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RESEARCH IN CS Neeldhara Misra, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc

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RESEARCH IN CS

Neeldhara Misra, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc

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disclaimer

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Why?

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Why? Challenges

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Why? Challenges Joys

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Circumstances.

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Perks.

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Perks.

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Perks.

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Perks.

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Perks.

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Perks.

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Fascination.

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Eureka moments

The dull moments

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Eureka moments

The dull months

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Eureka moments

The dull months

A problem worthy of attack proves its worth by fighting back.

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Eureka moments

The dull months

A problem worthy of attack proves its worth by fighting back.

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GradSchool

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“Natural” Talent

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Persistence & Patience (with yourself!)

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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image credit. http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Chessboard.html

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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Breadth first or depth first?

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Theory “v/s” Practice

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If you find that you're spending almost all your time on theory, start turning some attention to practical things; it will improve your theories.

If you find that you're spending almost all your time on practice, start turning some attention to theoretical things; it will improve your practice.

Theory “v/s” Practice

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If you find that you're spending almost all your time on theory, start turning some attention to practical things; it will improve your theories.

If you find that you're spending almost all your time on practice, start turning some attention to theoretical things; it will improve your practice.

Donald Knu!

Theory “v/s” Practice

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Come to terms with your limitations.

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Come to terms with your limitations.

Research can be a very social activity.

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Come to terms with your limitations.

Research can be a very social activity.

Eccentricity is NOT a pre-requisite :)

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Come to terms with your limitations.

Research can be a very social activity.

Eccentricity is NOT a pre-requisite :)

There’ll be plenty of room for other interests.

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It’s a lot of work...

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It’s a lot of work...... and a lot of fun!