General
Events
WICSE 30th Anniversary Celebration, 2008
Internship Open House
Internships
The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program
(NREIP), CRA-W DMP & CDC DMP Summer 2008 Research Internships
Class
Information
Introduction to Web 2.0 Development With Ruby
on Rails, Education 198: To the Capstone & Beyond
Fellowships/Scholarship/Award
Information
2008 Dam Safety Scholarship Program, The
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Service
Information
Longfellow Middle School Tutor Needed,
ESW SEED Program
Career/Job
Information
Math and CS Teaching Opportunities Summer
2008, The D. E. Shaw Group, Walt Disney
Company, Toyota Technical Center, The
College of L&S, Cornerstone Research,
Residential Computing and RSSP, MyVest Corporation
WICSE 30th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Women in Engineering: Mental Toughness
290 Hearst Mining Building, 5:00 pm "Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Career Advancement for Women Engineers"
Alumnae Speakers:
Rula Deeb, Ph.D. Senior Associate, Malcolm Pirnie
Marie Ann Neimat, Vice President, Oracle Computers
Dr. Nina Taft, Intel Research Laboratory
May Su, Vice President/General Manager, Aviza Technology
Moderator: Frances Allen, IBM Emerita
Refreshments will be served after the panel.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate Women of Etcheverry (GWE), Julia Morgan Engineering
Program (JMEP), the Women in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (WICSE),
and the EECS Department.
What?
2008 Internship Open House
When?
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Where?
Betty and Gordon Moore Lobby, Hearst Mining Building, 2pm - 5pm
Who?
Scroll down our link - http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/IPRO/internship.shtml
Hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me, Mary Byrnes, 205 Cory
Hall. Mary
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is administering The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP) sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
NREIP is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors & Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory (list of participating universities is available at http://www.asee.org/nreip). The stipend amounts for the program are $5,500 for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs.
To learn more about the program, you can visit http://www.asee.org/nreip. Direct any questions to .
CRA-W DMP & CDC DMP SUMMER 2008 RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
Application Deadline February 15, 2008
The CRA-W Distributed Mentor Program (CRA DMP) and the CDC Distributed Mentor Program (CDC DMP) are highly selective programs that match promising undergraduates with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships. With the CDC DMP, an option exists for the research to take place remotely, using collaborative technologies such that the student can remain at his or her home institution with local and remote mentors.
The CRA-W DMP (operating since 1994) seeks to increase the number of women entering graduate studies in the fields of CS & CE while the CDC DMP (launched in 2007) seeks to increase the number of men and women from underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of CS & CE.
Funding for the student consists of $6000 for the summer (10 weeks), plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate. Additional funds may be available to support student conference travel, either during the summer or afterward, and for outreach activities promoting the DMP.
A common On-line Application for the CRA-W DMP and CDC DMP (students and faculty mentors can apply to one or both programs), more information about the programs, and webpages authored by previous participants are available at: http://parasol.tamu.edu/dmp/
Application Deadline February 15, 2008
Awards Announced: mid-March 2008
Note regarding cost sharing by faculty mentors: The number of students interested in the DMP program has increased substantially over the last several years and many qualified students have not been selected due to lack of funding. To enable more students to participate, faculty are now encouraged to provide funds to support (partially or fully) students; the DMP will provide travel support for all students.
Note for faculty mentors regarding the CRA-W DMP Program: Male faculty are encouraged to apply as mentors - men have been serving as CRA-W DMP mentors since summer 2004. Based on the number of mentor applications typically received from female faculty, and the documented benefits of female role models for female undergraduates, most DMP funds will be allocated to female mentors. Hence, it is anticipated that male mentors will provide full funding for their students' stipends (the program will provide travel support).
Note for faculty mentors regarding the CDC DMP Program: All interested faculty are encouraged to apply as mentors. However, based on the documented benefits of role models from similar demographic groups, it is anticipated that most CDC DMP funds will be used to support students matched with mentors from underrepresented groups. Hence, it is anticipated that other mentors will provide full funding for their students' stipends (the program will provide travel support).
For more information about the DMP consult the DMP webpages http://parasol.tamu.edu/dmp/ or contact the DMP Co-Coordinators at
Nancy Amato, Professor, Texas A&M University Co-Coordinator, CRA-W Distributed
Mentor Project
Tracy Camp, Professor, Colorado School of Mines Co-Coordinator, CRA-W Distributed
Mentor Project
Maria Gini, Professor, University of Minnesota Co-Coordinator, CRA-W Distributed
Mentor Project
Jessica Hodgins, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University Co-Coordinator, CRA-W
Distributed Mentor Project
Valerie Taylor, Department Head & Wisenbaker Professor, Texas A&M University,
Co-Coordinator, CDC Distributed Mentor Project
Bryant York, Professor, Portland State University Co-Coordinator, CDC Distributed
Mentor Project
The Computing Research Association (CRA, http://cra.org) is an association of more than 180 North American academic departments of computer science and computer engineering; laboratories and centers in industry, government, and academia engaging in basic computing research; and affiliated professional societies.
The Coalition to Diversity Computing (CDC, http://www.cdc-computing.org/) is a joint organization of the ACM, CRA, and IEEE-CS. Please note that CDC is in the process of overhauling the website. The overhaul, with updates to projects, should be available sometime this Spring.
The CRA-W DMP is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation with additional support from AAAI, the Luce Foundation, and USENIX. The CDC DMP is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Announcing the "Introduction to Web 2.0 Development With Ruby on Rails" class, presented by the RAD Lab. Come join the third iteration of the successful introduction to the latest techniques in web development with Ruby on Rails! Learn about Model-View-Controller architecture, agile development techniques, and design best practices with standards-compliant XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Create your own Web 2.0 applications with the Facebook API, OpenSocial, Google Maps, or more. The class is connected to "Web 2.0 Entrepreneurship" course, IEOR 190C ( http://media.coe.berkeley.edu/CET/index.php?title=Syllabus:_Special_Topics_Web_2.0).
Students who register for both will get 1 credit towards the Management of Engineering & Innovation Certificate. The only requirements are completion of CS 61A and familiarity with OOP in Java or equivalent knowledge.
For more information about the class, please visit the web site at: http://radlab.cs.berkeley.edu/wiki/Cs198
The Study Strategies & Resources Program, located at The Student Learning Center (SLC), is proud to offer a new section of Education 198: To the Capstone & Beyond, a 2 unit P/NP course to support upper division students who are preparing to, or are currently composing a culminating senior thesis, research project, and/or other creative endeavor. Our course supplements existing departmental and campus resources that are available to undergraduates at various stages of their research processes.
Through individual written assignments and collaborative discussions, students will:
Day & Time:
Thursdays 2-4pm (beginning the first week of instruction), Chavez Student Center,
room TBA CCN: 24055 Section #: 30
Instructors: Nic Voge ()
& Gonzalo Arrizon (
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials is pleased to announce its 2008 Dam Safety Scholarship Program. As a national association dedicated to furthering dam safety in the United States, ASDSO has an integral interest in developing future leaders in the field of dam safety engineering.
Please see the attached link for more information about or Association and the scholarship program http://www.damsafety.org/community/students/?p=61c91bdd-f19b-42e0-aac2-d62d424ab2b9. Up to $10,000 is available for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications are due on March 28, 2008 and winners will be announced in June. Students planning to graduate in May/December 2009 are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
You may call ASDSO at 859/257-5140 for additional forms.
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation administers 46 scholarship programs that grant between $1,000 and $10,000, 17 of which are targeted for local students living in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. For more information: http://www.siliconvalleycf.org
For more information and application visit: http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/grants_studentsTeachers_SCHOL.html
RESOLVE TO DO MORE- BE A TUTOR WITH LONGFELLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Longfellow Middle School (1500 Derby Street, Berkeley) is in need of volunteer tutors who are willing to commit ~ 2 hours a week with students' academic, enrichment, and recreational needs during the hours of 3:30 - 6:00 PM. You can also acquire UNITS for your time.
Be a part of this! Interested? E-mail me at
Background Info:
Longfellow Middle School (1500 Derby Street, Berkeley) is the lowest income
neighborhood in the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), and is also the
smallest school within this area as well, consisting of ~430 students. As a
magnet school, Longfellow attracts students from various socioeconomic, cultural,
and ethnic backgrounds, making the school one of the most diverse in the BUSD.
The Longfellow After-School Program dedicates itself to catering to each students' learning style. We provide academic, enrichment, and recreational activities for our students, and strongly implement what has been taken away during regular school hours, such as fine arts and dance. The Longfellow After-School Program has become an institution of opportunity, chance, and haven for the students here.
ESW SEED Program: Apply by January 31!
Greetings!
Engineers for a Sustainable World invites you to volunteer abroad this summer on technical development projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America through the ESW Summer Engineering Experience in Development (SEED) Program.
Once again the SEED Program will be sending students and professionals in small teams to participate in an intensive engineering volunteer abroad program. Students and professionals are encouraged to submit an application by January 31, 2008.
Further information is available at the program's official site: http://www.eswusa.org/projects/seed.asp
Since 2002, the SEED Program has sent students and professionals to partner with local NGO's and development agencies to countries with a need for engineering expertise. This year, we hope to send more volunteers than ever before. The assignments, which last between 10-14 weeks, provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical engineering experience, learn new cultures, travel internationally, and be of service to communities in need. Volunteers will also learn how to apply sustainability principles to their work throughout the rest of their careers.
The assignments cover a variety of engineering fields and extend across the globe. Volunteers will work in small teams and may be working on water infrastructure, renewable energy, food processing, or information and communication technology. Previous field sites have included Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Uganda, Senegal, and India.
Voluteers interested in learning more about this opportunity are encouraged to visit the Engineers for a Sustainable World website at: http://www.eswusa.org/projects/apply.asp
We hope that you'll considering joining ESW this summer to build a more sustainable
world!
Be sure to apply by January 31, 2008!
SEED Program Engineers for a Sustainable World http://www.eswusa.org/seed
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER 2008
http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment
Who:
Johns Hopkins University-Center for Talented Youth.
We are seeking enthusiastic math and computer science instructors and teaching
assistants to instruct in our summer programs for gifted elementary, middle,
and high school students. CTY offers intense, 3-week academic programs for highly
talented students from across the country and around the world.
Where:
Residential site locations around the country: California, Massachusetts, Maryland,
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Day site locations in
the Baltimore-Washington and Los Angeles areas.
Why:
CTY staff work with exceptional students, make contacts and friendships with
dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable teaching experience in a rigorous academic
setting.
Courses:
Include Geometry, Problem Solving & Reasoning, Applications & Modeling, Cryptology,
Probability and Game Theory, Number Theory, Introduction to Robotics, and Fundamentals
of Computer Science. For a complete list of history courses, including course
descriptions and sample syllabi, please visit http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment/math_cs.html.
Salary:
Instructors start at $2,100 to $3,000 per 3-week session. > Teaching assistants
earn $1,100 per 3-week session.
Room and board is provided at our residential sites.
TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND SITES: Please visit http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment, or contact us at 410-735-6185 or .
Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The D. E. Shaw Group Application Deadline January 17
There are some financial firms where technology doesn't take a back seat.
The D. E. Shaw group invites all interested UC Berkeley students to apply for positions with our firm. We currently have openings in our investment management and technology ventures businesses, including roles in quantitative analysis, software development, information technology, computer architecture, business development, computational chemistry, accounting, finance, and trading.
Please log on to CalJobs (https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/) by January 17 to apply for the Quantitative Analyst, Software Developer, and Quantitative Developer positions. On-campus interviews will take place February 4. For all other positions, you may also apply anytime by sending a resume and cover letter to .
Headquartered in New York, the D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $35 billion in aggregate investment capital. Since its organization in 1988 by a former Columbia University computer science professor, the firm has earned an international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, and an extraordinarily distinguished staff. Current employees include a recent U.S. Women's Chess Champion, multiple Putnam Fellows, winners of more than 20 International Math Olympiad medals, and a lot of people who are just incredibly strong in CS, EE, math, and finance. They didn't necessarily think of themselves as "financial types," and neither did we. We thought of them as people with extraordinary talent.
From the start of their tenure with the firm, our employees enjoy access to some of the world's most advanced computing resources and may be involved in helping to develop numerical techniques and software which automatically trade millions of dollars worth of securities each day in markets around the globe. This makes our technical environment one in which high-quality software and mathematical analysis is imperative and has a very real dollar value. If you're interested in applying your talents to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in an intellectually stimulating environment, then we'd love to see your resume. Our working environment is intense but surprisingly casual. We provide unusual opportunities for growth. And we compensate extraordinary people extraordinarily well.
Sincerely,
Strategic Growth The D. E. Shaw group
www.deshaw.com
There are several summer internship openings with the Walt Disney Company this summer. They are currently accepting resumes.
If interested, please create a candidate profile on www.disneycareers.com, and apply to the position. Summer Associate positions of interest:
Ugrad in IT: #134616, reference GB in your cover letter
Ugrad in New Technology: #134619, reference DD in your cover letter
Ugrad in Studio New Technology that will support the Digital Studio Workflow
(DSW) Program: #116559, reference JED in your cover letter
For more information or if you have questions, contact Tiffany Herrington Walt Disney Studios Recruiter 719-547-8188
Toyota Technical Center/Research Co-op
The R&D division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA), Toyota's engineering and research organization in North America is seeking a student co-op to join our Verification and Validation of Automotive Control Software group located in Gardena, CA. In order to be considered for the position you must meet the criteria of our Co-op Program including GPA, Satisfactory Driving Record as well as being enrolled as a Student.
Background:
To meet stricter regulations and higher customer expectation, powertrain control
software keeps evolving. As a result, the software is a highly complex structure
composed of thousands of variables and functions with thousands of tuning parameters.
To deal with increasing complexity in this context, Model-Based Development
has been promoted for several years. In cooperation with other divisions including
Japan, our aim is to produce practical model-based verification and validation
methodologies and tools that enhance the quality of software running in Toyota
vehicles.
Job description:
Candidate will be asked to conduct research project on verification of large-scale
engine embedded control software. The interdisciplinary nature of the research
project will combine computer science and engineering. Specific tasks are:
Given rough research direction, the candidate will be expected to define concrete problem statements, identify research approaches and execute the project as an independent researcher. The candidate will join the Verification and Validation subgroup of our Model Based Development group. The project will likely include collaboration with external universities and / or tool vendors.
Candidate profile: First and foremost, successful candidate must have enthusiasm for solving industrial scale problems. Candidates should satisfy the following attributes:.
Interested candidates should send an email to Fabiana Houghtaling at fabiana.houghtaling@tema.toyota.com with the subject line "PTC-MBD-LA Co-op". Please include an updated copy of your resume and attach an unofficial copy of your college transcript by 1/31/08.
Additionally, please answer and include the following questions with your reply:
Toyota Technical Center/Research Co-op
Job description:
Candidate will be asked to conduct research project on verification of large-scale
engine embedded control software. The interdisciplinary nature of the research
project will combine computer science and engineering. Specific tasks are:
The candidate will join the Verification and Validation subgroup of our Model Based Development group. The project will likely include collaboration with external universities and / or tool vendors.
Interested candidates should send an email to Fabiana Houghtaling at fabiana.houghtaling at tema dot toyota dot com with the subject line "PTC-MBD-LA Co-op".
Please include an updated copy of your resume and attach an unofficial copy of your college transcript by 1/31/08.
Additionally, please answer and include the following questions with your reply:
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States immediately? (Yes/No)
The College of L&S is looking for someone sharp and who wants to work full-time on campus. The job is in web development and maintenance. See job #007727 that can be found off of: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/default.htm
The position is open until filled.
CORNERSTONE RESEARCH
1000 El Camino Real, Suite 250
Menlo Park, California 94025
Direct 650 470 7039
Fax 650 324 9204
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
To apply for the summer analyst position, please send the following materials:
1) a cover letter (indicating your top three geographic preferences among the
following offices: Menlo Park, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, New York
and Washington, DC), 2) a résumé and 3) a copy of your transcript. Applications
will only be considered once all these materials have been received. Please
submit applications for the summer analyst position by 1/24/08 via CalJobs.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Cornerstone Research is a consulting firm specializing in the analysis of complex
financial, economic, accounting, and marketing issues. Our staff and nationally
prominent academic and industry experts provide clients with state-of-the-art
analysis that has earned us a reputation for excellence and effectiveness. Attorneys
often choose to rely on our work as the foundation for testimony in complex
business litigation.
In recent years, Cornerstone Research has grown quickly to become one of the nation’s leading finance and economics consulting firms with more than 400 full-time staff members across our six offices and an extensive network of experts. Our culture of growth and collegiality provides a dynamic work environment.
We attribute our success to a unique combination of resources: A creative and energetic staff, cutting-edge technology and research, and our “partnership” with academic and industry experts. Our consultants employ innovative problem solving approaches and achieve unparalleled analytic depth. Working with faculty experts from leading business schools, economics departments and law schools keeps us at the forefront of academic research, while industry experts share their practical experience and business acumen.
Our diverse experience allows us to provide clients with a unique breadth of perspective and expertise. For example, in securities projects we analyze stock prices, derivatives and debt instruments. We assess high-profile mergers and acquisitions, insider trading allegations and share repurchase transactions. In antitrust and intellectual property cases we look at industry structure, the nature of purchase decisions and the commercial value of innovation and technology.
SUMMER ANALYST ROLE
To provide an introduction to the analyst position at Cornerstone Research,
the summer analyst role closely mirrors that of the full-time position. Summer
analysts work in case teams that range in size but typically include a faculty
expert, senior consultants and analysts. Within a case team, the summer analyst
makes important contributions during all phases of a project – from developing
case strategy, to conducting analyses, to preparing experts for testimony. Case
work has both quantitative and qualitative elements, involving such key responsibilities
as conducting financial and economic modeling, examining market and industry
behavior and presenting findings to colleagues and clients. Our small size provides
the summer analyst opportunities to interact closely not only with senior consultants
and academic experts, but also with clients.
SUMMER ANALYST DEVELOPMENT
Cornerstone Research believes that strong skills develop best through practical
experience. We begin with a brief version of our full-time analyst training
program to introduce the summer analyst to sophisticated analytical and statistical
techniques used throughout our practice. Following training, summer analysts
join case teams where they have immediate impact while continuing to learn new
skills. Analysts gain tremendous learning and development opportunities by working
closely with faculty, clients and senior consultants.
Cornerstone Research values the professional growth of its summer analysts and recognizes their contributions to clients and the firm. Consequently, many summer analysts choose to join Cornerstone Research full-time upon graduation. The analytical depth of our assignments, the breadth of industry exposure and experience working in case teams offer outstanding preparation for analysts applying to top graduate programs in business, economics and law, and for ensuing careers in consulting, finance, industry, and academia. A number of our senior consultants started their careers as analysts with our firm.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
To fill the limited number of summer analyst positions, Cornerstone Research
seeks well-rounded, enthusiastic individuals who have demonstrated excellent
academic performance. We encourage candidates with strong analytical backgrounds,
computer skills, and interest in business and economics to apply.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
To apply for the summer analyst position, please send the following materials:
1) a cover letter (indicating your top three geographic preferences among the
following offices: Menlo Park, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, New York
and Washington, DC), 2) a résumé and 3) a copy of your transcript. Applications
will only be considered once all these materials have been received. Please
submit applications for the summer analyst position by 1/24/08 via CalJobs.
Residential Computing and RSSP are recruiting staff for the next academic year. We need qualified candidates to fill a variety of high-level technical and non-technical senior positions, from marketing and customer service to programming and systems jobs.
We provide flexible work schedules so students can have fulfilling jobs (generally 10-20 hours per week) and maintain full class schedules at the same time. We offer competitive pay that ranges from $11.25 to $19.50 per hour with work study available.
We've got leadership opportunities available and have a great alumni network too. Some of our former staff are now at places like Google, Amazon, eBay, HSBC, Apple, Microsoft, PWC, and Lockheed Martin.
Some openings include:
A full listing of positions, more information, and applications are available at: http://it.housing.berkeley.edu/hiring/
Application review begins FRI, FEBRUARY 1st at 5pm. Please feel free to send any questions to !
MyVest Corporation is a small San Francisco-based company offering a web-based wealth management platform that helps clients wisely invest in stocks, bonds, and pooled funds using sophisticated investing techniques formerly reserved for the ultra wealthy. We use technology – both web user interface and quantitative applications to offer investing services at lower costs and higher after-tax return than anyone else in the industry. We are currently targeting consumer and the wholesale market places where we anticipate explosive growth with our upcoming release. We look for individuals who are self-starters, positive team-members, and innovative thinkers. Due to our planned growth, we are are seeking to hire several new graduates in CS or EE (or new graduates with significant coursework in CS). Our development team is comprised of Berkeley, Stanford, and Caltech alumni. We're doing challenging work and have a good time doing it.
Applications Developer Job Description:
You will work in a small team environment of back end developers developing
programs using J2EE architecture that perform complex performance calculations,
process trade orders, post accounting transactions, and generate client reports.
You will be responsible to ensure different parts of our portfolio management
application are operational and responsive. You would be expected to learn aspects
of the investment management industry.
Ideal candidates will have experience in the following areas:
BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Experience building web applications
using Java and Oracle or SQL Experience building web applications with a focus
on the server side Exposure to J2EE, SPRING, and/or HIBERNATE a plus
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity where your contributions will make a difference, you will want to consider MyVest. Please reply to with the subject line "Berkeley CS/EE".
MyVest offers competitive salaries, stock options, 401k, and a complete benefits package including fully-paid vacation, holidays, medical and dental benefits. For more information on MyVest, please go to www.myvest.com. MyVest is located at 90 Montgomery Street in San Francisco.