Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of The Compiler!

The Compiler is the new internal newsletter brought to you by the Communications Council at CoC. Both the council and this newsletter are creations of the Office of Communications as we work to improve internal communications in the college. Aptly named, The Compiler is a collection of all the activities and updates the council shares in our bi-monthly meetings presented in a way you can digest quickly.

Do you have internal news for us? Tell your council representative: Shanita Williams and Jennifer Chisholm (CSS), Jacque Berry and Charmion Richards (IIC), Lometa Mitchell (CSE), Barbara Binder and Kathy Earwood (Student Services), Stefany Wilson and Joy Weaks (Communications), Georgia Davidson (Development), Mary Claire Thompson (GTISC), Vivian Chandler and Leisha Chappell (GVU, CRIM).

As we continue the newsletter you may notice changes in layout or type and length of information presented – bear with us as we determine the best way to give you all the insider info you can handle. We hope you enjoy the first issue and we'd love your feedback at communications@cc.gatech.edu.

Student Services News

Intel Corporation Foundation Award Goes to CoC Ph.D. Student

College of Computing Ph.D. candidate Keith O'Hara was recently awarded Intel Corporation's Foundation Award, a national award given to high achievers regardless of their field of research. The award is for $20K.

Dean's Luncheon for College of Computing Ph.D. Graduates

On April 25th Dean DeMillo hosted a luncheon for our graduating Ph.D. students, including spring, summer, and fall graduates. The luncheon was held at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center.

The Dean and faculty members pose with Ph.D. Graduates at the Dean's Luncheon

CoC Honors Undergraduates with New Honor Cord Presented at Reception

At the dean's honor reception on May 5th, Student Services will be giving students their honors cords for graduation. This is the first time the college has presented the cords which are a gesture of congratulations to those graduating with honors.

Graduation at the GA Dome on Saturday, May 6th

Spring Semester Commencement will be at 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. This year's speaker is Mr. Bernie Marcus and the ceremony is open to the public, no tickets are required.

New Program for Grades and Transcripts

The Institute is doing away with FACTS, the online grade and transcript program, and implementing a new system called ENTERPRISE which is easier for advisors.

Research Center News

MS in InfoSec Being Offered to Industry

Working with Mike McCracken and Leo Mark, GTISC is currently establishing day and weekend distance learning workshops for industry employees who want to earn their Master's in Information Security.

Security Summit on Identity Management

The GTISC Security Summit on Identity Management is being held on Thursday, May 17th in the GTRI Auditorium (formerly GCATT). Howard Schmidt, CoC adjunct professor and former White House chief advisor on cyber-security to President Bush, will be the keynote. CoC alum Paul Judge of CipherTrust will moderate, and participating companies include Bank of America, Equifax, Authis, RSA Security and Siemens.

Center for Robotics and Intelligent Machines – It's Official!

CoC has a new center dedicated to social and personal robotics research. Henrik Christensen has been announced as the new KUKA Chair in Robotics and will serve as director of the center. Tucker Balch is interim director until January 2007.

Toyota RTC has signed on as a GVU Industrial Affiliate

Thad Starner and Bruce Walker will be collaborating on a research project called Dual Purpose Speech and the Freedigiter.

Office of Technology Services News

TSO Welcomes New Enterprise Lead

Terri Lane joined TSO in April to lead the Enterprise Services group which is responsible for supporting strategic business systems such as the Exchange server, CoC website and more.

Ph.D. Candidate Becomes Research Scientist

Chad Huneycutt, a current Ph.D. candidate, has been hired as a Research Scientist I within TSO's Research Programs Support group.

Office of Communications News

"The New Face of Computing"

FY2007 will kick off the communications campaign for the year – The New Face of Computing. Our transformation of CS education, environment of innovation, global outlook, and advancement of strategic application areas such as digital health, digital entertainment, information security, robotics, and supercomputing are the messages you'll be seeing in the press and around the college.

New Web Content Manager Appointed

Rashmi Patel has taken over the position of Web Content Manager for the new CoC website, working closely with TSO's Webmaster. You can find her in CCB 132 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or by email all the time.

CoC the Star of Its Own Commercial

This summer, Stefany Wilson and Maureen Biggers are working closely with IMTC on a CoC short to be used for recruiting and other presentations.

Did You Know CoC Has an Intranet?

Managed by Communications and TSO, the intranet is your clearinghouse for all the forms, documentation, and resources you can shake a stick at. The intranet is currently only accessible if you are on the CoC network, but we are working with TSO on alternative connection methods.
Visit the intranet.

Office of Business Services News

FY 2006 Closes May 12th

Don't forget there are only two weeks left for departmental purchases before OBS begins closing out for FY06 ending June 30th.


	Issue 1 \| May 2006 Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of The Compiler! The Compiler is the new internal newsletter brought to you by the Communications Council at CoC. Both the council and this newsletter are creations of the Office of Communications as we work to improve internal communications in the college. Aptly named, The Compiler is a collection of all the activities and updates the council shares in our bi-monthly meetings presented in a way you can digest quickly. Do you have internal news for us? Tell your council representative: Shanita Williams and Jennifer Chisholm (CSS), Jacque Berry and Charmion Richards (IIC), Lometa Mitchell (CSE), Barbara Binder and Kathy Earwood (Student Services), Stefany Wilson and Joy Weaks (Communications), Georgia Davidson (Development), Mary Claire Thompson (GTISC), Vivian Chandler and Leisha Chappell (GVU, CRIM). As we continue the newsletter you may notice changes in layout or type and length of information presented – bear with us as we determine the best way to give you all the insider info you can handle. We hope you enjoy the first issue and we'd love your feedback at communications@cc.gatech.edu. Student Services News Intel Corporation Foundation Award Goes to CoC Ph.D. Student College of Computing Ph.D. candidate Keith O'Hara was recently awarded Intel Corporation's Foundation Award, a national award given to high achievers regardless of their field of research. The award is for $20K. Dean's Luncheon for College of Computing Ph.D. Graduates On April 25th Dean DeMillo hosted a luncheon for our graduating Ph.D. students, including spring, summer, and fall graduates. The luncheon was held at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center. The Dean and faculty members pose with Ph.D. Graduates at the Dean's Luncheon CoC Honors Undergraduates with New Honor Cord Presented at Reception At the dean's honor reception on May 5th, Student Services will be giving students their honors cords for graduation. This is the first time the college has presented the cords which are a gesture of congratulations to those graduating with honors. Graduation at the GA Dome on Saturday, May 6th Spring Semester Commencement will be at 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. This year's speaker is Mr. Bernie Marcus and the ceremony is open to the public, no tickets are required. New Program for Grades and Transcripts The Institute is doing away with FACTS, the online grade and transcript program, and implementing a new system called ENTERPRISE which is easier for advisors. Research Center News MS in InfoSec Being Offered to Industry Working with Mike McCracken and Leo Mark, GTISC is currently establishing day and weekend distance learning workshops for industry employees who want to earn their Master's in Information Security. Security Summit on Identity Management The GTISC Security Summit on Identity Management is being held on Thursday, May 17th in the GTRI Auditorium (formerly GCATT). Howard Schmidt, CoC adjunct professor and former White House chief advisor on cyber-security to President Bush, will be the keynote. CoC alum Paul Judge of CipherTrust will moderate, and participating companies include Bank of America, Equifax, Authis, RSA Security and Siemens. Center for Robotics and Intelligent Machines – It's Official! CoC has a new center dedicated to social and personal robotics research. Henrik Christensen has been announced as the new KUKA Chair in Robotics and will serve as director of the center. Tucker Balch is interim director until January 2007. Toyota RTC has signed on as a GVU Industrial Affiliate Thad Starner and Bruce Walker will be collaborating on a research project called Dual Purpose Speech and the Freedigiter. Office of Technology Services News TSO Welcomes New Enterprise Lead Terri Lane joined TSO in April to lead the Enterprise Services group which is responsible for supporting strategic business systems such as the Exchange server, CoC website and more. Ph.D. Candidate Becomes Research Scientist Chad Huneycutt, a current Ph.D. candidate, has been hired as a Research Scientist I within TSO's Research Programs Support group. Office of Communications News "The New Face of Computing" FY2007 will kick off the communications campaign for the year – The New Face of Computing. Our transformation of CS education, environment of innovation, global outlook, and advancement of strategic application areas such as digital health, digital entertainment, information security, robotics, and supercomputing are the messages you'll be seeing in the press and around the college. New Web Content Manager Appointed Rashmi Patel has taken over the position of Web Content Manager for the new CoC website, working closely with TSO's Webmaster. You can find her in CCB 132 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or by email all the time. CoC the Star of Its Own Commercial This summer, Stefany Wilson and Maureen Biggers are working closely with IMTC on a CoC short to be used for recruiting and other presentations. Did You Know CoC Has an Intranet? Managed by Communications and TSO, the intranet is your clearinghouse for all the forms, documentation, and resources you can shake a stick at. The intranet is currently only accessible if you are on the CoC network, but we are working with TSO on alternative connection methods. Visit the intranet. Office of Business Services News FY 2006 Closes May 12th Don't forget there are only two weeks left for departmental purchases before OBS begins closing out for FY06 ending June 30th.	Thursday, May 4 Finals Begin Friday, May 5 Undergraduate Dean's Honors Reception 3–5 p.m. Wardlaw Saturday, May 6 Spring Semester Commencement 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Georgia Dome 76 Number of Ph.D. students accepted into our program for fall 2006 admission. This is the highest number ever admitted. 52 Number of Master's students currently accepted into our program for fall 2006 admission.
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