I haven't picked my final offer yet, but chances are I will either go to University of Maryland or Stanford.
Control usually involves fixing other people problems.
Since the task of a graduate student is threefold, create a problem try to solve it write a thesis that explains why it can't be solved, it follows that control eliminates a third of graduate student life. We are still trying to figure out why, in spite of this tremendous improvement, CDS students take just as long to graduate as anyone else. A more accurate decription of controls is available along with a listing of my previous and current projects . You may also take a look at my current resume and e-mail me. I am currently fascinated by the 'control of fluids' area, including applications such as control of jet engines, rocket engines, flight vehicles and control of turbulence.