Bren School of ICS
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Critical Thinking and Logic
• Computing requires much critical thinking and analyses. • Creating solutions by yourself and within teams• Addressing real world problems in a fast paced
and ever-changing industry.• Think outside of the box!
Communication
• Learn how to communicate your thoughts and ideas to people within and outside of the industry.
• Learn how to become an effective speaker and leader within a team.
• Always seek out opportunities to improve your written and oral communication skills.
• Market yourself!
Time Management• Procrastination does not work in computing.• Programming takes time and requires constanttesting and analyses of your work. • If working in a team, success is dependent upon
each member managing their time well to meet project deadlines.
Research Opportunities
• Student-initiated research
• Bren:ICS Honors Program
• UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) — Provides guidance, funding and faculty mentor
• Campus programs that provide a stipend and summer housing Examples: — Summer Undergraduate Research Program — Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology (SURF-IT)
Committed to Student Success• Engaged and accessible faculty
— Weekly office hours by faculty and course TAs— Associate Dean hosts weekly drop-in hours
• Academic counseling staff— Help students find most efficient way to meet all
their academic goals— Inform students about programs/opportunities that
enhance learning and build their resume— Guide students to appropriate campus resources
• Learning & Academic Resource Center (LARC)— FREE workshops/tutoring & fee-based tutoring
• Math, Physics, and Chemistry Departments— FREE drop-in tutoring
• ICS Tutoring— Peer to peer (fee based)
Student Life
ICS Student Council members at ICS/Boeing Alumni Night
Bren Brawl: Friendly competition among student gamers
ICS/Blizzard Alumni Night
Student Showcase 2011 participants
Bren:ICS students at UCILeadership Conference
Get prompt responses and different perspectives:
Academic counselors/peer advisors:[email protected]
949-824-5156 (M-F 8-5)
Faculty:Tony Givargis
Associate Dean for Student [email protected]
Questions?