Meetings on Wednesdays

OKAY! We are going to start having our meetings on Wednesdays between 11:30ish and 12:30ish-1ish, and seeing as most of us not currently in Judy's class will be on lunch break around then, we are going to try to have pizza or something to eat there...  or else I will be really hungry and bitchy and not much help.
Those of us that can, will tutor students that need it during this time
We will be electing new officers as soon as possible(this meeting if we get a proper turnout), because I will be needing help in orchestrating meetings, events, and projects; So those of you wanting to keep your seats speak now, or you will be replaced; because we need to make this club more active.

So post any project ideas we could do, and any code of any type(including Alice, Second Life Scripts, an what-not) that you may want help with or that you think is genius. I may subdivide the blog into a few parts so things stay easier to find, and/or use the google group's wiki pages for the codes; Anyone that wants to jump on that can by all means...  my suggestions: just don't delete code, because its always nice to have it as reference material for everyone to use, and never be too embarrassed to post your code: the point of mistakes is to learn from them.

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Summer Research experience at UT Dallas for Computer Science or Software Engineering students.

The Computer Science Department at the University of Texas at Dallas will conduct an eight-week summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for ten undergraduates from June 1 to July 23, 2010. The focus of the research is on "verification and validation for software safety," however, the technology and research skills learned by the students have general applicability to research and practice in their future studies. We provide a close collaboration with our industry partners. In addition to work on assigned research projects at the university, special field trips to Raytheon, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, and EDS will be arranged to help the students better understand how software safety is verified and validated in practice for real-life applications. This also gives students a chance to directly communicate with practitioners to receive a first-hand account of the work environments and lifestyles in the industry.

Eligible applicants are those who have an interest in pursuing a graduate education, are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Incoming seniors will be given preference, but sophomores and juniors with strong academic records will also be considered. Special welcome is extended to students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, and persons with disabilities) and academic institutions with limited research opportunities. Selected participants for this NSF REU program will receive a grant to pursue a summer research opportunity with a faculty member at the Computer Science Department of the University of Texas at Dallas. Included will be a $3,600 stipend, a housing allowance, and a travel reimbursement for those from outside the Dallas metro area.

Qualifications

• US citizens or permanent residents
• Major in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• GPA higher than 3.0
• Proficiency in C/C++, FMEA, FTA, and UML is preferred
• Incoming senior, or sophomore/junior with strong academic record
• Students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, and persons with disabilities) and academic institutions with limited research opportunities especially welcome

Important Dates

• March 15 Application deadline
• April 15 Notification date
• June 1   REU program starting date
• July 23   REU program ending date

For more information, contact

Professor Eric Wong

Department of computer Science
University of Texas at Dallas

Email:	reu@utdallas.edu
Phone:	(972) 883-6619
Web:	http://paris.utdallas.edu/reu/

Post address:
      MS EC 31
      800 W. Campbell Road
      Richardson, Texas 75080

Computer Bug: Praying Mantis vs. Cursor

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Programming an' what-not tutoring

Well, as it stands, I (and possibly jared) will be tutoring for programming and what-not soon; so if ya needs some help, you can come to me (and possibly jared)...  I'm not actually getting paid just yet, but an offering of coca-cola and cigarettes will do for now, maybe a burger if i'm lookin kinda hungry...

CENS Summer internship

The Center for Embedded Networked Sensing (CENS) is developing Embedded Networked Sensing (ENS) systems and applying this revolutionary technology to critical scientific and social applications. ENS systems are massively distributed collections of smart sensors and actuators embedded in the physical world. Research areas include: Adaptive Self-Configuring Wireless Systems, Coordinated Actuation, Collaborative Signal Processing, and Micro/Nano Sensor Technology. The societal applications of this research includes: Habitat Sensing, Seismic Sensing and Structural Monitoring, Contaminant Transport Monitoring, and Monitoring of Marine Microorganisms.
We are interested in recruiting undergraduate students for a chance to participate in the program for the summer of 2009. It is our goal to show students the rewarding benefits of graduate level study by fostering your talents and giving you the opportunity to do real, hands-on research. We welcome undergraduate student applicants of all grade levels from the following academic disciplines: Engineering, Computer Science, and Physical Sciences. Under-represented students are encouraged to apply.
The program is an 8-week paid internship position, whose participants will do research and develop solutions in the key areas of ENS technology mentioned above. Interns will present their progress during weekly progress meetings, and will participate in focus groups and discussions relating to the program. Additionally, a number of team building and social activities are planned, including area field trips, so that our interns can get a fuller appreciation of the Los Angeles area and learn what UCLA has to offer. By the end of the program you will have completed a project whose results will actually be used by CENS research teams, and you will have learned about and made a contribution to our goal of promoting equity in the sciences.
The priority deadline to apply is February 16, 2009. For more information about the NSF Science & Technology Internship Programs, please check out the website at www.nsfstc.org. For more information, please contact Wesley Uehara, the program coordinator, by e-mail atwuehara@cens.ucla.edu or by phone at (310) 825-9463.

Hooked on Photonics 10 week summer internship

Hooked on Photonics
http://www.stc-mditr.org/students/REU/

About Us | Program Details | What to Expect | Research Programs | Apply Online

Program Details
Who Should Apply
Undergraduates of all levels, especially rising sophomores and juniors with interest in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering or optics. CMDITR strongly encourages applications from underrepresented minority groups and women. US Citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Dates & Duration
HoP is a 10 week summer program, but specific dates vary by institution.

•University of Washington:
June 21, 2010 - August 27, 2010
•University of Arizona:
June 7, 2010 - August 11, 2010
•Georgia Tech:
May 24, 2010 - July 30, 2010
The application deadline for the Hooked on Photonics program is February 15, 2010. Acceptance letters will be mailed on April 1st, 2010.

Stipend
Students accepted into the HoP program will receive a stipend of $4,500 for their participation. In addition, funds will be available to support travel as well as on-campus food and housing.

Housing
Most students are encouraged to reside in on campus housing during the program. Once accepted into the program, details concerning compensation, reimbursements, travel and housing arrangements will be sent to you.