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| Gearing up for autumn |
Dear reader,
As summer draws to a close and the autumn semester approaches, we're in the midst of a transition. Even though it’s been a relatively quiet month in terms of news and happenings, our students have been hard at work during the exam period. I wish them all the best as they push through this final stretch!
Meanwhile, our Student Summer Research Fellows are wrapping up their time with us after two productive months in our department. They were working on various research projects and enjoying their time getting to know Switzerland.
Looking ahead, September promises to be much busier as we gear up for the new semester. The Study Information Days will offer secondary school students valuable insights into the diverse study programs at ETH Zurich, helping them make informed decisions about their future studies. Following that, the Schnupperstudium organised by CSNOW will provide female high school students with an immersive experience in computer science. Over the course of a week, they will attend lectures, visit industry partners, and practice programming – hopefully inspiring them to join us for their future studies.
Wishing you all a fantastic start to the new semester!
Best regards,
Kenny Paterson
Department Head
Title image: SSRF fellow Sasha Mikushova working on a data set with her colleagues.
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| Faculty and staff |
We extend a warm welcome to all new staff members who have joined our department in the last month. We look forward to working with you.
Our new staff
To the staff who are leaving us, we wish you the best of luck in your future careers and hope to work with you again someday. |
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| Welcome, Michalis Kokologiannakis |
| Michalis joined the Institute for Programming Languages and Systems as Assistant Professor this month. He will be focusing on programming languages and verification, specifically on automated reasoning and computer-aided verification. Lately he's been working on developing algorithmic techniques that enable the scalable verification of concurrent data structures. All the best in your new role, Michalis! |
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Welcome, Gustavo Umbelino
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| Gustavo has joined the group of Professor April Wang as a postdoc, to focus on human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work and learning and civic technologies. Prior to D-INFK, he completed his doctorate at Northwestern University. Welcome aboard, Gustavo! |
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Welcome, Manuela Haas
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Manuela joined the group of Professor April Wang as an administrative assistant, with a workload of twenty percent. She will take care of finances, HR, guests, and other tasks. She additionally holds two other jobs at ETH Zurich. All the best in your new role, Manuela! |
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Welcome, Olivier Nüesch
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Olivier joined the Communications & Marketing team in August, focusing on internal communications while Sandra Schumacher is on maternity leave. He's also providing editorial content, having previously worked in political communications and journalism. We wish you a great start, Olivier! |
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Welcome, Abhiroop Sarkar
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| Abhiroop, from Chalmers University in Gothenburg, joined the group of Professor David Basin in August as a postdoc. His research focuses on using programming language abstractions to enhance the security of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), with applications in data privacy. We look forward to working with you, Abhiroop! |
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Welcome, Stefanie Musto
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| Stefanie joined the departmental administration as a planner for space allocation. She is a qualified structural draughtswoman and has many years of experience in workplace consulting and project management. Among other things, she previously worked in asset management in the real estate department at ETH Zurich. Glad to have you, Stefanie! |
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Farewell, Denise Siegrist
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Denise is leaving ETH and her position in the Department Administration Group, where she was in charge of space and site planning. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours, Denise! |
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| Passed doctoral examinations |
Thomas Langerak (Prof. Holz), 30.7.
Laurie Prélot (Prof. Rätsch), 21.08.
Congratulations to our newly minted Doctors of Sciences ETH Zurich! |
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| Stories of the month |
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A fellowship full of special insights
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Student Summer Research Fellowship
Each year, students from around the world participate in the Summer School Research Fellowship programme, which enables them to gain their first research experience in various fields of Computer Science. Four participating students tell us about their research topics and personal highlights.
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Preparing Leaders for the Digital Future and AI
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| CAS in AI and Software Development
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are contributing to a rapidly changing industry, in which leaders need to make informed decisions for their companies. The CAS ETH in AI and Software Development enables managers to better respond to these new developments. |
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| Tips of the month |
Planted Openhouse 2024
On 21 September, the ETH spin-off Planted is transforming its headquarters in Kemptthal into a small sustainable oasis that stands for flavour, health and animal welfare. Visitors of all ages can take a look behind the scenes at Planted and learn where and how plant-based proteins are turned into their products. |
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The Communication Academy
The course programme for the autumn 2024 semester is now online! ETH Zurich's Corporate Communications seeks to enhance researchers' understanding of both the significant opportunities and the potential risks associated with science communication. The academy equips scientists with the skills to present their research clearly and engagingly to a non-scientific audience.
Doctoral students, postdocs, senior scientists and professors can now register for the free courses from 2 to 16 September 2024. |
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| Upcoming events |
ETH Information Days, 4–5 September, 09.00–16.00, ETH HG, UZH
High school students get the opportunity to explore ETH Zurich's Bachelor's degree programmes and career opportunities at our most important information event for potential young talents. It features an exhibition, presentations, and trial lectures, providing a platform for attendees to engage with current students, faculty, and alumni. Professors April Wang and Shweta Shinde, amongst many other members of our department, will give a presentation. It is worth a stroll during your coffee break!
Learn more
Welcome Event for Computer Science Bachelor’s students, 16 September, 09.00–17.30, HG F5/7
The autumn semester starts on Monday, 16 September, and many new students will experience their first day at university. The Welcome Event informs about the Computer Science degree study programme and student associations and provides the most important tips for navigating the first semesters at ETH Zurich. More information here
There will also be Welcome Events for the three different Master’s degrees at D-INFK on the same day.
togETHer24 staff party, 30 August, 16.00–24.00, Hönggerberg campus
The staff festival promises a delightful celebration with an array of international food stands and a wide variety of entertainment. In a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, ETH employees and their families can enjoy a late summer party featuring concerts, opportunities to connect with colleagues and the chance to make new friends. To ensure your check-in, arrive at the festival site before 20.00.
Read more
AI + Environment Summit 2024, 2 October, Innovation Park Dübendorf
Join the summit organised by the ETH AI Center for a day dedicated to inspiring, igniting and innovating work in AI for the environment. There will be talks by various academics, a poster session (to which you can submit your work), workshops, talks by industry and startups and plenty of network opportunities. The agenda will cover a range of topics, and excellent food and delicious coffee will be served.
Secure your ticket here |
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School visits to D-INFK: Call for participation
We invite you to share your research and passion for science directly with high school students! Our department regularly hosts school visits, and we are looking for presentable projects. This is a unique opportunity to ignite young people's interest in computer science and foster their enthusiasm for this dynamic field. A short presentation of 30 to 45 minutes would be ideal. |
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| Open positions and opportunities |
Doctoral student in Digital Fabrication and Computational Optimization
The Sensing, Interaction & Perception Lab (Prof. Christian Holz) is looking to recruit a doctoral student with an interest in conducting cutting-edge research, with a solid motivation to work on challenging topics, and a strong desire to learn. The lab will develop novel methods to generate 3D models for fabrication via 2D laser cutting, foldable paper, 3D printing, and a combination of them in conjunction with novel optimization-based computational methods for better fabrication outcomes. The research will be related to the areas of 3D modeling, computer graphics, digital fabrication, geometric processing, and geometry generation.
More information here
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VIS job mailing list
Are you a student interested in open positions, full-time or part-time, and internships? Then the job mailing list by the Association of Computer Science Students (VIS) is for you. |
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| This is a spontaneous, light-hearted and fun segment, where we can share bits and pieces that we see along the way. We are also open to suggestions and submissions from our community! |
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| Swiss engineering and handicraft par excellence |
Lecturer Lukas Fässler has a faible for great coffee and high-quality espresso machines. His 52-year-old Olympia Express, also known as the "Rolex of espresso machines", is a showpiece that adorns his office and frequently lures visitors. To prepare a coffee, you have to use force to press down the lever of the machine in order to release steam. It does require some practice to get the perfect espresso, but the flavour and timeless design make coffee fans' hearts beat faster.
Probably the best coffee in the department? |
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| A joke that epitomised the digital revolution |
| In the last issue of the READ.ME newsletter, we complained about the lack of submissions to our call for good computer science jokes. Fortunately, Professor emeritus Friedemann Mattern reached out to us with a guest post highlighting a famous example from the 1960s. Dive into his piece to uncover the story behind the cartoon and explore the fascinating historical context surrounding it. |
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