UVic Computer Science Course Union
ECS 331 Victoria, BC, Canada

Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) is hosting Diversity in Math, a two-week outreach summer program devoted to enhancing the presence of under-...represented groups in STEM fields. All eligible students from Canadian universities are encouraged to apply. One arm of the program is open to female-identified undergraduate students studying mathematics or a related discipline such as computer science, physics and statistics. The purpose of his program is to introduce the undergraduate participants to a wide variety of mathematics-based professions and careers, within and outside academia. Accepted participants will be eligible to receive travel and accommodation funding for this event. Mentorship is an important component of the program. Undergraduate participants are expected to interact with senior mathematicians in academia and industry, and also act as mentors for high school students around the lower mainland who are considering a STEM-based career. Below is some basic information about the program: *** Location: UBC & SFU Dates: August 4 - August 14, 2020 Website: https://www.pims.math.ca/scientific-event/200804-dmussir Course 1: Inverse problems and images by Dr. Tracey Balehowsky, University of Helsinki Course 2: Self-complementary graphs and cyclic hypergraph decompositions by Dr. Shonda Dueck, University of Winnipeg *** The application process is ongoing. For more information about the application procedures please visit https://www.pims.math.ca/scientific-event/200804-dmussir The program poster is attached. The deadline for applications is March 20, 2020. Please apply early. Organizers: Malgorzata Dubiel (SFU) Veselin Jungic (SFU) Malabika Pramanik (UBC) Elyse Yeager (UBC)

Hey all! Take a look at this program. Feb. 15th is coming up fast so apply soon! ________________________________________________ The AI4Good Lab is a tuition-free machine learning bootcamp for women-identified STEM students and graduates across Canada.... The program consists of a mashup of a machine learning bootcamp, hackathon, and self-directed team projects. It was founded by Doina Precup and Angelique Manella in Montreal in 2017 and is founded by the OSMO foundation and CIFAR. Our call for applications is open now until February 15th and we are seeking applicants from around the country! To apply: www.ai4goodlab.com/apply Program details: + Montreal program, hosted by Mila: May 4th to June 19th - Four weeks of Machine Learning curriculum - Two day hackathon (collaboration with Google) - Three weeks of self-directed team projects to develop an AI for social good prototype + Edmonton pilot program, hosted by Amii: July 6th to July 17th - Machine learning curriculum - Hackathon + We charge no tuition fees (small $75 registration fee for selected applicants only) + Every participant receives a small stipend (location dependent) + Travel grants available to reduce economic barriers Eligibility criteria: - Woman-identified - Located across Canada - Currently enrolled in a STEM focused undergraduate program or have graduated within the last 2 years from such a program - Strong math background, some programming experience - Interested in how AI can be used as a tool for social change More details are on our website (www.ai4goodlab.com). Questions can be sent to [email protected]

Hey everyone! Workday is having an information session this Wednesday, January 22. They are looking for 2 developer co-ops for May. For more information and to register (there will be food!): https://www.linkedin.com/company/busicoop/

Hey everyone take a look at this event: Please join us Nov 7th for a look at open source software adoption among the big 3 internet companies in China with David Lo, Associate Professor of Information Systems at Singapore Management University: http://bit.ly/CAPI_David-Lo (here is the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/666574600502521/)