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Many incoming graduate students don't have a very good grasp of what is
expected of them. Grad school is considerably different and more difficult than
undergraduate schooling. Unlike undergraduate education, which is focused on
building knowledge through course-work, the graduate education is focused on
teaching students how to do research (especially at the Ph.D. level), and
preparing them for jobs in research through hands-on experience and practice.
With the intent of achieving that goal, here is a list of expectations I have
for my master's-level students.
- Write at least two publishable chapters for your thesis
Ideally these will be submitted or ready for submission by the
time you defend
Master's students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree are
strongly encouraged to apply for an
NSF doctoral
fellowship
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Attend lab meetings regularly and participate in
discussions
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Give at least 2 guest lectures for me or other professors
- the more the better
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Attend seminars - even if I don't!
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Maintain a page on my web site that describes your research
interests and your work in my lab.
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Interact with other students in my lab (and outside my
lab) on a regular basis.
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Meet your program requirements in a timely manner,
including defending within three years.
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Meet with me on a regular basis and keep me informed of
your progress on all of the above items
At the Ph.D. level, I expect all of the above from my
students, but in greater quantity (and quality).
If you have any questions about these requirements, or
work in my lab in general please contact me
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