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Hi everyone,

Please find below announcements and events for the upcoming two weeks:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer 2019 TA Applications Now Open
We're looking for excellent candidates to apply by March 23 at https://www.cs.ubc.ca/ta. Be sure to fill out the appropriate application (undergraduate vs. graduate) for the term you are interested in. Submitting by the deadline is best, but if you submit afterward, the earlier you submit, the more likely it will be considered. If you have some special reason to think the instructor of a course wants *you* for their TA, please apply and then ask that instructor to log in to www.cs.ubc.ca/ta and comment on your awesome application. For our formal job ad, see the bulletin board outside ICCS 201.

LP x CSSS: Project Hub ft. What It Takes to Start a Startup
Date: March 2
Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: ICICS 014
Is startup success about skill or luck? What are the different types of startups? Jon Mercer, a UBC alumni and former Launch Pad co-president, began his startup journey when he joined an incubator called Next36. From there, he worked on his startup with his co-founder part-time for a year and a half before taking the plunge and quitting his job to work on it full-time. Come hear about how startups work, find out what they did right, and learn from their mistakes. After the talk, there will be an open workspace where everyone can work on their projects, ask for help, network, and explore new ideas - complete with snacks and refreshments!

CPSC 491 Interactive Digital Media Practicum Course
The Interactive Digital Media Practicum Course is now accepting applications for the May-Aug 2019 session. CPSC 491 is a 6-credit course. It's open to UBC undergraduates who meet the eligibility requirements, but students in CS major and minor programs are especially encouraged to apply. Feedback from previous students suggests that it's a pretty awesome experience. Please check out the program description and examples of previous projects at: https://thecdm.ca/program/ubc-sfu-digital-media-practicum
Application deadline: Sunday Mar 10 2019 (We MAY be able to consider some late applications, but the sooner they get in, the more likely we can consider them.)

CO-OP

REMINDER: Application Deadline for Computer Science Co-op Program is Fri. Mar 1 at 11:59 pm
Interested in getting some work experience with different technology companies before you graduate? Apply to the CS Co-op Program! We welcome full time Computer Science major applicants who are completing or have completed CPSC 121 and 210 by the end of this term. Applicants must have 30 credits remaining in their degree after Apr 30th, and a minimum average of B-.  To apply, visit: http://www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca/prospective/applyreq

EMPLOYER EVENTS

UBC BizTech: Discover AI with Microsoft
Date: Thurs. Mar. 7
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Hennings 200
To register for this event: RSVP on CareersOnline.

Bank of Montreal Info Session
Date: Tues. Mar. 19
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Ground floor of UBC Sauder Henry Angus building
To register for this event: RSVP on CareersOnline.

JOB POSTINGS

UBC CareersOnline http://students.ubc.ca/careers has the following student and upcoming/new grad Computer Science-related positions available. Log into the site using your CWL.
Software Developer, Compiler, IBM
Data Analyst, BC Transit
Information Systems Analyst, Steve Nash Fitness World
Research Programmer, Fusion Retail Analytics
Software Developer/Programmer, Pleasant Solutions
Technology Camp Instructors, iD Tech Camps
Software Engineer, Delta Controls
Positions with Mastercard:
*Mastercard Cyber Co-Op - NuData
*Mastercard Engineering Co-Op - Brighterion
Positions with FDM Group:
*IT Service Management Analyst
*Junior Software Developer
*Quality Assurance Engineer

NOTE: Work Learn 2019 Summer positions will be posted on CareersOnline from Tues. March 5 to Mon Mar 18 inclusive. The Work Learn Program supports and subsidizes meaningful work experiences on campus offering current UBC students the opportunity to develop their professional skills and learn in a work environment. In previous years there have been numerous CS-related Work Learn positions, and we anticipate the same for this year. More information about the Work Learn program at https://students.ubc.ca/career/campus-experiences/work-learn-program

New on our UBC CS Job Postings page https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/undergrad/careers or log into https://my.cs.ubc.ca/students/career
Machine Learning Co-op, Terra Sense Analytics
Healthcare Web Application Developers, Cambian
Positions with Cuso:
*Information Technology Advisor
*Information Communication Technology Advisor

OTHER STUDENT EVENTS

Sauder/Kabam Games Varsity Challenge
Are you interested in mobile gaming analytics and a chance to win $10,000?
UBC Sauder and Kabam Games invite you to participate in the 2019 Varsity Challenge! Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining and immersive games for mobile devices.
The challenge is to create a predictive model that estimates the value of users under the Freemium model for one of Kabam’s hit games. The winning team will earn a prize of $10,000!
Visit https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/varsitychallenge to register your team by March 3rd. Full-time UBC students can participate in teams of up to 4. Our Kick-off Event takes place on March 1st from 4:15-5:15pm at UBC Sauder, Henry Angus Room 098. Final submissions are due by 5pm on April 9th.

SCI FAIR 2019
Date: Thurs. Mar. 7
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre
Interested in learning more about what job opportunities await after graduation? The UBC Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) would like to invite you to the 2019 Science Career Information Fair (SCI Fair) – a unique annual event where science students have the opportunity to network with industry professionals spanning numerous fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, software development, consulting, education, statistics, health care and much more! Representatives from diverse companies of all scientific disciplines will answer your questions and provide advice on how to chart your dream career path.
For a full list of companies attending, see “Events & Career Fairs” on CareersOnline.

Follow the Leader: Lessons from Female CIOs in Higher Education
Date: Friday, March 8, 2019
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am (refreshments are available starting at 8:30am)
Location: Ponderosa Commons, Ballroom (6445 University Boulevard).
Hear from a panel of three leading female CIOs from BC’s post-secondary institutions including our own Jennifer Burns, as well as Sally Felkai from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and Wency Lum from University of Victoria. Learn about their leadership journey, how they use their influence as senior executives, and the advice they would give to young professionals pursuing their own career path to leadership. Light refreshments will be included. Live streaming will be available for those that are not be able to attend in person. As space is limited, please register to secure your spot at https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kRkjhWOfIFnsC9

My Career Story: Working Globally
Date: Thurs. March 14th
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge, 2205 Lower Mall
Join us as we listen to a panel of alumni and professionals share how they navigated their career peaks and valleys, explored their interests and developed skills, and how their networks helped them along the way in their global career journeys. The panel session will be followed by audience Q&A and informal networking with the panelists and fellow students. Light refreshments will be served. To register for this event: RSVP on CareersOnline.

LGBTQ2+ Launching into Tech Meetup
Date: Wed. March 27
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Mobify
LGBTQ2+ Launching into Tech is a new Meetup group with the mission to support LGBTQ2+ members of our community as they explore careers in the Vancouver tech industry, in both technical and non-technical roles. If you are a LGBTQ2+ person or ally interested in pursuing a career in the tech industry, i.e. in customer support, admin, human resources, accounting, software development, design, or anything in-between, our meetups are for you! Food and drinks will be provided. For more info and to register, check out the Meetup event: https://www.meetup.com/LGBTQ-Launching-into-Tech/

RESEARCH

Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarships in Software Engineering
Do you want a scholarship of up to €49,000 for a Masters in Computer Science while studying in 2 EU Countries? The Erasmus Mundus Joint MSc in Advanced Systems Dependability offers students the chance to study at Maynooth University in Ireland, St Andrews in Scotland or University of Lorraine in France on a fully funded Master’s programme, obtaining a Joint MSc at the end of two years.  To apply, students should complete the online application on www.pac.ie/nuim with course code MHG72. Apply by March 8th, 2019 for scholarship and June 30th 2019 for all other applicants.
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzvUZBA9d1Y
Questions and Support: Contact mscdepend@mu.ie

Announcing the 1st Annual CS-Can Student Symposium
The student and postdoc advisory committee (SPAC) of Computer Science Canada (CS-Can | Info-Can) is organizing the 1st Annual CS-Can Student Symposium in conjunction with the CS-Can | Info-Can 2019 Annual Meeting on June 2nd-4th at McGill University in Montreal. SPAC is inviting the entire Canadian computer science community (students, faculty and industry) to join them at the 2019 symposium. The symposium will feature a series of inspiring lectures by CS-Can | Info-Can award winners (see the first of the 2018 winners here), a poster session showcasing emerging researchers from every field in computer science and engineering, a set of workshops devoted to addressing challenges facing Canadian computer scientists and engineers and a lightning pitch presentation session. To learn more about the 2019 CS-Can Student Symposium, please visit: www.cscan-infocan.ca/spac/symposium.

VOLUNTEERING

Image Processing Project Using Python
The Frostad laboratory is developing a new instrument for simulating and tracking digestion of micro-capsules. We are looking for a volunteer to develop image processing algorithms in Python using standard image processing libraries. The volunteer will gain valuable hands-on experience in developing code for real-world applications and if successful would be a co-author on the resulting publication of the work. Applicants should be comfortable programming in Python 2.7 and be able to devote time to working on the project without detracting from their other coursework. Interested students should email Dr. Frostad at john.frostad@ubc.ca.

Have a great weekend!
Michele


	Hi everyone,

	Please find below announcements and events for the upcoming two weeks:

	ANNOUNCEMENTS

	Summer 2019 TA Applications Now Open
	We're looking for excellent candidates to apply by March 23 at https://www.cs.ubc.ca/ta. Be sure to fill out the appropriate application (undergraduate vs. graduate) for the term you are interested in. Submitting by the deadline is best, but if you submit afterward, the earlier you submit, the more likely it will be considered. If you have some special reason to think the instructor of a course wants you for their TA, please apply and then ask that instructor to log in to www.cs.ubc.ca/ta and comment on your awesome application. For our formal job ad, see the bulletin board outside ICCS 201.

	LP x CSSS: Project Hub ft. What It Takes to Start a Startup
	Date: March 2
	Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
	Location: ICICS 014
	Is startup success about skill or luck? What are the different types of startups? Jon Mercer, a UBC alumni and former Launch Pad co-president, began his startup journey when he joined an incubator called Next36. From there, he worked on his startup with his co-founder part-time for a year and a half before taking the plunge and quitting his job to work on it full-time. Come hear about how startups work, find out what they did right, and learn from their mistakes. After the talk, there will be an open workspace where everyone can work on their projects, ask for help, network, and explore new ideas - complete with snacks and refreshments!

	CPSC 491 Interactive Digital Media Practicum Course
	The Interactive Digital Media Practicum Course is now accepting applications for the May-Aug 2019 session. CPSC 491 is a 6-credit course. It's open to UBC undergraduates who meet the eligibility requirements, but students in CS major and minor programs are especially encouraged to apply. Feedback from previous students suggests that it's a pretty awesome experience. Please check out the program description and examples of previous projects at: https://thecdm.ca/program/ubc-sfu-digital-media-practicum
	Application deadline: Sunday Mar 10 2019 (We MAY be able to consider some late applications, but the sooner they get in, the more likely we can consider them.)

	CO-OP

	REMINDER: Application Deadline for Computer Science Co-op Program is Fri. Mar 1 at 11:59 pm
	Interested in getting some work experience with different technology companies before you graduate? Apply to the CS Co-op Program! We welcome full time Computer Science major applicants who are completing or have completed CPSC 121 and 210 by the end of this term. Applicants must have 30 credits remaining in their degree after Apr 30th, and a minimum average of B-. To apply, visit: http://www.sciencecoop.ubc.ca/prospective/applyreq

	EMPLOYER EVENTS

	UBC BizTech: Discover AI with Microsoft
	Date: Thurs. Mar. 7
	Time: 5:30 - 9:00 PM
	Location: Hennings 200
	To register for this event: RSVP on CareersOnline.

	Bank of Montreal Info Session
	Date: Tues. Mar. 19
	Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
	Location: Ground floor of UBC Sauder Henry Angus building
	To register for this event: RSVP on CareersOnline.

	JOB POSTINGS

	UBC CareersOnline http://students.ubc.ca/careers has the following student and upcoming/new grad Computer Science-related positions available. Log into the site using your CWL.
	Software Developer, Compiler, IBM
	Data Analyst, BC Transit
	Information Systems Analyst, Steve Nash Fitness World
	Research Programmer, Fusion Retail Analytics
	Software Developer/Programmer, Pleasant Solutions
	Technology Camp Instructors, iD Tech Camps
	Software Engineer, Delta Controls
	Positions with Mastercard:
	*Mastercard Cyber Co-Op - NuData
	*Mastercard Engineering Co-Op - Brighterion
	Positions with FDM Group:
	*IT Service Management Analyst
	*Junior Software Developer
	*Quality Assurance Engineer

	NOTE: Work Learn 2019 Summer positions will be posted on CareersOnline from Tues. March 5 to Mon Mar 18 inclusive. The Work Learn Program supports and subsidizes meaningful work experiences on campus offering current UBC students the opportunity to develop their professional skills and learn in a work environment. In previous years there have been numerous CS-related Work Learn positions, and we anticipate the same for this year. More information about the Work Learn program at https://students.ubc.ca/career/campus-experiences/work-learn-program

	New on our UBC CS Job Postings page https://www.cs.ubc.ca/students/undergrad/careers or log into https://my.cs.ubc.ca/students/career
	Machine Learning Co-op, Terra Sense Analytics
	Healthcare Web Application Developers, Cambian
	Positions with Cuso:
	*Information Technology Advisor
	*Information Communication Technology Advisor

	OTHER STUDENT EVENTS

	Sauder/Kabam Games Varsity Challenge
	Are you interested in mobile gaming analytics and a chance to win $10,000?
	UBC Sauder and Kabam Games invite you to participate in the 2019 Varsity Challenge! Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining and immersive games for mobile devices.
	The challenge is to create a predictive model that estimates the value of users under the Freemium model for one of Kabam’s hit games. The winning team will earn a prize of $10,000!
	Visit https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/varsitychallenge to register your team by March 3rd. Full-time UBC students can participate in teams of up to 4. Our Kick-off Event takes place on March 1st from 4:15-5:15pm at UBC Sauder, Henry Angus Room 098. Final submissions are due by 5pm on April 9th.

	SCI FAIR 2019
	Date: Thurs. Mar. 7
	Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
	Location: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre
	Interested in learning more about what job opportunities await after graduation? The UBC Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) would like to invite you to the 2019 Science Career Information Fair (SCI Fair) – a unique annual event where science students have the opportunity to network with industry professionals spanning numerous fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, software development, consulting, education, statistics, health care and much more! Representatives from diverse companies of all scientific disciplines will answer your questions and provide advice on how to chart your dream career path.
	For a full list of companies attending, see “Events & Career Fairs” on CareersOnline.

	Follow the Leader: Lessons from Female CIOs in Higher Education
	Date: Friday, March 8, 2019
	Time: 9:00am to 10:30am (refreshments are available starting at 8:30am)
	Location: Ponderosa Commons, Ballroom (6445 University Boulevard).
	Hear from a panel of three leading female CIOs from BC’s post-secondary institutions including our own Jennifer Burns, as well as Sally Felkai from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and Wency Lum from University of Victoria. Learn about their leadership journey, how they use their influence as senior executives, and the advice they would give to young professionals pursuing their own career path to leadership. Light refreshments will be included. Live streaming will be available for those that are not be able to attend in person. As space is limited, please register to secure your spot at https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kRkjhWOfIFnsC9

	My Career Story: Working Globally
	Date: Thurs. March 14th
	Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
	Location: Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge, 2205 Lower Mall
	Join us as we listen to a panel of alumni and professionals share how they navigated their career peaks and valleys, explored their interests and developed skills, and how their networks helped them along the way in their global career journeys. The panel session will be followed by audience Q&A and informal networking with the panelists and fellow students. Light refreshments will be served. To register for this event: RSVP on CareersOnline.

	LGBTQ2+ Launching into Tech Meetup
	Date: Wed. March 27
	Time: 5:30-8:30pm
	Location: Mobify
	LGBTQ2+ Launching into Tech is a new Meetup group with the mission to support LGBTQ2+ members of our community as they explore careers in the Vancouver tech industry, in both technical and non-technical roles. If you are a LGBTQ2+ person or ally interested in pursuing a career in the tech industry, i.e. in customer support, admin, human resources, accounting, software development, design, or anything in-between, our meetups are for you! Food and drinks will be provided. For more info and to register, check out the Meetup event: https://www.meetup.com/LGBTQ-Launching-into-Tech/

	RESEARCH

	Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarships in Software Engineering
	Do you want a scholarship of up to €49,000 for a Masters in Computer Science while studying in 2 EU Countries? The Erasmus Mundus Joint MSc in Advanced Systems Dependability offers students the chance to study at Maynooth University in Ireland, St Andrews in Scotland or University of Lorraine in France on a fully funded Master’s programme, obtaining a Joint MSc at the end of two years. To apply, students should complete the online application on www.pac.ie/nuim with course code MHG72. Apply by March 8th, 2019 for scholarship and June 30th 2019 for all other applicants.
	YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzvUZBA9d1Y
	Questions and Support: Contact mscdepend@mu.ie

	Announcing the 1st Annual CS-Can Student Symposium
	The student and postdoc advisory committee (SPAC) of Computer Science Canada (CS-Can \| Info-Can) is organizing the 1st Annual CS-Can Student Symposium in conjunction with the CS-Can \| Info-Can 2019 Annual Meeting on June 2nd-4th at McGill University in Montreal. SPAC is inviting the entire Canadian computer science community (students, faculty and industry) to join them at the 2019 symposium. The symposium will feature a series of inspiring lectures by CS-Can \| Info-Can award winners (see the first of the 2018 winners here), a poster session showcasing emerging researchers from every field in computer science and engineering, a set of workshops devoted to addressing challenges facing Canadian computer scientists and engineers and a lightning pitch presentation session. To learn more about the 2019 CS-Can Student Symposium, please visit: www.cscan-infocan.ca/spac/symposium.

	VOLUNTEERING

	Image Processing Project Using Python
	The Frostad laboratory is developing a new instrument for simulating and tracking digestion of micro-capsules. We are looking for a volunteer to develop image processing algorithms in Python using standard image processing libraries. The volunteer will gain valuable hands-on experience in developing code for real-world applications and if successful would be a co-author on the resulting publication of the work. Applicants should be comfortable programming in Python 2.7 and be able to devote time to working on the project without detracting from their other coursework. Interested students should email Dr. Frostad at john.frostad@ubc.ca.

	Have a great weekend!
	Michele