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- Thanksgiving holiday closure
- 12/8/09 CS Fall Feast
- 11/30/09, DOE Graduate Research Fellowship
- Research Opportunities, Undergraduates--Natl Sci Foundation (REU)
- 1/25/10 deadline, Outstanding UNDERGRADUATE Student Award
- Join the Texas State CS Career Network on AfterCollege
- 2/1/10 deadline, SUPERB-CSIS 2010. NSF Summer Undergrad Research, Berkeley
- 1/2/2010 deadline: Women, Talbots Scholarship Award (undergraduate)
- 12/10/09 deadline, EPA, Undergraduate Fellowships (environment)
- 1/25/10 deadline, Outstanding GRADUATE Student Award
- [SIAM-CSE] Graduate Internships and Full Time Positions
- Continued H1N1 flu precautions urged
- Fall semester - 2009
- Software Test Engineer Job Opening, KLA-Tencor, Austin
- 12/8/09, Fellowship, NSF & EAPSI--for graduate students
- Check Job Fairs announcements
- Job Fairs - host, Career Services
- CS 4378U/ 5369U Data Mining courses, Spring 2010
- CS 4371 Computer System Security course, Spring 2010
- Apply now for Spring positions: CS lab
- Master the Mainframe IBM student competition
- CS 5346 Offered at RRHEC, Spring 2010, #362802
- 1/15/2010 deadline, Jefferson Science Fellowship call
- Career Services Offers Internship Information
- 12/31/09 deadline, AfterCollege Scholarship
- C# Programmer needed, CQI Solutions
- 3/15/10 deadline, Institute of Internal Auditors Scholarship
- Computer Science STUDENT ORGANIZATION OFFICERS
- Homebuyer Incentive Program, San Marcos/Texas State
- Training and Development, Campus Opportunities
- Dec 1-15 deadline-math research where CS plays role
- Recovery Act on Grants.gov
- Stimulus NSF FUNDING: CGA Hearing Summary, 3/19/09
- NSF Proposal and Award POLICIES and Procedures Guide
- 8/1/09 1st deadline, FULBRIGHT Scholar program
- STEM, Puentes Faculty
- Mentoring for Computer Science Students
University offices at Texas State, including the Department of Computer Science, are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26-27. Also, no classes are scheduled for November 25 even though the university offices will be open. After the holiday, the department office re-opens at 8 a.m., November 30, 2009.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees in the Department of Computer Science are invited to an end of the semester holiday lunch hosted by the computer science staff. 12/8/09, noon to 2 p.m., Nueces 201. Please RSVP to bv13.
The Office of Science Graduate Fellowship Program
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF) program to provide support for outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S.
Fellows will receive a $35,000 yearly stipend for living expenses, $10, 500 per year for tuition and fees and a $5,000 research stipend supplement for research materials and travel expenses.
Fellows will be required to participate in the annual DOE SCGF Research Conference to be held each summer at a DOE national laboratory. Travel expenses and accommodations to the Conference will be provided by the DOE SCGF program.
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30, 2009.
For more information about the program, eligibility, benefits and application visit http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html
Please share this information with others at your academic institution/organization.
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Faculty interested in serving as reviewers for this program are encouraged to register at https://www.orau.gov/partform/DOE_SCGF. Selected reviewers will be contacted in late fall with additional information about the review process, criteria and logistics.
Please provide this research opportunity for any undergraduate students in your majors. Here is the link for more information from the National Science Foundation http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
This opportunity also is a great outlet for students to find internships.
NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.
By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.
Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants. A contact person and contact information is listed for each site.
Announcement of Nomination Period for Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award.
Undergraduate Students: If you would like to be nominated for this College of Science Award, please follow the instructions and contact your faculty member or others as indicated.
The College of Science is pleased to announce competition for the annual award for the Outstanding Undergraduate Student in the College of Science. The award will consist of an engraved plaque presented to the selected student and a nameplate to be placed on the perpetual plaque kept in the Dean's Office.
The nomination of undergraduate students may be made by faculty members, students or student organizations. Application/Nomination forms may be obtained from departmental offices, or through the link, click here . Applications/Nominations are completed by the nominee and then submitted to the Office of the Department Chair of your major - the Computer Science Department is in Nueces 247. (Each department may submit up to two nominees to the College Dean's office.)
***Deadline for Nominations: January 25, 2010***
Award criteria link, click here
I would like to invite computer science/software engineering majors/minors to join the Texas State University-San Marcos Department of Computer Science Career Network on AfterCollege.
This network is exclusive to Department of Computer Science students and alumni and enables you to:
- Network with Department of Computer Science alumni
- Search relevant job and internship opportunities
- Receive updates on scholarships, new jobs, and important announcements
Accept this invitation by going to
https://www.aftercollege.com/invitation/signup.aspx?inviteid=6mJa%2BD7t7w%3D%3D
Thank you,
Nick Fitzpatrick
AfterCollege University Relations
UC Berkeleys Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences is proud to again be offering SUPERB-CSIS: Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Computer Science in the Interest of Society, sponsored by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. We are targeting high-potential juniors who have a strong interest in graduate study, and who are either socio-economically disadvantaged, low-income, first-generation college students, or have limited access to undergraduate research in their undergraduate institution. Over half of the EECS faculty has mentored SUPERB students during the past twenty summers and we are proud of the achievements of these students. One of them is now a faculty member here at Berkeley. A very high percentage of former SUPERB students have earned graduate degrees in Computer Science.
SUPERB-Computer Science in the Interest of Society will take place from June 14 to August 6, 2010. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2010. Students will be notified of their acceptance to the SUPERB Program by mid-March, 2010.
STUDENTS CAN FIND INFORMATION AND DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION BY GOING TO THE FOLLOWING URL:
http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superb.html
Dates: June 14 - August 6, 2010
Superb 2009 Calendar (PDF)
SUPERB Participants: 1990 - Present
Challenging 8-week research experience in engineering for juniors and seniors
Research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students
Lab tours, Industry field trip, Graduate school advising and GRE training
$4,000 stipend, housing, meals and $600 travel allowance provided
Application deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
For information about SUPERB summer undergraduate research in Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, visit the College of Engineering SUPERB web site.
We would greatly appreciate your making available the flyer, http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%201116%20Superb-CSIS%20Flyer%202010.pdf , to appropriate staff and student organizations. If you have any further questions about our SUPERB program, please contact:
Elisa Lewis, Program Coordinator
SUPERB-CSIS, University of California at Berkeley
elisa@eecs.berkeley.edu (510-642-7372)
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This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.
Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2010 academic year, including up to 10 $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.
I hope we have some applicants for this wonderful opportunity.
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Subject: 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation Information
Here is some information regarding a scholarship available to women. Please pass this along to your students.
Assistant Director Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Subject: 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation Information
DATE: October 5, 2009
RE: 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation
In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.
Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2010 academic year, including up to 10 $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.
Applications are available online at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen http://pull.xmr3.com/p/2615-6265/83567387/clickto1_rshipamerica.org-talbotswomen.html
effective Monday, October 5, 2009.
The deadline for applications is Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed.
We hope you'll join us in spreading the word about this unique scholarship program for women.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation must:
Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;
Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000;
Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college, university, or vocational-technical school;
Be attending the full 2010-11 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011; and
Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall academic term.
Scholarship America
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study.
The deadline for receipt of paper applications is December 10, 2009 at 4:00 PM and December 10, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov.
Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010.
Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and up to $8,000 of internship support for a three-month summer period.
For all information on how to apply visit: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html
National Center for Environmental Research
1200 Pennsylvania AV NW
Washington DC 20460
Announcement of Nomination Period for Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Deadline for nominations is January 25, 2010.
GRADUATE STUDENTS: If you would like to be nominated for this College of Science Award, please follow the instructions and contact your faculty member or others as indicated.
The College of Science is pleased to announce competition for the annual award for the Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Science. The award will consist of an engraved plaque presented to the selected student and a nameplate to be placed on the perpetual plaque kept in the Dean's Office.
The nomination of graduate students may be made by faculty members, students or student organizations. Application/Nomination forms may be obtained from departmental offices, or through the link, click here . Applications/Nominations are to be submitted to the Office of the Department Chair of your major - the Computer Science Department is in Nueces 247. (Each department may submit up to 2 nominees to the College Dean's office.)
Award criteria link, click here
Graduate Internships and Full Time Positions Applying Math and Computation to Biology, Pharmaceutical Development, and Manufacturing
The Applied Computer Science and Math Department at Merck Research Labs has posted full time and internship positions of possible interest to graduate students and graduate alumni in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Computational Biology, Operations Research, and related fields.
Computational science and mathematics research positions in Merck Research Laboratories include work in the areas of simulation, mathematical modeling, optimization, pattern recognition, parameter estimation, discrete algorithms, software engineering, computational biology, knowledge representation, and related areas. Project areas include data mining, modeling of disease/physiology and biochemical kinetics, operations research, EEG signal analysis, bionetwork reverse engineering and modeling, computational immunology modeling in vaccine and biologics design, RNAi sequence analysis, high-content and high-throughput screening data analysis, PET/MRI/Ultrasound image analysis, and algorithm implementation & testing.
Full Time and Intern positions require participation in a PhD degree program in Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Operations Research, or related areas, and knowledge of C/C++, Java, matlab, R, and/or Mathematica. Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: discrete and numerical algorithms, optimization, machine learning and automated pattern recognition, computational biology, mathematical analysis and modeling, differential equations, mathematical programming, stochastic processes, scientific software engineering, parallel algorithms, complexity theory, bioinformatics, signal and/or image processing, and knowledge representation. Desired (but not required) is knowledge and/or experience encompassing chemistry, biology, genetics, biochemistry, or pharmacology.
Interested students should apply online by taking these 3 steps:
1) creating a profile online at http://www.merck.com/careers including both cover letter and resume. Candidates should also feel free to include unofficial transcripts, as the positions are filled on a competitive basis.
2) Clicking on the link for either
Graduate ACSM Summer Internship 2010 (Position IT 000114) https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/merck_university_recruiting_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=471388
Or
for full time Research Associate (position INF003860)
https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/merck_university_recruiting_career_section/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=426896
3) applying to that posting using their profile.
For any questions or issues with this process current students can contact Susan Serrao, susan_serrao@merck.com, and those who have graduated at least 6 months ago can contact Fran Murphy at francis_murphy@merck.com
October 30, 2009
H1N1 Influenza Situation Update:
H1N1 flu is widespread across most of the United States. While some universities across the country are seeing a resurgence of H1N1 flu, Texas State University-San Marcos is experiencing a steady decline in flu activity. Last week the Student Health Center diagnosed 54 flu-like cases compared to 88 the previous week. The number of students calling the Student Health Center with flu-like symptoms is decreasing as well. While the situation at Texas State is rapidly improving, the campus community is urged to continue prevention measures to avoid a resurgence of H1N1 flu on the campus: cover coughs, wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer, and stay home if sick with the flu. Because fever is not always present and people are most infectious during the first 5 days of illness, the Student Health Center is recommending a 5 day isolation period from the onset of symptoms. Treatment with Tamiflu or Relenza is recommended only for those who are seriously ill or are at high risk for complications from the flu. Vaccination with H1N1 flu vaccine is the most effective method for preventing infection. Texas State has reserved H1N1 flu vaccine for the campus community, but may not receive any vaccine until December or January due to manufacturing delays. Students with a flu-like illness should contact the Student Health Center (512) 245-2167 for self-care advice or an appointment.
Academic Affairs has distributed a message to the campus community articulating the expectation that professors adjust their absence and grading policies to accommodate a medical absence. Students needing assistance in notifying professors about a medical absence attributable to H1N1 or influenza-like illness should go to https://sa.txstate.edu/dosH1N1, follow directions and complete the information. An electronic notification will be sent to all professors and a confirmation to the student.
Students are strongly encouraged to keep a copy of the confirmation letter. The form can also be accessed through the Dean of Students website at http://www.dos.txstate.edu/. Students falsifying information about a medical absence are violating the Student Code of Conduct and may be subject to disciplinary sanctions.
Students needing assistance in notifying professors about a medical absence may contact the Dean of Students Office at (512) 245.2124 or Associate Dean of Students Vincent Morton, at vm05@txstate.edu.
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Please continue to watch for any updates on the Texas State home page, http://www.txstate.edu/.
Persons who develop a flu-like illness should remain at home until free of fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. Persons at high risk for complications from the flu, including pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or suppressed immune systems, should seek medical attention.
Persons who develop a flu-like illness should and avoid contact with others until well. While many students will experience only mild to moderate symptoms of the flu, if they go to class or work when sick, they may be exposing others who are more vulnerable to the flu. Even if a person infected with H1N1 flu feels better within a few days, they may be infectious for up to seven days. Persons that are at higher risk for complications from influenza, including pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and suppressed immune systems, should seek medical attention if they develop a flu-like illness. Everyone need to do their part to prevent the spread of flu and to protect those that are more vulnerable.
Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza are similar to those of seasonal flu and may include:
Fever > 100 degrees F
Cough
Sore throat
Body aches
Diarrhea/Vomiting
To prevent the spread of H1N1 Influenza, please follow these recommendations:
Persons that develop a cold or flu-like illness should stay home until completely well.
Persons who become ill should avoid contact with other people as much as possible.
Cover your mouth and nose with tissue or your arm sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Use the tissue only once then discard.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Monitor your health for symptoms of flu for seven days after exposure to a person with flu-like illness.
Students with a flu-like illness may contact the Student Health Center at 245-2167 for self-care advice or an appointment. For more information about H1N1 Influenza, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/txflu or the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm.
For a map showing the location of cases in the USA, see the Web page http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm
Fall 2009 semester classes began August 26, 2009.
Fall finals are scheduled for December 8-15, 2009.
(Spring 2010 classes begin Tuesday, January 19.)
Advising for computer science undergraduate students is in Nueces 256 effective September 2009; (previously, CS advising was in Cent 202). Graduate student advising continues to be in Nueces 208.
During non-holiday time, the Computer Science departmental office (Nueces 247) is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The university is closed for national holidays. (Texas State will be closed November 26-29, 2009, and again December 20, 2009, through January 3, 2010).
For CS lab hours, please consult the lab Web site, http://www.cs.txstate.edu/labs/.
For inclement weather issues, check the university's home page, http://www.txstate.edu.
Contact Information: Melissa Revenaugh, University Relations
Company: KLA-Tencor's Process Control Information Division
E-Mail: ur@kla-tencor.com
Web Site: https://ktcareers.kla-tencor.com/ps/college.html
City: Austin
State: TX
Job Title: Software Test Engineer
Job Location: Austin, Texas
Job Description: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%201102%20Software%20Engr_PLee_Description.doc
KLA-Tencor's Process Control Information Division provides leading edge data analysis and simulation software solutions to the semiconductor industry that enable the industry to continue pushing the device manufacturing capabilities for current and future design nodes.
We are looking for an entry level Software Engineer with knowledge of software development and testing practices, basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, and some experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, or Visual Basic. Candidate must bring a high level of energy and a willingness to learn and be mentored in KLA-Tencor standard software development practices, bring a good attitude and be willing to work with other software professionals in a fast paced and energetic team environment.
- Job duties will include: Primary SQC resource for the PCID products, developing unit tests and test cases, developing automated test suites to replace current manual test suites, developing software and programming skills to augment and support the software development team.
Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering (MS is a plus)
- Experience in applications development environments
- Experience with Windows environments, experience with Linux a plus
- Experience with the Microsoft .Net platform and Visual Studio development tools a plus
- Experience with C# and C++ preferred
HOW TO APPLY: Please email a Word document version of your resume along with a cover letter to ur@kla-tencor.com
About KLA-Tencor:
KLA-Tencor supports the semiconductor industry with advanced inspection and metrology process solutions. We use cutting-edge technology to identify defects so that everything from MP3 players and plasma HDTV's to navigation systems, PCs, Macs, iPhones and digital cameras work with precision. You almost certainly own a product with a chip our technology made faster, smaller and smarter.
In fact, KLA-Tencor technology is used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world. And in every key market, we command more market share than any competitor. Companies like IBM, Intel, Samsung, SONY, Motorola and AMD have relied on us to be fiercely competitive.
We exist to create solutions that enable our customers to solve mission critical productions problems.
Check us out: https://ktcareers.kla-tencor.com/ps/college.html
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC SUMMER INSTITUTES
FOR U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS 2010 APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Link: www.nsfsi.org
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5284
> The National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer
> Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) is a flagship
> international fellowship program for developing the next generation of
> globally-engaged U.S. scientists and engineers knowledgeable about the
> Asian and Pacific regions. The Summer Institutes are hosted by foreign
> counterparts committed to increasing opportunities for young U.S.
> researchers to work in research facilities and with host mentors
> abroad. Fellows are supported to participate in eight week research
> experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10
> weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August.
The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to
> the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the
> society, culture, language, and research environment of the host
> location.
> The 2010 application is now open and will close December 8, 2009.
> Application instructions are available online at
www.nsfsi.org
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5284
For further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and
tips on applying, applicants are encouraged to visit
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5284 or
www.nsfsi.org.
> NSF recognizes the importance of enabling U.S. researchers and
> educators to advance their work through international collaborations
> and the value of ensuring that future generations of U.S. scientists
> and engineers gain professional experience beyond this nation's
> borders early in their careers. The program is intended for U.S.
> graduate students pursuing studies in fields supported by the National
> Science Foundation. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities
> are strongly encouraged to apply for the EAPSI.
> Applicants must be enrolled in a research-oriented master's or PhD
> program and be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents by the
> application deadline date. Students in combined bachelor/master degree
> programs must have matriculated from the undergraduate degree program
> at time of application.
> The first Summer Institutes began in Japan in 1990, and to date
> approximately 1,800 U.S. graduate students have participated in the
> program. For the 2009 competition, NSF received 317 applications and
> issued 187 awards. EAPSI applicants are representative of most U.S.
> states and territories. The 2009 awardees pool included representation
> from 95 universities and 40 states.
> The NSF-EAPSI Operations Center is administered by the American
> Society for Engineering Education
www.asee.org/fellowships.
> Should you inquire additional information, please contact Mr. Ergys
> Ramaj by email at eapsi@asee.org or by phone at
> 1-866-501-2922.
Campus Job Fairs.
All announcements: http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/job-fairs.html#OJF
Texas State Career Services
512.245.2645
www.careerservices.txstate.edu
JOB FAIRS
Join Career Services for annual Job Fairs, where students will have an opportunity to connect with employers about their organizations.
For more information, contact Career Services at 512.245.2645.
To see current information, check http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/job-fairs.html.
- log into http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/Jobs4Cats.html for Jobs4Cats.
Also be sure to check the CS Jobs posting board for various other opportunities:
http://www.cs.txstate.edu/employment.php
CS 4378U, Data Mining, Spring 2010
Days/Time: TH 3:30-4:50 p.m.
CS 5369U, Adv Data Mining, Spring 2010
Day/Time: H 6:30-9:20 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Byron Gao
With the unprecedented availability of data, there is an emerging economic need to automatically discover useful knowledge from the massive data. This automatic process is referred to as data mining. Currently many major IT companies (e.g, Google, MicroSoft, Yahoo!) run data mining groups, and data mining skills are much sought after in the job market (http://www.kdnuggets.com/jobs/index.html). Data mining has been one of the fastest growing fields in computer science in the past two decades, and most major universities constantly offer data mining courses today. For example, Google co-founder Sergie Brin taught data mining at Stanford:http://infolab.stanford.edu/~sergey/.
The data mining course introduces the concepts and algorithms for various practical data mining techniqes, including data warehousing and OLAP, frequent pattern and correlation analysis, classification and predictive modeling, and cluster analysis. The course also has a thorough coverage on information retrieval and web search. It touches on other practical topics such as Web mining and bioinformatics as well.
CS 5369U serves graduate computer science students. CS 4378U serves advanced undergraduate computer science students. Students from other disciplines who need to implement or apply data mining systems will also find a data mining course to be beneficial.
Grading is based on assignments, exams, and a project targeting real-world problems.
Prerequisite: CS3358.
CS 4371 COMPUTER SYSTEM SECURITY, Spring 2010
Days/Time: TH 5:00pm-6:20pm, DERR 241
Instructor: Dr. Qijun Gu
Computer security is about protecting computer systems against danger or loss in electronic and real worlds. Computer security includes a variety of information security technologies, targeting protection of information from theft or corruption or preservation of availability.
CS 4371 will examine basic security problems and security theories and practices in computer systems. We will study the design and implementation of secure computer systems. We will investigate security issues in networking, operating systems and various computer systems.
CS 4371 is where you will find a new and unique perspective of what you have learned in other computer courses. You will understand attacks in order to become a better defender. You will have an opportunity to experiment with attack and defense tools in a lab equipped with real security hardware and software.
The grading of CS 4371 will be based on homework assignments, mid-term and final exams, lab projects, and presentations.
Prerequisite: CS 3358
Computer Science lab coordinators are beginning the interview process for a very limited number of spring semester graduate lab assistant positions. If you are interested in applying please go to http://www.cs.txstate.edu/finance/student_jobs.php and fill out an on-line application. If you have previously filled out an on-line application you need only make sure that the information it contains is up-to-date.
Note that not all applicants will receive a personal interview but all applications on file will be examined and considered. DO NOT send copies of resumes via e-mail. The application provides applicants with the opportunity to upload a resume.
Our students have done very well in recent years and won awards. We encourage you to participate in this prestigious competition. The students and the department will both benefit!
No experience with mainframes is necessary. In fact, the contest is designed for students with little or no mainframe experience, increasing with difficulty as the contest progresses. Students just need to bring drive and competitive spirit and they will be ready to compete. See details and links from their Web page: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/university/students/contests/mainframe/index.html
Prizes include:
$100 pre-paid debit cards
Lenovo S10-2 netbook computers
22" Samsung LCD HDTVs
Trips to the mainframe lab in Poughkeepsie, NY
Custom Master the Mainframe T-shirts
Dates
Student registration begins: September 8, 2009
Contest runs: October 5 - December 29, 2009
Form: https://contest-reg.dfw.ibm.com/uscanada_2009/ Please note, on the registration form, you need to enter a faculty member's name. You may enter "Dr. Carol Hazlewood". (Email address is optional on the form, but Dr. Hazlewood's email address is ch04@txstate.edu).
This fall semester, IBM is running the 2009 Master the Mainframe Contest for college and university students across the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). High school students are also encouraged to compete. The contest enrollment has opened and the competition will begin in October for those who have registered. Enrollment takes only about 10 minutes. By enrolling, your educator will gain access to IBM products and resources at no charge.
This competition consists of 3 stages, each stage being more challenging. To help employers locate the best contestants, all students who successfully complete Part 2 of this year's contest will receive an invitation to upload their resumes to the IBM Student Opportunity System, an invitation-only resume database accessible by IBM clients and Business Partners.
If you have any questions regarding the IBM Academic Initiative program for System z, or the contest, please see the Web page listed above or e-mail zskills@us.ibm.com .
Best of luck! You have nothing to lose!
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Advanced Artificial Intelligence, CS 5346.252, is offered at the Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC) for the Spring 2010 semester. If you need this course and want to take it at the RRHEC facility, now is the time to sign up for it!
M, 6:30 - 9:20 p.m., Avery 363 (RRHEC), Ali.
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Spring 2010 Registration began October 19 and ends November 06, 2009. Please note that access periods are by classification.
To find your individual access periods on-line go to:
https://catsweb.txstate.edu/app/hold-inquiry/
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Department of Computer Science
From: Shi, Hongchi [mailto:hs15@txstate.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:52 AM
To: 'faculty@cs.txstate.edu'
The National Academies is pleased to announce a call for nominations and applications for the 2010 Jefferson Science Fellows (JSF) program. Now in its 7th year, the JSF program is a model for engaging the American academic science, technology, and engineering communities in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy.
Jefferson Science Fellows spend one year at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC and may periodically travel to U.S. foreign embassies and/or missions. JSF awards are open to tenured academic scientists, technologists and engineers from U.S. educational institutions. Nominees/applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be required to obtain a security clearance.
The online nomination/application and instructions can be found on the Jefferson Science Fellows website:
www.national-academies.org/jsf
Ten Fellows will be selected for the 2010 program. The nomination/application deadline is January 15, 2010, and applicants will be notified of the outcome by early March. The 2010 Jefferson Science Fellows will report to the Department of State on or about August 15, 2010.
I am writing to ask your assistance in identifying or nominating qualified individuals for this program. You should have recently received the 2010 Jefferson Science Fellows brochure in the mail, which contains more detailed information about the competition and profiles of JSF alumni. Thank you for suggesting potential candidates and disseminating this information.
Sincerely,
Ray Gamble, Director
Fellowships Office
The National Academies
Jefferson Science Fellowship
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
jsf@nas.edu
The Office of Career Services at Texas State University-San Marcos maintains information about internships as well as a list of internship opportunities on their web site as they become available. To view that site, please click here, http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/Jobs4Cats.html or to see Job Fairs, click on http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/job-fairs.html.
Career Services also has a "Student Guide to Internships" on http://www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Students/Internships-Experiential-Learning/InternshipInformation.html
Computer Science students ARE eligible:
AfterCollege is funding four $500 scholarships, exclusively for students seeking a bachelors, masters, or doctorate in computer science or engineering. This scholarship will be given four times annually. The first scholarship deadline was March 31st.
You can find all the details and download the application by visiting the Department of Computer Science Career Network, and clicking on the Engineering Scholarship link in the Exclusives box on the right:
http://www.aftercollege.com/group/2036067449
Note: Although the scholarship is titled 'AfterCollege Engineering Student Scholarship', Computer Science students are eligible to apply.
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The deadline for 2009 is December 31.
4 - $500 Scholarships
Eligibility for Student Scholarship:
Student in good standing in an accredited program in the field
Have and carry a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Must be a full-time student while under the scholarship
The recipients of the scholarship will be determined by AfterCollege and will be announced the month following the scholarship deadline.
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Best of Luck,
AfterCollege Team
Contact Information:
Company: CQI Solutions, Inc
Contact: Kirk Kelly, Director of Development
E-Mail: kkelly@cqisolutions.com
Web Site: http://www.cqisolutions.com
Phone Number: 800.824.7226
Fax Number: 830.609.0124
City: New Braunfels
State: TX
Zip Code: 78130
Software Developer / Engineer
Develops new products as well as maintains existing products. Develop products from concept through the code development and product launch. Follow architectural product design and delivery as provided by the Director of Product Development to achieve optimal product performance and maintainability.
Requirements:
Solid knowledge and experience in programming/developing applications in Microsoft.Net C# with strong knowledge of OO design and programming. Experience working with the CSLA.Net application framework desired.
Client/Server, ASP.Net, MVP, ORM, Web-services experience.
SQL Server experience with knowledge of database design and writing/utilizing stored procedures.
Experience with MVP (Model-View-Presenter) pattern, Infragistics UI Controls , Visual Source Safe, Farpoint Spread Control, Active Reports
Bachelors Degree Preferred. Knowledge of Visual FoxPro and HL7 helpful.
Responsibilities:
Conduct technical research as necessary to develop and refine product concept.
Conduct testing as required for the product definition and development.
Investigate new technologies as necessary to enhance or develop products.
Create and test code to implement the product or product features.
Document the code such that the function of the code is clear.
Develop testing parameters for new products and/or functionality.
Provide technical assistance for internal and external customers as needed.
Other duties as required or assigned by company management.
Job Information:
Industry: Healthcare Software Development
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Work Experience: 4+ Years
Salary: 65,000 75,000 USD/year Bonus potential, Full Benefits, Paid Vacation
Location:
CQI Solutions, Inc.
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
http://www.cqisolutions.com
I am the Academic Relations Committee Chairperson of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Austin Chapter. This year our Chapter offers a $1,000.00 scholarship to a qualified student in the Austin and surrounding areas. The scholarship has been established to recognize students who have excelled in their studies and have made contributions to the Internal Auditing field or other business-related field throughout their studies. Attached is our scholarship notice and application, http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200918%20InstIntrnlAudtrs%20Schlshp.pdf.
The Academic Relations Committee also coordinates speaking engagements at local colleges and universities. If you would like one of our more than 550 members to speak, free of charge, with students about the IIA, internal audit profession, success stories, etc., please let us know. Our members are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Internal Auditors (CIAs), Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISAs), Certified Government Audit Professionals (CGAPs), and Masters in Business Administration (MBAs).
Thank you for your time,
Gus Rodriguez, CIA, CGAP, CISA
IIA Austin Chapter
Academic Relations
P.O. Box 9421
Austin, Texas 78766
Dear Computer Science Faculty and Staff,
As you all know most of Sigma Chi Sigma's officers graduated May 2009. In spite of our growth and gathered experience over the past couple of years, we still see large opportunities to expand professionally and academically. Recently, we have been lucky enough to obtain a group of passionate, concerned, and motivated members that have actively helped EXE pursue its goals. These large opportunity for growth and membership additions couldn't have coincided at a better time.
After Spring elections, the elected officers have proven to be qualified to help improve the condition of our department and Computer Science in general.
- Miguel Cazares - President
- Amanda Dunagin - Executive Vice President
- Kevin Grigsby - V.P. Information Technology
- Amanda Mendoza - Secretary
- Ezekiel Buchheit - Treasurer
These leaders are more than willing to work with you in the future on endeavors, and increase cohesion amount students/faculty. We wish the officers luck and thank them for stepping up to the plate to keep EXE running in the future!
Liam Feldman also maintains a networking group online for EXE members and alumni:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=57560
Thank you for your continued support.
The links below have information on the Residency Incentive Program. Please share with faculty that may call us for information on this program.
Flier: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200414%20HomebyrIncntvBrch%20SanMrcsTxSt.pdf
Program information: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200414%20ResdncyIncntvPgrm%20SanMrcsTxSt.doc
Application form: http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200414%20ResHombyrInctv%20ApplicFrm.doc
The city plans to have this information posted on their Web site.
Dr. Perry Moore is Texas States contact person and Janis Hendrix it the contact for the city.
Debra Heinsohn
Executive Assistant
Office of the Provost
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-245-2791
Janis Hendrix
CDBG Program Administrator
City of San Marcos, Texas
512-393-8147
512-754-7745 - Fax
e-mail address: jhendrix@sanmarcostx.gov
Faculty and staff at Texas State now have a one-stop shopping link, http://www.txstate.edu/pdevelop/learning-and-development.html, to access the training and development opportunities available to them on campus. This page is designed to alleviate difficulties experienced by employees attempting to locate training and development opportunities available on campus.
A new link on the Texas State home page under the Faculty and Staff drop-down menu titled Training and Development simplifies the process of finding and registering for upcoming workshops. The main page lists all the entities with a brief explanation of the training and development opportunity offered. An active link takes the reader directly to the web page where they will be able to register for the specific workshop. The following offices are included in the list of training and development opportunities:
* Academic Development and Assessment
* Alkek Library
* Budgeting Office
* Facilities Training Office
* Human Resources Master Data Center
* Instructional Technologies Support
* Professional Development
* SAP Resources
* Technology Resources
* Testing, Research-Support, and Evaluation Center
* Total Wellness
* Non-Texas State Sponsored Off-Campus Workshops
The final link lists off-campus workshops within the Austin to San Antonio driving range. This listing is given for those Texas State offices in need of employee workshops other than those currently being offered on campus. The individual office is responsible for registration as well as transportation costs for employees attending any of these workshops.
The page is maintained by the Office of Professional Development. Contact Patrick Morton pm24@txstate.edu for further questions.
From: Shi, Hongchi [mailto:hs15@txstate.edu]
To: 'faculty@cs.txstate.edu'
Subject: FW: computational math
From: Garcia, Dana M
Dear Sirs:
Please forward the announcement below to your faculty.
DG
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From: Pate Carolyn
To: Dana Garcia
Subject: computational math--to whom should this go?
Computational Mathematics
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5390
Supports mathematical research in areas of science where computing plays a central and essential role, emphasizing algorithms design, numerical methods and their analysis, and symbolic methods. The prominence of computation in the research is a hallmark of the program. Proposals ranging from single-investigator projects that develop and analyze innovative computational methods to interdisciplinary team projects that not only create new mathematical and computational techniques but use them to model, study, and solve important application problems are encouraged.
Dec. 1-15
Carolyn Pate, Director
Office of Proposal Development
Office of the Associate Vice President for Research
JCKellam Building, Suite 489
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
www.txstate.edu/osp
From: Shi, Hongchi [mailto:hs15@txstate.edu]
To: 'faculty@cs.txstate.edu'
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 3:23 PM
From: Garcia, Dana M
Dear Chairs,
Please forward to your faculty.
DG
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From: Pate Carolyn
Thought you all might want to blast your faculty with this information?
Recovery Act Feature Added to Grants.gov
Finding and applying for grant opportunities from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) just got a little easier. A new Recovery Act feature on the homepage of Grants.gov, where information is found regarding finding and applying for all federal grant programs, directs users to ARRA opportunities, other ARRA resources, upcoming Webinars and links of importance.
Numerous federal agencies and departments are working together to bring this information to the public and the new technical improvements at Grants.gov are expected to make it easier for the public to find grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the managing partner of the cross-agency Web site that currently hosts more than 1,000 available grant programs involving all 26 federal grant-making agencies. More than $500 billion in grant funds is awarded collectively each year by the agencies. The Grants.gov Web site can be found at http://www.grants.gov .
From Strategic Partnerships State & Local Government Pipeline e-mail, 8/5/09
Carolyn Pate, Director
Office of Proposal Development
Office of the Associate Vice President for Research
JCKellam Building, Suite 489
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
www.txstate.edu/osp
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 notice, http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200413%20NSF%20Imp%20Notice%20ARRA.pdf
From: Pate, Carolyn I
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 7:57 AM
Subject: NSF Funding under Stimulus package: CGA Hearing Summary-- March 19 Hearing
Please disburse this information widely (including the attachment). Note that NSF intends to start disbursing funds soon (NSF expected to begin making awards in the next two to three weeks, focusing on projects that were declined funding on or after October 1, 2008. NSF expects the disbursement of the funds will have wide geographic distribution.) [more below]
Carolyn Pate, Director
Office of Proposal Development
Office of the Associate Vice President for Research
JCKellam Building, Suite 489
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
www.txstate.edu/osp
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From: Han, Sang [mailto:SHan@nasulgc.org]
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 10:47 AM
Subject: CGA Hearing Summary-- March 19 Hearing
CGA Hearing Summary
Hearing Date: March 19, 2009
Committee: House Science and Technology Committee
Subcommittee: Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Hearing Subject: Accountability and Transparency in Stimulus Bill Funds for Science
Summary Prepared by Bob Samors, NASULGC Staff
House Science Committee Holds Hearing on Stimulus Funds
The House Science Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight held a hearing on Thursday, March 19, on accountability and transparency related to investments of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds in science. Titled, Follow the Money: Accountability and Transparency in Recovery Act Science Funding, the hearing was convened by Subcommittee Chairman Brad Miller (D-NC) and attended by Ranking Member Paul Broun (R-GA), Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA), and Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA).
The hearing was comprised of two panels: 1) Senior Accountability Officers responsible for planning for spending ARRA funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, Department of Commerce (DOC), and Department of Energy (DOE); and 2) the Inspectors General from NSF, DOE, DOC, a representative from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and a Research Fellow from George Mason University.
The testimony and question-and-answer session for the first panel focused on how the agencies are preparing and how well they are prepared to manage, distribute and oversee their agencies ARRA funds. The committee also wanted to know when the funds would be disbursed. All of the agency representatives spelled out the various steps they are taking to prepare for disbursement, identify potential trouble areas in contracting and procurement, and ways the agencies are trying to collaborate.
Of particular note were comments from Dr. Cora Marrett, Acting Deputy Director at NSF, who indicated that NSF expected to begin making awards in the next two to three weeks, focusing on projects that were declined funding on or after October 1, 2008. NSF expects the disbursement of the funds will have wide geographic distribution. (Attached is a notice sent to the university presidents by NSF Director Arden Bement earlier this week, describing how NSF plans to disburse the ARRA funds.)
During the question-and-answer session, Chairman Miller raised the growing concern voiced by the university community that Grants.gov, the federal online grant submission mechanism, probably cannot handle the expected huge increase in grant applications flooding the agencies. Miller suggested that the Executive Branch delay further investments in Grants.gov and focus on developing alternative methods to submit grant applications. The agency representatives indicated that there are ongoing discussions among them especially among NSF, DOE and National Institutes of Health (NIH) about whether the NSF Fast Lane program could be adapted for use by the other agencies.
Chairman Miller also asked what kind of guidance grant recipients would be provided regarding how to measure jobs created and jobs retained through stimulus grants. The agency staff stated that they are waiting to receive guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but did not know when it would be issued.
The Inspector Generals and the GAO official outlined areas of concern regarding the ability of each agency to appropriately manage and oversee the proper use of the Recovery funds to prevent waste, fraud and abuse. All of the IGs cited concerns about the ability of agency staff to handle significant increases in workload given that none had received funds for additional full-time personnel. (In earlier testimony, the agency representatives indicated plans to employ workload management techniques and possibly the use of part-time, temporary staff to handle the increase.)
Two areas of potential risk cited by the NSF IG are the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) program and monitoring of previously-made awards. The IG also expressed concern that the large inflow of dollars into an already highly competitive arena where areas of questionable research practices and inadequate training in the responsible conduct of research remain unresolved, can only increase the opportunities for abuse. The IG noted further that his office will be watchful of award recipients whose financial systems may have difficulty handling a sizable influx of funds.
Copies of statements are available on the committee website at the following URL: http://science.house.gov/publications/hearings_markups_details.aspx?NewsID=2383.
Sang Han
Director, Congressional and Governmental Affairs
NASULGC: A Public University Association
1307 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005-4722
Office: 202-478-6079
Email: shan@nasulgc.org
Watch for our name change to Association of Public and Land-grant Universities on March 30, 2009
From: Shi, Hongchi [mailto:hs15@txstate.edu]
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 9:58 AM
To: faculty@cs.txstate.edu
FYI: NSF announced new Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.
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From: Garcia, Dana M
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:43 PM
Subject: FW: NSF GPG
Dear Chairs and Director:
Please forward this e-mail to your faculty.
Dana
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From: Pate Carolyn
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:36:38 -0500
Subject: NSF GPG
I DID send this to you, I hope. From NSF
New Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide http://www.nsf.gov/../publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf0929 Available, Effective April 6, 2009.
Carolyn Pate, Director
Office of Proposal Development
Office of the Associate Vice President for Research
JCKellam Building, Suite 489
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
www.txstate.edu/osp
From: Shi, Hongchi [mailto:hs15@txstate.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:50 PM
FYI
From: Garcia, Lillian P
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:52 PM
Please forward to your faculty.
From: Rodriguez, Stacey M
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:35 PM
Subject: 2010-2011 Fulbright Scholar program
Good afternoon,
Click here http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200512%20Fulbright%20Schlr%20Prgrm2010.pdf for the information that our office received regarding the 2010-2011 Fulbright Scholar program. Please note the deadlines.
Thanks,
Stacey
Stacey Rodriguez
Office of the Provost and VPAA
Texas State University-San Marcos
(512) 245-2184
From: Shi, Hongchi [mailto:hs15@txstate.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:57 PM
To: 'faculty@cs.txstate.edu'
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From: Garcia, Lillian P
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:55 AM
Please distribute to your faculty.
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From: Rahrovi, Sonya R
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:22 AM
Our program, Puentes, has a new opportunity for Texas State STEM faculty. Could you please pass on the flyer, http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200512%20Puentes%20Fac%20flyer_rev_5%205.docx to the College of Science departments?
Application link http://www.cs.txstate.edu/files/2009%200512%20Puentes%20Fac%20Appl_rev_5%205.docx.
Thanks,
Sonya Rahrovi
Puentes Pipeline Coordinator
MCS 454
(512) 245-8015
sr41@txstate.edu
The university has a mentoring program, and students and faculty are encouraged to participate. The Department of Computer Science is establishing a mentor program, so please contact us if you are interested, especially women. We will have more details available as the program evolves.
Dr. Carol Hazlewood and other women faculty and staff members have met and have been in contact with the University's Mentoring Program Office. We have an opportunity to pilot a department-specific mentoring program. This voluntary program involves faculty and students, with advanced students serving as peer mentors for beginning students and an embedded woman-to-woman program. Mentor-mentee pairs are assigned for one semester at a time, allowing participants to realign if there is not a good match. The university's mentoring office is willing to customize the department's application and will conduct an orientation session for mentors. If you are interested, please take a look at the mentoring website, including the online application, at http://www.vpsa.txstate.edu/programs-and-services/Mentoring-Program.html
You may send comments to Dr. Hazlewood.
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