Problem Solving, Communications, and Innovation (Full-time students)

Hi all,

my notes, and the assignment for the Problem Solving,
Communications, and Innovation module are here:
http://www.damiantgordon.com/Courses/PSIC/index2015-2016Fulltime.html

enjoy,

Damian

Assignment Schedule

The assignment schedule is now available on the left of the blog.

Data Management Week 3 Slides

Hi,

Slides for tonight's lecture can be found here

Brian

Could you please elect a class rep for the following groups:

DT228A - Data Analytics
DT228A - Advanced Software Development
DT228A - Security & Forensics

DT228B - Data Analytics (Year 1)
DT228B - Data Analytics (Year 2)
DT228B - Advanced Software Development (Year 1)
DT228B - Advanced Software Development (Year 2)
DT228B - Security & Forensics (Year 1)

Could you send me an email with the chosen reps by this Friday?

Thanks,
Andrea

Data Management CA Follow-Up

The Data Management CA1 description, report template & marking scheme can be found here.

The zip file also contains some further reading on Safe Harbor.

Also, please note that our Guest Speaker will now be presenting to the class on the 7th of October rather than in the upcoming class.

Brian

Data Management Week 2 Slides & Links

Kettle Download Info
http://community.pentaho.com/projects/data-integration/
http://sourceforge.net/projects/pentaho/files/Data%20Integration/5.4/pdi-ce-5.4.0.1-130.zip/download

Click here for tonight's slides

Oracle User Group in Ireland SIG event 24th September

The next Oracle User Group in Ireland SIG event will be on Thursday 24th September.
This is a FREE event, but places are limited. It is advisable to register your place.

This SIG will be held in Jurys Inn, Customs House, in Dublin.

Here is the agenda for the SIG.


You will need to book your place for this SIG as places are limited. To book your place go to here.

Data Programming Assistant (Part-time) with Fiontar, DCU

Deadline for applications is 2 October.

The advert is available at www.gaois.ie/download/15.09.14-riomhchlaraitheoir-sonrai-cunta.pdf

VPN Access

DIT did provide a VPN for students.
The School of Computing does allow access to internal resources via Citrix Xendesktop VDI
Please use the SOC Citrix VDI solution

URL: http://vsoc.dit.ie

Documentation: http://www.comp.dit.ie/techsupport/vsoc/

SAS Global Forum 2016: SAS Student Ambassador Programme

The SAS Global Forum 2016 will be held in Las Vegas in April 2016.

There is an opportunity for students from Ireland, to compete for a free place as part of the SAS Student Ambassador Programme.

The SAS Student Ambassador programme is a competitive programme designed to recognize students using SAS software to benefit their respective fields of study. The award includes conference registration, travel and hotel, conference meals and one pre-conference tutorial. The call for content is now open and will close on October 7.

How to Apply?

First, submit an abstract and working draft of your project to SAS Global Forum. Save your paper submission number! You'll need that number to complete the SAS Student Ambassador application. Submission deadline is October 21, 2015


Alternatively you can apply to the Student Scholarship Programme

The SAS Global Forum Student Scholarship programme supports students interested in attending SAS Global Forum. Students do not have to submit an abstract in order to apply for this programme. The scholarship provides waived conference registration fees, including conference meals and one pre-conference tutorial. Travel and lodging expenses are not included. Apply to the SAS Global Forum Student Scholarship programme by Jan. 20, 2016.

Penetration Testing Lecture time change

For DT228A-SF students:

The time for the Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Analysis lecture has changed to 1pm to 4pm on Tuesday afternoons.  The room remains KA-1-015.

Data Management Week 1 Notes

Hi,

Data Management Week 1 notes can be found here.

If you've any issues downloading, please let me know (brian@leahyanalytics.com)

Brian

DT228A: Problem Solving, Communication and Innovation (16/9/2015)

Hi all,

for DT228A, class this afternoon (3-5pm) has been
moved from K-102 to G25 (in the Annex Building)
for 3-4pm, and to A320 from 4-5pm.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Notes, and everything else will be here:
http://www.damiantgordon.com/Courses/PSIC/index2015-2016Fulltime.html

Damian

Case Studies in Computing

For those taking Case Studies this semester:
(If you are Full Time MSc and taking research writing this semester then that's not you but check your timetable if you are unsure of the modules you are taking.)

The first Case Studies session is this Saturday, 19th September.

There are only 4 sessions in total so don't forget to attend the first one. We will start at 10:00 sharp in KE 1-008.

Regards
Andrew

Data Science Junior Analyst - Omnicom Media Group

Please find the job specification for the above role.

Hi,

The first Data Management class will take place in room KA -G- 028 at 18:30 on Wednesday the 16th September. The room is on the Ground floor of the Annexe building in Kevin Street -  (through the doors beside the AIB bank) .

See you then,

Brian

DIT Disability Services

http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/

The DIT Disability Service team is there to support you. They can provide a range of reasonable supports to enable you to successfully complete your course. Services are for all students with a disability, including, but not limited, to the following:

• Hearing Impaired 
• Visually Impaired
• Specific Learning Difficulties (such as Dyslexia)
• Physical Disabilities
• Significant Ongoing Illnesses
• Mental Health Conditions
• ADD/ADHD
• Asperger's Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neurological Conditions (such as Epilepsy)
• Speech & Language Impairments
• Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)

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The DIT Kevin Street Disability Support Officer is Sylvia Mooney.

You can contact her are follows:

Room CLG-012
Church Lane Building
Dublin Institute of Technology
Kevin Street, Dublin 2

Tel: +353 87 316 1000
Office: +353 1 402 4750
Email: sylvia.mooney@dit.ie

Click here to make an online appointment.

Hours of Operation:
10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm: Appointment Only
12pm-1pm: Drop-in Service

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The Disability Officer for the School of Computing is Dr. Art Sloan.

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Probability and Statistical Inference Classes - First Week Semester 1

Dear All,

The first classes for  Probability and Statistical Inference will be:

• Part-time students: KA-G-028 @ 18.30  on Tuesday September 15th   (Ground floor Annexe building Kevin Street -  through doors beside the AIB bank) 

• Full-time students:  KA-1-017 @ 9.00 on Wednesday September 16th  (First floor Annexe building Kevin Street)

I look forward to seeing you all then.

Best Regards

Deirdre

Thesis in 3 Research Competition Heats Sept 21st/25th

Thesis in 3 is an exciting national competition for research students from all over Ireland who have just 3 slides and 3 minutes to explain an entire thesis in a way that anyone can understand.

The link below provides details for two upcoming Thesis in 3 Heats which will take place on Sept 21st and 25th in DCU and UCD respectively. It is open to both Masters and PhDs research students in any of the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths from any institute in Ireland. 
Deadline for abstracts is Sept 7th. There is also an online heat where students can submit their videos to thesisin3@gmail.com by Sept 28th.

For more information: Thesis in 3

Software Development required to join team in NDRC

My name is Cian O' Driscoll. I have recently started a company and I will commencing the NDRC LaunchPad business accelerator programme in Dublin on the 7th of September. 

I am looking for a good software developer to build a working web application and to work with me in the NDRC for the duration of the 3 month programme. Their presence at the NDRC may only be required 3 days per week however. This would be a great opportunity for a recent graduate or current post graduate/PhD student. The LaunchPad Programme is considered one of the best in the world for Start Ups and would not only be a great learning experience, but it would be a great asset on any CV. A fixed price can be agreed for the total work.The opportunity may exist to remain with the company after the 3 months. 

I am looking to find a competent software person to add to my team, ideally someone with HTML5, CSS, php, JavaScript and good front-end UI skills. 

Contact: cianodriscoll81@gmail.com

Tutor/Demonstrator positions available in the School of Computing

The School of Computing have some part time tutor/demonstrator positions available for MSc students or graduates.   The posts primarily involve supervising daytime labs for undergraduate computer science students, liasing with the lecturer responsible for delivering the module, assisting the students with their assigned lab work and marking assignments.  

If you are interested please send an email with details of the areas and technologies that you are confident in to Dr Paul Doyle, paul.doyle(at)dit.ie. Please include a copy of your CV.