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‼️ New Monitors in SCIS Project Way! ‼️

Ever wanted an extra screen for your code and webpages while studying? 👀

Good news! Extra screens for coding and studying have been installed in SCIS Project Way, courtesy of Dell's generous sponsorship. 🖥📚

For the benefit of all SCIS students:

DO
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andle these monitors with care as they are SCIS property.

DON'T
- Alter or relocate the monitors without permission.
- Hog the monitors if you are not using them

Let's maintain a productive and respectful environment for everyone in SCIS Project Way. 😊

Enjoy the rest of your summer! 😎
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❗️SIGN UPS EXTENDED❗️

Join a wholesome community and guide incoming freshmen through their first semester in SCIS!🌻Mentor recruitment is open once again, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to make a positive impact. 💻

Our focus for AY24/25 Semester 1:
☝️ Computational Thinking and Programming (COR-IS1704)
✌️ Programming Fundamentals I (CS101)

*IS111 has been replaced with COR-IS1704, check out our information deck for more information!

For more details, check out our information deck here, and check out Coders Assembly on Instagram here!

We’ve extended sign ups to bring in more mentors! More mentors means more mentees get to benefit from Coders Assembly! 🙌

Ready to be a mentor? Sign up here

Sign ups will be closed on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 11:59pm

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Precia (@preciaaa) or Kai Sheng (@Kaisehhng) via Telegram.
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🚀 Project Experience Information Session is Back! 🚀

📚 Gain valuable insights and tips for completing your Project Experience! Join us for informative sharing and a Q&A session with our SCIS Professors, tailored to each SCIS major.

💡 Join us and take your first step in acing your Project Experience! 💡

Details
Information Systems, Computing & Law, Smart City Management & Technology
Date: Monday, 12 August 2024
Time: 2.00pm – 3.45pm

Computer Science
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.45am

💻 Mode: Zoom

🔗 Sign up here.

🕛 Registration closes: Friday, 9 August 2024, 11.59pm.

If you have any queries, feel free to contact Precia (@preciaaa) or Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) on Telegram! 📲
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Have no confidence in coding?

Look no further! Coders Assembly is back to help freshmen conquer their first programming modules at SCIS to build confidence and provide support.

Our focus for AY24/25 Semester 1:
☝️ Computational Thinking and Programming (COR-IS1704)
✌️ Programming Fundamentals I (CS101)

Join our tight-knit focus groups and joint coding clinics where experienced seniors will mentor you, solidify your coding knowledge 🧑‍💻, ace your upcoming lab tests 💻, and build lasting community connections 🌻

‼️ DETAILS ‼️
Sign-ups: 1 August 2024 - 20 August 2024
Interviews: 8 August 2024 - 24 August 2024

For more details, check out our information deck here!

Sign up to be a mentee here, and check out our Instagram for new updates here.

Registration closes on 20 August 2024, 2359hrs (Tuesday)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Precia (@preciaaa) or Kai Sheng (@Kaisehhng) via Telegram.
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LAST DAY TO SIGN UP

📚 Gain valuable insights and tips for completing your Project Experience (Final Year Project)! Join us for informative sharing and a Q&A session with our SCIS Professors, tailored to each SCIS major.

💡 Join us and take your first step in acing your Project Experience! 💡

Details
Information Systems, Computing & Law, Smart City Management & Technology
Date: Monday, 12 August 2024
Time: 2.00pm – 3.45pm

Computer Science
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.45am

💻 Mode: Zoom

🔗 Sign up here.

🕛 Registration closes: Friday, 9 August 2024, 11.59pm.

If you have any queries, feel free to contact Precia (@preciaaa) or Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) on Telegram! 📲
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ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES 2024 IS HERE 🚀

Join us for Ellipsis’ annual flagship event—Ellipsis Tech Series 2024—happening from 26 August 2024 to 11 September 2024 🔥

Connect with our partner companies to gain valuable insights and build meaningful connections during our Coffee Chats, Networking Night, and Tech Workshops. Don’t miss the chance to shine at our Hackathon as well, where you can showcase your creativity and innovation!

All attendees will receive a free goodie bag*, and we’ve lined up exciting giveaways and lucky draws throughout the series!

Register yourself here👇
Hackathon: here
Networking Night: here

Stay tuned for the upcoming registration links for our Tech Workshops and Coffee Chats! 😉

Dinner will be provided for our Networking Night, and Light Refreshments at our Coffee Chats and Tech Workshops!

Open to all SMU Undergraduate students

*Do note that there are limited goodie bags available

For any questions, reach out to Felicia (@feliciapaulus) or Samyuktha (@smykth)
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Interested in landing a Tech Internship or Full-Time Employment?

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with representatives from top tech companies – undergraduate students from all faculties are welcome! 🤗

Engage in meaningful conversations, gain valuable insights into the tech industry and company cultures, and explore potential internship and employment opportunities directly from the experts. Don't miss out on this chance to network and expand your professional horizons!

‼️ DETAILS ‼️
Date: Monday, 26 August 2024
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: SMU College of Integrative Studies – Event Lobby (B1)

Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisTS2024NN

Registration closes on Friday, 23 August 2024, 11.59pm

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Felicia (@feliciapaulus) or Jamesz (@jam333s2) on Telegram!
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💡UNLEASH YOUR CODING SKILLS AND IDEAS AT THE TECH SERIES 2024 HACKATHON💡

Gather your team of 4-6 members to develop an innovative solution and solve this year’s problem statement.

SMU Undergraduate students from all faculties are invited, including exchange students!

The Top 30 Teams will move to the coding phase, where you can showcase your technical prowess and bring your ideas to life!

The Hackathon Final Pitch Day will feature the Top 10 Teams, who will present their solution to an esteemed judging panel consisting of tech industry leaders. Stand a chance to win attractive prizes and the opportunity to network!

Details
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 – Monday, 2 September 2024
Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisTS2024Hackathon.

Registration closes on Monday, 26 August 2024, 12.00pm.

For more information, you can join our Hackathon FAQ Telegram Channel or refer to our FAQ document.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Adrian (@baedrian) or Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
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Hey SCISters! 

If you're passionate about serving the SCIS community, organizing enriching activities for your peers, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds – the 21st Ellipsis Management Committee wants you!
 
Unsure of what Ellipsis is all about? View our information session slides to get a better understanding of Ellipsis, the election procedures and timeline.
 
To submit your nomination:
Download the nomination form as a .docx word file using your SMU Google account: https://smu.sg/Ellipsis_Election_nomination_form

Submit the form via email by Monday, 10 September 2024, 11.59pm and book an interview slot through the link provided in the form.
 
Should you have any questions, do reach out to Adrian (@Adriankohh) or Ansel (@an_selll) via Telegram!
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Join Our Tech Series 2024 Coffee Chats: Connect, Learn, and Grow ☕️

Elevate your networking experience by engaging in meaningful, small-group conversations with industry professionals and alumni.

Engage in deeper conversations, gain practical insights from experts, and learn from the experiences of those who’ve walked the path before you. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network!

Details
Date: Monday, 26 August 2024
Time: 6pm - 7.15pm
Venue: SMU College of Integrative Studies – Event Lobby (B1)

Join us for both sessions and engage with our speakers in intimate groups of 10! You'll have the opportunity to connect with various professionals and gain a wealth of diverse insights throughout the event.

Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisTS2024CoffeeChats
 
Registration closes Saturday, 24 August 2024, 12pm

For more information, you can refer to our FAQ document.
 
Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Felicia (@feliciapaulus) or Precia (@preciaaa) on Telegram!
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💡UNLEASH YOUR CODING SKILLS AND IDEAS AT THE TECH SERIES 2024 HACKATHON💡

Our Hackathon partner is .... HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) 🤩

Find your team of 4-6 members quick as deadlines have been extended to Monday, 26 August 2024, 11.59pm.

The Top 10 teams of the Hackathon will present their solution to an esteemed judging panel from HTX and have the opportunity to network with them. Furthermore, stand a chance to win prizes of up to $1200!

SMU Undergraduate students from ALL faculties are invited, including exchange students!

Details
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 – Monday, 2 September 2024
Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisTS2024Hackathon.

Registration closes on Monday, 26 August 2024, 11.59pm [EXTENDED]

For more information, you can join our Hackathon FAQ Telegram Channel or refer to our FAQ document.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Adrian (@baedrian) or Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
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🔓 ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES TECH WORKSHOPS - NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALL CAPTURE THE FLAG 🔓

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At our Tech Workshops, you’ll be taught by industry professionals on technical skills that are highly sought after in today’s workforce. 

🚩New to CTFs or curious about how they work? In this workshop, we’ll expose students to CTF and allow them to compete against each other, while learning how Palo Alto Networks’ NGFW and PAN-OS offer top-tier security and consistent management to protect against the latest threats.

🤓 Join us, whether you're an experienced programmer or just curious about trending technology!

Details
📆 Date: Friday, 6 September 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Venue: YPHSL Seminar Room 2-4
💻 Technical Requirements: Beginner Friendly

Sign up here by Tuesday, 3 September 2024, 11.59pm.

Check out our Instagram or Slide Deck to learn more about other workshops for Tech Series 2024.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) or Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
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‼️LAST CALL‼️

Elevate your networking experience by engaging in meaningful, small-group conversations with industry professionals and alumni.

Engage in deeper conversations, gain practical insights from experts, and learn from the experiences of those who’ve walked the path before you. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network!

Details
Date: Monday, 26 August 2024
Time: 6pm - 7.15pm
Venue: SMU College of Integrative Studies – Event Lobby (B1)

Join us for both sessions and engage with our speakers in intimate groups of 8-10! You'll have the opportunity to connect with various professionals and gain a wealth of diverse insights throughout the event.

Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisTS2024CoffeeChats
 
Registration closes Saturday, 24 August 2024, 12pm

For more information, you can refer to our FAQ document.

Light refreshments will be provided! 🥐
 
Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Felicia (@feliciapaulus) or Precia (@preciaaa) on Telegram!
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🧑‍💻 ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES TECH WORKSHOPS - TECHNICAL INTERVIEW TRAINING 🧑‍💻

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At our Tech Workshops, you’ll be taught by industry professionals on technical skills that are highly sought after in today’s workforce. 

🤔 Curious about how to do well for a tech interview? Wait no longer! In this workshop, we will cover the various aspects of our recruiting process, how to make your resume stand out and how to ace the interviews!

🤓 Join us, whether you're an experienced programmer or just curious about trending technology!

Details
📆 Date: Monday, 9 September 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Venue: YPHSL Seminar Room 3-10
💻 Technical Requirements: Beginner Friendly

Sign up here by Friday, 6 September 2024, 11.59pm.

Check out our Instagram or Slide Deck to learn more about other workshops for Tech Series 2024.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) or Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
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SIGN UPS FOR TECH SERIES 2024 HACKATHON EXTENDED

Registrations for the Hackathon has been extended to tomorrow, 12pm.

So, grab your friends to sign up NOW if you have not done so.

Our Hackathon Presenting Partner is HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and the top 10 teams will be present their solution in front of them. Who knows? You team may stand a chance to win the grand prize of $1200!

SMU Undergraduate students from ALL faculties are invited, including exchange students!

Details
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 – Monday, 2 September 2024
Sign up at smu.sg/EllipsisTS2024Hackathon.

Registration closes on Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12pm [FINAL EXTENSION]

For more information, you can join our Hackathon FAQ Telegram Channel or refer to our FAQ document.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Adrian (@baedrian) or Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
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🧑‍💻 ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES TECH WORKSHOPS - A SOFTWARE ENGINEER'S TOOLBOX 🧑‍💻

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At our Tech Workshops, you’ll be taught by industry professionals on technical skills that are highly sought after in today’s workforce. 

💡 In this workshop, we’ll explore a variety of self-learning resources for different technologies and stacks. We hope this inspires students to pursue self-learning and develop a passion for building software.

🤓 Join us, whether you're an experienced programmer or just curious about trending technology!

Details
📆 Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Venue: Connexion ALC 3-3
💻 Technical Requirements: Beginner Friendly

Sign up here by Saturday, 7 September 2024, 11.59pm.

Check out our Instagram or Slide Deck to learn more about other workshops for Tech Series 2024.

Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) or Felicia (@feliciapaulus) on Telegram!
🔓 [UPDATED] ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES TECH WORKSHOPS - CLOUD NATIVE SECURITY PLATFORM ULTIMATE TEST DRIVE 🔓

🔑 Get hands-on with Palo Alto Networks Cloud Native Security Platform in this workshop. Experience comprehensive security compliance and coverage across the development lifecycle in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Learn to:
- Monitor and manage security for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Secure hosts, containers, and serverless workloads throughout the application lifecycle
- Integrate vulnerability scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows
- Analyze containerized applications at runtime for vulnerabilities and compliance issues

Details
📆 Date: Friday, 6 September 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Venue: YPHSL Seminar Room 2-4
💻 Requirements: Beginner Friendly

Sign up here by Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 11.59pm (LIMITED SLOTS)

Check out our Instagram or Slide Deck to learn about other workshops for Tech Series 2024.

Should you have any queries, contact Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) on Telegram!
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🛡️ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES TECH WORKSHOPS - Innovating for Singapore's Safety: HTX's Cutting-Edge Homeland Security Technologies

🔍 Join us for an insightful journey into the world of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), Singapore's pioneering statutory board dedicated to developing advanced science and technology capabilities for homeland security.

Details
📆 Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
💻 Requirements: Beginner Friendly

Sign up here by Sunday, 7 September 2024, 11.59pm

Check out our Instagram or Slide Deck to learn about other workshops for Tech Series 2024.

Should you have any queries, contact Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) on Telegram!
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Jason Chan presents: Public Speaking Secrets Revealed!

- Overcome your fear of public speaking
- The secrets of a captivating presentation that your audience will love
- Handle challenges to your authority, disruptions and disrespect
- Prevent the audience from talking over you
- Avoid dreaded silence when trying to get audience involvement, such as inviting questions
- Confidently handle questions that you cannot answer
- Always hold the attention of your audience
- Connect with your audience, even if they are very different to you
- Avoid certain Singaporean habits that may be perceived negatively by an international audience

Prof Jason will reveal secrets that you will NOT find anywhere else!!!

Details
Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024
Time: 7:15pm – 9:30pm
Mode: Physical
 
Sign up HERE!
 
Registration closes Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 11.59pm.
 
Should you have any queries, feel free to contact Melanie @mell_zz on Telegram!
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🧑‍💻 ELLIPSIS TECH SERIES 2024 TECH WORKSHOPS👩‍💻

🔍 At our Tech Workshops, you will be taught by industry professionals on technical skills that are highly sought after in today's workforce.

Join us, whether you're an experienced programmer or just curious about trending technology!

Details
📆 Date: Friday, 6 September 2024 - Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
📍 Venue: Physical/Virtual (Refer to Slide Deck for more info)

Sign Ups
TikTok: CLOSED
GovTech: Link
HTX: Link
Deloitte (NEW): Link

Check out our Instagram or Slide Deck to learn more about the workshops!

Should you have any queries, contact Kai Sheng (@kaisehhng) on Telegram!
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