SURG/SURF + International Computer Music Conference + Innovation Costume
Applications for SURG/SURF awards are open and due March 23rd! These funds from the Undergraduate Research Office allow students to pursue research and other projects by providing funding for supplies, materials, travel to collect data. They are a terrific resource so attend one of the upcoming application workshops on Wednesday, February 21st, 4:30 p.m. in GHC 4307 and Sunday, February 25th, 5:00 p.m. in GHC 4102. For more information, visit cmu.edu/uro.
The International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) 2018 will be held in Daegu, South Korea August 5th - 10th and is currently accepting submissions for installations, music, panel proposals, papers, and workshop proposals. This year’s theme is Preserve | Engage | Advance as it broadly relates to the diverse field of computer music including auditory display, cognition, composition, digital audio effects, digital libraries, DSP, MIR, musicology, multimedia, NIME, performance, perception, soundscape, and WebAudio. Submissions are due February 28th! For more information, visit icmc2018.org.
The World Costume Design Curatorial committee will premiere its second major exhibition, Innovative Costume of the 21st Century: The Next Generation, at the State Historical Museum in Moscow, Russia June-August 2019. The committee is seeking submissions of innovative work from young professionals, students, independent costume and fashion designers, as well as interpreters and costume makers. The deadline for submissions is April 15th. For more information visit https://innovativecostume.secure-platform.com/a/.
Thank you to the IDeATe students for decorating the IDeATe spaces for Chinese New Year!
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Heinz College is offering a micro course February 17th and 18th called Societal Implications of Technological Change: Education (90-850). For more information, visit heinz.cmu.edu.
The ESA Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2018-19 Computer and Video Game Arts Scholarship program. Students interested in applying for a 2018-19 ESA Foundation scholarship they should visit ESAFoundationScholars.org for additional information, to view testimonials from last year’s recipients, and the application form.
Open Fabrication and Wood Shop Hours
Do you want to create a part using a laser cutter or a 3D printer, but haven’t taken an IDeATe course that gives you access to the fabrication facilities? IDeATe has Open Fabrication Hours, Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:30pm during the academic year to give the campus community access to the IDeATe fabrication facility. Bring your prepared file to IDeATe Lending and we will help you bring your part into reality. Information about file preparation and material is available on resources.ideate.cmu.edu and you can send questions to help@ideate.cmu.edu.
IDeATe's Standard Fabrication Lab (aka the woodworking room) can be accessed by IDeATe students Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you would like to learn about using our drill press, band saw, belt sander, and other power tools, stop by Hunt Library A30 (basement, near the IDeATe Lending Booth) and HCI/IDeATe staff member John Antanitis will be on hand to help. For questions or appointments, send a message to help@ideate.cmu.edu.