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February 8, 2018?CS Distinguished Lecture Series, Dr. Christine Alvarado
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/30 7:01)
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CS Distinguished Lecture Series
Speaker: Christine Alvarado, Associate Teaching Professor and Vice Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, UC San Diego
Homepage:
http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/faculty/faculty_bios/index.sfe?fmp_recid=337
Date/Time: Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 3:30pm
Location: Hugh Dempster Pavilion ? Room 110, 6245 Agronomy Rd.
Hosts: Steve Wolfman and Rachel Pottinger, UBC Computer Science
Title: Strategies for Bringing CS to All in Higher Education
Come by a few minutes early to enjoy some coffee, tea and cookies.
If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Alvarado, please email Holly Kwan < hmitchel@cs.ubc.ca >
Abstract:
In 2005, Harvey Mudd College made three changes that drastically increased the number of women who chose to major in computer science: a new introductory CS course, trips to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, and research experiences for first-year students. The effect of these chan ...
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February 9, 2018?Catalytic Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Biofuels and BioproductsDr. Jame
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/30 4:39)
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Speaker: Professor James Dumesic, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Date/Time: February 9th, 2018 from 1:00 – 1:50pm
Location: Chemical and Biological Engineering Room 102
Title: Catalytic Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Biofuels and Bioproducts
Please see images below for more info.
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The 17th Advanced Mechanism Control Symposium and the 17th YNOYTY Lab Reunion
from Nakamura&Yamamoto Lab
(2018/1/26 17:57)
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Date: 2/17/2018 (Sat)
Location: University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Engineering 2 Building
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January 23, 2018?Dr. Ian Frigaard: Why do Wells Leak and Who Cares?
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/23 3:48)
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Speaker: Dr. Ian Frigaard, Professor, UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering and UBC Department of Mathematics
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6pm
Location: Chemical and Biological Engineering Room 102
Title: Why do Wells Leak and Who Cares?
Abstract:
Oil and gas wells have used cement for zonal isolation and mechanical support for at least 80 years. A surprising number of wells leak, to varying degrees, which suggest that the cementing job is not effectively executed. Is leakage important, and if so why? What are some of the root causes of leaking wells and why is it that the industry has not “solved” this problem. We’ll review some of the technical reasons behind these questions and finally present some hypotheses about the technical reasons behind these questions and finally present some hypotheses about non-technical causes and how the industry should evolve in order to fix these problems.
Bio:
Dr. Frigaard ...
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Governor General?s Gold Medal?Deadline: February 1, 2018
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/20 3:37)
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Governor General?s Gold Medal
One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a Master?s student completing a thesis. Students must have submitted the final copy of their thesis to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017. This is an opportunity to honour the best in the graduating class within the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as there is only one award for more than 2,000 master?s graduates and one award for more than 500 doctoral graduates. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General of Canada, along with a personalized certificate signed by the Governor General. There is no monetary award associated with the medals.
Please be aware of the deadline for the Governor General?s Gold Medal competition, which is open to nominati ...
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CAGS / ProQuest-UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards?Deadline: February 12, 2018
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/20 3:33)
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CAGS / ProQuest-UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards
The CAGS / ProQuest-UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards recognize Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. Awards are offered through this spring?s competition for dissertations completed and accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017. The awards include a $1,500 prize, a Citation Certificate and travel expenses of up to $1,500 to attend the 2018 CAGS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
Each graduate program may nominate one dissertation for this award. Deadline for nominations to be received by admissions@mech.ubc.ca : 8:00 a.m. Monday, February 12 2018.
For further information and nomination procedures, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/cagsproquest-umi-distinguished-dissertation-awards
The contact at the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for this competition is ...
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January 18, 2018?CS Distinguished Lecture Series, Yuanyuan Zhou
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/19 4:47)
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Speaker: Yuanyuan Zhou, Professor, University of California San Diego Homepage: https://cseweb.ucsd.edu/~yyzhou/
Date/Time: Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 3:30pm
Location: Hugh Dempster Lecture Pavilion ? Room 110, 6245 Agronomy Rd.
Host: Ivan Bestchastnikh, UBC Computer Science
Title: To Err is Human
Abstract:
Configuration errors (i.e., misconfigurations) are among the dominant causes of system failures. But unfortunately, developers typically blame users (sysadmins) for such errors instead of improving the configuration design to make them less prone to human mistakes. Moreover, unlike software bugs, misconfigurations are not documented rigorously to retro-inspect how software can be improved to avoid or at least tolerate such misconfigurations. In this talk, I will present our recent work on hardening computer systems to reduce and gracefully react to sysadmins’ configuration errors.
Bio:
Yuanyuan (YY) Zhou is a Qualcomm Chair Professo ...
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February 6, 2018?The Shale Gas Revolution: Green Energy or a Bridge to Nowhere? (Allen L. Robinson)
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/18 6:28)
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A Mechanical Engineering Distinguish Colloquium is taking place on Tuesday, February 6th, 12:30-1:30pm in CEME1203.
The shale gas revolution: green energy or a bridge to nowhere?
by Allen L. Robinson, Carnegie Mellon University
Abstract: In the United States and around the globe, the rapid expansion of oil and natural gas production from shale and other tight geologic formations brings significant opportunity along with questions and controversy about potential effects on people and the environment. This talk will begin with a brief overview of the shale gas revolution, its implications for the United States energy supply, and the key technologies behind it (high volume hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling). I will then explore some of the controversies surrounding the potential environmental impacts and benefits of shale gas development, focusing air quality and climate. I will present results from chemical transport modeling and field measurements to illustrate the po ...
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Motion Capture on NHK
from Nakamura&Yamamoto Lab
(2018/1/14 13:53)
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YNL cooperated with a motion capture measurement of Mima Ito, a ping-pong player, as a part of a TV program “Tokyo Athlete” that was broadcast by NHK on Jan. 10th.
https://www6.nhk.or.jp/special/detail/index.html?aid=20180110
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Canada Graduate Scholarships?Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement 3rd Intake?Deadline: January 26,
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2018/1/13 5:21)
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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement 3rd Intake
The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.
The Tri-Agency has launched a third intake for the 2017-2018 competition with the intention of awarding the remaining supplements from the two previous intakes. CIHR has sufficient funds for approximately 25 awards, NSERC has sufficient funds for approximately 18 awards, and SSHRC has sufficient funds for approximately 13 awards. Eligible applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Complete and eligible appli ...
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