BE Undergraduate Newsletter
Announcements
Cybersecurity Workshops From Slug Security!
Are you a hacker at heart? Do you dream of cracking codes, breaking firewalls, and exposing secrets? Have you ever been curious about how the internet stays safe? Tinkered around a site, trying to find exploits? Well, then Slug Security, UC Santa Cruz's Cybersecurity Club, maybe for you!
Would you like to learn how to hack into servers, create malware, and avoid detection like a true hacker? Do you want to use a Pringles can to make directional antennas and scan for vulnerable networks? Do you want to compete in national competitions and compete against other hackers to see who is the best?
Then join us! We are a student-led cybersecurity club dedicated to fostering a community of hackers who work to improve security.
We host workshops and actively compete in CTF and national competitions such as the NSA Codebreaker Challenge.
We meet every Monday from 1-2 PM at Baskin Engineering 2 Room 506.
Visit our site (https://slugsec.ucsc.edu) for more information. If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page or email us at slugsec@ucsc.edu.
Cybersecurity Workshops From Slug Security!
Are you a hacker at heart? Do you dream of cracking codes, breaking firewalls, and exposing secrets? Have you ever been curious about how the internet stays safe? Tinkered around a site, trying to find exploits? Well, then Slug Security, UC Santa Cruz's Cybersecurity Club, may be for you!
Would you like to learn how to hack into servers, create malware, and avoid detection like a true hacker? Do you want to use a Pringles can to make directional antennas and scan for vulnerable networks? Do you want to compete in national competitions, going against other hackers to see who is the best?
Then join us! We are a student-led cybersecurity club dedicated to fostering a community of hackers who work to improve security.
We host workshops and actively compete in CTF and national competitions such as the NSA Codebreaker Challenge.
We meet every Monday from 2-4 PM at Baskin Engineering 2, Room 506.
Visit our site (https://slugsec.ucsc.edu) for more information. If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page or email us at slugsec@ucsc.edu.
DNA DAY is APRIL 21!!!
Please join us for our annual DNA Day celebration on April 21st, 11-1 in the Baskin Engineering Courtyard! Activities will include:
- Welcome Address from Genomics Institute Scientific Director David Haussler
- Guest appearance by the Sammy Slug mascot
- Poster Session
- Interactive activities
- Strawberry DNA Extraction by WiSE
- Resource Fair
- Free ACTG T-Shirts for everyone who participates in our Double Human Helix Conga Line (See a video from last year!)
This is a fun, celebratory event geared toward anyone and everyone who is interested in learning about the science of DNA. Hope to see you there!
NSF REU program at SJSU
Only female students can apply for this program. https://etap.nsf.gov/award/
Target: Undergraduate Women Students
Requirement: US citizens, Enrolled female students
Stipend: $6,000
Living Cost: $3,500
Duration: 10 weeks (May 30 - August 4, 2023) in Summer 2023.
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Declare your Baskin Engineering Major
Dear BE students,
If you are required to declare your major this quarter go here to start the process! If you are in your 6th quarter at UCSC (end of your 2nd year), you need to start the major declaration process this quarter, even if you still have major qualification courses still in progress.
Please note that although the campus declaration of major deadline for spring is Friday, May 5, 2023, the declaration of major process in BE requires several steps including verification of your major qualification requirements. The deadline to start the process is Friday, April 21, 2023.
Millennium Fellowship for students committed to using technology for social impact
The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals on campus and in communities.
There is a special invitation to students committed to using technology for social impact. As Millennium Fellows, undergraduates hone skills, take concrete action, and earn a certificate of recognition from United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. There is no cost for selected students and campuses. Undergraduate leaders should apply to the Millennium Fellowship by April 22nd, with early applications strongly encouraged (Class of 2023 will run this August-December). A campus needs 8+ applicants to be eligible for consideration.
Securing Open Source Software Hackathon
Digital NEST: Free Career Development Conference Opportunity 5/3-5/5
We'd like to share a FREE career development conference called NEST Flight taking place May 3rd through May 5th from 4pm to 7pm. I've attached a flyer with more information and with the QR code for students to register!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to sandra@digitalnest.org.
CodePath - Summer Courses Available
CodePath.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders.
In 2022, CodePath partnered with 68 colleges and universities across the country. Within those partnerships, we enrolled 6,900 students in our courses; 70% of them identified as Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, first-generation, and/or low-income. We achieved all this through our no-cost Silicon Valley-backed courses for CS students.
This summer, we are offering courses in:
- Intro to Software Engineering – Introduces software engineering and computer science concepts to students with little to no programming experience. Primarily taught in Python programming language and focuses on beginner topics from conditional, loops, big O notation, dictionaries, strings, and arrays.
- Technical Interview Prep — Ace the technical interview, students will gain a preview of real-world software topics and be prepared to solve challenging algorithmic problems in whiteboard and coding interviews. Geared towards juniors and seniors - ends with a virtual career fair.
Digital NEST: Career Development Conference - Updates to Share!
Thank you to those who have already shared our free virtual conference with all of your slug students and colleagues. We have two very exciting updates to share with you!
We're so happy to welcome Jeremy Almond as our opening keynote speaker for NEST Flight 2023. Jeremy is the co-founder and CEO of Paystand, a Fin-tech company based in Scotts Valley, CA. Jeremy was raised in Stockton, CA and was the first to graduate college and attend graduate school from his family. Students can join us at NEST Flight 2023 to hear his inspiring story and connect with him. His company is growing & hiring!
We will also be offering the first 70 attendees to register a swag bag that we will mail out post-conference. This does apply to folks who have already registered! Make sure to share out with students today so they can secure a seat and a swag bag!
Attaching our conference recruitment flyer below for you. Students can register here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/
A Guide to Finding a Tech Career with Numbers
I am a part of our team at TechGuide, where we write helpful resources about Analytics, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, and Fintech. I am reaching out to share a guide that we published, titled, A Career with Numbers: A Complete Guide.
While many skills are becoming increasingly antiquated, number-based professions are becoming ever more crucial. Furthermore, there is a diverse range of applications that this field is involved from the strictly scientific realm to Business, Sociology, Farming, and even Sports. In our modern data-driven world, a Career in Numbers is an excellent choice for both young prospective college students and working professionals, wishing to shake up their careers.
Our guide tackles important topics such as the ff.:
- How to Prepare for a Number-Based Career
- Tech Degrees
- Internships
- Training Programs
- Special Scholarships; and
- Number-based Career Paths
Our guide is available free on our site at https://techguide.org/
Readers and Tutors Needed for STAT7
Readers and Tutors Needed for STAT7
Hello, we are looking for readers and tutors for STAT7 (Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences). This is a paid role with minimal time obligations (4-6h/wk, more if desired). Pay rates as follows: undergrad readers $18.40/hr; MS and beyond readers $19.28/hr; tutors $19.28/hr.
Interested applicants can find more information here: https://rta.soe.ucsc.edu/
Contact the instructor, Professor Sangwon Hyun (sangwonh@ucsc.edu) with any questions.
US EPA Region 6 Welcomes You to a Multi-University Food/Environment Presentation on 4/25
Validating Communities Survey
Dear Slugs,
A.Lili Castillo, a first year Ph.D. student in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University, is working to better understand undergraduate engineering students’ experiences with engineering student organizations. If you identify as Latino/a/x, please consider filling out her online survey using the following link:
tinyurl.com/
Students who complete the survey will be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 10 $10 Amazon gift cards.
The online survey will take you about 5-10 minutes to complete.
Thank you for considering participating in this study and feel free to reach out to A.Lili Castillo (alcast11@asu.edu) if you have any further questions.
Tau Beta Pi, the oldest Engineering Honor Society: Eligibility Emails being sent out soon!
Tau Beta Pi, the oldest Engineering Honor Society, was established in 1885 and has initiated over 500,000 members. Our chapter here at UCSC (California Alpha Delta) was installed on March 8, 2008. We invite students of exemplary character and academic achievement to join Tau Beta Pi twice a year, including Juniors in the top eighth and Seniors in the top fifth of the engineering class. Invitations to join this Honor Society will be sent out by the Dean in the following weeks, so keep an eye on your email. We hope to see you at initiation!