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In this Newsletter:
* Software Carpentry workshops scheduled for March 16-17
* Stanford pilot Master's in Computer Science Education for Ph.D.s in
other disciplines
* California State Legislature as a CCST Science Fellow
* Montgomery Fellow Lunch
* Becoming Faculty: Mentoring
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* Software Carpentry workshops scheduled for March 16-17 *
Save the dates (March 16-17) for a two-day Software Carpentry training
event, a
set of intensive hands-on workshops teaching computing and programming
skills
to researchers. Workshops will cover the basics of Unix/Bash, R
programming,
and Git/Github.
Details and sign-up information will be forthcoming closer to the date.
Sponsored
by the Library and ITS/Research Computing.
Find out more about Software Carpentry at https://software-carpentry.org/
* Stanford pilot Master's in Computer Science Education for Ph.D.s in
other disciplines
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Dear Dean Kull,
I would like to bring your attention to a pilot Master's
Degree in Computer Science Education program that we have started in the
Stanford Computer Science Department. This program addresses the
critical shortage of computer science faculty candidates at many
colleges and universities in the United States. We are offering a
computer science Master's degree specifically designed for those who
already hold a Ph.D. in another discipline, and who would like to be
competitive for the numerous computer science teaching faculty positions
that currently go unfilled.
Given the acute nature of the shortfall nationwide, this is
a fully-funded, rigorous one-year program and students will be prepared
to begin interviewing for faculty positions that begin in the Fall of
2018. To be eligible to apply, students must hold a Ph.D. (or be slated
to receive the degree) in any field other than computer science by
Summer 2017, and they should have demonstrated proficiency in an
introductory level computer science course. Additionally, they should
have a demonstrated record of effective teaching in their own discipline.
Students who are admitted to this program will be expected
to complete Stanford’s CS 106B (Programming Abstractions) course during
Summer Quarter 2017 through Stanford’s online Center for Professional
Development. Final admission to the program is contingent on obtaining a
grade of B or better in CS 106B. Students will then take courses through
summer 2018 that will fulfill the Master's degree requirements. Students
admitted to the pilot program will be fully funded for the year,
including both summers.
We would appreciate it if you could pass information about
this opportunity to graduating Ph.D. students and recent graduates in
your school who are interested in teaching and may not have been
successful finding faculty positions in their Ph.D. field of study.
The admissions deadline for the program has been extended
until February 10, 2017. Please feel free to direct students to the
following web page describing the course, and any questions they have
can be directed to Chris Gregg at [log in to unmask]:
http://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/mscsed/Admissions-MSInCSEducation.html
I have also attached a PDF of this letter if you would
rather forward that to your students. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Chris Gregg, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Computer Science
Stanford University
* California State Legislature as a CCST Science Fellow *
Embark on a Science Policy Experience in the California State
Legislature as a CCST Science Fellow
CCST is seeking scientists and engineers for a year of public service
and government leadership training in Sacramento.
The California Council on Science and Technology is still accepting
applications for the 2018 Class of the CCST Science & Technology Policy
Fellowship. Completed applications are due on February 28th, 2017.
The CCST Science Fellows program is open to those holding a PhD or
equivalent degree in science and engineering, and in social science
fields such as economics. Applicants range from new graduates,
postdoctoral scholars, tenured faculty, and industry staff. Eligibility
information, program timeline, and the application link can be found at
fellows.ccst.us/apply.php.
As CCST Science Fellows, scientists and engineers spend one year in
Sacramento serving the California State Legislature. Working as
legislative staff in the State Senate or State Assembly, they get a
front-row seat learning about the craft and process of lawmaking in the
State of California --- a dynamic arena that often sets policy trends
for the United States and the world.
Our Fellowship is an incredible opportunity to transform a scientist's
professional path. In fact, about 50 percent of CCST Science Fellows
have been hired by the California State Legislature or state agencies
since completing their fellowship. Other alumni return to academia,
nonprofits, or industry with a deeper understanding of how science
informs policymaking, enhancing their career as researchers, professors,
consultants, and leaders.
So join us. Read reflections from current and former CCST Science
Fellows (fellows.ccst.us/blog), and see how our program has changed
their lives and careers. Then tell a friend, or apply for the program
yourself --- and help make California's policies stronger with science.
Share this announcement: fellows.ccst.us/blog/2018recruitment
Retweet us: twitter.com/CCSTFellows/status/821485837154066432
Download a printable PDF of this announcement: fellows.ccst.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2018-CCST-Science-Fellows-Recruitment-Announcement.pdf
About the California Council on Science and Technology
CCST is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the
California State Legislature in 1988. We engage leading experts in
science and technology to advise State policymakers --- ensuring that
California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge,
research, and innovation. Explore how CCST makes California's policies
stronger with science at www.ccst.us.
About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
The CCST Science Fellows program trains scientific thinkers to be
policy-savvy, while helping equip California's lawmakers with
science-savvy staff. The program was established in 2009 with funds from
the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and other generous friends, and
continues to rely on philanthropic foundations and individuals for
support. Discover how our Science Fellows make a difference in
California's policy arena at fellows.ccst.us.
* Montgomery Fellow Lunch *
Lunch with Eric van Hove - Montgomery Fellow
Enjoy lunch and conversation with Montgomery Fellow Eric van Hove. See
bio below. Lunch provided at the Montgomery House Biography Eric van
Hove is a Belgian artist born in Algeria who spent most of hi...
Date:
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
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* Becoming Faculty: Mentoring *
Join several Dartmouth graduate faculty who have been selected by their
students as outstanding mentors and have won the Graduate Student
Mentoring Award. Each of these faculty members will discuss their
approach to mentoring students.
Lunch provided
Location: tba
Date:
Friday, February 3, 2017
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Graduate Studies
Categories:
http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/2897462
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