Fall 2023: Week 11

Advising Updates

L&S Academic Deadline Reminder!

We want to remind you that various academic deadlines, including dropping a class without academic dean approval and withdrawing from the university (dropping all of your classes), are approaching. Fall 2023 deadlines are Friday, November 24, 2023, the day after Thanksgiving.

Note: these deadlines only apply to full semester-length courses. To see the deadlines for other courses, check Course Search & Enroll.

If you are considering dropping a course or withdrawing, we encourage you to consult with your instructors and academic advisor before the Thanksgiving holiday break. Not sure who your advisor is? Use this advisor search resource.

Learn more about enrollment dates and deadlines on the

Office of the Registrar website.

Spring 24: Peer Mentor Positions in Comp Sci

Computer Sciences opened our Fall 23- Spring 24 interest collection process for undergraduate students interested in working as a Peer Mentor.

Find more information about this role and the link to submit your interest form at our newly launched CS Jobs within the CS Department website.

Enrollment Special Edition Correction

Our Enrollment Edition contained incorrect course information for the CS 639 Capstone Course.

Please find the correct course information below. We sincerely apologize for any confusion.

COMPSCI 639 Lecture 002: CS Capstone

Instructor: Amber Field

Description: Build a product from start to finish for a corporate client that solves a real-world problem. Work in teams of 4-5 students, designing, developing, testing, debugging, documenting, and delivering a software project for a corporate partner. Partners provide mentors and students learn and use new technologies, tools, and agile software development techniques on their teams. Project sponsors are local, regional, national, and international corporations and institutions ranging in size from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The Capstone class serves as the culmination of your undergraduate career as students are expected to incorporate concepts learned throughout prior courses. Internships or other development project experience is a plus.

Prerequisites: CS 400 AND declared in Comp Sci; Seniors only

Upcoming Events

dotData Machine Learning Overview

Tuesday, November 14 @ 6:00 pm, CS Building, Rm 1240

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 6pm

Location: Computer Sciences 1240

Join data expert Larry Tan for an introduction to Machine Learning and its various uses! Food will be provided.

Amazon Rainforest Hackathon

Apply by Wednesday, November 15, 2023!

Do you want to help protect the Amazon rainforest, but don't know how?

🌱 Applications are now open for AmazoniaHack, co-organized by Earth Hacks, Libelula, and Greenbug!

🛰 This two-day hackathon will be hosted virtually on November 18-19, (10:00-17:00 BRT) in English and Portuguese and focus on challenges to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest co-designed by local organizations such as IBAMA, Imazon/MapBiomas, ICV, Kaniné and Meninas de Geo.

💻 The event is free to attend and open to participants from around the world! In-person hubs will be hosted at local campuses – you can see the list here.

📅 Apply at www.AmazoniaHack.co until November 15!

Curb Magazine Headshot Fundraiser

Wednesday: November 15: 5:00-8:00 pm, Grainger Hall

Cybersecurity UW Club Meeting

Thursday, November 16: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, CS Building, Rm 1240

Hello CS Students!

Hopefully your midterms are over and you've had some time to relax from your studies. We have another meeting planned for Thursday, Nov 16 in CS1240. This meeting we will be going over how locks work and getting some hands-on action with lockpicking.

Please note, no past experience or knowledge is required to participate and have fun in this event.

Fill out this interest form to let us know you are coming!

Come and meet up with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts and have fun!

Thank you,

Cybersecurity UW Leadership Team

Disclaimer: Everything we demonstrate in our club is for educational purposes. We strictly prohibit any club member from participating in illegal activities. Some states consider lockpicking tools illegal, so please double check your state's law

12th Annual Workshop to Increase Diversity in Mathematical Modeling and Public Health

Application Deadline: November 19, 2023

CS Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Lunch and Learn

Tues, Nov. 28: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, CS Building, Rm 1240

Looking to Advertise Your Student Org Event?

Does your student organization have a kick-off coming up?

Planning an event you want others to know about?

Feel free to send an announcement to advising@cs.wisc.edu!

We will add it in our next newsletter!

Internships, Jobs, and Co-Opportunities

Badger Spill Webmaster Needed

IH Concepts Seeking Junior Web Developer

Career Tips

Career Tips from L&S Successworks!

Be sure to check out the Technology, Data, and Analytics Career Community for some AMAZING resources!

Preparing for a Technical Interview

Start by drilling the fundamentals of your language(s). Some interviews let you decide which language to code in; others will not give you the option. If you are comfortable recalling and using key structures, operators, and common syntax, you’ll be ready for anything the technical interview challenges you with.

Also, do some research on the company. Read other job descriptions or company project activity to get hints about coding and techniques the company might challenge you with.

Finally, include code-test practice into your regular job search routine, even if you don’t have an interview scheduled yet. Regular practice will ensure you’re ready when the interview comes, and will help you build confidence in your skills.

Check out more Interview Prep Tips for TDA Students here.

Computer Sciences Undergraduate Program

cs.wisc.edu / advising@cs.wisc.edu