From Classroom to Marketplace

Computer Science senior, Alex Schmid, decided to put his newly learned Android programming skills to a real test.  As he was completing Comp 494 Programming for the Droid, taught by USF Computer Science alumnus, TJ Eakle, he took his final project, put his own twist on it and then made it available on the Android Marketplace.

After publishing his new app, Ocarina of Time - Song Helper, based upon the music in the game Legends of Zelda, he had over 100 downloads and had covered 50 countries.  His app has a early rating of 4.5 stars.     When downloaded the app is named SongHelper


 If you wish to check out his app, here's the link: 

https://market.android.com/details?id=edu.stfrancis.alexschmid.SongHelper&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImVkdS5zdGZyYW5jaXMuYWxleHNjaG1pZC5Tb25nSGVscGVyIl0

Congratulations, Alex, on showing how to take your skills from the classroom to the world!
        

An Argonne Opportunity

USF Computer Science alumnus, Pam Richmond  (1997) from Argonne National Labs, just contacted me with a great opportunity.  She is looking for someone for a part time web developer position at Argonne. 

She said:  "We are looking for someone who is a good student, cooperative, and conscientious, but they need not have existing web development skills.  We are willing to train in HTML, web image editing, and related technologies.  If you know Kevin Beckman, Mathematics and Computer Science (2009), he is working with me and would also work with the new hire."

If you're interested, please contact me so I can put you in touch with Pam.   They are looking to interview and hire in early January, so don't delay.