1. Opportunities: About to Graduate? Consider graduate studies in the Department of Computer Science Many, many research areas: AI, graphics, machine learning, theory, empirical algorithms, bioinformatics, robotics, computer vision, natural language, networks, security, software engineering, databases, verification, scientific computing,... M.Sc. takes 16-24 months, including 8-12 months of coursework and 4-16 months of research You get paid! Apply ASAP (accepted until at least end of February) January 2014Ian M. Mitchell — UBC Computer Science 1

2. Opportunities: Not about to Graduate? Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) See what academic research really looks like Many research areas:... – Google “ubc cs usra” for full list of projects seeking students I have several project proposals: – Automated parameter discovery for my verification software – Control synthesis from nonsmooth interpolants under uncertainty – Collaborative control scheme testing for a smart wheelchair – Serious games for wheelchair training 16 weeks, flexible schedule You get paid! Email potential sponsor ASAP (full applications due by Feb 14) January 2014Ian M. Mitchell — UBC Computer Science 2

3. Opportunities: Special Courses Get credit for learning about something that is not part of our regular course offerings CPSC 448, Directed Studies in Computer Science: Supervised reading, participation in a seminar, or programming projects. CPSC 449, Honours Thesis: Under supervision of a faculty member, students investigate a research topic and prepare a thesis. CPSC 490, Student Directed Seminars: Self-directed, collaborative studies, in a group-learning environment, initiated and coordinated by senior undergraduate students with the supervision of a faculty advisor. Align with a regular teaching term (including summer) Talk to CS advisor or potential supervisor before the term January 2014Ian M. Mitchell — UBC Computer Science 3

4. Beyond CPSC 302 / 303 More ways to learn more about numerical analysis in regular courses: – CPSC 402 / 406 are taught in alternating years – Math, EOAS and Physics have a few numerical courses as well – Graduate courses in numerical analysis are taught every year (and undergraduates can take them with instructor permission) If you have further questions about these opportunities contact Ian Mitchell (mitchell@cs.ubc.ca), your instructors or a CS advisor January 2014Ian M. Mitchell — UBC Computer Science 4