Schedule of Events
Past Events: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021
Current Schedule: 2021-2022 - COF-CS Meetings are on Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm at MSB 228 (in-person) and Teams virtual option
| September 3, Friday, 12:30-1:30p.m. | |
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COF-CS Orientation Welcome COF-CS Scholars! We are very excited to be part of a great academic beginning for you. At the meeting, we will discuss COF-CS expectations, eligibility and renewal criteria, schedule of events for the year, meeting attendance requirements and faculty advisor assignment. Speaker: Prof. Gus Samba |
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| October 22, Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. | |
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Internship Experience An exclusive part of the COF-CS program is the integrated CS Co-op Internship with KSU’s very own Department of Information Services (IS). Each of you will train in a state-of-the-art 21st century workplace. Your IS mentor will co-ordinate with your CS faculty advisor to ensure the eloquent integration or your academic learning. This experience will be electronically documented in your LinkedIn profile to carry the digital evidence earned. Speaker: Philip Thomas, Network Architect, Information Services (KSU) James Raber, Executive Director, Information Technology (KSU) |
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| October 27, Wednesday, 5-6 pm. | |
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"How to make a poster"
 Speaker: Andrew Kendall, Instructional Resource Center Hosted by Math COF via Zoom |
Zoom registration link will be emailed |
| November 5 (Session 1), Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. | |
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Faculty Mentor Presentation All COF-CS Scholars have the exceptional opportunity for an exciting CS research exposition under the supervision of one of our many vibrant research faculties. Your faculty advisor will be your mentor as you spend time in their lab working alongside other researchers in the field.
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Mandatory Attendance for COF-CS Scholars |
| November 12 (Session 2), Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. | |
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Mandatory Attendance for COF-CS Scholars |
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November 3, Wednesday, 5-6pm |
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"Has your job been invented yet? A look at careers of today and tomorrow."
Speaker: Prof. Angela Guercio Hosted by Math COF via Zoom |
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| December 1, Wednesday, 5-6pm | |
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Hosted by Math/CS COF via Zoom Casey Stella, "Software Engineering for Fun and Profit"
Casey Stella, the current Pillar Tech Lead for Stripe (a FinTech company), has spent the last 15 years working in software across many companies and many domains. He will spend 50 minutes describing the field, its many benefits and its several occasional drawbacks. |
Registration Link will be sent to your email |
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Thanksgiving Break
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Holiday Break - NO meetings
No Meetings/Workshops |
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| February 4, Friday, 11am to 12noon | L |
| February 4, Friday, 12:30 to 1:30pm | |
 LinkedIn Review (Dr. Gus Samba) Update your Linked In Profile and join the COF-CS Group. Attendance is mandatory for one of the sessions. |
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| February 16, Wednesday, 1:30 - 4pm | |
 Scholar ShowcaseOur very own COF-CS scholar NICK WEBER will be presenting!The Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase is an opportunity for scholars and institutions to highlight research and academic projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines and STEM education programs supported by Choose Ohio First scholarships. The Showcase is a great opportunity to observe the innovations of Ohio’s talented STEM students on a multitude of STEM topics ranging from architecture to zoology. The Showcase will kick off with opening remarks from Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Chancellor Randy Gardner. Attendees will then be able to visit the scholars’ poster presentations through a virtual platform. Registration is open to Choose Ohio First scholars, faculty, staff, and supporters. All registrations for the Showcase include complimentary registration and access to the OETC. Registration to attend the Showcase and OETC must be completed through this link: https://odhe.eventsair.com/oetc-2022/2022cofreg |
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| March 4, Friday, 3-5pm | |
 Ohio Super Computer Center |
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| Sunday, April 10, 2022 | |
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2022 COF Research Poster Conference Cleveland State University Abstract Submission Deadline - February 25, 2022 Schedule:
10:30 am Bus departs KSU
12:00 -- 12:45 pm Check-In, Set-up, Lunch.
12:50 -- 1:50 pm Poser Session A 2:00 -- 3:00 pm Poster Session B 3:10 -- 4:00 pm Keynote Address 4:15 -- 4:45 pm Recognition Ceremony 4:45 -- 5:00 pm Poster Take-Down and Departure for KSU Click here for Parking voucher and Additional Conference Information
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| Friday, April 22, 2022, 3:30 to 6pm | |
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KSU COF Snack and Relax Event KSU Recreation and Wellness Center |
