Experience the life of a Computer Science graduate student at the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Conference (UROC). UROC is a 4-day, fully funded research workshop at University of Waterloo for undergraduate students in Canada who are considering graduate school. The conference offers students the opportunity to explore research through a series of group-work sessions tackling a mini project alongside a professor. Social events and panel sessions will allow you to connect with current graduate students and find out about experiences in graduate studies. UROC is open to all undergraduate students in third or fourth year.  Participation in UROC is selective; academic excellence is important, but creativity, leadership, dedication and diversity are also highly valued.  

When: September 29-October 2, 2016
Where: Davis Centre, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Who: Canadian Undergraduate Students (3rd or 4th year of your program)
Price: Fully funded – travel, lodging and meals are all paid for

How to apply: Submit a single PDF file containing the following materials to uroc@uwaterloo.ca:
· resume (2 pages)
· transcript
· a personal statement, answering all three of the following questions:
(a) describe one topic in computer science that you are fascinated by, and explain why (250 words max).
(b) describe one thing in life, unrelated to computer science, that you are passionate about. Explain why (250 words max).
(c) if you have the power to turn anything into a computer (i.e., by adding computational or information processing capabilities), what would that be and why? (250 words max)
· name and email address of at least one reference, preferably a professor or former supervisor from the industry who can comment on your academic achievements, creativity, leadership and personal attributes.

Application deadline is July 31, 2016.