Friday, June 22, 2018 — 5:30 PM to Sunday, June 24, 2018 — 5:00 PM EDT
This three-day workshop covers an intense 17-hour curriculum designed to give beginners complete, basic programming skills to use in their studies or workplace. The workshop is organized by Women in Computer Science, a standing committee of the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science. It is intended for everyone who wants to learn basics of programming.
Monday, June 25, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
You already know about the Matrix Method from Literature Review Part A and have completed one. Now in Part B, learn to situate your research within the body of existing related scholarship. Bring your completed matrix and your ideas for how best to organize and present the research so that it meshes with your own contribution to the field.
Register for the workshop through WCONLINE.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
Identify business problems in the world that can be solved with the power of math
Velocity speaker, Ronuk Raval, Co-founder of Encircle will lead you through brainstorming activities and decision-making models that will help you develop a startup idea. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students interested in entrepreneurship and to bounce ideas off each other.
This event is open to any student, in any faculty.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 17:15 to 18:15
Join us to informally discuss about a range of topics, including ones you suggest, or get some help composing your comments on the LEARN discussion boards. We’ll have coffee and tea available, so remember to bring a mug.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 — 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Join us this week for the free workshop, Pitch to Win. How do you get people interested in your ideas? Learn what makes a good pitch and practice in a low-pressure environment.
We encourage you to register for the workshop and free pizza!
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Looking to see the next big thing? Join us at the Velocity Fund $5K Qualifiers to watch University of Waterloo students pitch. This is the first of two nights of $5K Qualifiers, you can watch either or both.
Thursday, July 5, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
The best scientific writing is clear, concise and easily comprehended by its intended audience. Learn skills for writing in the sciences, including identifying and correcting common errors to write with precision and fluidity. We will work through several examples to apply the skills you learn in the workshop.
Register for the workshop through WCONLINE.
Thursday, July 5, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Looking to see the next big thing? Join us at the Velocity Fund $5K Qualifiers to watch University of Waterloo students pitch. This is the second of two nights of $5K Qualifiers, you can watch either or both.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 17:15 to 18:15
Join us to informally discuss about a range of topics, including ones you suggest, or get some help composing your comments on the LEARN discussion boards. We’ll have coffee and tea available, so remember to bring a mug.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Academic integrity requires that you paraphrase and summarize other people’s work. Through hands-on practice, you will learn these skills and how to integrate your supporting research for improved credibility.
Register for the workshop through WCONLINE.
