Memorial University CS Games Team (doubles) Winter 2011 Results

The Winter 2011 CS Team Programming Competition took place last Friday night at Memorial University.  Seven teams, 14 students, took part - trying their skills against the algorithmic conundrums the programming competition committee prepared as their set of three problems.

The students remained dutifully quiet throughout the evening, working on their solutions - barely taking a break to enjoy the drinks, cookies, and pizzas the department of Computer Science & Committee had sponsored.

After two and half hours of competition we were able to draw the games to a close, and tabulate the results. Our game sponsors then took center stage to present our top placements.

Left to Right: Eric Davidson, Steven Soucey, Megan O'Conner

Our third place prize was presented by Pathfinder/Nomadica's Eric Davidson to Team F: Megan O'Connor, and Steven Soucey.

Left to Right: Justin Butt, Steven Talyor, Simon McIlhargey

Our second place prize was presented by IDBlue's Steven Taylor to Team B: Justin Butt, and Simon McIlhargey.

Left to Right: Melissa Reid, Jon Anstey, Ken Collingwood

And finally the first place prize was presented by FuseSource's Jon Anstey to Team A: Melissa Reid, and Ken Collingwood.

I'd like to thank all the students, volunteers, sponsors, and the games committee again for making these CS games possible. I hope to see everyone again for the Fall 2011 Mun CS Games in September.

I think we need a DemoCamp St John's

I think we need a DemoCamp St John's. 

What is a DemoCamp?

A DemoCamp is an unconference style of event, in which participants provide the meeting content. Generally this content consists of a demo of the participant's project. Meetings last for 2 or 3 hours, or as long as all the crowd remains for socializing, networking, hanging out, job hunting, recruiting, chatting, drinking, eating, etc.
There are a few rules at DemoCamps...

• Rule #1 of DemoCamp: Talk about DemoCamp 
• Rule #2 of DemoCamp: No powerpoints allowed. Why no .ppt ? Well, do you have working software or don’t you?

No powerpoint/keynote/impress is mandatory - the goal is to make presenters show, demonstrate, talk about their actual software/hardware/etc. These are not sales presentations. This is a forum for developers, CEOs, designers, and others to be proud of their work and share it with their peers.
See the DemoCamp DIY page for more information on how these events operate.

If your interested in the idea please leave a comment below, or PM me (you can find my contact info in my profile). Also, if you are inclined, click follow on the google friend connect link in the rand hand sidebar so that you'll be updated when I have new posts on this blog - it's partly about Apache software, and the other half is software development stories from here in Newfoundland. Alternatively, you can follow my twitter account http://twitter.com/icbts (basically the same content).

Mun CS Games Winter 2011 Team (Doubles) Competition!

Following up on our Singles competition last month, we're gearing up for our team games on March 18, 2011. Our sponsors from the singles games have also returned to give our students some encouragement to try their hardest. Each team will consist of two students - so start finding a partner soon!

The prizes!!!

The third place prize is being sponsored by IDBlue. The prize pack for each team member consists of a copy of O'Reilly Java Pocket Guide, Linux Journal (March 2011 Edition), a tin of Pringles, a tin of Computer Air Duster, a Mun pencil and a Mun market bag.

The second place prize is being sponsored by Nomadica Group / Pathfinder. The prize pack for each team member consists of a copy of O'Reilly Make: Technology on your time, a copy of Team Management Secrets, a tin of Pringles, a tin of Computer Air Duster, a Mun pencil and a Mun market bag.

The first place prize is sponsored by Jon Anstey. The prize pack for each team member consists of a copy of Camel in Action, a tin of Pringles, a tin of Computer Air Duster, a Mun pencil and a Mun market bag.

The Winter 2011 CS Games Teams (Doubles) are tentatively scheduled for Friday March 18th, 2011, in room EN-2036 at 5pm to 7:30pm. There is a sign up sheet in the CS department head office, please contact them if you are interested in competing - seat are limited (CS students only).

Best luck to all the competitors and see you there!