Spring scholarship season is here! The College of Science & Engineering has Departmental and Self-Identified Scholarships available for qualifying students. Applications should be submitted to the CSE Scholarship Webform. Because each scholarship has different criteria, students cannot select multiple scholarships in a single application—please submit separate web forms for each scholarship you wish to be considered for.
Please note that some Departmental scholarships rotate through departments. This year, the Barbara Ellen Maguire-Veith Scholarship will be awarded to a student in the College of Science and Engineering—in other words, Computer Science students are eligible!
All applications are due to CSE by Friday, April 28. Best of luck to all applicants!
CF 115 @ 4 PM
The Computer Science Department is happy to host speakers from PACCAR! PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Western Alumni & PACCAR Embedded Systems Validation Engineer Vlad Avadnei will be at Western to discuss company and interview insights, as well as upcoming summer job opportunities at PACCAR. This event is open to all interested students!
CF 165 @ 3 PM
Join the upcoming Computer Science – Secondary Ed Info Session to learn about the program!
This program was developed for students interested in teaching computer science at the secondary level. Computer science education in middle and high schools is becomingincreasingly in demandand this program was thoughtfully crafted to provide quality computer science teaching education.
Questions or accommodations: contact CS.ED@wwu.edu.
CF 115 @ 4 PM
In business-driven contexts, analytics must be presented in a timely and reliable manner so that stakeholders can view KPIs and other metrics to inform strategic planning and tactical decision making. Establishing or optimizing these pipelines is a common foundational workflow for companies both large and small. Join Gordian Data to learn about the important aspects of these workflows. If you’ve wondered how to establish real world ELT pipelines or what key functionality is offered by tools like dbt, PySpark, Kinesis, or Parquet, this talk might be of interest to you.
Gordian Data is a Seattle-based data science agency offering data analytics and research services to venture-backed startups. Gordian Data doesn’t specialize in a particular industry, but rather focuses on greenfield development of data science stacks, including the implementation of data-driven technologies that supercharge its clients’ business offerings.
Fairhaven Park Picnic Shelter @ 4 PM
Join us at Fairhaven Park on Thursday, May 18 for the annual Department Spring Picnic! More details to come. :)
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VU Multipurpose Room @ 6:15 PM
WWU’s Muslim Student Association will be holding our annual Ramadan Banquet on April 12th! RSVPs are accepted until April 11th, doors open at 6:15pm with the program beginning at 6:45pm. Catering will be provided by Calypso Kitchen, who specializes in Caribbean-style food, featuring halal meat and gluten-free options.
At iCode Edu, we strive to empower young learners with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital age. Through our online academy, we offer structured coding lessons for children as young as seven years old, taught by experienced instructors in small groups and one-on-one settings.
As we prepare to launch our virtual iCode iGenius summer coding camps for kids worldwide, we are seeking your assistance in inspiring the next generation of creators and builders. Specifically, we are interested in hiring some of your Computer Science students to work as coding instructors this summer. This could be a part-time or full summer job for them.
We anticipate that thousands of students will attend our camps, and your students would be an excellent fit for this opportunity. As an esteemed professor in this field, we trust that you can help us spread the word and encourage interested students to apply.
About the Camp:
Benefits:
The United States Navy and Marine Corps are supported by over 195,000 civilian employees around the world. Approximately 25% of this workforce is made up of highly skilled professionals that perform “cradle to grave” management of ships, submarines, aircraft, weapons, computer systems, facilities, and supplies as part of the Acquisition Workforce. The Naval Acquisition Development Program aims to grow this workforce and develop future senior acquisition leadership within the Department of the Navy. Computer Science and Cybersecurity students are encouraged to apply. There are job opportunities for upcoming spring 2023 graduates, as well as job opportunities for students graduating in 2024.
View the Job Posting on the Secretary of the Navy site.
Interested Western students should contact Daryn Bartlett (NUWC Keyport C273 Cyber Security Support Branch Manager) at 360-315-3419.
Red Square @ 9:30 AM
Join WWU’s brain-stretching outdoor adventure race: The WWU Great Puzzle Hunt! This is a FREE hybrid event taking place both in-person and online. Food, music, prizes, and more! Costumes are encouraged.
Registration ends 4/13 – Sign up today!
Blockchaintechnology is revolutionizing the way information is encoded, secured, and distributed. It is a technology that can improve the safety and security of existing processes in society and enable the development of systems that could not previously exist. Potential applications ofblockchainare far-reaching, including how nancial institutions exchange currency, governments protect the integrity of electronic voting, and medical providers secure health information systems.
This summer, the Computer Science Department at Boise State University will host a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site titled “BlockchainTechnology for a Secure Data and Communication Future.” Participants of the program will receive impactful and effective learning and research experiences that focus onblockchaintheory and technology and will be mentored in individual and collaborative learning and research environments to promote future study and career selection.
For more information about the program, benefits, and how to apply, please visit the BREU23homepage and view video testimonials from BREU22 attendees.
If you are interested in joining this year’s cohort, please apply ASAP, as the number of positions is limited.The application will be open until all positions are filled.
For this summertime study abroad program, students will develop an original digital humanities project while immersing themselves in the culture and heritage of the United Kingdom (UK). Students will spend 5 weeks in the UK, starting with a week in London, followed by four weeks in the southwest region of Cornwall. Students will tour museums and cultural and research institutions, meet with leading scholars and practitioners from the UK, and create an original digital project that directly engages with UK heritage and culture. Students will earn 7 academic credits. Application Deadline has been extended to April 14!
For more information email Dr. O’Hara (oharad@wwu.edu).