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Former C.S. student creates app for transit-users.
February 02, 2012
Former C.S. student creates app for transit-users. Read more in the Manitoban
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Microsoft Student Ambassador
February 02, 2012
Microsoft is looking for a student in Computer Science or Computer Engineering to be the U of M's Microsoft Student Ambassador. More information can be found here. The correct contact person is Susan Ibach (susan.ibach@microsoft.com)
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Microsoft Imagine Cup
February 08, 2012
Are you ready to make a difference? All it takes is one good idea. Imagine Cup, one of the premiere worldwide technology competitions, is looking for students, like you, to help solve some of the world’s problems through technology. Challenges surround us at every turn—from worldwide issues, like poverty and famine, to everyday local concerns, like traffic safety and environmental issues. We’re asking you to do your best to tackle just one challenge using Microsoft technology. You could win a trip to Australia, international acclaim and cash grants. What are you waiting for? Get involved it’s easier than you think!
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Salary Increasing for CS Grads
February 08, 2012
Average salaries rise for 2011 graduates, US survey finds:According to a survey by the US-based National Association of Colleges and Employers, the overall average salary for Class of 2011 graduates is up to $41,701, which is 2.3% higher than the Class of 2010 average of $40,766. Graduates in the fields of business, communications, computer science, education, engineering, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, and math and sciences each saw increases in average salaries of at least 1.1%.Computer science majors saw the biggest increase in their average salaries, rising 4.1% to $60,594.Engineering graduates have the highest average salary at $61,872, up 3.8% from $60,971 in 2010. NACE Salary Survey |
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Dr. Irani Receives Two Major Grants
February 13, 2012
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced funding today for two projects led by Pourang Irani, founder of the internationally recognized Human-Computer Interaction laboratory. More
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Undergraduate Research Award
February 15, 2012
Wondering what to do this summer? Consider working on a research project with a professor