Want to do a thesis

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So You Want To Do A Thesis In The Edwards Lab

I get a lot of requests from students for thesis projects, and I am always looking for talented students. We have a vibrant lab that researches at the intersection of computer science and biology, an area called Bioinformatics.

A thesis project is not an 'easy' way to graduate, it is just as hard, or harder, than testing out.

Tips to help you get a research project in the lab:

• Look at the lab website
• Talk to the people in the lab and see what projects they are doing
• Think about an interesting question that you could answer
  • Here is a list of interesting questions that we are putting together
• Have a realistic idea of what a thesis project entails:
  • How long do you expect it to take
  • How much time can you commit to the project per day or per week
  • Do you expect to work only nights and weekends or do you expect to work during the day too
  • Do you expect to work at home, in my lab, or in the library
• Make an apppointment to see Rob
• Come prepared
  • Read this
  • Have a transcript and/or CV

Tips to help you not get a research project in the lab:

• Everyone can code Java, C++, and databases.
• A thesis requires a significant time comittment.

Rob 11:27, 3 October 2007 (PDT)