Episode suggestion -- invite an EE student to the lab to talk EE and school - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: GiskardReventlov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2014, 10:55:00 pm
content: A favorite radio show I catch once in a while has guests on that are alumni or grad student, phds or the like. Anyway the show concentrates on the student's habits and insights while they were undergrads (i.e. years 1-4 of university). It's interesting to hear stories of kids that played video games so much they got booted from school with all failing grades but then turned it around and figured out how to study and learn and graduated with top honors in engineering, etc.My suggestion is to invite a student to the lab, do a brief intro, talk about their study habits, talk about their studies and then cover those areas that have challenged them or that were their favorite EE topics. Maybe you give them some schwag for their visit. You seem a natural to get along well with students, you're a natural teacher. Maybe once a month? To be honest you look a little bored lately in your vids, some interaction with the younger generation might add some energy to the place.

author: electronics man
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2014, 04:21:41 pm
content: sound like a good idea

author: Dave
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2014, 03:22:04 pm
content: I don't really like the idea.Quote from: GiskardReventlov on January 23, 2014, 10:55:00 pmTurned it around, right. I have yet to see one person that miraculously turned their life around like that. All of the dropouts I know from elementary and high school are currently still wasting their life, I doubt any of them will ever change.Quote from: GiskardReventlov on January 23, 2014, 10:55:00 pmI don't know about you, but I really don't think I need academic tips from dropouts.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2014, 03:40:36 pm
content: I have a subject for you if you want.........

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2014, 03:59:04 pm
content: Quote from: Dave on January 25, 2014, 03:22:04 pmPssst. Don't tell that too loud. We have a hard core fraction here who propagates that studying is a waste of time.

author: GiskardReventlov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2014, 02:48:47 am
content: Quote from: Dave on January 25, 2014, 03:22:04 pmThe examples I gave were all people that were in college/university already. They probably had their way paid for by parents. They got there and partied and played video games, blew their grades out and woke up after they got kicked out by the dean. These are real stories of people that figured out how to study after seeking help from advisors.I never mentioned any drop outs.QuoteDon't know how you reached this conclusion, maybe my wording was bad or too long.My suggestion was to talk to current students currently enrolled in EE programs or recent grads.

author: GiskardReventlov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2014, 02:50:46 am
content: Quote from: SeanB on January 25, 2014, 03:40:36 pmThis is the suggestion box let's hear it.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 28, 2014, 03:08:42 am
content: I think that's more Amp Hour show territory than EEVblog?

author: GiskardReventlov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2014, 04:38:47 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 28, 2014, 03:08:42 amYes that does make more sense.

author: Tris20
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2014, 07:39:39 pm
content: Yeah I'd say it's more Amphour territory. I'm an undergrad but there's no way you'll get me on radio :p It would be interesting to hear other student perspectives, what their background is etc and where they see themselves etc. Not sure how many others will find it interesting though