Lecture Topics W 2006
1. 1/9/06. Introduction: topic coverage
Being a grad student, getting a research "mindset", what it takes to succeed,
picking classes, What makes a good research area, picking a research
topic
2. 1/18. What makes a good research advisor, how to find a an advisor,
reading (finding) research papers
3. 1/23 Writing workshop: Madrena Creek, writing center
4. 1/30 Student Panel (2nd year students)
5. 2/6 Prem Devanbu, Software Engineering Research, writing a conference paper
6. 2/13 Finding and using (useful) information: Michael Gertz
7. 2/20 Presidents day holiday
8. 2/27 Giving a research talk: Ken Joy
9. 3/6 Student Panel (senior students)