Who is planning to take the class IMT583 - Finance and Accounting Foundations for Information Professionals this Autumn Quarter?

I am taking this class. I think it will make more sense since I have done with the strat initiatives class which had a lot of financial concepts in it

http://www.zazzle.com/msim2008_ischool_university_of_washington_t_shirt-235686987506789736

AIMS could fund/organize this.. they wouldn't be "AIMS" shirts, they'd be MSIM shirts (which we could use as a fundraiser to raise money for more MSIM events (like the BBQ)). I am definitely interested in pushing this on our agenda this year. I encourage interested students to come to the AIMS meetings and bring this topic up. I think there was even talk of having a t-shirt/hoodie/whatever design contest.

Is networking really that important? where do i find places to network?

some new resources from the iSchool.

Cohort listservs:

· imajors2010@uw.edu (for Informatics majors projected to graduate in 2010)

· imajors2011@uw.edu (for Informatics majors projected to graduate in 2011)

· imlis2010@uw.edu (you get the idea)

· imlis2011@uw.edu

· imsim2010@uw.edu

· imsim2011@uw.edu


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What functionality would you like to see on the AIMS website?

Can we get a section for technical/homework related questions? For example, if I am having a problem with some code, it would be nice to be able to get the help of the class.

Anyone have thoughts or heard anything interesting about Efthi's IMT 542 class?

It's a painful class. Beware. While it's a decent overview for what search is, the project will cause you neverending headaches because Efthi likes to shift the parameters on you CONSTANTLY so that you never know which end's up.

Hi Folks,
I'm interested in taking an independent study in the fall quarter. I would like to study either business process management, particularly existing practices and systems, or systems analysis theory. I'm not sure which professors work in these areas. I still need to narrow down my topic, but I'd like some feedback on what professors you all think might be good to work with on these topics.

I don't know if your interested in Advanced XML, but Bob Boiko might do an Independent Study for that.

Hi

Does anyone know when we graduate, the exact date?
Is it put up somewhere?

Thanks Sara!

That was helpful!

Personas:
http://www.interaction-design.org/encyclopedia/personas.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_ (marketing)

Big Five Personality test- wiki link: strengths, benefits, weaknesses discussed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits

Persuasive Technologies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persuasive_technology

M-health
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MHealth

That would be great, where is it?

Hi,
I would be starting MSIM this fall and was wondering if Info 481 is worth while. It seems interesting but it's in the undergraduate infomatics program. Don't want to take a course that is really easy and is not a value add. Would the imt 588 be a better option?

Also, has anyone taken the IMT 551 - Foundations Org IA course? . It's handled by Barbara Endicott.. Any inputs on the prof and course would eb great!

Thanks!

Hazel's via Kathy Wong words:

INFO 481 - Project Management for Informatics - is a 4th year course which can be taken by both advanced undergrads and by masters students and is accepted as part of the MSIM program. It takes students through all the basic PM principles and develops skills in MS Project s/w. In particular, you'll gain familiarity with the basic PM concepts such as work breakdown structures (WBS) and project schedules (network diagrams and critical paths), and learn how to use Microsoft Pro...

Hi everybody,

I've heard parking is close to impossible in campus. I plan to drive on certain days ( probably abt 4 times/ week max). What do you guys suggest? Is getting the parking pass ( works out to abt 300$/ quarter) my only option for reliable parking? It seems a little too much to be paying for 2 yrs!

I used to park in the fenced area right next mgh and never got ticketed. Now it is torn down. My suggestion is if you see cars parking somewhere really convenient and it doesn't have a zone requirement, go for it until you get a ticket.

I'm officially starting MSIM this fall ( took IMT 530 last winter qrtr with ur batch) and was wondering what elective would you recommend I start off with? Mike suggested the Proj Management course, but I've heard not so good things abt this course offered in the ISchool and that I'd be better of taking it form the B-School.
Looking to hear you views :-)

Thanks!

I agree with Mike with it matters what you're interested in.

Personally, I am deciding between HCDE 517 (Usability Testing), LIS 519 SPEC TOP INFO BEHAV (The Personas class), IMT 583 (Financing). While the first two are pretty niche, the financing class has been highly recommended from the previous cohort. Plus it's taught by Kevin and doesn't look to have any pre-reqs. There's so many classes offered in autumn (I wish I could take like 5 of them) that I think you should go with a class you really t...

How do u guys think one should behave as an Intern? I am a little nervous and any of your comments and experiences so far ...would be helpful. Thanks

Your nervousness is because you are doing something new in a new environment. That's only normal and will fade away when the first days and weeks pass.

As far as behavior goes:
- Always be polite and respectful to your new colleagues.
- Remember the following proverb/saying: "Speaking is silver, silence is gold", meaning that it is wise to listen to others before speaking yourself (in this case your new and experienced colleagues). But also feel confident to add to the conversation.
- Don't be afraid ...

As I'm still searching for an internship I started to analyze the feedback from my interviews in order to understand why my efforts are without success so far.

I see myself as a technically skilled information professional capable of working independently as well as in/with teams, and that is how I present myself during interviews. But I get turned down on not having the specific technical skills for some of these positions (or not being able to present them in a convincing manner). My technical skill ba...

I am not really qualified to answer ..but i would mention two things...
First ..try to project that you can learn the new technology or skills u r asked in the job ..(if u think u can)
Second and may be the most important one...try to bring relevant project experiences that might demonstrate your skills that are similar to the job you are applying to ... I have tried these and it worked for me.
Hope this helps..

I know that during finals week I was hearing from some of you that I should take the prototype track and that the Kbase track was extremely difficult.
Now, with some distance from that experience would you still suggest
the same? Do you know of anyone without a programming background who felt very satisfied to make it through the Kbase or is a programming background an integral part of being successful doing Kbase?

Though I was cursing it every other day, I loved that kBase, man. When I was done I went to it daily, sighing with admiration.

I wouldn't do the kBase unless you have some benevolent programming friends that will dedicate their Saturday afternoons to help you if you don't have *any* experience with programming.

That was the silly, but truthful response.

Is anybody having trouble registering online for courses? I keep getting an error message which says I can't register online.
https://www.outreach.washington.edu/registration/ShoppingCart.asp?SysID=EX&COURSEID=104031

Don't bother try registering online. It is not supported yet. Go in person or do it by phone/fax.

Where to look for part time jobs on campus?

I agree with Jasper -- although I would to add iProjobs too. Some jobs come through on there that could be part time or contract work.

I am an incoming MSIM student starting this Autumn Quarter 2009. I am thinking to take INFX501 (1 credit) in the Fall quarter as an elective. Does anyone know if this is a good option? Also, any idea if this one or any other online courses are good?

501 is about basic knowledge of JavaScript. It would be helpful if you know something about Html and haven't touched this area yet. If you have CS background, this is probably too easy for you.

I've heard that some of the HCDE classes overlap Jake's (IMT540) class a lot (or maybe like one or two of them do...).

Has anyone taken classes over at HCDE? What was your experience?

One of the teachers i work for, Julie Kientz, has a joint appointment with HCDE. she's very good about answering questions, and if she doesn't' know, she should be able to find someone who does.

are any of the PM classes in the Fall any good? I know there are some offered in the Spring that have gotten good reviews.

I took Hazel's INFO 481 last fall too. I didn't find it to be a terribly useful class. First of all, I think that a lot of the methods for project management that were taught to us during the class are out of date. Second, I think that the final exam materials didn't correspond at all with the materials that were lectured on (covered in class), and this frustrated me.

Overall, I've heard better things about the PM class in the b-school. I would try and take this course if you can wait

Did you like IMT 530 class?

I liked it more than getting my wisdom teeth removed.

Those who have taken this class earlier, please share your experience, in terms of classes, work, project and whether should take this class?

Also who is taking it this time?

Hey Shreyas, you ask Mike Hogsett. He took the class last year. I think Josiah did too.

Does anyone remember the list of design firms that was sent out on the DUB mailing list a while ago?

Here is a summary of the design firms in Seattle that folks sent me:
Artefact, http://www.artefactgroup.com/
Ascentium
Belyea
Carbon Design, http://www.carbondesign.com/,
markus@carbondesign.com
Fitch
Frog
Hornall Anderson: http://www.hornallanderson.com/
Methodologie
POP, http://www.pop.us/
Publicis
Razorfish
Stratos
Synapse, http://www.synapse.com/
Teague, http://www.teague.com/
zaaz, http://w...

Hey guys, I am thinking about starting a Fantasy football league for our program. Just a low-key type league for fun. Is anyone interested or would it be a waste of time?

I'd say it might have been helpful to send this out via email. I would have been in...

Hey guys I came accross this talk while watching presentations about DEFCON. It is a little focused on Information Security but the beginning is focused on Job Hunting and has alot of good information. Here is the link, its kind of a big download so be patient. https://media.defcon.org/dc-16/video/Defcon16-Kushner-Murray-Career_Mythbusters.m4v

Sorry Guys I just realized that I posted this via Anonymous. It was actually posted by me Michael Hogsett.

Does anyone know of any good free alternatives to learning the info covered in INFX 501-504? I hear they're a lot of work and that I could just as easily learn the material online.

Hi Emily,
w3schools.com is a pretty good place to learn that kind of stuff. Microsoft also has some good training material. Don't know where it is off the top of my head, but I'm sure it's easy to find.

Please use this thread to voice any issues concerning technical functionality in regards to the Q&AIMS service.

The AIMS Technology delegates will take all the issues into consideration. An "issues" pages will be developed in the near future to communicate known issues and their status (i.e. received/worked on/resolved)

Thanks

It might be nice to have a category for homework or technical questions. For example, it would be nice to have a category to ask for help on a coding problem.

Do anyone know about these HCI related courses? How is different among these course? Is there overlap with IMT540? Or do you know any other CHI related courses?

I don't know anything about the Fall courses, but I just received this about Summer courses and maybe worth following up:


The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering is offering two HCI-related courses this summer, HCDE 438 (Web Technologies) and HCDE 537 (User-Centered Web Design). Students interested in HCDE 438 should contact the instructor (listed below). Students interested in HCDE 537 should contact me (gbruno@u.washington.edu).

Course Descriptions:
HCDE ...

I have heard some really good feedback about this class from different classmates of mine. Since I am not a business oriented person (I want to be a UX designer), I wasn't sure at first that this class would really be relevant for me. However, I have heard that it is useful for learning how to sell your ideas, which is important, since numerous classes have mentioned how UX designers sometimes need to be evangelists. Any opinions?

Its good.

I am looking specifically at the course Principles of database systems, CSE 544.
How is this class different that the iSchool elective INFX 542, Conceptual database design?

Jasper, any course related to information management in any program on campus is fair game for an elective, as long as it doesn’t replicate something you’ve already taken or could take in the iSchool. INFX 542 and CSE544 (or CSE 444, the upper division undergrad version of the course) are all similar classes. Each is designed to introduce you to the basics of databases and logical modeling—the iSchool course is slanted toward the information perspective, the CSE courses toward the techno...

What classes are you taking and why?

Is MGMT 547 Successful Negotiations (2) a good course?
Any comments about its intructor: BAUMAN,CHRISTOPHER?

I am an MSIM student starting from fall this year...I have already registered for 9 credits n looking for a good 1 credit course.
Thinking of going for 1 among BA 545 or HCDE 521..please through some advice or any experience regarding these courses and their professors (SPYRIDAKIS,JAN for HCDE 521 & GOETHALS,CATHERINE M for BA 545)..also..are these a good option to consider being an MSIM student?

I'm trying to learn as many tips and hacks as I can about how people are succeeding in grad school. I'm particularly interested in how people manage their email/calendar/deadlines/to do lists/notes, etc as well as other time management hacks/strategies. I'm a big Google fan, and I have gmail fairly well set up, but I'm always open to more ideas. I also synch things on my iPhone and use the To Do web/mobile application Remember The Milk. I'm particularly interested in how people manage their email/calendar...