Coming weeks we have exams. Of course you need a nice place to study. You might think about going to the crowded library, but we have a better idea!
From Monday October 28th until Friday evening November 8th you will be able to study in MF3.103, MF3.104, MF3.105! Of course, this is awesome because:
Tea and coffee are seconds awayYou can use our books to study (ask the board before borrowing please)You can work together with your friends and ask advice from those who have already mastered the courses you are currently working on!Some of the rooms will be designated silence rooms and some will be for collaboration.
Hope to see you there!
Continue readingPayment Selection💰& Observability 📊at Uber
Get more insights into core teams of Uber’s payment experience. The Amsterdam office hosts teams that build core services used worldwide during payments. In today’s digital and globalized world, offering multiple payment options is crucial for maximizing conversions and enhancing customer satisfaction. System reliability is paramount. Proactive monitoring and insightful observability are key to maintaining flawless operations.
Key Highlights:
Our paths into big tech companiesHigh-level overview of what our teams are solving for?What are the key challenges we are facing?How do we track and monitor systems at a high scale?Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 135 spots only with first come first serve and GEWIS members get priority. You can earn 1 my future activity with this lecture.
Continue readingJoin the Navara-Harvest Hackathon! 🌳
Are you a student with a passion for technology and nature? Then this is your chance to make an impact! In collaboration with Natuurmonumenten, we are organizing a hackathon where you can shape the future of nature management.
🔎 The challenge: forest rangers of Natuurmonumenten monitor all kinds of animal species, but this is still often done with pen and paper. This can be done faster and smarter. You will work with your team to develop an app that allows forest rangers to enter data directly in the field: from spotting animal species to recording locations and numbers.
🐾 Your mission: Help Natuurmonumenten modernize their nature management. Develop an app that makes counting animal species, analyzing populations, and registering nuisance easier and more efficient. Together we will harmonize this registration, so that forest rangers and ecologists gain more insight into nature management in the Netherlands.
🌿 Why participate?
Work on a real case with a big impact.Get guidance from an enthusiastic ecologist, working in the Veluwe, who will support you during the hackathon.Combine your tech skills with your love for nature.Get a chance to win cool prizes and build something that can really be used by Natuurmonumenten.💡 What can you contribute? Whether you are a developer, a UX designer or a data analyst, your skills are indispensable! Together we will build a digital tool that takes the work of forest rangers to a higher level.
Make sure you are there and make a difference for nature!
Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are spots for 50 teams of 3 people. So a maximum of 150 people can subscribe. Spots are given with first come first serve and GEWIS members and groups of 3 get priority. You can still subscribe with smaller teams. If you are looking for a team use team name "Looking for a team" and we will assign you to a team. You can earn 1 my future activity with this lecture.
Continue readingEach year the (old-)treasurers of GEWIS go on a weekend away to celebrate their function. This year they went to Schiedam, the capital city of the jenever. Here they learned all about jenever, what it is, how it is distilled, the different kinds of jenever, whether the Bokma is already cold, and much more.
That is why we want to transfer this knowledge to all other GEWIS members on this first day of the Member lustrum week. At this jenever tasting you have the opportunity to taste 6 different jenevers (and relatives), while enjoying a bite and an informative talk about the particular drink.
Unfortunately we cannot provide the jenevers for free, that is why we ask for a contribution of €11,- to cover the costs.
Note that there is space for only 30 people to join, so make sure to sign up soon!
Continue readingIt is the Tuesday of after GLOW, and you know what that means: light art at GEWIS! And how can we do that better than with beer? Are you an experienced and trained borrelaar? Are you able to beat the horns of the Gebroeders Scooter without perishing in the process? And are you able to stay in bed Wednesday morning? Then we summon you for the biggest challenge of the year!
We would like to invite the few fools brave enough to walk down this road with us. There will be new and special light effects provided by AViCo and the ABC, there will be beer provided by the BAC, there will be defeat, and there will be victors. Rise up to the challenge! Raise your shot glass and do your best!
At 18:00, we will start our challenge with a first 100-minute run. After the first battle, we will have a break of about an hour to enjoy some food from Snackcenter Eindhoven. Then, once we all have recovered our inner strength, we will partake in the second 100-minute adventure.
Because we start somewhat late, we kindly ask everyone to also snack or eat something beforehand. Also (as implied), please do not drink any alcohol before the activity starts. There are initially 30 spots available, but this might be increased. If the activity is full one hour after the subscription list opens, there will be a draw.
Due to the nature of the activity, we strongly advise that only experienced borrelaars join the activity. If you are unsure, please contact the Member lustrum week initiative.
Continue readingAre you disappointed that the Batavierenrace is not happening this year? Do not worry! The Member lustrum week has you covered with our very own version of the Batavierenrace; the Batabierenrace.
Starting from Europe’s smartest square kilometer—the High Tech Campus—you’ll run alongside the beautiful Dommel river, finishing at the iconic Markthal on the Eindhoven University of Technology campus. This scenic trail is around 6km long, and you’ll tackle it with a buddy.
But what’s the Batavierenrace without an epic party? Sadly, we are a bit limited on resources, but we have got something just as exciting planned. Inspired by the legendary Scooter brothers and their “100 shots, 100 hits, 100 toeters, 100 keer escalatie,” we present: "6 beers, 6 kilometers, 6 adtjes voor onderweg."
The challenge? Run the 6 kilometer trail with your buddy and a crate of 12 beers. There are only three rules:
Finish the trail. Finish your crate by the end of the trail. Drink two beers per kilometer.How you achieve these goals is up to you, as long as you do not waste any drinks. Fail to follow the rules? You may face consequences!
Not into drinking? No problem! You can still join the fun without alcohol or opt for an alcohol-free crate to run with.
So, are you ready to run, drink, and make some unforgettable memories? Subscribe to the Batabierenrace as soon as possible!
Continue readingLecture from Bavo Janss
Bavo Janss is not only a thought leader within iO on e-commerce but also a genuine Olympic coach. Supported by iO he demonstrates that the intersection between business, technology and sports can lead to unparalleled achievements. So how can you combine a job as solution architect with a "side job" of being a Olympic coach just returned from Paris.
Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 135 spots only with first come first serve and GEWIS members get priority. You can earn 1 my future activity with this lecture.
Continue readingGet ready, as the next edition of the SNiC conference is just around the corner, taking place on the 27th of November. This year’s theme is SustainabilIT, where we’ll explore how the IT sector can lead and innovate in sustainability.
First, for those of you that aren’t all too familiar, a little more about the SNiC: The SNiC takes place yearly in November, in a different city every year. It attracts hundreds of students from all throughout the country. It’s a single-day event where lots of speakers come and give an interesting talk about state-of-the-art technology or practices in the aforementioned fields.
Not only is the day filled with exciting presentations about innovation, during the breaks and after the event you’re also able to have a chat with any of the participating companies of the conference. They can tell you a lot about career-related questions and projects that their companies are currently working on related to the themes of the conference.
With your SNiC ticket, you'll have full access to a day packed with insightful talks on the future of sustainable IT, and of course plenty of coffee, drinks, and snacks. Tickets are available starting September 30th. Visit our website for all the details: https://sustainabilit.snic.nl.
Stay tuned for exciting speaker announcements on our Instagram @snic_sustainabilit. We’re thrilled to share that Emiel Kwakkel will be our keynote speaker, offering practical insights into how we can make the IT industry greener.
For only €10,- you can join this congress. This is a reduction of the full ticket price, meant to make the SNiC more accessible to our members. If you subscribe but don't show up, you will have to pay the full ticket price of €25,-.
There are only 85 tickets available. If there are more subscriptions than tickets on Friday 11 October at 12:00, there will be a draw among everyone who is subscribed at that moment. After that, the tickets will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. If then the amount of subscriptions has exceeded the ticket amount, people will be put on a waiting list. Your name and e-mail address will be shared with Stichting Nationaal Informatica Congres. They will process this data in accordance with their privacy policy.
Students will receive 2 MyFuture points for participation in this activity. Please bring your campus card.
Continue readingWhat does it take to visualize the single atoms of the silicon? How to visualize the structure of a protein on the scale which exposes its DNA structure?
Why the electron microscopy embraces and embeds the digitalization in a rapid pace?
These are just a few questions that we will try to answer during the GEWIS lunch meeting.
Our presenters will introduce the audience to the digital electron microscopy, explaining basics of the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging.
Then the role of the software, and in general computer science in microscopy will be shown and explained.
Finally, the trends and new research areas in the microscopy will be briefly discussed.
Despite the limited time there will be a room for questions and discussion about presented content.
Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 135 spots only with first come first serve and GEWIS members get priority. You can earn 1 my future activity with this lecture.
Continue readingAre you ready for a realistic and immersive experience in the world of logistical problems? This case represents the kind of challenges we, as consultants at Pipple, deal with on a daily basis. You are approached by a colleague to join in on a logistical issue with a client, where the exact problem is not immediately clear. You receive a series of emails from a fictional client named LogiSolutions, filled with complaints about deliveries and service.
Your challenge? Identify the core problems and develop a presentation on the 'picking process.' Through role-playing with key players, such as the warehouse manager and the head of IT, you’ll uncover subtle clues. Something seems to be wrong with the 'picking rounds,' but what exactly? Dive deeper into the data to identify inconsistencies and issues. This case offers a unique opportunity to apply your analytical skills to realistic scenarios and provides insight into the complexity of the daily work of a data consultant.
Note: after subscribing, showing up is mandatory! There are 20 spots only with first come first serve and GEWIS members get priority. You can earn 2 my future activities with this lecture.
Continue readingDear members of s.v. GEWIS,
Now that the days are still long and the sun still shines through your sunglasses, we do not want to take you thought away from this beautiful summer. Yet, we will already take you to the winter, as we want to take another opportunity to take you away to a castle. Here, while enjoying the crackling of a fire place, you will arrive on the Friday, after you have travelled all the way to the Loonse and Drunense Duinen. Here you will be welcomed with a wine and delightful dinner. The next morning, we will kindly request you to join two I.V.V members on a pleasant Saturday afternoon activity. All of this is to make sure everything is ready for the evening, during which we will serve you a seven course dinner.
Do you, as many did before you, enjoy a weekend of decadency. Then we cannot recommend anything else than join Hèt Dispuut on this prodigious weekend. This all for a small price of 105 euros for a unparalleled experience of the burgundy life. For this magnificent weekend, there will be 32 spots available, so make sure to subscribe as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Praeses Mokveld
P.S. Given that driving to the venue is required, please indicate if you are in position to grant your car and bring fellow students. Be aware, this year the driving costs will be split among the persons driving with you.
P.P.S. The registration list will open Monday 2nd of september 2024, at 6.35 p.m. If the 32 spots are filled within the hour, we will draw lots, otherwise we will use a "first come, first serve" rule.
P.P.P.S. Due to manpower, budget and space, we cannot guarantee that all dietary needs will be accommodated. Vegetarian is an option, but vegan probably not. If you have an allergy, we may contact you to discuss it, as we cannot rule out cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Continue readingHello everyone, Also this year ATHENA is organising an exciting trip. After having gone to Germany and Belgium with the previous two trips, we have decided to stay within the Netherlands🇳🇱 this year around. After some heavy thinking we have landed on the beautiful city of Leiden🏙. With all its canals and beautiful old buildings and streets we will for sure experience the real culture of Dutch architecture. To make the stay even more exited, this year we will be sleeping on a klipper (a sailing ship) ⛵that is located on the Zijlsingel of Leiden. The weekend will take place from Friday the 14th of February until Sunday the 16th of February. In addition to the stay on the Klipper we have arranged for breakfast🥐, some fun activities and dinner on the Saturday. The remainder of the weekend you will have free time to enjoy, join us on a beautiful walk through Leiden and visit the many cultural aspects this city has to offer🚶♀. The subscription list will open Wednesday the 23rd of October at 12.30. There are 30 spots available, so be sure to subscribe on time! - If there are more than 30 subscription before Monday the 4th of November at 12:30 there will be a draw amongst those who subscribed before this deadline. After this it will be first come first serve. - If the subscription is not full before this deadline, the participants will be based on a first come first serve basis. We will travel to Leiden by train🚄, so please indicate if you have week, weekend or no OV. The exact start and end times of the weekend will be communicated later, based on availability. Not important to forget our weekend takes place starting on the Friday when it is also valentine’s day💞. Of course, we will not forget to celebrate this with an activity on the Friday evening! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us in person, via mail or via a post owl🦉💌. Hugs, ATHENA 🦉🩷🩵
Continue readingIt's party time, because GEPWNAGE is organizing GEPWNAGE LAN party F.0! A weekend of sleep deprivation (optional), lots of food and drinks (optional but strongly recommended) and most important: a lot of gaming (not optional).
More than just computer games - We have board games, consoles, beer and soda, and other (non-digital) stuff for your entertainment. Just like last year, there are alpacas on-site! On top of these (gaming) possibilities, we'll also be hosting various competitions, where you can show off your skills and win prizes! Make sure you keep an eye on the poster screens for the latest announcements and get a head-start with practising ;)
So join us March 7-8-9, at group accommodation W'tjewel for this fantastic activity!
For more information, see lan.gepwnage.nl
Subscribe fast, as there are only 60 spots available. If you are subscribed when the list closes, you are expected to pay (see activity policy for more information). Alcohol is not included in the ticket price. Beers will be sold via SudoSOS on the LAN location.
Continue readingHowever beautiful the Netherlands may be, sometimes we need to get out for a weekend. Unfortunately, we are poor students and don’t have money to book a flight. Before you start to wail in agony, we can present you a better method, a cheaper method, a more fun method: Hitchhiking!
For only 50 measly euros you can make your way all the way to Hamburg!
Though you should know this will not be a leisurely voyage. The goal is not just to get to your destination, but to do it as fast as possible. Find your favorite friend, piece together some cardboard signs and hop in a strangers car! There will be challenges to fulfill along the way which can improve your final time!
Since we don’t have infinite stamina and are hungover on Sunday morning, we will all travel back by train together on Sunday evening.
To help you all on your way and make sure that you build the extensive skill set needed for hitchhiking, we will be organizing an information session with some general information and a couple of helpful tips.
If there are more than 15 duo's within 24 hours, a draw will be held. After this, the subscription will be "first come, first served". Do make sure to subscribe, since there will be a waiting list!
In contrast to previous years, you now both need to subscribe with the same team name.
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