Workshop-Demystifying the Dissertation

(for first-year Doctoral students only)

Demystifying the Dissertation Writing Process 

November 7^th 10:00 – 12:00, Blegen Hall 5

Presenters:  Dr. Noro Andriamanalina, Office for Diversity in Graduate Education

and Dr. Scott Slattery, Graduate Medical Education

This workshop is specifically designed for first-year Ph.D. students across disciplines. The workshop has three objectives:  

(1) to clarify the role of the dissertation in the context of the overall doctoral process; 

(2) to identify the general components of a dissertation; and 

(3) to provide perspectives on successfully completing the dissertation.

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Workshop-Proactive Planning

(for first-year Master's and Doctoral students only)

Proactive Planning: Getting More than the Degree  

October 10^th 10:00 am – 12 pm, 116 Armory Building

Presenter:  Dr. Noro Andriamanalina, Office for Diversity in Graduate Education

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Succeeding in a graduate program requires more than taking courses, conducting research, or completing a capstone. Students must proactively plan to identify and meet professional goals for which specific skills and experiences are needed.  This session will discuss strategies and resources to build a strong network of support to ensure a smooth transition into a rewarding career.  This workshop is for students who did not attend Dr. Andriamanalina’s session during the 2014 Graduate School Welcome and Orientation.

Learning softwares: Python

Quantitative Economics
      Using Python for numerical optimization and as a substitute for Matlab.

Python for Economists
     Handling strings, text-editing and web search. Some comparisons to Stata are provided. (Thanks to Sung for the link!)

EDX: 6.00.1x Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
    Online Course Ware. It should be easier to learn by having a lecture.

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