It's not too early to start thinking about summer....and summer research opportunities in the Computer Science Department.  We will be posting a tentative list of research projects in mid-December, along with information about applying for these opportunities. In addition, this year we have a new joint program in conjunction with the Physics Department, the Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholars Program, with a deadline of January 15, 2010.

The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. Click above for more information.

Hashtable is the Computer Science Department's lunch table. We'll meet in the LDC Shearer Dining Room from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10. Professors, majors, and any student enrolled in a CS course are invited. The third discussion topic will be “Interdisciplinary of Computer Science: What do we do after Carleton.” Discuss what and how computer science can cross traditional boundaries of other academic disciplines, and our possible career paths after college. Contact Sue Jandro for a meal ticket if you would like to attend and you are not on a board plan.

Do you have questions about next term's computer science courses? Questions about the CS major? Questions about anything? Your Student Departmental Advisors can help! Come chat with us at our office hours on Saturday, October 31 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the CS lounge (CMC 307). There will be pizza! Contact Emily Kawaler or Kohei Shinkawa for details.

Computer Science majors and department works are invited to stop by for treats on Friday, October 30 from 3:30-4:00 p.m. in the CMC Faculty Lounge (CMC 323). Hope to see you there.

Hashtable is the Computer Science Department's lunch table. We'll meet in the LDC Shearer Dining Room from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. Professors, majors, and any student enrolled in a CS course are invited. The second discussion topic will be “Artificial Intelligence: Can computers have free will?”. Discuss the potentiality of artificial intelligence and other related topics. Contact Sue Jandro for a meal ticket if you would like to attend and you are not on a board plan.

Mobiata (founded by Carleton Computer Science graduate Ben Kazez '07) is looking for engineers who are interested in iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry! Click above for more information.

Josh Aas, who works at Mozilla, will be visiting the Carleton CS department on Wednesday, October 21, during 2a. He'll be in the CS Lounge (CMC 307) to talk to students individually or in small groups about Mozilla, his work there, and the kinds of things that Mozilla is doing these days. He can talk about Mozilla's development process (tools, communication); Gecko's architecture; NPAPI plugin architecture, challenges and future directions; and other things that you're interested in. Mozilla is always looking for talented engineers, (see http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/careers), and Josh can also chat about job opportunities.

Hashtable is back! Hashtable is the Computer Science Department's lunch table. We'll meet in the LDC Shearer Dining Room from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13. Professors, majors, and any student enrolled in a CS course are invited. The first discussion topic will be “10 years from now, what can Computer Science achieve for society?” Discuss your opinion about what and how computer science can enhance society in the near future with professors, majors, and your friends! Contact Sue Jandro for a meal ticket if you would like to attend and you are not on a board plan.

Green Corps, a non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing, is looking for graduating seniors for a paid training program for environmental advocacy. They will be conducting interviews on campus October 22 and 23. For more information click above.

Eric Systems Corporation in Madison, WI has hired a number of graduates in the past. They recently contacted us to tell us they are looking to hire individuals for their Technical Services/Problem Solver and Software Development positions. Click above for more information.