Six CSEE graduate students will present their research First Mid-Atlantic Student Colloquium on Speech, Language and Learning is a one-day event to be held at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore on Friday, 23 September 2011. Its goal is to bring together students taking computational approaches to speech, language, and learning, so that they can introduce their research to the local student community, give and receive feedback, and engage each other in collaborative discussion. The students and the titles of their presentations are:

• Niyati Chhaya, Joint Inference for Extracting Text Descriptors from Triage Images of Mass Disaster
• Lushan Han, GoRelations: An Intuitive Query System for DBpedia
• Niels Kasch, Concept Modeling for Scripts
• Justin Martineau, DIVA: Domain Independence Verification Algorithm for Sentiment Analysis
• Varish Mulwad, Automatically Generating Linked Data from Tables
• Jennifer Sleeman, A Streaming Approach to Linking FOAF Instances
• Xianshu Zhu, Finding Story Chains in Newswire Articles

Attendance is open to all and free but space is limited, so online registration is requested by September 16. The program runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm and will include oral presentations, poster sessions, and breakout sessions.

IS, CMSC, Media & Communication Majors etc Needed

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Student Profile

Farhan Saifudin, Information Systems major

Title:  Federal Software Specialist

Internship Site:  PaRaBaL Inc. & InTTensity Corp.

Assignment:  At PaRaBaL, Inc. we are taught how to market to federal entities, so that our software and services may improve their capabilities. We are working with government agencies to assist them with cyber-security and social media monitoring, practices that are quickly becoming important in our ever-connected future. As an intern I was able to gain valuable experience in several areas of interest including IT consulting, QA, and web development.

Benefits of Interning:  As the summer is progressing, I am getting a taste of the real world that will allow me to get acclimated with the norms of professional life.  The first-hand experience that I have gained has been extremely valuable and cannot be duplicated in any class or textbook.

“This internship has given me insight on professional life that can only come from dedication and hard work. Whether or not you are sure what you want to do when you graduate college, an internship is a great way to gain valuable skills that will help you no matter what industry or profession you pursue.”

APPLY TODAY via UMBCworks- Intern Position- 9247159 

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JOB SUMMARY:

Support Corporate Audit initiatives

Interaction with Business Unit and corporate personnel to support program goals for management testing of key controls for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Participate in other risk-based audits

Other ad hoc activities, as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent (ie certificate program in accounting)

Time management skills

Strong computer skills (Excel & Word)

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

High integrity

Knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 preferred but not required

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and is a leading advocate for clean, environmentally sustainable energy sources, such as solar power and nuclear energy. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2010.

Have you ever considered getting a jump start on your career while you're still in school? Then the Student Career Education Program (SCEP) could be your answer.

This forward-thinking partnership between you, your school and the U.S. Department of State puts you at an advantage by combining your academic studies with on-the-job training and relevant career experience. You'll apply theories and work on projects that give real-life meaning to your classroom instruction. You'll have the choice to work full- or part-time. And you'll earn a paycheck as you serve your nation.

Eligibility requirements

You must be:

• At least 16 years of age
• A U.S. citizen
• Enrolled in a degree, certificate or diploma (minimum half-time) program
• In good academic standing at your school (minimum 2.0 GPA)
• Able to meet security requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Accrue annual and sick leave
• Sick Leave accrued at a rate of 4 hours per pay period, 13 days per leave year
• Eligible for pro-rated health and life insurance coverage
• Paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Thrift Savings Plan (equivalent to 401(k)) with Government matching
• May qualify for credit towards degree requirements

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted multiple times a year, with placements made throughout the year.

Applications will be accepted from September 6 - September 30, 2011.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 12:00 a.m. (EST), September 30th.

In order to apply, electronically send the following information in one (1) e-mail to SCEP@State.gov.

• Applicant Information: (.xls, 10kb) Download, complete, and attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript

For more complete instructions and program details, click here to download the SCEP brochure (270kb, pdf).

Contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. Apply to participate in one of the outstanding student work programs at the CIA, including undergraduate student internships or undergraduate co-ops, and graduate studies programs.

CSEE Graduate Seminar

Nonlinear Optical Signal Processing in
Optical Fibers and Waveguides

Dr. Gary M. Carter
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

1-2pm Friday, 16 September, 2011, ITE 227

postponed until later in the Fall

Advances in optical fiber and semiconductor technology have progressed to the degree that nonlinear optical signal processing can be demonstrated at extraordinarily high data rates. This talk will review some of the work of Dr. Carter's research group in photonic crystal fibers, silicon nano wires, and AlGaAs optical waveguides.

Hosts: Profs. Joel M. Morris and Yelena Yesha

Upcoming CSEE talks

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

The Shriver Center's Service-Learning Program is recruiting for 2 Fellowships this fall as part of the POWER Project, starting late September-December 2011.  Interested applicants should be available on Wednesdays (12:30-3:15 pm) and Fridays (12:30-3:45 pm) for positions that will serve at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (located 15 minutes from UMBC).  The shifts factor in adequate travel time to the school from UMBC.  Ideally, applicants would be available on BOTH days.  

STIPENDS:

Each Fellow will receive $500 per semester.  Students will be enrolled in the 096 Service-Learning Practicum, and may also have the chance to receive credit for their involvement.  UMBC students with majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (particularly in Physics and Environmental Science) and/or STEM Education are encouraged to apply. 

This opportunity is made possible through a partnership with UMBC Physics Professor Dr. Lynn Sparling, WeatherBug, the Albright Foundation, and two local schools, Federal Hill Preparatory School (Baltimore City) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Howard County), the Shriver Center was awarded a one-year grant through Constellation Energy's "Energy to Educate" program.  This is the second semester of this project, which runs January-December 2011. 

This project is a unique intersection of three areas:  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, Energy and Environmental Public Awareness, and Service-Learning.  Using these areas, the POWER project seeks to teach 6th-8th grade students the basics about wind energy and other sustainable energy resources.  Each grade level across schools will focus on a research question and will make presentations on their findings by the end of the semester.  WeatherBug has installed weather monitoring stations at both of the schools to assist the students in their research.  Selected UMBC students (Fellows) will deliver the science curriculum and help the students perform activities related to their research question.  We had great experiences in Spring 2011.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested students should fill out the attached, one-page application and submit it to POWER Fellows Supervisor Stephanie Pully at spully1@umbc.edu or in-person to The Shriver Center by Friday, September 16th, NO LATER THAN 5 pm.  The Shriver Center is located on the 1st Floor of the Public Policy Building, just past the elevators.  Interviews will be scheduled immediately the week after, starting Monday, September 19th and selections made by Friday, September 23rd.  We plan for Fellows to begin at OLPH starting Wednesday, September 28th.