CRA-E Webinar Available: The Ph.D. in CS – Getting There and Being Successful

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Members of the CRA-Education Committee hosted a webinar titled “The Ph.D. in CS: Getting There and Being Successful.” The webinar is designed to help undergraduates evaluate whether a Ph.D. program is right for them, and how to determine which program is a great fit. The following topics were addressed:

  • What is a Ph.D. in CS and why should I consider it?
  • Timelines
  • How a Ph.D. differs from a Master’s degree in CS
  • Preparing a strong application
  • Making a smooth transition
  • The first few years
  • The research apprenticeship
  • Beyond the Ph.D.

The webinar recording and slides are at the links below:

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