Sunday, March 10, 2024

LibrePlanet 2024 Online Conference May 4 & 5, 2024

 

LibrePlanet 2024:

Cultivating Community

The LibrePlanet project is a global network of free software activists and teams working together to help further the ideals of software freedom by advocating and contributing to free software.

LibrePlanet 2024 is the sixteenth conference of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) on ethical technology and user freedom. LibrePlanet will be held in May in the Boston area as well as online. 

Hayley Tsukayama will speak about grassroots activism at LibrePlanet 2024
 
Exciting talks, hands-on workshops, and thrilling discussions await you at LibrePlanet 2024.
Video creator David Wilson will keynote LibrePlanet 2024, the sixteenth edition of the FSF's conference on ethical technology and user freedom.


 
Register for the online event:
https://libreplanet.org/2024/program/

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) Computing Servingness Program Webinar, Nov 9, 2023, 03:00 PM PST

 

Dear Foothill College student,

The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites you to join our Computing Servingness Program, a program dedicated to supporting transfer students.

If there is any possibility that you may want to transfer to UCSC or any other UC Campus you should attend this Webinar.

Through UCSC's Computing Servingness Program, you can explore a world of possibilities. Our team of experts has developed the Servingness framework, which centers around serving historically underserved students in computing to support you in the transition to UCSC as a transfer student. Join an upcoming webinar to learn more.

The UCSC Computing Servingness program recognizes the unique challenges transfer students face. That's why we've designed a student-centered program tailored to you! The program is open to students who are interested in the following computing majors:

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science: Computer Game Design
  • Electrical Engineering

What are we offering to you as a transfer student to UCSC in one of these programs?

Fully-Funded Summer Early-Starter Computing Program: Kickstart your academic journey with our summer program during your first year as a transfer student at UCSC by meeting with faculty and learning about different upper-division Computing research areas at no cost to you.

Year-Round Academic and Professional Support: As a student in the UCSC Computing Servingness program, you will join a cohort of students supported with great learning experiences.

Workshops and Support System for Graduation: Our series of workshops and support systems are geared towards guiding you to graduation and, ultimately, a rewarding career in the technology industry or further studies in graduate school.

Don't Miss Our Upcoming Webinar!

Have questions or need more information? Join us for our upcoming webinar on November 9th at 3 PM PST (link). Our team will be ready to answer any questions you may have about our programs, the transfer process, and life at UC Santa Cruz. This is your chance to get the inside scoop to make an informed decision.

Important Deadlines

Mark your calendar - the application deadline to apply to a University of California institution is November 30, 2023. This is your opportunity to make a transformational change in your life, and we can't wait to welcome you to UC Santa Cruz.

Your future is bright, and the UC Santa Cruz Computing Servingness Program is here to help you achieve your goals; this year as well as in future academic years. Don't miss out on this chance to join a vibrant community of educators dedicated to your success.

We look forward to seeing you in our upcoming webinar and, hopefully, on campus soon!

Warm regards,

UC Computing Servingness team

University of California, Santa Cruz

Computer Science: Video, Program Description

Computer Engineering: Video, Program Description

Computer Science: Computer Game Design: Video, Program Description

Electrical Engineering: Video, Program Description

Network and Digital Technology: Video, Program Description

Webinar information:When: Nov 9, 2023, 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Computing Servingness Program Webinar

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/98771911826

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Paid Tech Summer Fellowship For Black & Latinx Computer Science Students, first info session 6PM 5/5/2023

Code2040 will be hosting virtual Info Sessions for our upcoming Paid Tech Summer Fellowship starting this Thursday, May 4 at 6 PM PT! 

This dynamic program is seeking Black & Latinx Computer Science students nationwide who are excited about shaping the future of tech with innovation and racial equity advocacy at the center. The fellowship includes paid internship experience ($1300/week minimum before taxes) at a top tech company, engaged mentorship from career professionals, workshops, networking, and much much more. RSVP at:
https://www.code2040.org/fellows-program

Sessions are at:

    Thursday May 4th, 2023 at 6pm PST / 8pm CST / 9pm EST

    Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 at 3pm PST / 5pm CST / 6pm EST

    Wednesday June 7th, 2023 at 12pm PST / 2pm CST / 3pm EST



Saturday, April 15, 2023

Foothill/NASA Earth Day 04/21/2023 1-4PM PST

 

Foothill College SLI presents: NASA Earth Day Event

Friday, April 21, 2023, 1 - 4pm
Hybrid - in person room 4501 and on Zoom
Includes a presentation on Student Internship Opportunities at NASA's Ames Research Center
More Info & Register Here

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Foothill Global Summit 2023, Friday, March 12, 2023, 10AM-1PM

 

From Alisha Sinha:

My club, Women In STEM, has partnered with multiple clubs to invite experts and learn about the various challenges we face today and how we can participate in improving our future. The event is called Foothill Global Summit 2023 and with the theme of "Becoming Global Citizen," we will tackle many important issues such as global poverty, education, gender equality, climate change, and immigration. We anticipate that the relationships built on March 17th will continue and bear more fruits with further involvement from the students.

Here is the outline of the event.

Timeline: The event will be held in the Dining Hall (Building Number 2200)

10:00 - 10:10 Opening / Club Introductions

10:10 - 10:20 Presentation on Muwekma Ohlone tribe

10:20 - 11:50 Speaker's Individual Presentation

              about 10-15 min each + 3 min Q&A

11:50 - 12:10 Discussion / Q&A

12:10 - 13:00 Lunch / Fund the Future Events


I have attached an official poster for the event. The event will take place in the Dining Room (Building Number 2200). Lunch will be provided following the event, all vegan, Chinese food buffet style.

Many wonderful guest speakers have gratefully accepted our invitation and we hope that we will be able to fill in the dining hall with students. This will be a great opportunity for students to not only learn but also to find out how we can engage in our community. We will be grateful if you can promote this event and if possible, offer extra credits for participating students. 



Thursday, October 13, 2022

2022-23 School Year SLI Paid Internships

Foothill College's Science Learning Institute (SLI) provides work-based learning opportunities for students during the school year.

2022-23 School Year Opportunities

The Foothill Science Learning Institute STEM Micro-Internship program is a paid opportunity ($1300 stipend) for Foothill College students to work closely with a mentor from a local higher education institution in a short-term, discrete research project for the winter quarter (January 9 - March 24, 2023). The goals of the micro-internship are as follows: Foothill College students will

  • Gain insight into what lab and institutional research entails.
  • Work closely with a mentor to explore academic and professional goals.
  • Gain research skills such as reading scientific articles, analyzing data, benchwork, and researching databases.

Mentors are recruited from local universities such as Stanford, San Jose State, and UC Santa Cruz and are graduate students, post doctorate fellows, and staff who have all made a commitment to mentor a student for a quarter (11 weeks), supporting them in a short-term research project that relates to their work.

If you are interested in the winter program, complete an interest form on this page:

https://foothill.edu/sli/internships/schoolyear.html