Week 10 of the Semester!

Onward and Upward!

Advising Updates

Interested in Graduate-Level Courses?

Undergrad Request Form Now Available!

Comp Sci courses numbered 700 and above are graduate-level courses and are restricted to graduate students. However, if space allows after all grad students have had a chance to enroll, there is a small chance that undergraduates may be allowed into some of our grad-level courses.

To request permission to enroll in a graduate-level Comp Sci course managed by the Department of Computer Sciences, please complete this request form: https://forms.gle/S7K7kx6dohjCEo2y9

Undergraduates who are given an exception to enroll in a graduate-level course will be notified by the end of December, provided seats are still available.

Drop-In Career Advising

Looking for In-person drop-in career advising related to tech, data & analytics careers? Every Wednesday during the Fall semester from 1:00 - 4:00pm, visit a L&S Successworks career advisor regarding career/internship-related questions! They will be located on the 4th floor of Tower 2 in the CS building.

Upcoming Events

CS Department Panel Discussion: Exploring & Applying to CS Grad Schools

Distinguished Lectures: AI & Cryptography

U.S. Cyber Command: Hack the Hiring Process Virtual Event: Nov 9th 2:00-3:30 pm

WACM wants to help students to be more prepared for introductory CS courses by helping them learn basic Linux commands. We will be hosting a Linux Workshop during which we will go over common Linux commands and functions that will likely be used in classes like CS400, CS300, and so on! Please register if you think this will be useful for you!

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/3fWGFDgxxy67HUKJ6

The workshop is open to all!

Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to try out the commands.

Want to learn more about WACM?

Check out our website: http://wacm.cs.wisc.edu

Subscribe to our mailing list at: https://tinyurl.com/join-wacm

GDSC X WebDev Club: Cheesehacks 2022!!

When: Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 12-13

Where: Educational Science Rm #204

Google Developer Student Club and WebDev Club would like to invite you to participate in CheeseHacks 2022! CheeseHacks is a 24 hour hackathon taking place on November 12-13th at Educational Science room 204. Participants will have 24 hours to create a project with a team and then present it to the judges. Winners will receive some great prizes! There will be free food, swag, and great talks from industry experts!

No team? Don’t worry! We’ll have a dedicated time period to form teams for those who don’t sign up with one.

Not sure you have enough experience? Join us anyways! We’ll do our best to make CheeseHacks beginner friendly by matching you up with people who have more experience and provide you with technical advice.

Please visit our website to sign up or learn more about CheeseHacks! https://cheesehacks.webdevuw.org/

MAIZE GXE: Corn Yield Prediction Contest

WACM's Annual Mentoring Program is looking for Mentors and Mentees!

WACM is hosting its annual Mentoring Program! This program is targeted towards women & non-binary students who are looking to connect with others and learn more about CS within academia and industry.

WACM is currently looking for students who are interested in participating either as a mentee (Freshman/Sophomore-level undergraduates) or a mentor (graduate students, Junior/Senior-level undergraduates, industry professionals, researchers, etc.). Mentors will lead mentoring families with up to 3-4 mentees and engage with students through both organized and informal events throughout the year. Participants will have the flexibility to cater the experience to their group with the guidance of WACM and other mentors/mentees!

If you are interested in participating in the program as either a mentor/mentee, please fill out the form before Wednesday, 11/16 at 11:59 PM and we will reach out to you shortly!

Link to form: https://forms.gle/7eTjcyGtV2zG4Gbc8

Badgerfly Recruiting Engineering and CS Students!

Connecting Across Disciplines: UW Philosophers At Work

In Town for Thanksgiving?

Want to Get Exercise Before Gorging on Turkey?

Join the CDIS Team for the Berbee Derby Fun Run and Walk on Thanksgiving Day!

The Berbee Derby is a 10k/5k run or 5k walk held Thanksgiving morning starting at 8am. The event held in Fitchburg raises money for the Technology Educational Foundation.

Registration is $35 and all participants will get a team t-shirt.

To join the CDIS team:

Go to https://www.berbeederby.com/registration

Select “Teams” signup.

Enter “UW Computer, Data & Info Sciences” for the team name.

Stay tuned for info on how we will take a group photo together!

Questions? Email Mike Swift at swift@cs.wisc.edu

Meta Connect Opportunities

Students who were not able to attend the recent Meta information sessions can ask questions or schedule 1:1 meetings with a Meta recruiter using the forms below.

Additional questions for a Meta Recruiter? Complete the form HERE!

Interested in a 1:1 Meeting with a Meta Recruiter? Complete the form HERE!

Looking to Advertise Your Student Org Event?

Does your student organization have a kick-off coming up?

Maybe there is a cool event happening you want others to know about!

Feel free to send an announcement to advising@cs.wisc.edu!

We will add it in our next newsletter!

Thinking Ahead: Certificate Offerings, Grad School and Fellowships

Thinking Ahead: MS Statistics, Statistics and Data Science (MSDS) Information Session

When: Monday, December 5, 4-5pm

Where: Union South, TITU

RSVP by Sunday, November 20 at 11:59pm central time at https://go.wisc.edu/j2x1zz

Program Description: Combines a background in statistical theory, methods, and practice related to data science. Graduates will build data analytic reasoning and communication skills in realistic inter-professional strategic planning settings that involve making sense of complex data to realize organizational objectives. Median time to degree is two years; UW-Madison alumni can pursue the one-year option.

Thinking Ahead: MS Data Science (MDS) Information Session

When: Monday, December 12, 4-5pm Where: Union South, TITU

RSVP by Sunday, November 26 at 11:59pm central time at https://go.wisc.edu/x65w25

Program Description: Focuses on the computer science and statistical elements of data science with an emphasis on machine learning. Graduates can seek employment as data analysts and data scientists, or pursue further education in data science, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative and computational fields. Median time to degree is two years.

Thinking Ahead: Digital Studies Certificate

Thinking Ahead: Carnegie Mellon Master's of Information Technology Strategy Info Sessions

Thinking Ahead: 2023 Research Fellowship in Law and Natural Language Processing at Stanford University

Professor Julian Nyarko at Stanford Law School is seeking a full-time Research Fellow to begin work in the summer of 2023. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for graduating seniors and recent college graduates to participate in research at the intersection of natural language processing, law, and the social sciences.

As full-time Stanford University employees, fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, access to campus athletic and academic facilities, paid vacation time, professional development funds, and the capacity to audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and seminars free of charge.

Link to full job posting: HERE

Internship & Co-Opportunities

Internship and Co-op Positions at Sargento

Sargento is offering two IT internships and one co-op starting in May 2023. Sargento offers paid relocation and housing for all interns and co-ops and competitive wages starting at $20+/hr. Sargento interns and co-ops lead and own 2-3 meaningful and significant projects. Check the links below for more information:

Hosting Services Intern:

https://careers.sargento.com/us/en/job/SFINUS1437EXTERNALENUS/Hosting-Services-Intern

Digital Workplace Intern:

https://careers.sargento.com/us/en/job/SFINUS1438EXTERNALENUS/IT-Digital-Workplace-Intern

Cyber Security Co-Op:

https://careers.sargento.com/us/en/job/SFINUS1432EXTERNALENUS/Cyber-Security-Co-Op

All Internships and Co-Ops:

https://careers.sargento.com/us/en/c/students-jobs

Career/Internship Events

Career Development Workshops for International Students

The International Students Career Development Committee is pleased to offer multiple career development workshops for international students this Fall! Check out the dates and locations below!

Preparing Applications for Jobs in the US

Monday, November 7

5:00-6:30pm, Memorial Library Room 126

Scan QR code or visit go.wisc.edu/w1z9p9 to register. Registration recommended but not required to attend.

Career Tips from L&S Successworks!

Be sure to check out the Technology, Data, and Analytics Career Community for some AMAZING resources!

Work Portfolios and Personal Websites

An important part of getting an internship or job in Tech, Data and Analytics is demonstrating your technical proficiencies. This is done by including development projects on your resume - projects from courses, group assignments, volunteering and personal ideas.

You should describe your projects on your resume, with attention to what you developed, how you did it (tools, languages, team size, functions) and what the app’s objective/primary function is.

You can show your projects in other ways too!

Store your projects and work samples on GitHub, and link the page on your resume. (Note: some courses will request you do not put project code online - check with your TA or professor).

Many CS Students also choose to make personal websites to showcase their skills and projects. Your personal website becomes a work sample in itself of your front-end programming skills. You can link your personal website on your resume, and even describe it like your other projects.

Computer Sciences Undergraduate Program

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