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CENG, CS & CED/WIE Panel Discussion
Thu, Nov 18, 2010 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Mondira (Mandy) Pant, Intel, and Dr. Charles Lee Isbell, Jr., Georgia Tech
Talk Title: Why Pursue Graduate School?
Abstract: This panel encourages students to pursue graduate degree(s) in computing and engineering fields at Masterâs and Ph.D. levels. It aims to inspire and prepare students to be successful in graduate school pursuits. Questions addressed by the panel include the following: Why attend grad school, and why in a computing/engineering field as opposed to some other professional field? How does a graduate degree in a computing/engineering field impact oneâs career opportunities and earning potential? 3) What is the difference between a Masters and PhD, how long do each take, and how do the possible career paths differ between the two degrees? What is exciting about doing research, and how can one find out if research is interesting to him/her? How does one get accepted into graduate school, which schools, and how to pay for it? How can one best prepare him/herself to succeed in grad school? What are the biggest challenges?
Host: Prof. Timothy Pinkston, Senior Associate Dean of Engineering
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 324
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Estela Lopez
