Learn About Clean Energy Technologies

This is a New Course offered at Foothill College:

ENGR40: Introduction to Clean Energy Technologies

Lecture: Tuesdays, Thursdays 1:00 – 2:55 PM
Lab: Thursdays 3:00-5:50PM

Topics covered in lectures, hands-on laboratories and tours:
• Conventional power plants (coal and natural gas)
• Renewable energy sources and technologies
  – Solar Energy
  – Wind Energy
  – Hydroelectric Energy
  – Wave and tidal Energies
  – Fuel Cells
• The future of fossil fuels
• Building efficiency
• Transportation Solutions (electric and hybrid vehicles)
• Key Research and policy areas

Student Holiday App Challenge

As the holidays are upon us there is an opportunity that Microsoft has put together for students to get a jump start on building a Windows 8 app, and get some cash from Microsoft in the process.  The Windows 8 Student Holiday App Challenge provides free software, in-depth instructional materials for students, and access to real-time support for building an app. Students who get even a simple app published to the store by January 20, 2013 will not only have learned some valuable skills and established real “street cred”, but will get a $100 gift card from Microsoft to help sweeten the deal.

The relevant links are:

Get Started: http://aka.ms/w8holidayapp   

Build Your App: http://aka.ms/mswestgenapp   

Publish Your App: http://bit.ly/XAoYqp  

Official Terms and Conditions: http://sdrv.ms/YE5PoQ

Attend Android Developers Conference FREE

Listen to keynote speeches by lead engineers at Amazon and FaceBook. Browse exhibit hall from Dec 4 through 7 in Burlingame.
http://www.andevcon.com/AndevCon_IV/index.html
Register for free using the code FREEEXPO

Eclipse Conference on Google campus in Mountain View

Wednesday 12 December, 2012

Eclipse Day at the Googleplex is a full day event for developers to learn about different Eclipse projects and related technologies. You are invited to attend and listen as experts from the Eclipse projects and Google share their experiences of using Eclipse. It's also a great opportunity for you to meet and network with other Eclipse enthusiasts. Register now as there is no registration available on the day of the event. For more information and to register, go to:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4595094050/eivtefrnd

NASA Internships

The Ames Community College Education Development Program (ACCEDP) is now accepting student applications for immediate placement. ACCEDP internships are specifically designed for community college students. The internships are invaluable opportunities for students to work with NASA researchers and scientists (STEM) and other professionals in mission support roles. These positions are stipended, academically enriching and career building opportunities for community college students. 

Eligibility:

- must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher

- commit to a 1 year internship at NASA Ames

- be enrolled in at least 5 credits at a community college for the duration of the 1 year internship

- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Program Requirements

- invest 20 hours per week in the internship at NASA Ames

- maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

- maintain continuous enrollment in a community college

All majors are eligible. When applying, it is not necessary for students to specify any particular position by name as students can apply for multiple positions and for multiple recruitment sessions with one application.

Interested students can complete the online application at: http://accedp.usra.edu/

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at burrell@epo.usra.edu or shondricka.j.burrell@nasa.gov.

Tech Jobs in the Sierras

Are you interested in relocating to South Lake Tahoe? There are some good jobs there:

http://www.styleadvisor.com/corporate/employment.html#emp-list-views-row-5

Employers say they are having a hard time filling these jobs!

Apple Internship

Duties and Responsibilities: Help with testing of developer tools (Xcode) and Mac OS Server for both new software releases and software updates to the current shipping release. Isolate issues found in testing, and write bug reports. Help with writing test plans and test cases. Automate testing by developing tools for specific test areas.

Salary: $12.00/hr

Minimum Requirements:

-Cumulative 3.00 GPA or higher in computer programming classes.

-Must be able to commit to 1-year internship (January thru December 2013).

-Be enrolled in at least one of C S classes at Foothill or CIS classes at De Anza College

          while interning at Apple.

-Be a legal resident of U.S.

Application Packet:

-Resume

-Two letters of recommendation (1 academic)

-A personal statement

-Unofficial Transcript(s)

To apply for this internship, submit all required application materials to tranphuong@foothill.edu.

All materials should be placed into a ZIP file and name it in the following format: Lastname Firstname.ZIP.

Close Date: November 30, 2012 by 5:00 PM

FREE Windows Hackathon

Join thousands of developers worldwide, November 9-11, as we build apps for the next generation of Windows. There will be dozens of event venues from college campuses to Microsoft offices, all buzzing with energy, music, free food and more.

Microsoft app experts, developers and trainers will be onsite to assist your learning and coding. Come learn, build, and launch Windows Store apps that can help build your career.

Register here:
http://www.microsoft.com/student/en-us/wowzapp/default.aspx

Transfer to UC Santa Cruz!

Sign up for an appointment in the Transfer Center with Young Kim, UC Santa Cruz, Baskin School of Engineering.  Mr. Kim will be in the Transfer Center Thursday, November 1, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The UC Santa Cruz School of Engineering <http://www.soe.ucsc.edu> offers Bachelor Degrees in:

Bioengineering

Bioinformatics

Computer Engineering

Computer Science: Computer Game Design

Computer Science: (BA and BS)

Electrical Engineering

Network and Digital Technology

Robotics Engineering

Technology and Information Management (formerly Information Systems Management)

You can see other college representatives visits at  http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/reps1db.php

Virtual Field Trip

You might enjoy this video that takes a look inside a Google data center.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/17/google-inside-data-centers/

University Transfer Day

Foothill is holding its annual university Transfer Day on Wed, 24 Oct, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Meet Admissions representatives and get answers to your questions. For more information:
http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/news/newsfmt.php?sr=2&rec_id=2464

Free Microsoft Software

Microsoft FREE Sofware - Deadline Oct 26, 2012

Microsoft offers free software to Foothill students through its MSDNAA program.  You can download developers tools and operating systems, but not office productivity applications like Microsoft Office.

If you would like a free download, send your email address in a Private Message to your CS instructor though Etudes.  Your request must be sent to your instructor before the 26th of October.

Internship at NASA Super Computing Division

NASA Ames Research Center is looking to fill an internship position. Their Super Computing Division is looking for one, possibly two Linux/Mac Systems Administrator Interns who are enrolled in relevant classes at Foothill.  

The title of the internsip is: 'NAS  Mac / Linux System Administrator Intern'

and the website is…

http://accedp.usra.edu/

Computer Science Research from Microsoft

The speaker series at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View is holding a free lecture on October 16. Microsoft Research is the largest computer science research organization in the world. Microsoft chief research officer will be in conversation with the New York Times technology reporter.

http://www.computerhistory.org/events/#microsoft-researchs-rick-rashid-conversation

CodeCamp Oct. 6 & 7

We are expecting over 3,000 software developers on Foothill campus during the weekend of Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, 2012. Students are encouraged to attend this annual, free, open source conference. Volunteer to get the inside scoop, attend sessions of interest, or just stop by and network:
http://www.siliconvalley-codecamp.com/

IT Salary and Skills Report

Would you like to know what job titles demand the highest salaries? Which technologies are the hottest right now? Check out this infographic that is the latest salary and skills report from TechRepublic:

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/infographic-2012-salary-and-skills-report/4545?tag=nl.e101

Internships for Foothill Students

This is the fourth year of an internship program matching Foothill students majoring in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with local universities, cities and companies. Application period is NOW through 16 September 2012

https://sites.google.com/site/foothillcollegesteminternships/

Employers report that Java developer positions are the most difficult to fill

Data from Dice.com, the job posting website, show that employers have the most difficult time finding employees to fill vacant positions as Java developers. Software developers for mobile devices and software engineers who know .Net are the next most difficult candidates to find. Story reported in Network World:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/071712-tech-job-survey-260950.html

Advice from experienced CS Major students

What advice would you give to a CS major that you wish you were given before your started your college career?

http://www.quora.com/Computer-Science/What-advice-would-you-give-to-a-Computer-Science-major-student-that-you-wish-you-were-given-when-you-started-Computer-Science#ans1292239

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June 16, 2012 -Saturday FREE iPhone/iPad app development workshop

Attend a free one-day workshop this Saturday (16 June) on iPhone/iPad app development.

Go to:

http://itu.edu/index.php/academics/mobile-app-development-cert/

Scroll down to "FREE - 1 Day Training".

Scroll down further to enroll.

Which Programming Language is Most Popular?

Which Programming Language is Most Popular?

If you are trying to decide which programming language to learn, the TIOBE Index might help. The TIOBE Programming Community index is an indicator of the popularity of programming languages. The index is updated once a month. The ratings are based on the number of skilled engineers world-wide, courses and third party vendors. 

http://www.tiobe.com/index.php/content/paperinfo/tpci/index.html

June 1, 2012 Deadline for Microsoft Partner Appliation

Please see blog posted May 22, 2012 for all the details regarding this job opportunity.

Tech Career EXPO June 28/29 is OPEN to ALL Tech Professionals at no charge

Tech Career Expo - SF Bay at the Moscone Center across fromGoogle's 
sold-out developers conference, Google I/O, on June 28-29 is open to 
all tech professionals at no charge. The expo showcases jobs and 
careers at dozens of interactive companies. Everyone from engineers,
programmers and designers to marketers, sales and management 
personnel will have access to innovative tech career opportunities 
in a casual, creative atmosphere. Network with peers and engage with 
dynamic companies taking business and technology to the next level. 
Google I/O keynotes and key sessions will be live-streamed into the 
developer theater at Tech Career Expo.  Interested professionals can 
visit the optional preregistration page at http://TechCareerExpo.com/talent/, 
or just stop by the Moscone Center.  

Thursday, May 24th - Computer Science and Engineering Club Meeting

The Computer Science and Engineering Club will meet this Thursday, 24 May, in room 4203 at 2 pm.

We will look at some cool projects and, as always, bringing a laptop is encouraged (though not required).

Hope to see you there!

Microsoft Student Partner - Job Posting- Read the exciting details

Microsoft Student Partner Program is Hiring

 

What’s the fine print?

The time commitment is 5–10 hours a week. Students must be enrolled full time in an accredited academic institution within the United States. All students must have valid identification and be eligible to work in the United States from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

MSP Program Job Description | 2012–2013 Academic Year

 

What are we looking for?

If you’re passionate about technology, love throwing fun events on campus, and aren’t shy about sharing your enthusiasm for the latest Microsoft products, you could be the perfect fit for the Microsoft Student Partners program! Whether you’re a tech junkie or a marketing guru, you could have the chance to be the Microsoft rockstar of your campus.

 

We’re looking for students who are addicted to posting on Facebook and Twitter, are really involved in leading in campus organizations, and have a passion for technology and for Microsoft. If you want to share your enthusiasm and develop industry-leading skills, we want to hear from you.

 

What will you do?

You’ll be recognized as the one and only Microsoft Student Partner on your campus! You’ll spend the year planning campus events, sharing your experiences via social media, demonstrating the latest technologies wherever you go, and working with the bookstore, clubs, organizations, and professors.

 

Our Microsoft Student Partners this past year:

o    Built Windows Phone Apps. o    Demoed Windows features to students and faculty on campus. o    Showed off the brand new Xbox Dashboard. o    Shared Xbox games with friends including Kinect, Gears of War 3, Forza 4, Gunstringer and much more!

o    Recruited for Imagine Cup, the world’s premier student technology competition. o    Promoted the new social network So.cl and sent exclusive invitations to their friends and fellow students to join.

Every month we’ll have training webcasts with Microsoft leaders to enhance your learning about marketing and technology from people on the cutting edge.

 

What’s in it for you?

You’ll get plenty of exposure and recognition on campus with faculty and students. You’ll also have access to numerous benefits including Microsoft products, software, reference materials, training, and the inside scoop on future job opportunities. You’ll get direct interaction with Microsoft professionals and their partners. And, you’ll gain the skills that could land you that important job or internship.

 

What’s the fine print?

The time commitment is 5–10 hours a week. Students must be enrolled full time in an accredited academic institution within the United States. All students must have valid identification and be eligible to work in the United States from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

 

Participants receive competitive compensation as well as software and hardware in exchange for their active participation in the program. Students participating in the Microsoft Student Partners program are employees of a third-party, which will manage the program on behalf of Microsoft.

 

Application Process

Step 1: Send us your resume (usmsp@microsoft.com)

 

Step 2: Create a video

We want to get to know you and discover your passion for technology. Create and submit a one-minute video telling us about your favorite experience with a Microsoft technology and why you want to be an MSP on your campus.

Your entry has to be compelling. It has to be stimulating. So if you're ready, produce your video and get noticed.

Once your video is posted to YouTube, be sure to share with your friends to drive views and comments!

 

Step 3: Fill out the online application at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22F6JVYH6A3

              There are only 25 questions and it should take you about 30 minutes to complete.

 

 

Feel free to reach out with any questions to usmsp@microsoft.com.

New website to help students find Internships and Entry Level Jobs

http://www.aftercollege.com - will post your resume and the student or recent graduate can browse available internships or Entry Level Jobs. Check it out.

Microsoft FREE Sofware - Deadline June 1, 2012

Microsoft offers free software to Foothill students through its MSDNAA program.  You can download developers tools and operating systems, but not office productivity applications like Microsoft Office.

If you would like a free download, send your email address in a Private Message to your CIS instructor though Etudes.  Your request must be placed to your instructor before the 1st of June.

Computer Science Degrees offered by California Universities

Here is a website that lists the different computer science degrees offered by specific California Universities:

http://www.edsynergy.org/college-majors-for-students-interested-in-computer-science.htm

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2PM Room 4203 First Meeting for Foothill's Computer Science and Engineering Club

If you're a computer science, engineering, english, psychology, economics, ...anything major and you have an interest in anything computer science or engineering related, do not miss this great opportunity to do some awesome comp sci stuff and extend your network for the future!

Friday, May 4th What do you want to do after you graduate?

Panel discussion with 4 Berkeley Alumni - CS Professor, a serial start up engineer, a career Microsoft employee and a independent Games Designer

Event contact: bennettagnew@eecs.berkeley.edu

Panel with CS Alumni

Panel Discussion: Departmental | May 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Soda Hall, HP Auditorium (306)

Sponsor: Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)

Wondering what you might want to do after you graduate from Cal? This panel features a discussion with four Berkeley CS alumni from two decades ago: a CS professor, a serial start-up engineer, a career Microsoft employee, and a independent games designer.

Jonathan Blow is an independent video game developer. He designed the acclaimed game "Braid" and the forthcoming "The Witness.” He is also a partner in Indie Fund.

Adam Glass has spent the last 19 years writing systems software for Microsoft. He is currently focused on adapting Windows to support ARM processors and System-On-Chip platforms in general.

Piaw Na worked at 5 different pre-IPO companies and experienced 3 IPOs and 2 failures. He is the author of "An Engineer's Guide to Silicon Valley Startups" and "Startup Engineering Management.”

Dan Wallach is a professor in Rice University's department of computer science, where he specializes in computer security. He is also a member of the Air Force Science Advisory Board and the USENIX Association Board of Directors.

Light refreshments will be served beforehand.

Opportunity for you to reveiw software for Gizmo's website and be a volunteer Editor for Gizmo

Become an Editor for Gizmo's Freeware

Spend a few hours a month reviewing free software and telling the world about it. Gizmo's website has tens of thousands of visitors each day, all looking for the best sources for free software. As a volunteer editor you will be given a software category and expected to keep the information about free software in that category up to date.

Everyone who works at Gizmo's donates their time. Though there is no monetary gain in this position, it is great experience, will look good on your resume, and it will keep  you up to date with what is going on in the software industry.

 

 For more information see:

http://www.techsupportalert.com/we-need-you.htm

Thursday, April 26th Green Information Technology Work Shop

The Center for Advanced Transportation Technology and Energy is pleased to announce a FREE workshop: Green Information Technology (IT) Implementing Sustainability Initiatives for Enterprise and Communication Technology IT Professionals/Students, Social Responsibility and Sustainability Managers, Architects, Facilities Managers, Commercial Developers or Contractors who are interested in learning about the role of information and communication technology in building a sustainable enterprise are encourage to attend/network. More info below. This one evening/3 hour workshop, hosted by Richard Hodges of "GreenIT.net", will be held at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA from 6-9:00 pm on Thursday, April 26th and is FREE for anyone who pre-registers. (limited to 80 registrants) If your are interested in registering for the workshop please contact us via e-mail or call: (408) 741-2151.

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"Free Green IT Workshop at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA , April 26, 2012, 6 to 9 pm

"Green ICt is a set of values, goals, and efforts to use ICT to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, and green ICT is increasingly a part of the mindset and jobs of many ICT workers."

See the flyer below for all the information.

Two percent of global greenhouse gas emissions are currently attributed to IT operations.  That does not include power drains from consumer electronics in homes.  "Green IT" efforts to reduce those emissions are increasingly important strategically to all kinds of organizations and efforts. Additionally, ICT is a key strategic element of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in most industries. "Smart Grid" are efforts to integrate sensors, controls and information systems into electricity distribution systems to make them more efficient and reduce associated greenhouse gases.  "Smart Buildings" are efforts to integrate sensors, controls and information systems into building management systems to make them more efficient and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions.  "Smart Transportation" are efforts to integrate sensors, controls and information systems into traffic management and control systems to make them more efficient and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions... Green ICT is a set of values, goals and efforts to use ICT to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, and Green ICT is increasingly a part of the mindset and jobs of many ICT workers. Following is information on a free Green IT workshop at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA on April 26th, 2012, from 6 to 9pm.

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Women Vision - May 10 Free Admission - honors women making significant contributions to technology

College Students Get Free Admission to "Women of Vision" on May 10

"Women of Vision Awards Banquet and Top Company for Technical Women Workshop"
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact. We also honor the Anita Borg Top Company for Technical Women award winner.

Several of our generous sponsors underwrite tables for college students to attend this event at no charge. This is a great opportunity to connect with other women in the technical community, and hear the stories of our incredible award winners. If you are a college student interested in attending, and plan to be in the Santa Clara area on May 10, please contact Rachelle Siskin "rachelles at anitaborg dot org" and request to be added to the guest list.

Check out the following new community groups that focus on computers

Suggestions fro Field Trips to Network with Local Industry

Check out the Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale
http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/

Visit the Computer History Museum in Mountain View
http://www.computerhistory.org
Drop in to the Hacker DoJo in Mountain View
http://hackerdojo.com/

Find and attend a meetup that interests you at

http://www.meetup.com/

Join the Silicon Valley Forum
http://SVForum.org

Looking for a Job?

All of your hard work in computer science classes will 

pay off with a good job!
Right now, local companies cannot find enough skilled

employees. While the unemployment rate for college 

graduates is near 10%, the unemployment rate for 

electrical engineering graduates is just 1%. 

In particular, there is a "dearth of computer science

talent."

Read the whole article at:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2012/03/04/BUE01NE4A8.DTL

Love Iphone games ?

Learn how to make iPhone games!

Know Java or C++? Have a mac? MakeGamesWithUs is a free iPhone game 
development learning tool and game development community.  

We assume no prior knowledge in iPhone game development and teach you 

everything you need to know from scratch with step by step tutorials.

We've recently gone into beta and started accepting students from local colleges.

The tools we teach are the same that are used in the game industry. By 
the end of our second tutorial, you've made an Angry Birds clone. We 
then set you up to make a game from scratch, help you get professional 
art to skin it, and help you publish and promote it on the App Store.

Sign up to be a beta tester at makegameswith.us

<http://makegameswith.us/>!

Saturday, March 3, 2012 SQL Server and Business Intelligence professionals training event

http://sqlsaturday.com/109/eventhome.aspx
Sat, March 3 -- Free


SQLSaturday is a free one-day training event for SQL Server and Business
Intelligence professionals.

Speakers will be Microsoft MVPs, SQL Server and BI experts, authors, and
Microsoft insiders. We'll also hear from local Bay Area developers and DBAs.

This event will be at the Microsoft Technology Center in Mountain View.
Admittance is free, including lunch.
Please register soon, and let your friends and colleagues know about the
event.

Free Green IT Workshop at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA, April 26th, 2012, 6 to 9pm

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Mid-Pacific ICT Center

Dear Elaine, Two percent of global greenhouse gas emissions are currently attributed to IT operations.  That does not include power drains from consumer electronics in homes.  "Green IT" efforts to reduce those emissions are increasingly important strategically to all kinds of organizations and efforts. Additionally, ICT is a key strategic element of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in most industries. "Smart Grid" are efforts to integrate sensors, controls and information systems into electricity distribution systems to make them more efficient and reduce associated greenhouse gases.  "Smart Buildings" are efforts to integrate sensors, controls and information systems into building management systems to make them more efficient and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions.  "Smart Transportation" are efforts to integrate sensors, controls and information systems into traffic management and control systems to make them more efficient and reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions... Green ICT is a set of values, goals and efforts to use ICT to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, and Green ICT is increasingly a part of the mindset and jobs of many ICT workers. Following is information on a free Green IT workshop at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA on April 26th, 2012, from 6 to 9pm.

Paid Internships Available through Intern Bound

Paid Internship Source

You might want to go to the Intern Bound website at https://internbound.com/, sign up and then take a look at the extensive listings they have with great companies! (Pixar, Lucas Films, IBM,  Adobe, Allstate,  AT & T, Bank of America,  Boeing, Cisco Systems, Dreamworks, Dropbox, Hertz, Disney, ESPN, Facebook, Genentech, Kaiser Permanente, Macy's, Nordstrom,  AutoDesk, Apple,  Ernst & Young, Facebook, Federal Reserve, Mattel,  McGraw-Hill,  Microsoft, NBC,  Rambus, SF Opera,  San Jose Earthquakes, Yahoo, Google, Yelp,  Verizon Wireless, Twitter and lots more!)