Frequently Asked Questions

=What is CUSEC?=

CUSEC stands for Canadian Undergraduate Software Engineering Conference. It is an academic conference geared towards educating and enlightening students about the intricacies of the software engineering world at large.

=Why should I go to CUSEC?=

There are a number of benefits to attending CUSEC:

1. You can learn a LOT about software engineering theories and practices. You'll be listening to presentations from the best researchers and industry leaders in the software engineering field.
2. You can meet other software engineering students from schools from across Canada.
3. You can participate in a software engineering competition and win prizes.
4. You can enjoy the sights and sounds of Canada's national capital region, Ottawa. This includes skating down the world's longest skating rink, if it is open.
5. You can meet famous software engineering celebrities! In previous years we have had Kent Beck (father of Extreme programming) and the Nullsoft guys (created WinAmp), and many others. You can even party on the dance floor with them!

=What!? Party on the dance floor?=

Yes! CUSEC is as much about fun as it is about education. We want you to look forward to coming to those early morning (9:00) speaking events. CUSEC will provide entertainment so you can mingle with students and speakers alike.

=Who can attend?=

Anybody with an interest in software engineering.

=Where is CUSEC being held?=

On campus at Carleton University, in the city of Ottawa.

=When is CUSEC being held?=

January 14-16, 2005.

=How can I get more information?=

Point your favourite web browser to www.cusec.ca.

=How much does it cost to attend?=

For students registering before January 3rd: $55.
After January 3rd: $75.
For corporate attendees: $150.

=Sounds Great! Where do I sign up?=

Go to www.cusec.ca and use the registration form there.

=How can I help?=

• You can become a Head Delegate for your school (more information below).
• You can distribute our call for papers which is up on the website.

=What is a Head Delegate?=

A Head Delegate is CUSEC's main contact person for their respective university. Some of the responsibilies of a head delegate include:

• Promote CUSEC at their university to attract more attendees. We will provide you with some promotional material to help you out.
• Get as many people as possible to register for CUSEC.
• Co-ordinate group transport and accommodations with other attendees from your university.
• Try to get funding from your university to help subsidize your delegation's expenses.

• Your faculty or department.
• Engineering Student Society.
• Software Engineering Student Society.
• Software Engineering related Societies like the ACM, IEEE, IEEE/CS and other university-specific societies.

• Get a free ticket into CUSEC if you get 15 or more people to come.

=How do I become a Head Delegate?=

Send an e-mail to the Participant Relations & Recruitment Director Erik von Harten at: erik.vonharten@cusec.ca, and indicate that you wish to be a Head Delegate for your school.

=I have more questions, who can I ask for help?=

There is contact info on the website at www.cusec.ca for all CUSEC organizers. Please feel free to ask or tell us anything!