Oberlin College Computer Science

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hylands-women-in-tech-conference-tickets-44261589606

Want to hear the latest technology resources being used in Computer Science and IT?

Join us Saturday, April 14th from 12:00-4:00 pm at Hyland’s Building 3 to hear from Hyland employees.

This event will provide insight into latest research, workshops to enhance your technology skills, and the opportunity to network with our employees.

Free lunch and parking will be provided. RSVP to reserve your spot today! use above link to register.

The day will include:

• Presentations from Hyland female employees
• Hands on Workshops
• Q&A Panels

Doors will open at 11:30 am on Saturday, April 14th. Bring a friend and join us!

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Five of our CSCI students participated in HAkron 2.0

The University of Akron’s 24 Hour Hackathon 9/23-24

Lukas Griffin, Kendrick Wang, Marouane Abra, Josh Rapport and Lukas Gnirke

Kendrick and Lucas made it into the semifinals! And congratulations to both teams for the great work.

GOOGLE EVENTS

Thank you Seth ’10, Laura ’15 and Greg, Google Engineers for visiting Oberlin and holding several exciting events!

Our students participated in **New Event On Campus: Google Games Campus Edition**  (9/27, 7-9pm)

Students assembled a team of up to five of their best buds to compete against other student teams in puzzles (which involve some coding) and word association games. The top teams received some preeeeetty cool prizes.

The winning teams were the following:
1st – Grumpo Mangoes: Rachel Clark, Clarissa Heart, Sophie Jackson, and Leah Yassky.
2nd – A Barely Functional State: Adina Johnson, Sage Vouse, Gavin Epstein, Daniel Firebanks, Seraphina Nix
3rd – Obie Crew: Zac Plett, Marouane Abra, James Capuder, Jonathan Carroll, and Adam Cooper

Sam Taggart

Ph.D Northwestern University 2017; Oberlin College 2012

Office: King Bldg.  223B

Welcome Back to Campus CSCI Majors !

Ready to Kick of the semester right with an Ice Cream Social.

Wed. August 30 4:30 King/Rice Courtyard

In combination with our fellow Math Dept. Majors.

(rain site: King 2nd floor common area)

Congratulations to Eren Guendelsberger, CSCI 2017 GRAD, selected as the recipient of the R.J. Thomas Award.

The monetary award is bestowed upon an outstanding CSCI major based not solely on grades but also involvement and contributions to the department.

Congratulations Eren!

All 2017 CSCI Grads and their families are invited to attend.

Graduating CSCI Seniors Celebration  – Friday May 5 4:30 King 235

We invite all Graduating CSCI Seniors to Join us for CAKE, Ice Cream and Sorbet to Celebrate your accomplishments!

We will be taking the Senior picture also, so please try and attend!

For those interested in carrying on our Computing pledge tradition, sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/JuYnXEaKGEpfrtYc2.

You will receive a pledge pin and certificate.

See Jackie for more information or go to :  http://pledge-of-the-computing-professional.org/

The computing pledge ceremony will also take place Friday, May 5  4:30 King 235

I am a computing professional. My work as a computing professional affects people’s lives, both now and into the future. As a result, I bear moral and ethical responsibilities to society.  As a computing professional, I pledge to practice my profession with the highest level of integrity and competence.  I shall always use my skills for the public good.  I shall be honest about my limitations, continuously seeking to improve my skills through lifelong learning. I shall engage only in honorable and upstanding endeavors.  By my actions, I pledge to honor my chosen profession.