HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: cjelen@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Christine A Jelen)
Subject: Grad School Information Requested
Summary:  Information on grad school opportunities in Alaska
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 21:01:01 GMT

Followup-To:
Distribution: usa
Organization: The Ohio State University
Keywords:

     I am interested in hearing about graduate schools in Alaska.  I am 
particularly interested in those schools that offer programs in zoology and
related fields, such as conservation, ecology, etc.  If you have any 
information, or know any addresses that I can write to to get information,
please let me know.
     My email address is:
         cjelen@magnusug.acs.ohio-state.edu

     Thank you
        Chris
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: mef@cs.washington.edu (Marc Fiuczynski)
Subject: REQUEST FOR EE EMAIL ADDR.
Organization: Computer Science & Engineering, U. of Washington, Seattle
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 22:49:57 GMT
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: leekfe@eecg.toronto.edu (Kim Fung Edward Lee)
Subject: Re: EE EMAIL LIST
Organization: CSRI, University of Toronto
Date: 19 Nov 92 01:22:58 GMT

In article <1992Nov17.204816.27232@beaver.cs.washington.edu> mef@cs.washington.edu (Marc Fiuczynski) writes:
>This is the EE graduate email list for now... please do send me more
>submissions.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Marc E. Fiuczynski
>
>USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA
>Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo       	EELIST@ohm.elee.calpoly.edu
>California-Santa Barbara		kerry@xanadu.ucsb.edu
>California-Berkeley			gradadm@hera.berkeley.edu
>Columbia 				mansfld@ctr.columbia.edu
>McMaster				findlay@power.eng.McMaster.Ca
>Missouri - Rolla			red@ee.umr.edu
>Northwestern 		 		grad@eecs.nwu.edu
>Purdue					eegradof@ecn.purdue.edu
>Rochester				gradinfo@ee.rochester.edu
>Simon Fraser				gradpgm@cs.sfu.ca
>South Carolina				gradinfo@ece.scarolina.edu
>Southern Methodist 			jkb@seas.smu.edu
>Utah					gradinfo@ee.utah.edu
>Worcester Polytecnic Institute		fjlooft@ee.wpi.edu
>
>Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada 
>Toronto					cherian@ecf.utoronto.edu
								     ^^^
								     ca
The Toronto address I supplied was incorrect. Sorry, ... the
correction is as indicated.

>Calgary					grad-studies@enel.ucalgary.ca
>Waterloo				gradinfo@sunee.uwaterloo.ca


Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: clin@eng.umd.edu (Charles Lin)
Subject: Re: Statement of Purpose...
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 92 20:46:27 GMT
Organization: College of Engineering, Maryversity von Uniland, College Park
Originator: clin@state.eng.umd.edu


In article <Bxx3pD.3Cz@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu>, miss059@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Pug) writes:
>
>Ok, I'm a little confused on what all and how much is supposed to be in
>this. I understand that I'm to explain what I would like to pursue and
>why, but what else should there be? How much background material if any?
>It seems strange to expect a lot if the person is to just state what
>they want to do and why. What is a good statement of purpose/letter of
>intent? What is a bad one?
>

    All MHO, of course.

    In general, I see the SOP (statement of purpose) as a way to explain
a lot of the things you don't see from the grades or recommendations.
I think the admissions committee, in general, wants to see how committed
you are to going to grad school, and perhaps they want you to explain
any problems you've had with your transcript or GRE scores or whatever.
It's also a place that you can describe why you think you are qualified
to go to graduate school, and also to describe what your specific goals
are.   For example, if you intend to go to a Ph.D., then you should
explain why you want to do research, and what areas you would like to
do it in, and perhaps why.   This is not a real commitment to do it, but
it shows that you have thought about specific goals.   

    You should check whether the grad school that you want to apply to
offers "terminal" MS degrees.   Some schools (like U. of Maryland in the
EE dept.) have many students that graduate with master's degrees while
other schools (like Cornell U.) assume that once you apply to a graduate
program (at least the MS/Ph.D.) program, that it is really your intention
to go for a Ph.D., so try to find out this information ahead of time.

    Personally, I don't think the statement of purpose is the key
to admission.  For example, if your grades are wonderful, and
some famous prof. says you are the next Hoare, then you could
write garbage and basically get accepted.   Conversely, if you are
a lousy student, I don't think the most creative of SOP's will help.
Possibly, in a close situation, where your interest may be in one
area, and there aren't enough people applying to that area (say within
computer science) could you "sneak" in.   

    I think a bad statement of purpose would be not being focused enough.
Basically, saying you are interested in every area that the department
happens to offer.   Perhaps, being a little too idealistic, but then
most SOP's are that way, so I doubt that's a big deal.   I suppose
being grudgingly interested in grad school doesn't look too good either.

--
Charles Lin
clin@eng.umd.edu
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: mef@cs.washington.edu (Marc Fiuczynski)
Subject: EE EMAIL LIST
Organization: Computer Science & Engineering, U. of Washington, Seattle
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 20:48:16 GMT

This is the EE graduate email list for now... please do send me more
submissions.

Sincerely,

Marc E. Fiuczynski

USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA --- USA
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo       	EELIST@ohm.elee.calpoly.edu
California-Santa Barbara		kerry@xanadu.ucsb.edu
California-Berkeley			gradadm@hera.berkeley.edu
Columbia 				mansfld@ctr.columbia.edu
McMaster				findlay@power.eng.McMaster.Ca
Missouri - Rolla			red@ee.umr.edu
Northwestern 		 		grad@eecs.nwu.edu
Purdue					eegradof@ecn.purdue.edu
Rochester				gradinfo@ee.rochester.edu
Simon Fraser				gradpgm@cs.sfu.ca
South Carolina				gradinfo@ece.scarolina.edu
Southern Methodist 			jkb@seas.smu.edu
Utah					gradinfo@ee.utah.edu
Worcester Polytecnic Institute		fjlooft@ee.wpi.edu

Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada --- Canada 
Toronto					cherian@ecf.utoronto.edu
Calgary					grad-studies@enel.ucalgary.ca
Waterloo				gradinfo@sunee.uwaterloo.ca
Xref: sparky soc.college.grad:2128 soc.college.gradinfo:1698
From: rcy@teradata.com (Rhody Yve Cohon)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad,soc.college.gradinfo
Subject: How do you like NYU or Columbia as a grad school?
Date: 24 Nov 92 00:12:09 GMT

I'm looking into the Operations Research doctoral programs
at both NYU and Columbia.... what's life like out there?
(i'm living in California now).  What's it like for married
students?

thanks in advance

-rhody

Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: nipun@skorpio.usask.ca (Nipun Basil)
Subject: NETWORK MANAGEMENT!!
Organization: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 04:36:46 GMT

I am looking for universities that offer an MS program in
Computer Science with specialisation in Network Management.
My interest is in a program that includes courses on the 
design, implementation and management of computer networks.
I am not aware of any University that offers such a program
and would be glad to receive any info. in this regard.

I would also appreciate names of Schools that have a strong 
ongoing research activity in high-speed computer networks.

Thanks in advance.

Nipun Basil
nipun@skorpio.usask.ca
From: clin@eng.umd.edu (Charles Lin)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Re: GRE scores
Date: 18 Nov 92 20:53:28 GMT
Article-I.D.: eng.1992Nov18.205328.24401
Organization: College of Engineering, Maryversity von Uniland, College Park
Originator: clin@state.eng.umd.edu


In article <1992Nov18.045859.20249@cs.umb.edu>, ahmad@ra.cs.umb.edu (Ahmad Hashem) writes:
>Folks,
>
>I received my GRE scores yesterday, and am wondering where I stand.  What
>I'd like to know is what schools I should expect to be within my reach.
>
>Questions:
>1. Among the accepted applicants to the very top schools (ivy league etc), 
>   what is (roughly) the range of GRE scroes?
>2. Do you think one can check with departments one intends to apply to 
>   about the range of scores they usually expect from applicants?
>   Also, what other information do you think such departments might
>   give you (without frowning); e.g., percent of applicants who are offered
>   admission, GPA of accepted applicants, etc..  

   Sure.   It never hurts.   Just ask and see what happens.   I doubt they
will tell you what GPA each applicant got, but they will probably give
you a ballpark figure (for top schools, it tends to be at least a 3.5
GPA on a 4.0 scale, and preferably higher).   The percent of applicants
admitted, they'll probably tell you.  You can (I think) expect to have
about three times that many having been given admission, however.
What usually happens is that all the bright students apply to the
same set of schools, and they can only choose one.   So, you often
see that some school will say they took 25 students out of 700, but
the truth is closer to 70 or so, and that only 25 decided to go.
They quote the smaller number because it looks like they are really
selective.   Some schools fare well by their name or location (MIT
and Stanford, e.g.).

    In any case, try to apply to one or two schools that may seem out
of your range, but that you would like to go anyway (i.e., they are
doing work that you would be interested in).  There's no accounting
for someone who might accept you.

--
Charles Lin
clin@eng.umd.edu
From: dermer@convex.csd.uwm.edu (Marshall Dermer)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Re: E-mail for Illinois Institute of Technology and Lehigh University
Date: 21 Nov 1992 21:23:15 GMT
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.89.7.30

In article <1992Nov21.190306.16934@pellns.alleg.edu> lohsej@pell2l8.alleg.edu (James Lohse) writes:
>I realize that the person that is posting the e-mail addresses for help is  
>probably pissed.  However, I am in dire need of addresses for two  
>universities:Lehigh and Illinois Institute of Technology.
>If someone can help please e-mail me at lohsej@alleg.edu

To find an address either

type 

telnet bruno.cs.colorado.edu

or type

telnet mudhoney.micro.umn.edu

at the login type

    netfind

the rest is pretty clear

--Marshall
From: dt89csc@brunel.ac.uk (C S Codrington)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Looking for postgraduate courses.
Date: 16 Nov 92 13:10:01 GMT
Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]


Hi, there.

My name is Colin Codrington. I am a final year student at
Brunel University. I am studying for a honours degree in
Industrial Design. 

I am currently in my final year and looking for a postgraduate
course that fits in with industrial design.

I am quite interested in a research course at the moment. Well..
it doesn't have to be directly linked to industrial design as
long as I get to use my intelligence and creativity.

So how about it have you got that all important course, or do you
know of one. If so please don't hesitate to E-mail me on.......... 

E-mail dt89csc@brunel.ac.uk

A curriculum vitae (resume) can be arranged.

Well thanks for reading me.

Colin.
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: crdunlea@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Christopher R. Dunlea)
Subject: Re: GRE scores
Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 10:26:25 EST

In article <1992Nov18.045859.20249@cs.umb.edu> ahmad@ra.cs.umb.edu (Ahmad Hashem) writes:
>Questions:
>1. Among the accepted applicants to the very top schools (ivy league etc), 
>   what is (roughly) the range of GRE scroes?
>2. Do you think one can check with departments one intends to apply to 
>   about the range of scores they usually expect from applicants?
>   Also, what other information do you think such departments might
>   give you (without frowning); e.g., percent of applicants who are offered
>   admission, GPA of accepted applicants, etc..  

 Well, both answers, as far as I can tell, are similar. First, expect
 the ivy league schools to desire the highest possible scores.
 I'd say 700+, for an Ivy grad school, is required.
 (700 per each part, sorry).

 Initiate a discussion with the graduate director of the department
 you intend to apply for as to what sort of GPA, GRe scores,
 etc. they prefer. This is a tactful way of asking, as a point of
 information, what your chances realistically are. An interview is
 HIGHLY recommended by me: I only got into the schools I interviewed in,
 so I guess that made some difference. 

 All this said, you must remember one vitally important thing:

 You are applying to a DEPARTMENT, not the school. In other words,
 one of the three test scores will be of far greater importance than the
 other two. In my case, here in History, my Verbal scores were looked at
 far more seriously than my Math score. My Analytical score was actually
 pretty run-of-the mill in comparison.

 Another point: test the actual worth of the department. Before you
 shell out the money for applications, read the literature from the school
 carefully. What are these professors doing in terms of research? If 
 the department you want is computers or science, what projects  
 are they involved in? Are their interests close to yours? Do they
 bring in grant money that will support TA/RA scholarships? The real
 world is full of scientist and engineers who make hiring decisions 
 based on their opinions of the research ability of your professors.

 Last (finally) your GRE scores are not the end-all of the
 grad school equation. Grades and letters, and a sample of your work
 if applicable, are far more important than the scores, because they
 represent what you're likely to do in grad school.

 Chris
From: elm@cs.berkeley.edu (ethan miller)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Re: GRE scores
Date: 18 Nov 92 15:02:29
Organization: Berkeley--Shaken, not Stirred
Reply-To: elm@cs.berkeley.edu
NNTP-Posting-Host: terrorism.cs.berkeley.edu
In-reply-to: clin@eng.umd.edu's message of 18 Nov 92 20:53:28 GMT

In article <1992Nov18.205328.24401@eng.umd.edu> clin@eng.umd.edu (Charles Lin) writes:
=>[...] The percent of applicants admitted, they'll probably tell you.
=>You can (I think) expect to have about three times that many having
=>been given admission, however.  What usually happens is that all the
=>bright students apply to the same set of schools, and they can only
=>choose one.  So, you often see that some school will say they took
=>25 students out of 700, but the truth is closer to 70 or so, and
=>that only 25 decided to go.

The actual "success rate" depends on the school.  At the best schools,
a higher percentage of admits actually come.  For Berkeley last year,
it was around 50% or more.

ethan
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From: ccchang@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Re: Important/great GRE testing news.
Date: 23 Nov 92 14:23:14 CST
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services




This is also known as the Computer-Based Testing Program (CBT) introduced by
ETS this past October.  In my opinion, the CBT is intended to replace all
special administrations of the General GRE.  So, now, the traditional "pencil
and paper" test is offered 5 times a year, and the CBT is available around 3
times a week in nearly EVERY ETS center.

The advantages are, as mentioned, fast scores processing and delivering.  The
major disadvantage is the lack of flexibility of the computer-based test
compared to the traditional one, especially in reading comprehension (e.g. you
cannot underline paragraphs, make notes in the passage, etc).  Also, one may
not adapt oneself when it comes to using the computer even after going through
the 20 minutes tutorial right before the test.

In any case, it is a good alternative for those who really need to take (or
retake) the GRE.

Chi-Chao Chang
ccchang@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
chichao@opus.lbl.gov

DISCLAIMER: the statements presented above do not reflect the opinions of the
school I attend (U. of Kansas), nor do them reflect the opinions of my employer
(Lawrence Berkeley Lab).

Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: dikshit@stat.ncsu.edu (Paritosh Dikshit )
Subject: Information on Stat/CS
Originator: dikshit@esssc4.stat.ncsu.edu
Organization: Statistics, NCSU, Raleigh
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 16:31:10 GMT


I am wondering if there are any Graduate students who
are working in the combined field of Statistics and
Computer science. Are there any specific Graduate
programs that combine these two together and if there
are - what schools offer such a program .
I'd appreciate it if someone who is in a similar
program or is working in a similar field (or has
info) about it, could e-mail to me at :

dikshit@stat.ncsu.edu





Thanks 
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: miss059@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Pug)
Subject: Statement of Purpose...
Organization: Pug's Pub and Pleasure Palace
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 15:15:12 GMT


Ok, I'm a little confused on what all and how much is supposed to be in
this. I understand that I'm to explain what I would like to pursue and
why, but what else should there be? How much background material if any?
It seems strange to expect a lot if the person is to just state what
they want to do and why. What is a good statement of purpose/letter of
intent? What is a bad one?

Thanx for any and all help.

Ciao,

-- 
Richard Bainter          Mundanely     |       "Teachers are supposed to
Phelim Utred Gervas      Society       |        teach you *HOW* to learn 
Pug                      Generally     |        not *WHAT* to learn."   
  miss059@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu  |  pug@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu  |  pug@wixer.UUCP
From: agarwal@tuna.cps.msu.edu (Vijay K Agarwal)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: E-mail address of DUKE University reqd.
Date: 19 Nov 92 15:23:04 GMT
Organization: Dept. of Computer Science, Michigan State University

Dear Netters,
	I require the E-mail address of the Graduate school, DUKE
	University, Department of Computer Science. I will appreciate
	if somebody could provide me with the information.

	Thanks in advance.

- Vijay

agarwal@cps.msu.edu
From: fishkin@aludra.usc.edu (Stephanie Fishkin)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Clincial Psych Programs
Date: 15 Nov 1992 17:10:31 -0800
Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: aludra.usc.edu

A friend of mine is interested in the Clincal Psychology Programs at
Boston Univ and Fairleigh Dickenson Univ.  Her area of interest is
Health, emphasizing AIDS.

Thanks!

Stephanie
fishkin@scf.usc.edu
From: schira@ab.wvnet.edu (John Schira, PA-C)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Research Project --->> HELP! <<---
Date: 15 Nov 92 06:59:20 GMT
Article-I.D.: ab.1992Nov15.115920.704
Organization: Alderson-Broaddus College

I am a physician assistant doing graduate work in Emergency Medicine. My
research thesis is on computer literacy and use among Emergency Department
physicians and physician assistants.

After a literature search I am unable to find any citations that detail 
actual computer literacy rates among this group, or among docs in general.

Are there any Medical-Netters out there who have any relevant information
or sources I could investigate?

Your input is MUCH appreciated. Thanks.

John Schira
schira@ab.wvnet.edu
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: mef@blue.cs.washington.edu (Marc Fiuczynski)
Subject: Re: EE EMAIL LIST
Organization: /homes/gws/mef/.organization
	<1992Nov18.202258.982@jarvis.csri.toronto.edu>
	<1992Nov19.085250.20245@jarvis.csri.toronto.edu>
Date: 19 Nov 92 10:09:52

Sorry about that!  I've updated the list and will post it Dec. 1st.
Please send me more EE dept. addresses.

Marc
From: greg@ms.cs.wm.edu (Gregory S. Miller)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Research Triangle Schools -- Duke, UNC, NCSU
Date: 19 Nov 92 00:00:01 GMT
Organization: College of William & Mary, founded 1693

I am planning on visiting Research Triangle this weekend through Monday.  Does
anyone out there have any suggestions about places and/or people to see in the
respective CS departments?

Is anyone out there a graduate student at one of these schools that might be 
willing to show me and some friends around?

My general interests lie in 3 areas -- Software Engineering, Graphics, and OOP.  
Any suggestions as to good professors to talk to?

Greg.
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
From: lohsej@pell2l8.alleg.edu (James Lohse)
Subject: E-mail for Illinois Institute of Technology and Lehigh University
Organization: Allegheny College
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 19:03:06 GMT

I realize that the person that is posting the e-mail addresses for help is  
probably pissed.  However, I am in dire need of addresses for two  
universities:Lehigh and Illinois Institute of Technology.
If someone can help please e-mail me at lohsej@alleg.edu
From: jshouman@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Joan-Marie Shouman)
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: Re: Acknowledging one's advisor
Date: 16 Nov 92 01:35:34 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

In article <1dsiuuINNn94@roundup.crhc.uiuc.edu> rnc@what.csl.uiuc.edu writes:
>Having a difficult time acknowledging your advisor in your 
>thesis....here is something which may help:
>
>I consider it a great accomplishment to have completed this
>dissertation under the direction of my advisor, Prof. <your advisor>.
>After working under him for five years, I still find it hard
>to believe that he is so knowledgeable in the field.
>I was very fortunate to obtain advice from him during the course
>of my graduate studies; it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience
>to receive his support and encourgement.
>Even after he moved 2000 miles away, I noticed no difference
>in the level of assistance and guidance he offered me.
>In my opinion, no advisor would have been better than <your advisor>.


Uh, gosh, uh, perhaps you are a teeny-weeny bit, well, let's say, uh, 
embittered??

Actually, your statement is hilarious:  I'm sick and am at home with two cats
who hate one another, and I still managed to laugh.

Fortunately, I am in one of those "professional programs" (library science) 
where you don't have to write a thesis, and even if you did, no one would care.
UNfortunately, my husband is trying to finish his dissertation in Chemical
Engineering.  I don't really understand what he's working on, apparently his
advisor doesn't either (based on some comments from Radey).  And I guess since
the learned gentleman in question is retired, he couldn't care less now.

good luck!

Joan
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From: cigs07@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Newsgroups: soc.college.grad
Subject: <None>
Date: 19 Nov 92 15:18:16 GMT
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster

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                    LLM in Computers and Law
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Due to the growing interest in the legal issues related to computing
Strathclyde University Law School (Glasgow,Scotland,UK) is now offering a Postgraduate
Masters course in Computer Law


Areas to be studied include

Privacy and Data Protection
Criminal Aspects of Computer Use
Liability for Defective Software
Intellectual Property Rights

Candidates are welcomed both from a law or technical background.
Assessment is by examination and by submission of a dissertation.

For application forms and or more detailed information please write to
Strathclyde University Law School,173 Cathedral St, Glasgow G4 0RQ,Scotland
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or send e-mail to cigs07@uk.ac.strath.vaxa 

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