research in cs
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Some vague insights on why people might be interested in a career in research, particularly in CS.TRANSCRIPT
RESEARCH IN CS
Neeldhara Misra, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc
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Why?
Why? Challenges
Why? Challenges Joys
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Circumstances.
Perks.
Perks.
Perks.
Perks.
Perks.
Perks.
Fascination.
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Eureka moments
The dull moments
Eureka moments
The dull months
Eureka moments
The dull months
A problem worthy of attack proves its worth by fighting back.
Eureka moments
The dull months
A problem worthy of attack proves its worth by fighting back.
GradSchool
“Natural” Talent
Persistence & Patience (with yourself!)
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
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Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Why? Challenges Joys Mindset
Breadth first or depth first?
Theory “v/s” Practice
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
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
Come to terms with your limitations.
Come to terms with your limitations.
Research can be a very social activity.
Come to terms with your limitations.
Research can be a very social activity.
Eccentricity is NOT a pre-requisite :)
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.
It’s a lot of work...
It’s a lot of work...... and a lot of fun!