Friday, February 14, 2020

CPE Program Email for February 14, 2020


Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are the CPE program announcements for February 14, 2020


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1.       NEW CLUB: Computing for Developing Countries and Marginalized People
2.       Cal Poly Career Services Presents: Careers in 3D Printing: Panel & Networking Event
3.       CPE 316 for Spring 2020
4.       CENG CPx Dialog Sessions
5.       Roborodentia 2020
6.       CPE Graphic Designer Position
7.       Social Media App Development Opportunity
8.       Upcoming CPES Activities
9.       Upcoming WISH Activities
10.   Consumer Electronics Society Repair Workshop
11.   CIE Innovation Quest
12.   Tutoring Services
13.   Change of Major Workshops & Career Counseling
14.   Current Job/Internship Openings
15.   Medical Design Club Projects
16.   Post-Graduate Opportunities

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1. NEW CLUB: Computing for Developing Countries and Marginalized People
New Group! Computing for Developing Countries and Marginalized People

80% of the world population and 99% of global growth is in developing countries.  Common challenges facing these communities include poverty, nutrition, health, education, economic vulnerability, violence against women, water/sanitation, energy, pollution, climate change.  There are many existing groups doing great work on addressing these problems. However, most of these groups are not focused on utilizing computing and emerging technologies, including many of the recent advances in computing.  We are forming a new interdisciplinary group at Cal Poly to address this gap.
We are looking for excited students to become the founding members of the club. Anyone, including freshman and sophomores, is invited to join and become a club officer. This club is primarily addressing the lack of EE/CPE/CSC major-related project-based groups but ALL majors are welcome and encouraged to join. Not only is this a great resume builder, but it’s also a great outlet to use your academic skill set to participate in real projects helping real people.

For more information, please contact abpetrov@calpoly.edu or jcallene@calpoly.edu

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2. Cal Poly Career Services Presents: Careers in 3D Printing: Panel & Networking Event
 When: Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Advanced Technology Lab (Bldg. 7)
**tentative schedule**
·        4:10 to 5:30 pm – Panel Presentation with industry experts (see list below)
·        5:30 to 6:30 pm – Casual networking with panelists
·        Food provided to the first 50 students!

Ever considered a career in the field of 3D Printing? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from experts about career possibilities in the field of 3D printing! You’ll hear about the expert panelists’ careers, how they entered their field, advice for students wishing to pursue careers in 3D printing, what the future of the industry looks like, and challenges facing the industry. Students will also have opportunities to ask questions during both the panel presentation and networking session.

You are welcome to attend all or as much of the event as you can (no RSVP required). If you can’t make the panel, please join us for the networking portion!

Expert Panelists:
·         Erika Berg (Aerospace Engineering alum), Head of Application Development at Carbon 3D
·         Andrew Furmidge (Mechanical Engineering alum), Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
·         Luke Haylock, World Wide Director of New Product Development at Arconic Fastening Systems
·         Jason Reynolds (Industrial Technology alum), Owner of Jinxbot 3D Printing LLC
·         David Zilar (AERO alum), Co-Founder & COO at Mantis Composites

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3. CPE 316 for Spring 2020
New this Spring, CPE 316! CPE 316 is an approved substitution for CPE 329 and provides an early opportunity for CPE students to obtain experience with embedded systems earlier in the curriculum. This class is similar in content as CPE 329 but with additional focus on good practices in embedded systems programming.

For Spring 2020, Dr. Oliver will be teaching two sections: MWF 10-noon and MWF 2-4pm. The catalog description is:

CPE 316: Microcontrollers and Embedded Applications.4 units
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: CPE 357. Corequisite: EE 211.

Introduction to microcontrollers and their applications as embedded devices. Hardware/software tradeoffs, microcontroller selection, use of on-chip and off-chip peripherals, interrupt driven real-time operation, A/D conversion, serial and parallel communications, watch-dog timers, and low power operation. Not open to students with credit in CPE329 or CPE336. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

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4. CENG CPx Dialog Sessions
The College of Engineering invites you to attend a dialog session about the results of the CPx survey conducted last spring.

CENG Dialogue #2 – Creating Community and Tracking Progress
TODAY, February 14, 1:00pm-3:00pm in ATL (building 007)

These workshop-style events intend to help us collectively process the results from the CPx survey and generate ideas on how we can take action to foster a more just, equitable, diverse and inclusive college community. The ideas generated as part of these listening sessions will be incorporated into the College of Engineering Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan and will hold us accountable to each other. The session is open to all members of the college community. While we encourage you to attend both sessions, we understand that some may only be able to attend one.

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5. Roborodentia 2020
Roborodentia 2020 is here!  Roborodentia is Cal Poly's annual robotics competition held in the Spring quarter.  This is a competition of autonomous robots where the winner receives a prize of $1,000. 

Find out this year's rules here:  https://tinyurl.com/tu3v89w

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6. CPE Graphic Designer Position
The Computer Engineering Program is looking for a graphic designer!

· Do you love creating interesting logos and designs?
· Do you enjoy conceptualizing and creating design concepts and layouts?
· We are interested in YOU!

Job Requirements: Student position available to design/create logo and other graphic materials (programs/poster/web images) for our upcoming banquet. We need an interesting, eye-catching design that meets the needs of our theme. Design submittal is part of the application process. Hours are flexible and may evolve into more assignments.

Our goal is to have a compelling design concept of our upcoming event. If you can help us, this job may be for you.

Selection and compensation determined by strength of your portfolio and experience. Pay range is $16 an hour.

If you are interested, contact Donna Aiken at daiken@calpoly.edu to learn about the submittal process.

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7. Social Media App Development Opportunity
Two Cal Poly Students are looking for someone to partner with on the development of a Social Media management app. They are looking for someone with the skills to build it and to partner with long-term. If you have the skills and would like to learn more information, please contact Summer Trenkle at (805) 631-6479

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8. Upcoming CPES Activities
CPES Office Hours
Come by the CPES club room for office hours. If you need help on CS or EE related homework, need resume help, or just want a place to hang out, feel free visit.

When: M-F, 11AM-12PM
Where: 20-144

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9. Upcoming WISH Activities
General Meeting #4
When: Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: 197-104 (Bonderson Club Room)

Come hear about upcoming events, mingle with members, and enjoy some pizza!

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Inside Look to the Microsoft Internship
When: Wednesday, February 19th
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: 14-232B

Cal Poly students Eleanor Lewis and Nicole Hill will be sharing about their multiple Microsoft internships and how their experiences have shaped and inspired them in their software engineering careers.
Microsoft Recruiter, Kristin Straube, will be calling into the event as well. Hope to see you
there!

Please RSVP to the Facebook Event!

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Women in Engineering Night
When: Thursday, February 20th
Time: 6:00am - 9:00pm
Where: High Bay (Bonderson Projects Center)

Come join members of Alpha Omega Epsilon, Society of Women Engineers and Women Involved in Software and Hardware as we celebrate Women in Engineering Night! This will be a fun night of open dialogue with a distinguished speaker in the College of Engineering community. We invite all engineering majors to this event. Food will be provided!

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CWIC 2020
When: Saturday, April 4th, 2020
Where: UCSB

Celebration of Women in Computing (CWIC) is a one-day event where the Women in Computing community of Southern California come together to network, host workshops, present research, share stories with one another and of course, have fun. If you have any research, projects or interested in hosting a workshop, consider attending! More information coming throughout the quarter in regards to applying for this conference. Please contact Louise Ibuna (libuna@calpoly.edu) or Dr. Zoë Wood (zwood@calpoly.edu) if you have any questions.

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Lesbians Who Tech 2020
When: April 23-25, 2020
Where: San Francisco Summit
What: Amazing speakers, career fair, and 2,000+ techie lesbians and allies.
Who: Professors Julie Workman and Lynne Slivovsky + 12 students!

More information about applying coming soon! Please contact jworkman@calpoly.edu if you have any questions.

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10. Consumer Electronics Society Repair Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 19
Time: 6:10-7 PM
Where: 21-235

Come join us as we open up electronics to see how they tick! Features will include an Xbox 360 and Apple Watch battery repair. Plus, get help repairing your old devices such as broken phone screens, batteries, or speeding up old computers. Parts not provided, but tools and expertise will be!

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11. CIE Innovation Quest
Calling all Cal Poly innovators—it’s time to shift into gear for Innovation Quest 2020! Bring your inventions out of the lab and into the market to demonstrate the hustle, creativity and prototyping that define the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's Innovation Quest competition. This event provides you with an outstanding opportunity to win $30,000 and advance your innovation.

Information Session:
Thursday, March 5 at 6 PM in Bldg. 2, Rm 210

Apply here before March 20, 2020

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12. Tutoring Services
The Writing and Learning Center supports academic achievement by providing peer-to-peer learning opportunities in a welcoming environment. All students are encouraged to engage in free individual and small-group tutoring sessions with trained undergraduate and graduate consultants on any activity, assignment, or exam. Writing and subject-specific peer consultations are available in multiple locations across campus with the main hub in Kennedy Library, Room 111C.


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13. Change of Major Workshops & Career Counseling

Career Services offers assistance with change of major and career Counseling. See links below for more details:


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14. Current Job/Internship Openings
2020 Summer Internship
UCSD: Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Boeing SLO: Part-time software developers

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15. Medical Design Club Projects
Below are the 2019 – 2020 MDC projects that we will pursue this year! None of our projects require any prior technical experience, and they are all looking for new members of all majors! Team leads are currently in the process of scheduling weekly project meeting times. Please see details below and don't hesitate to reach out to a team lead for details and if you're interested in joining the team!

EpiPen Redesign: Development of an alternative epinephrine autoinjector through the incorporation of a needleless injection mechanism.
Leads: Marina Felt & Olivia Owens Treiger
Emails: 
mfelt@calpoly.edu & oowenstr@calpoly.edu

Non-Invasive Electrolyte Test: Development of a wearable device that can monitor electrolyte levels in athletes to prevent electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, or over hydration.
Lead: Ally Lai
Email: 
alai09@calpoly.edu

Combined Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Monitoring Band: Development of a cost-effective, discrete, and easy to use blood pressure and heart rate monitoring wristband.
Lead: Ishan Jandaur
Email: 
ijandaur@calpoly.edu
 
Join us on Slack here to stay up to date with MDC project info and general club announcements!
 
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16. Post-Graduate Opportunities

CSU Sacramento Master’s Degree | Fall 2020
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Master students needed for an NSF-funded project at California State University, Sacramento
This targets senior students and recent graduates who are interested in doing a Master degree in Computer Science or Engineering at Sac State. Note that although the selected students will not enroll in the Master program until Fall 2020, they will be able to start working on the project immediately as non-student research assistants for up to 19.5 hours per week.
View the flyer here
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Positions for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs at Duke University
A research group at Duke University is recruiting students to join their team as Ph.D. students in 2020.
View the flyer here.

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