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Cultivating Your Research Taste
Cultivating Your Research Taste
How to develop taste in research problems.
Nick Feamster
Sep 13, 2013
The Paper Reviewing Process
The Paper Reviewing Process
Learning how to review papers not only (obviously) makes you a better reviewer, but it can also help you as an author, since an…
Nick Feamster
Oct 18, 2013
Research Patterns
Research Patterns
Research creates new ideas, paradigms, and discoveries. The process of creating new ideas can seem daunting, and somewhat of a mystery…
Nick Feamster
Sep 20, 2013
Finding and Proposing a Ph.D. Dissertation Topic
Finding and Proposing a Ph.D. Dissertation Topic
What makes a good Ph.D. dissertation? How do you find a topic? When should you propose?
Nick Feamster
Feb 12, 2021
How to Apply to Graduate School in Computer Science
How to Apply to Graduate School in Computer Science
Thinking of applying for a Ph.D. in Computer Science? Here’s how to figure out where to apply, find advisors, and hone your application.
Nick Feamster
Nov 17, 2020
Do You Need a Ph.D.?
Do You Need a Ph.D.?
Whether you need—or should get—a Ph.D. ultimately depends on why you’re doing it, and if you’re doing it for the right reasons.
Nick Feamster
Aug 31, 2020
Tell Me a Story: Why You Need a Good Elevator Pitch
Tell Me a Story: Why You Need a Good Elevator Pitch
To maximize your impact, an elevator pitch ensure your story gets heard by busy people. What makes a good one?
Nick Feamster
May 12, 2010
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Timnit Gebru’s Words to Live By
Timnit Gebru’s Words to Live By
Timnit Gebru, gave a talk at the University of Chicago that is a much-watch for all computer scientists and technologists.
Nick Feamster
Feb 26, 2021
A Practical Guide to Writing Computer Science Research Proposals
A Practical Guide to Writing Computer Science Research Proposals
Everything you wanted to know about types of proposals, funding opportunities, and what goes into a proposal—but were afraid to ask.
Nick Feamster
Nov 13, 2020
How to Give a Sharp Technical Talk
How to Give a Sharp Technical Talk
Anyone can give a compelling technical talk by keeping these pointers in mind.
Nick Feamster
Sep 18, 2020
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