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| Striving for academic success |
Dear readers,
It appears that next month more students than ever before will start their study programme in computer science. In a few years from now, those students will hold a degree allowing them to choose from a wide variety of career paths – working in academia is one of them.
In a video series initiated and produced by postdoc Manuel Rigger, young professors from around the globe talk about how they came to settle down in academia and share helpful insights. Their tips for the application process might also be useful for our postdoc Anwar Hithnawi, who just received the Facebook Research Award and is set for academic success.
Further, we portray computer science alumni with inspiring careers in various fields in our anniversary series. Our alumnus Urs Hölzle, who joined Google as employee number eight, is one of them.
Enjoy this edition of READ.ME and find out how Indiana Jones made it into our header picture.
I wish you a smooth semester start.
Best regards,
Timothy Roscoe
Department Head
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| Faculty and staff |
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all new staff members who have joined our department by the end of 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.
Farewells |
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Welcome, Gene Tsudik
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| Gene Tsudik, Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), joins the Institute of Information Security at ETH Zurich as a visiting professor from August 1 until January 1, 2022. His research interests include security, privacy and applied cryptography. Welcome aboard, Gene! |
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Farewell, Martin Oswald
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| Martin Oswald, a senior researcher in the Computer Vision and Geometry Group, starts his new position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam in September 2021. He will be focusing on building technology for large-scale digital representations of the real world. Good luck, Martin!
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| Prizes and awards |
Congratulations to our faculty, researchers and students who have won prizes, awards and fellowships for their work. We are proud of you and thank you for asserting our reputation.
Browse our award section |
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Forbes 30 Under 30
Call to action: The Forbes magazine is looking for nominations for its annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list. We invite D-INFK faculty members to nominate an innovative person from their team who is making an impact in their field and society. Submit your nomination here. You can also find an outline of the nomination and selection here.Marianne Lucien from Corporate Communications is available to provide editing support and/or advice for the 500-word nomination text. Send your draft nomination form and texts (without worrying about limits) to marianne.lucien@hk.ethz.ch. |
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| Passed doctoral examinations: August 2021 |
Alexis Block (Prof. Otmar Hilliges), 12.8.
Rafael Wampfler (Prof. Markus Gross), 17.8.
Karl Wüst (Prof. Srdjan Capkun), 26.8.
Congratulations to our newly minted Doctors of Sciences ETH Zurich!
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| Story of the month |
New, high-resolution models merge weather and climate
Our professors Andreas Krause and Torsten Hoefler, as well as the Swiss Data Science Center, are part of the EXCLAIM research initiative, an interdisciplinary project to forecast weather events with greater accuracy and gain a better understanding of them against the backdrop of global climate change. |
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| Happy 40th anniversary, D-INFK! |
| Throughout this special year, we'll be presenting you stories and other activities. Stay tuned and visit our anniversary website. |
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| "Managers who know how to program are better managers" |
| Prof. em. Walter Gander was an advocate for independent computer science teaching in Swiss schools, supported women in CS and participated in development projects abroad. Hear more about Walter's activities in the second part of this interview. |
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Back to 1981
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On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the computer science programme at ETH Zurich, we look back to 1981 and explore what made the world go round back then. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. |
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"I programmed a good solution in a dream once"
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| Sarah Hauser completed her Master's degree in computer science at ETH Zurich in 2008. As a professor and Vice Dean at the computer science department at the HSLU, she now shapes the next generation of students. |
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| Upcoming events |
Online World Math Contest, August 28
This Saturday, an online mathematics competition, run by the Fédération Suisse des Jeux Mathématiques with support from D-INFK, is taking place in which anyone aged 9 and over can take part worldwide. Participate in math puzzles and compete with the rest of the world.
More information and registration |
Paul Bernays Lectures, August 30-31 (Audimax, ETH Main Building)
This year’s Bernays Lectures on the theme of “A unique physical lab at our galactic center” will be held by Nobel Prize winner Andrea Ghez. Established as an annual and three-part honorary lecture about the philosophy of the exact sciences, the series is definitely worth attending.
More information |
Scientifica, September 4-5 (Campus Center, Irchel and Hönggerberg)
Experience at Scientifica how nature inspires research and how we humans perceive and shape nature and culture. When you’re in the Main Hall, come say hello to the virtual Albert Einstein developed by the Computer Graphics Laboratory, our spin-off Animatico and the Game Technology Center.
More information |
ETH Industry Day, September 8 (Campus Hönggerberg)
Gain insight into ETH Zurich research and how it is applied in the industry at the upcoming Industry Day. The event is packed with various research presentations in the fields of robotics, AI, and digitalisation, amongst others. There’s no admission fee, but you need to register in advance.
More information and registration |
Funding for Innovation, September 8 (Campus Hönggerberg HPV G4)
Are you a Swiss enterprise looking to collaborate with ETH Zurich or an ETH researcher looking to develop and commercialise a research-driven innovation project? This event will provide insights into the national and European funding landscape for innovation projects.
More information and registration |
Distinguished Colloquium, Autumn Semester 2021
With the new semester, another colloquium series starts, giving insights into current computer science research from around the world. The sessions will take place via Zoom.
Upcoming colloquia will be published here shortly |
AI+X Summit, October 15 (StageOne Event & Convention Hall Zurich)
The vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem of ETH Zurich and beyond will be made tangible and reachable at the upcoming conference. Get a chance to exchange ideas, discuss and connect with the AI Center faculty and community at this year’s AI+X Summit.
More information and registration |
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VIScon, October 15-17 (ETH Main Building)
Join the largest student-organised hackathon and a symposium at ETH Zurich for a programme full of interesting talks and workshops. Get inspired and build valuable relationships in the fields of computer science, engineering and entrepreneurship at the upcoming VIScon.
More information |
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| Past events |
Pro Juventute summer course, August 3-6
At the beginning of August, the department offered a Scratch course exclusively for girls in cooperation with Kinderlabor as part of the Pro Juventute holiday programme. Under the guidance of doctoral student Sabine Jacob (D-GESS/D-INFK), the girls created their own games with great enthusiasm. |
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| D-INFK in the news |
| • | | Severin Hacker, D-INFK Alumnus
Tagesanzeiger: Ein «Hacker», der die Welt verbessern will
Read article |
| • | | Myke Näf, Alumnus
Top100startups.swiss: World shaper of tomorrow: Doodle simplifies how we schedule meetings
Read article |
| • | | ABZ, Prof. Juraj Hromkovic
Südostschweiz: Technologie-Camp "Krypto-Day" in Flims
Watch video (starting at 2:50) |
| • | | Dr. Igors Stepanovs
Higgs: Wie sicher ist der Messenger Telegram?
Read article |
| • | | GetYourGuide, D-INFK Spin-off
htr.ch: «Wir bemühen uns, fair zu bleiben»
Read article |
| • | | Beekeeper, D-INFK Spin-off
AGEFI: Beekeeper se prépare à entrer en Bourse dans deux à trois ans
Read article |
| • | | LatticeFlow, D-INFK Spin-off
EU-Startups: 10 promising startups emerging from universities right now
Read article |
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| Please meet... |
Barbara Pfändner, D-INFK department coordinator
Describe what you do in one sentence.
I assist the Head of Department in all matters of departmental planning and undertake tasks related to the management of the department, such as the Professors' Conference and the Departmental Conference.
What do you like most about what you do?
On the one hand, interacting with people and on the other hand, coordinating multiple tasks with initiative and responsibility. I want to contribute to the success of D-INFK.
What are the most important skills someone in your role must have?
Organisational skills, planning skills, prioritisation and collaboration with a wide variety of people.
What do you do if you have a few minutes to spare?
I love to cook or do sports. When I have a little more time, I like to be creative with fabric and thread. And last but not least, I enjoy spending time with my family.
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| Tip of the month – Getting academic positions (GAP) |
| Our postdoc Manuel Rigger has created a series of interviews with recently appointed professors, in which they share their insights and experiences about getting a faculty position. The GAP series includes interviews with our professors Shweta Shinde and Ana Klimovic, amongst others, and is a must-watch for anyone considering an academic career. |
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| The coronavirus will continue to affect our lives and our work for some time to come. To keep you informed about news, regulations and projects connected to the pandemic, we will add a short COVID-19 section to the end of every READ.ME until further notice. |
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Current coronavirus master plan only valid up to 5 September
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| Ulrich Weidmann, Head of the ETH Crisis Staff, explains that the current master plan will remain in force until the exam session ends. The revised master plan is expected to be published at the beginning of the Autumn Semester, to coincide with any new measures announced by the Federal Council. |
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| The vaccination bus is coming to ETH |
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ETH members have the opportunity to receive the first vaccination dose between 11:00 and 18:00 each day on September 22 and 29 (Center) and 23 and 30 (Campus Hönggerberg). The second vaccination will take place at the Hirschengraben vaccination center (either by appointment on-site or as walk-in). The offer is initiated by SGU and more info will follow shortly. |
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