Sunday, October 7, 2012

Week 2 Announcements

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This Week:
  • OPS Kickoff
  • NATCAR Lecture #1
  • MicroMouse Meeting #1
Upcoming Events: 
  • Northrop Grumman Tech-Talk
  • Fall General Meeting #2: Pathways and Class Planning
  • TiVo Information Session and Engineering Oppurtunities
Oppurtunities:
  • ESPN Web Developer Recruitment
  • UCLA Rocket Project
  • 2013 KPCB Engineering Fellows Program
  • Northrop Grumman Electronics Systems (NGES) Recruiting
  • Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel
  • Code Slam 2012 - Global Coding Competition

This Week:

1.
OPS (Open Project Space) Kickoff
Date:
Wednesday, October 10th
Location:
Boelter 4760 
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description:
The fact that you're reading this means that you have at least a little interest in electronics. Whether you are a freshman or sophomore EE major looking for a way to prepare for EE classes or just someone who wants to learn about circuits and get hands on experience with the things that make our cool devices work, IEEE OPS program can help you achieve them all. 


In OPS we will teach you all you need to know to get your career or hobby in electronics started. For more details about the program and information on how to apply, come to our first meeting this Wednesday.
2.
NATCAR Lecture #1
Date:
Wednesday, October 10th
Location:
Maxwell Room (Engineering IV 57-124)
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description:
NATCAR will be hosting a series of lectures about each main component of the car. This week's topic will be on motors and motor controllers and will be given by the most awesome Professor Briggs, professor of EE184D, the "NATCAR" class. Pizza will be provided due to the late time of the lecture. 

Lastly, this will be the last time the newsletter will contain announcements regarding NATCAR lectures, so please email natcar@ieee.ucla.edu if you are not on NATCAR's mailing list yet.
3.
MicroMouse Meeting #1
Date:
Thursday, October 11th
Location:
Faraday Room (Engineering IV 67-124)
Time:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Description:
What is it like to build your own robot? Not just any robot, but a robot sufficient advanced to navigate through a complex maze autonomously? If you are interested in designing an autonomous, maze-navigating robot, do not miss the first MicroMouse Meeting this Thursday as MicroMouse project leads explain, in much more details, the content of this project. 

Please note that it is advisable that MicroMouse participants have prior basic programming and electrical component understanding. 

Upcoming Events:  

1.
Northrop Grumman Tech-Talk
Date:
Tuesday, October 16th
Location:
Maxwell Room (Engineering IV 57-124)
Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Description:
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company and one of the largest defense contractors, responsible for products ranging from B-2 bomber to remote sensing system for remote space platforms and precise sensors.

The Communication and Data Systems Center within Northrop Grumman Aerospace System is hosting an information session focused on communication systems engineering. Topics include: what is communication systems engineering, the types of technology and programs Northrop supports, how your classes are applicable to Northrop’s work and a special topic on satellite links. The session will also   include information regarding communication system engineering opportunities at Northrop.

Lastly, please bring your resume to the information session
2.
Fall General Meeting #2: Pathways and Class Planning
Date:
Wednesday, October 17th
Location:
Boelter Hall 4760
Time:
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Description:
Feeling confused or unsure which option or pathway you want to choose? Not sure how you should plan your classes? Wondering what each option or pathway has waiting for it in the job market? Come to UCLA IEEE General Meeting #2 as we bring in individuals from all three options and seven pathways to help and assist you to navigate through this important decision. In addition, with the more senior students present as advisers, we will be able to help you with your class planning.
3.
TiVo Information Session and Engineering Opportunities
Date:
Thursday, October 18th
Location:
Maxwell Room (Engineering IV 57-124)
Time:
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Description:
TiVo will be hosting an information session for its summer internship program for computer science and software students. TiVo’s engineering tea will be hosting the session. Use this opportunity to network, ask questions regarding prospective engineering careers and apply for summer internships with TiVo.

Students should bring a copy of their resume to the session. Food will be provided.
Contact:
For individuals interested in attending the information session, please RSVP by sending your resume to jrosene@tivo.com. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Opportunities:


1.
ESPN Web Developer Recruitment
Description:
ESPN is looking for Web Developers for ESPN.com based in Bristol, CT, New York, NY, and Seattle, WA. Responsibilities include creating templates using front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, etc.), general tech support and trouble shooting, lead development of assigned projects and tasks, and more.

General Qualifications are as follow:
  • BS in CS or related field and experience working with structure programming language such as Java, C/C++, etc.
  • Web development experience of high volume transactional websites
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
  • Solid understanding of mainstream sports (baseball, football, basketball, etc.).
  •  Excellent understanding of current internet technologies as well as benefits and constraints of HTML, CSS and AJAX.
  • Preferred applicants would be proficit in the use of jQuery JavaScript library and its capabilities.
Contact: 
Individuals interested in this opportunity visit ESPN Career Site here to apply.
2.
UCLA Rocket Project (URP)
Description:
UCLA Rocket Project is a student led project aimed at constructing and launching a hybrid fuel rocket at the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition in June 2013. For more information, please click here. The project is currently looking for EE or CS students to assist with FPGA-based rocket launch and data acquisition system. Students will be provided with LabVIEW (and the required hardware). 

Previous FPGA/microprocessor programming or LabView experience   is preferred. Those without the experience and are willing to learn are more than welcome as well. No rocket experienced required.
Contact: 
Individuals interested in this opportunity may contact Nick Tarasi, the URP Electronics Lead, at ntarasi@ucla.edu
3.
2013 KPCB Engineering Fellows Program
Description
KPCB (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm located in Silicon Valley. This fellows  program was launched this year beginning with summer of 2013.

KPCB Engineering Fellows Program is a summer work-based program that pairs top U.S. students with innovative startup companies in Silicon Valley. KCPCB fellows will develop their technical abilities through paid employment and mentorship by engineering executives within a startup company. Fellows will also be invited to exclusive events hosted by KPCB-funded companies and network with companies such as Zynga, Twitter, and Square to complement the work   experience.

KPCB anticipates having 25 KPCB fellows for the summer 2013 program, so the space is limited.  Application period opens on Oct. 1st, 2012, and the deadline for submission is 11:59 PDT on October. 31, 2012.
Contact:
For individuals interested in this opportunity, please follow this link apply for the fellows program.
4.
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES) Recruiting
Description:
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems is seeking recent UCLA graduates to fill entry level electrical/systems engineering positions.

The positions will support Northrop Grumman’s key space and ground programs in missile warning, missile defense and civil space mission areas. The engineering assignment includes mission data and   system performance analysis, modeling and simulation and more.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain D.o.D. Secret clearance.
Contact: 
Individuals interested in this opportunity may  contact Jeffrey Tu at jeffrey.tu@ngc.com. 
5.
Cornell Cup USA Presented by Intel
Description:
The Cornell Cup USA, presented by Intel, is a college-level embedded design competition created to empower student teams to become the   inventors of the newest innovative applications of embedded technology.

The competition culminates in an two-day summit event at Walt Disney World, where finalist student teams will attend talks, network with leading engineering company sponsors, and ultimately showcase their original innovative entries. For competition details, click here. Highlight from the 2012 Cornell Cup can be found here.

The teams who are selected get free HW, access to Intel technical support, $2500 cash, access to Cornell support and an invitation to the final event on May 3 & 4, 2013, at Disney World, FL.
Contact: 
Individuals interested in this opportunity may  submit a team interest form here
6.
Code Slam 2012 – Global Coding Competition 
Description:
SAP is hosting its first global virtual coding challenge on Saturday, October 13th, 2012. Students around the world are being invited to show off their coding skills in a 24-hour challenge that will require creativity and excellent coding skills. Please refer to this page for more information on the contest. 
Contact: 
For individuals interested in the contest, registration details can be found here.











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