Web designer needed to improve interface for an online memory test for children (make more attractive, user-friendly, child-friendly, etc.) Work on your own computer on your own schedule. Your ideas and creativity can help us make this test better for kids' use. Experience with Google Apps and Python required. Up to $1000 available for a job well done. Contact juliaenglund@gmail.com in the Psychology Department!

The South Carolina Day of Civic Hacking is June 1-2.

Why participate? “Publicly available” information is often the most difficult data to access, although it includes things we want, need, and have a right to know. Learn what these things are and feel the power of knowing how to find and use this information. Hang out with other cool people who want to improve their communities. Actually do something to help in just 30 hours. Oh yeah, and did we mention there’ll be food, drinks, and live music?

Come and help Free the Data! from government clutches (well, databases).

I have a part time position available for a Social Media Manager Contact : Clint Wactor University Motor Company 633 S Assembly St Columbia SC 29201 803-254-5278

Position Requested: Web Developer Status: Summer Internship Location: Charleston, SC Requested Start Date: June 1st Introduction: Atlatl Software is in the process of developing and marketing several Sales Resource Planning (SRP) applications. DART includes two (2) modules: the Product Configuration Module and the Quote Management Module. SPEAR is a customer relationship management-like application. It utilizes what we call a Customer Engagement Engine to help salespeople become more effective and successful. Position Description: We are looking for an individual to work as a Web Developer, proficient in Python and Ruby, to join our software development team as a paid contractor for the summer semester. Details and Job Application

I am looking to develop an App which can be purchased and downloaded onto smart phones that will be potential test questions for Water and Wastewater operators. Here is a quick summary. There are 4 Licenses I am interested in beginning with, Water Treatment which has licenses E - A (5 different), Water Distribution D - A, Biological Wastewater D-A, and Physical/Chemical Wastewater D-A. Sum of 17 apps. Each would have anywhere from 75-100 questions. I want it available for both droid and iphone. If I get these going there are a few more I may want to do for Well drillers. If this is something that you would be interested in discussing with me, let me know. I know the material, just have no idea what to do with it. Rose Stancil rosestancil@gmail.com

The new Taulbee Survey is out. This annual survey contains everything you might ever want to know about CS BS, MS, and PhD enrollment and employment trends. It looks like there was a big jump in newly declared CS/CE majors last year:

From the Wall Street Journal:

Here’s the list of top 10 majors, with starting salaries:

1. Petroleum Engineering: $93,500
2. Computer Engineering: $71,700
3. Chemical Engineering: $67,600
4. Computer Science: $64,800
5. Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering: $64,400
6. Mechanical Engineering: $64,000
7. Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering: $63,400
8. Management Information Systems/Business: $63,100
9. Engineering Technology: $62,200
10. Finance: $57,400

We are no longer first!

From ReadWrite:

Open Source Lab Administrator Hours are flexible, so students are invited to apply. Palmetto Computer Labs is looking for a reliable individual to manage the Open IT Lab at IT-oLogy. Highly desired skills: - Enthusiasm for open source - Aptitude to learn new technologies - Administer multiple computers running the Ubuntu distribution of the Linux operating system - Manage multiple WordPress-enabled web sites - Promote the Lab via blog posts and social media - Create, organize and coordinate Lab educational outreach offerings Other desired skills: - Familiarity with open hardware such as the Arduino - Basic web design expertise   Anyone interested is encouraged to reply ASAP to Todd Lewis at todd@palmettocomputerlabs.com  

They are looking for :

1. Mid-Level Web Developer
2. Junior Web Developer

Southeastern Freight Lines is currently looking to fill two software developer positions at our corporate office in Lexington. I have attached a document containing a job description and required qualifications. Interested students may submit an application by going to http://www.geninfo.com/seflcareers/home.htm, and resumes/questions may be sent to Katherine Burgess (Katherine.Burgess@sefl.com) and Donna Andrews (Donna.Andrews@sefl.com). The Software Developer’s role is to provide programming support for new and existing information systems based on user specifications with guidance from other staff members.  Consults with and provides users with assistance in determining program enhancements and maintenance required. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures. JOB CONTENT - •         Performs program maintenance, modifications, and enhancements to new/existing systems through programming, testing, documenting and training users. •         Able to effectively manage time while working on multiple assignments with guidance as to relative priorities of assignments. •         Confers with user personnel and department representatives in resolving questions of program/system intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, and inclusion of internal checks and controls. •         Works under direct supervision with work checked regularly. •         Learns company systems and how they are automated. •         Provides on-call technical support •         Other duties as assigned by management. •         All Southeastern Freight Lines Associates are responsible for being personally committed to the principles of the Quality Improvement Process and applying these principles to realize a continuous improvement in the quality of work performed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - •         Four-year college degree in computer science, computer information services, computer engineering, mathematics, or related field or 1 to 3 years data processing experience as a software developer and a two-year college degree. •         Must have knowledge of data processing fundamentals, programming languages, and job control languages. •         Expected to develop proficient knowledge of in-house programming languages, job control languages associated with HP Integrity Clusters, program design and development procedures, turnover procedures, and housekeeping standards. •         Able to perform analysis of straightforward system functionality with support of more senior software engineers. •         Expected to develop proficient knowledge of general system architecture and functionality, as well as proficient knowledge of specific sub-systems. •         Able to perform basic analysis of user requirements and existing system functionality in order to design workable solutions with some guidance from more senior software engineering associates. •         Hands-on software and troubleshooting experience. •         Experience with data management. •         Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills. •         Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals. •         Ability to conduct research into software issues and products as required. •         Highly self-motivated and directed. •         Keen attention to detail. •         Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities •         Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. •         Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS – •         Sitting for extended periods of time. •         Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.

The NACE Salary Survey for new Bachelor's degrees in 2012-13 reports that:

Graduates earning degrees in computer-related fields saw their average salaries increase 4.3 percent. The overall average salary now stands at $59,977. In this group, computer science majors pulled down the biggest increase—their average salary rose 5.2 percent to $64,800. Information sciences and systems graduates also saw an increase; their average salary rose 3.6 percent to $57,100.

The Center for Digital Humanities at USC is searching for a CSE Graduate Assistant, beginning as early as May. CDH works with USC faculty and students to build innovative digital projects that help research and teaching in the humanities. Examples of our projects can be found here (for instance, Paragon, Database of Classical Scholars, Van Gogh - The Life). We also sponsor trainings in digital methods useful to humanists such as XSLT, ArcGIS and web design.

• either Master's student or PhD student
• tuition paid for
• competitive graduate stipend
• 20 hours per week, spring and fall semester
• ideal candidate will work at CDH for a two-year period, providing project continuity
• knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Java, JavaScript, servers essential
• knowledge of Python and Mac OS or Android tablet programming preferred

If interested, please contact Colin Wilder directly at wildercf@mailbox.sc.edu. Recommendation of one CSE professor will be required as part of selection process.

NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technical Services Organization is looking for graduating seniors/recent graduates to participate in our NexTech Program. NexTech is a two year rotational experience, during which participants will rotate throughout Operations & Technical Services, building technical aptitude while learning about different aspects of the business and what makes a global media company tick. Once an individual completes the NexTech program, they will receive a technical certification and be placed within a department in O&TS. Specifically, we’re looking for folks with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology or related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.