November 5, 2007

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OPPORTUNITIES
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The Linux User Group is sponsoring a guest lecture on computer investigation and forensics. This is a chance to hear how real detectives investigate cybercrime and what tools they use to gather evidence on PCs. All staff and students are welcome to join. Details

Who: Detective Richard Hardy
What: A talk about computer security forensics and security
When: November 9th, 5:00 PM (please note corrected time)
Where: Kelley Engineering Center 1001

SWE/SHPE/NSBE are hosting a dinner with XEROX. Wed Nov 7, 6:00pm, Kelley 1003. Now that you've been to the career fair, have you ever wondered how to negotiate for a top salary? How you can gain individual recognition when working with a team? Meet professionals from XEROX and find out what they say. Also, if you are looking for a summer job, or a permanent position, this evening is for you! Local Boys food will be provided. For more info: croghanl@engr.orst.edu

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IN THE NEWS
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Online Privacy Policies Don't Do Their Job, Critics Say. Online privacy policies need to be easier to understand and more conspicuous because few people now actually read them. Part of the problem is that many privacy policies change without warning, and users have to go back to the policy to see the changes, said Carlos Jensen, a computer science professor at Oregon State University. PC World

Discovery in Computers: Impact on Children Around the World. The controversy over the so called "$100 laptop" has been almost as thick as the press coverage. Ignoring the naysayers, sophomores Michael Burns and Justin Gallardo were blown away by the vision of 6–year–olds in Nigeria surfing the Net and 9–year–olds in Thailand exchanging e–mail. OSU President's Report

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SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
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The Professional Associates Pre-employment Program is designed to enhance the diversity of Brookhaven National Laboratory's (BNL) staff by increasing the number of underrepresented minorities (Black, Hispanic, and Native American), people with disabilities, and women in various professional fields. The one-year program provides the Associate with an opportunity to gain experience and acquire skills that will make them more competitive in the general labor market and when competing for placement at Brookhaven. Details

Dartmouth College invites applications for the Cesar Chavez / Charles A. Eastman / Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships from US citizens who plan careers in college or university teaching. The goal of the Chavez / Eastman / Marshall fellowship program is to promote student and faculty diversity at Dartmouth, and throughout higher education, by supporting completion of the doctorate by underrepresented minority scholars (including African-American, Latina/o, and Native American scholars) and other graduate scholars with a demonstrated commitment and ability to advance educational diversity. Details

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JOBS
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Did you know that you can subscribe to the EECS Jobs List that will send you e-mail when new jobs are posted? Internships and even a few on-campus jobs get advertised there as well. Subscribe here.

Don't forget to check out the AfterCollege job site, tailored especially for our EECS students.

The Applied Computer Science Group of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is currently seeking applicants for a Post Doc position to evaluate energy efficient systems in the data center comprising advanced power distribution and cooling technologies as well as IT HW and software solutions for High Performance Power Aware Computing. The selected candidate will be involved in evaluation of novel power distribution and cooling solutions. This person will design and implement innovative Power Aware Computing algorithms on High Performance Computing Platforms. Details

The Library Technology department at the Valley Library is hiring a student programmer. Excellent knowledge of PHP, Javascript, AJAX, HTML/XHTML, CSS, MySQL Experience with source control tools: SVN, SSH Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) Familiarity with Unix OS Knowledge of Web and accessibility standards Great collaboration skills Strong problem solving and communication skills Self motivated problem solver who likes to learn, teach and explore Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically, on several projects at once, and meet deadlines. Details

At Epic, our goal is to improve healthcare. We create and implement a wide range of integrated software solutions to many of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. Our software improves patient care, reduces costs, and saves lives. We're searching for the smartest people to join our dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. Details

As a Software Developer, you’ll be working on a small team and you'll participate in all aspects of the development process, from meeting customers and design through implementation, quality assurance, and delivery. To qualify, you must have a BS/BA or MS in Computer Science, Math or a related field, and a track record of academic excellence.

In Technical Services, you can combine your problem solving skills and technical interest with our comprehensive training to help support our nation-wide clients. You’ll become a technical expert in our applications, work closely with knowledgeable users at our customer sites, and have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of the software field including analysis, training, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and installation.

As part of our Server Systems Team, you’ll design, set up and troubleshoot large UNIX or Open VMS database servers for Epic and our customers on a wide variety of hardware platforms. You’ll be involved in customer support, and in the development of monitoring tools, utility scripts, and benchmarking. You may also train and support our customers’ systems staff and assist with technical sales support.

Representatives from Eaton Corporation will be conducting an informational session on 10/29 in Career Services Classroom A, 6 pm. Following majors will be interviewed:(ENG) Elect & Electronics Engineer, (ENG) Industrial Engineer, (ENG) Manufacturing Engineer, (ENG) Mechanical Engineer.

Software Developer, Entry Level, NuMedics. Required Skills: Working knowledge of object-oriented programming; Working knowledge of SQL; Knowledge of the software development life cycle; Basic knowledge of client-server application environments; Basic knowledge of interface programming; Ability to implement solutions based upon written specifications; Good debugging skills; Familiarity with XML is a plus; Documentation skills a plus; Ability to adhere to documented standards. Details

Web Application Developer, Experienced, NuMedics. Medical software company seeks developer for web application and software integration programming. This is an ongoing project and there is an opportunity for permanent hire. Primary responsibilities: Write Java code; Write C# code in ASP.net environment. Details

Varolii Corporation is a Seattle based software company. The successful candidate will have a fluent, demonstrable grasp of the foundations of computer science, including algorithm and data structure analysis and efficiency, principles of object-oriented design, and the attributes of various programming paradigms. We have many opportunities available, including J2EE, JSF, Eclipse GUI development, Oracle development, as well as core Java development, and we work hard to match the developer to their area of interest. Details

The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) is a seeking a computer scientist with an interest in environmental and energy and economic issues to join a multidisciplinary team of economists, scientists, exploring engineers conducting research on options for addressing climate change. The candidate will design and develop economic models and apply these models to a diverse range of issues focusing on the intersection of climate change and energy. Details

Apply by November 15 for an internship abroad for spring term. Gain valuable professional experience, earn academic credit, and apply financial aid. For more information on the IE3 program, and many more internship options, visit our website at http://ie3global.ous.edu.

Teradyne Oregon Development Center, Analog or Digital Circuit Designer to work on High Speed PCB's for Digital Instruments. Strong analog and/or digital circuit theory; Knowledge of transmission lines; Power delivery; Thermal & mechanical considerations; PCB Layout. Details

Teradyne Oregon Development Center, Digital ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer. Strong Digital Design skill; Verilog RTL Coding; C / C++; Digital test simulation; Basic understanding of FPGA layout issues; Understanding of Transmission Line Theory; SPICE experience. Details

Teradyne is looking for an Analog or Digital Circuit Designer to work on High Speed PCB's for Digital Instruments. In Tualatin, Oregon we develop test instruments for some of the world's highest performance integrated circuits. Our products integrate state-of-the art digital and analog design along with novel cooling techniques. We work closely with software engineers to ensure the fastest, most accurate test results. Our customers include many of the biggest names in semiconductors. Details

VersaLogic Corp. is a leading supplier of embedded computers that focuses on high-quality board-level products for OEM applications. Current product lines include PC/104 - Plus, EBX and EPIC. The R&D Engineer will be responsible for the development of new products and services as well as modifications of existing products. This individual will develop quality assurance testing procedures and equipment. Project management and technical documentation are essential functions of this position. Details

VersaLogic Corp. is a leading supplier of embedded computers that focuses on high-quality board-level products for OEM applications. Electronics Technician for Eugene-based embedded computer manufacturer. Debug/repair PCBAs, diagnose field failures, etc. Hardware debugging and SMT soldering experience required. Details

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