Computer Science Ph.D. Info Session

UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering

Learn about what getting a Ph.D. in computer science is really like from grad students and faculty from around the country.

Hear from current Ph.D. students and faculty at a leading Ph.D. program.  Get real, honest answers to questions like:<ul><li>What is grad school like for Ph.D. students?</li><li>How can I use a Ph.D. to make the world better?</li><li>Am I qualified to get a Ph.D.?  Would I do well?</li><li>How would a Ph.D. affect my future job and earnings?</li><li>Do I need a Ph.D. to get the job I want?</li><li>What is a Ph.D. program like?  Stressful?  Fun? Fulfilling?</li><li>How is getting a Ph.D. different than undergrad?</li><li>What is research?  What is doing research like?</li><li>... or any other question you have!</li></ul>The sessions will be held on two different days and cover four different topics:<ul><li>April 13, 12:30-1:30 PDT -- Ph.D. Student Life and What is Research?</li><li>April 21, 12:00-1:00 PDT -- Applying to Ph.D. Programs and Should I get a Ph.D.? </li></ul>(If neither of those times works for you, hear about future sessions by filling out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMXhSw7KbjTufo4CUdHsyyfaDvm4_8Hm2GlrtL0sdv0xgiVg/viewform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this form</a>)You can find additional resources about getting a Ph.D. in CS at <a href="http://mycsphd.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://mycsphd.org</a>.While the sessions are organized by the Computer Science Department at UC San Diego, the information is about getting a Ph.D. in computer science generally.  The information is applicable to most (or all) Ph.D. programs in the United States.If you have questions, please contact swanson@cs.ucsd.edu.

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