Cornell University
Department of Computer Science

Ph.D. Professional Seminar

Spring 1997
New day and location: Wednesdays at 4:30, Phillips 203

Seminar notes, video and slides, as available
Date Speaker(s) Notes/Slides/Video
21 Jan. 1997 Fred B. Schneider Introduction & Overview
28 Jan. 1997 Dexter Kozen Tips for Effective Teaching.
Notes
04 Feb. 1997 Brian Smith Organizing a Course.
Notes, Slides
11 Feb. 1997 Charles Van Loan Degrading Grading
Notes, Slides in postscript
18 Feb. 1997 Ron Kline History of Design
Notes
25 Feb. 1997 Mike Godfrey Teaching Design
Notes, Slides in postscript.
04 Mar. 1997 Keshav Pingali Starting New Courses, Revamping Old Ones
Notes, Slides in postscript
25 Mar. 1997 Joseph Halpern, Nick Trefethen Introductions, Papers, Abstracts and Beyond
Notes, Halpern's slides in postscript
02 Apr. 1997 Ken Birman Planning and giving a talk
Notes, Slides
09 Apr. 1997 Fred B. Schneider Journal Submission Process
Notes
16 Apr. 1997 Dexter Kozen, Éva Tardos, Ramin Zabih Recruiting process: After the Application is Submitted
Notes
23 Apr. 1997 Joseph Halpern, Rich Zippel Life in Industry
Notes
30 Apr. 1997 Bob Constable, Ronitt Rubinfeld, Brian Smith Life in Academia
Notes


Supplemental references
Collected Advice on Research and Writing (A collection of links ranging from thesis organization to career development.)
On Burnout (A short discussion of burnout and ways to combat it.)
Resources for Women Computing Professionals (Some good references for all computing professionals.)
ACM Electronic Publishing Plan


Please mail any additional suggestions for the reference list to the address below.


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Last updated: 11 November, 1998

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