CS4U Day 2011 - December 6, 2011

Computer science is changing the world...let us show you how!

CS4U Day is an annual event held by the Cheriton School of Computer Science, located at the University of Waterloo. Join us Tuesday, December 6 to learn more about computers - how they solve problems, what their limitations are, and how they're transforming everything from art to auctions. Students in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11, their families, and teachers are welcome to join us on campus for an exciting day of speakers and hands-on activities.

• No computer science background required - every student, teacher or parent is welcome!
• Attendance is free.
• Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Questions? Feel free to contact us.

CS4U Day At-A-Glance | Location, Parking, and Directions | Registration | Webcasting and Live-chatting | CS4U 2010 Lectures | Contact Us

2011's CS4U Day At-A-Glance:

2011 Schedule

The day will run Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please check back as lectures and activities are added to the schedule.

back to top

2011 Session Topics

Please see our CS4U 2010 page for lecture examples from last year. Schedule subject to change.

• Algorithms and the Rubik's Cube (Prof. Anna Lubiw)
• Smart Phone Interaction Design (Prof. Ed Lank)
• Lecture 3 (TBA)
• Robotic Challenge (Prof. Grant Weddell)

back to top

Location, Parking and Directions

Please note: Parking will be free for registrants on the day of the event.

Driving directions to Waterloo main campus:

• From Highway 401 take exit 278 (from Toronto) or exit 278B (from London) to Highway 8 West, Kitchener
• Exit at Highway 85 to Waterloo
• Exit at University Avenue West
• The University of Waterloo is at University Avenue and Seagram Drive
• Parking will be available for buses in Lot X. Parking for commercial vehicles wil be available in Lot N. From University Avenue, turn into the University's entrance, and then turn right.
• For bus parking, please follow Ring Road to the Columbia Road exit, and continue north to find Lot X
• Follow Ring Road until you reach Lot N on your right, if you are travelling by car

Note: For schools arriving bus, please drop off students at the main entrance of the Davis Centre, which will be clearly marked and visible from Ring Road.

back to top

Webcasting and Live chatting

If you are unable to make it to campus, please consider joining us for all or part of our live webcast of CS4U Day. We will be streaming all the sessions live so you can participate.
Have any computer science questions you want answered while watching the webcast at home? Email your questions to Heather Steinmetz, and we will reply as soon as possible. We will be answering questions from 9:20 am to 2:30 pm on the day of the event.

Initial testing of the webcast for viewers (to ensure they can receive the broadcast the day of the event) will be happening Thursday, December 1 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Friday, December 2 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please click on the webcast links during the times specified and leave the stream on for at least an hour. If there are issues, please troubleshoot accordingly.

In order for the webcast to be viewed, the basic requirements are:
Windows Media Player, and/or a compatible internet browser (Internet Explorer and Safari work best).

Higher quality (500 kbps)
Webcasting will be available starting at 9 am

Lower quality (300 kbps) - this link is better if the internet is slow.
Webcasting will be available starting at 9 am

Please do not use a wireless connection. The wireless connection speed is too low and the broadcast will be difficult to watch. These links will open in Windows Media Player. Please check that your bandwidth is sufficient to stream video and disable all firewalls.

Troubleshooting:
Please download the appropriate software to play a .wmv file. If the webcast freezes for 45 - 60 seconds, close the window and reopen it. The webcast will be live approximately 1/2 hour before the event. Please log on to ensure you are able to receive it. If you are still having problems after troubleshooting, please contact Dianne Naughton with your concerns.

Activities:
Watch, learn and play! Participate on our hands-on activities while you stream by using the following materials:

• Rubik's cube (solved)
• Blank paper
• Pen
• Block of wood or cue cards (approx. 4.5 inches high, 2.3 inches wide)

back to top

Registration

Registration is now closed. Please join us via webcast and live-chatting instead!

back to top

Questions? Need more information?

Contact:
Heather Steinmetz
Recruitment Assistant
Cheriton School of Computer Science
519-888-4567 ext. 35144
h2steinm [at] uwaterloo.ca

back to top

---

David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1

Tel: 519-888-4567 x33293
Fax: 519-885-1208

Contact | Feedback: cs-webmaster@cs.uwaterloo.ca | David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science | Faculty of Mathematics

---

Last modified: Thursday, 12-Apr-2012 15:36:13 EDT

• About CS
• Research
• Grad Studies
• Current Undergraduates
• Future Students
• Future Undergraduate Students
  • You @ Waterloo Day
  • March Break Open House
  • CS4U
  • Fall Open House
  • Ontario University Fair
  • High School Liaison
• Services | Facilities
• Outreach
• People
• Site Map

Menu:ShowHide

Search: