course is led by Mr. Graeme Devine, a renowned figure in the gaming industry with a prolific background spanning over four decades. Some of his accolades include:
- Co-founder of Trilobyte in the 1990s.
- Former Chairman of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA).
- Pioneer in early gaming with works dating back to the 1970s.
- Key contributor to iconic games such as 'The 7th Guest', 'Quake III Arena', and 'Halo Wars'.
- Founder of GRL Games, Santa Cruz, emphasizing innovative game titles for iOS and Mac platforms.
- One of the initial members at the mixed reality startup, Magic Leap.
Real-World Applications:
The teaching methodology prioritizes real-world applications, drawing from Mr. Devine's extensive industry experience. Students will engage in detailed case studies, such as the challenges faced during the building process of "Age of Empires 3". Such examples bring forth the complex decisions developers often encounter, such as the choice between revamping an existing system and adhering to impending deadlines.
Interested to know how these challenges were overcome? Join CMPM 123 to discover the intricacies of the gaming industry!
Lead by Design: New SlugWorks Course
Baskin Voices
BASKIN VOICES is a section of our website that includes quotes and interviews with the people who make up the staff and faculty of the Baskin School of Engineering. You will find the experiences of graduate students, instructors, administrators, facility staff, and many other amazing people who represent the backbone of our institution. Check it out!
Rocket Team at UCSC
Rocket Team is an aerospace engineering club that competes in NASA's annual University Student Launch Competition. This competition challenges our team to build a high powered rocket each year and launch it to a pre-designated altitude. Following our rocket's decent, we are also challenged to successfully execute a payload mission mirroring the type of challenges NASA faces with their own payload challenges.
We are looking for new members at Basking Engineering that can help us rank within the top universities in this intercollegiate competition.
Please direct any questions to rockets@ucsc.edu and JOIN OUR SLACK.
TechGuide: Find Scholarships For Your Journey in Tech
Online education is more accessible than ever. But, it can be pricey. Instead of piling on debt or drastic measures like a second mortgage, consider scholarships. They're out there if you take the time to look. This useful article has the scoop on where to find tech scholarships and how to apply! Follow this link to TechGuide.
🌍 Join UCSC's Engineers Without Borders Chapter! Info Session on Thursday, 10/19/2023 at 7pm in Engineering 2, Room 506 🍕
🌍 Join UCSC's Engineers Without Borders Chapter! 🍕
Exciting News! UC Santa Cruz is launching its very own Engineers Without Borders chapter. Be part of our mission to create a better world through engineering.
📆 Date: Thursday, 10/19/2023 ⏰ Time: 7pm 📍 Location: Engineering 2, Room 506
We'll introduce EWB's global impact and future projects. Plus, enjoy pizza on us! Whether you're an engineer or just passionate about change, join us.
Email tfavalor@ucsc.edu for questions and let's engineer a brighter future!