This is a project for students by students. Our group has recently been awarded an educational development grant by BCCampus. The goal is to engage students in the learning of CNC manufacturing basics using interactive rich media. Join a small team of students in our mission to make learning a bit more interesting… and also get paid for it.
This team member will be responsible for developing a software that simulates a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router. (Example: http://cncsimulator.com/)
The software will then be integrated into a game engine called Quest 3D.
This will be a part-time work study job from January to April of 2009.
Qualifications:
Programming Skills:
- Microsoft Visual C++/C++ a must
- Java optional
- Experience in software developing
(Software+GUI developing and debugging, UML and/or other software project planning skills).
Preferences will be allocated towards individuals that work well self-supervised.
Applicants should be in 3rd/4th year Computer Science with software development experience.
Please send a résumé and cover letter by e-mail by January 14.
Contact person:
Richard Hewitt
Multimedia Coordinator
778.686.7424
[email protected]
Suite 2900–2424 Main Mall, Forest Sciences Centre, UBC
Vancouver
BC
V6T 1Z4
Canada
We are looking for software developers with a winning combination of passion, skills, experience and dedication to join our team. As a software developer in our company, you will not just be involved in all aspects of the software development process, but also be encouraged to provide input on future projects, code processes and company direction. You will also be making heavy use of the latest & greatest technologies, so a craving for learning new things is a must.
Do you love programming?
Do you have a thirst for knowledge?
Are you into being challenged?
Into having fun?
If the answer is YES and you are looking for not just a job, but a career with endless opportunities… allowing you to make your mark in the world of technology, then PDFTron is the right place for you!
Imagine the Possibilities!
Please apply to: [email protected] (please include transcript). Emailing a demo of your projects or a link to a blog/website showcasing your work and programming interests along with your application will be a definite bonus!
NOTE: Co-op Education positions and internships for students are also available for 4–12 month terms.
ABOUT PDFTron:
Specializing in PDF, SVG, XPS and other graphics technologies, PDFTron Systems Inc. is a leading global provider of cross-platform, high-performance developer tools and components, including one of the most advanced PDF libraries on the market: PDFNet SDK. Forward-thinking, customer-centric, and quality-obsessed are some of the distinguishing traits making PDFTron the primary resource for developers, systems integrators, OEMs and IT experts in essentially all industry areas. PDFTron has built a substantial market presence with thousands of clients worldwide.
Wondering where else your degree can take you? Are you eager to gain valuable networks with other inspired individuals, or are you just interested in learning more about business?
If any of these questions appeal to you, then ticket sales to an exciting event for you have just opened! The Enterprize Entrepreneurship conference takes place in the Hyatt Regency Hotel from February 6-8th 2009. It is a 3 day conference in downtown Vancouver with 2 keynote presentations, 20 speaker seminars, an entrepreneurship expo, innovation challenges, business plan finalist presentations, 2 night events, a gala dinner and amazing networking opportunity with 450 delegates, business professionals and entrepreneurs from across Canada.
As a Science student, you are eligible to apply for a subsidy covering up to 80% of your ticket price! Check out our website at www.enterprizecanada.org or email [email protected] for more information!
Have a great idea?
Enterprize is also hosting a National Business Plan Competition. With an unparalleled prize pool worth over $100,000, the 2009 competition will showcase some of the best and brightest business plans from across Canada. Transform your ideas into reality as you compete against over 100 teams for a chance at cash prizes, mentorship opportunities, or even an opportunity to audition in front of a panel of venture capitalist investors on CBC’s Dragons’ Den! The competition is opened to undergraduate and graduate students. Business plan’s are due November 30. There are regional competitions culminating in the national competition that will take place in Vancouver in February 2009."
When:
Friday, February 6, 2009 (All day) to Sunday, February 8, 2009 (All day)
Where:
Downtown Vancouver
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iBU is the largest student-run non-profit bookstore that dedicates to lead a fair secondhand textbook market in UBC.
We are young, energetic and have a dream to break UBC bookstore’s monopoly power and give students a fair secondhand textbook market. We are currently operating in a thousand textbooks every semester with a revenue of more than 10 thousand dollars.
Currently, we are looking for a volunteer position of IT manager who has strong web-building skills and can quickly adapt new team.
Some the most important tasks of IT manager will be to build a on-line communication platform (website). and help iBU to update its operation system.
The time commitment of this volunteer position is about 2–3 hrs/week.
Everyone who is interested in this volunteer opporunity is welcome!
And I am looking forward to see you.
Contact info:
Ken, email: [email protected]
Ken D. Wu
iBU General Manager
(PIRSS) is a multidisciplinary undergraduate seminar series presented by URO (Undergraduate Research Opportunities). Each seminar session will have research presentations by two or three undergraduate researchers followed by Q&A of the presenters’ research experiences. If you want to find out what real research is like for undergraduates, this is the place to be!
When:
Thursday, November 6, 2008 - 12:30 to 13:30
Where:
Dodson Room of Irving K. Barber Learning Center
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Career