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MASTER’S VS. PH.D.MASTER’S VS. PH.D.WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE?WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE?
HOW FAR TO GO?HOW FAR TO GO?
Natalie Enright Jerger, University of TorontoRita H. Wouhaybi, Research Scientist, Intel Labs
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Revisiting ChoicesRevisiting ChoicesGiven that you are at the end of your first
year in either a Ph.D. or MS program, the questions are:
1. Am I in the “right” program for me, based on a better understanding of
– What I want (what I love / what I dislike) in the graduate school experience?
– What I want as a future career path?
2. If not, then how do I get onto the “right” track?
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Natalie’s StoryNatalie’s StoryEducation B.S. Purdue University (2002)
MS and Ph.D. University of Wisconsin – Madison (2004, 2008)
Position University of Toronto (2009 - present)
Research Computer architecture, parallel architecture, interconnection networks
Service CRA-W, WICArch
Family Married to Chris (2005-Present)
Fun Hiking, Travel, Art, Snowshoeing, Avid Big 10 sports fan
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RitaRita’’s Career Paths Career Path• Graduated with ME in Computer &
Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut (1996)
• Worked at a company from 1996-2001 (different engineering and management positions)
• Joined Columbia University pursuing a PhD (and enjoying NYC) till 2006– Internship with Intel– Internship with HP Labs
• Joined Intel Labs as a Research Scientist in July 2006 (till Present).
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Switch
Grad School PathsGrad School Paths
First year
MS course
MS thesis project
PhD
-based
Job industry / startup
Job lab /academia
coursework to dissertation
Reapply
Choose advis
or
Qualifying exa
ms
Thesis proposa
l
Submit papers
Write
disserta
tion
Job hunt
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Program ComparisonProgram Comparison
Course Based MS
Research MS PhD
Educational Goals
Acquire knowledge via coursework
Acquire depth & project skills (thesis)
Get a taste of research
Do original high-impact research
Learn the skills for more research
Program Courses are more deep
Short time (job hunt)
Networking opportunities
Research is not as deep as Ph.D.
Shorter commitment
Less publications/impact
Long process
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CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop 2005
Pick advisor, move from coursework to research
Pick a TopicFirst submission
Reviewer comments
Write & defend thesis
Advisor stress
Job interviewinvitations
Experience of the Ph.D.
Quals
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Lessons from the Roller Lessons from the Roller CoasterCoaster
• The ride is similar for most peopleYou are qualified for the ride. It’s scary for everyone.You aren’t alone. Share your experiences.
• It takes externally applied energy for the uphillsYour advisor will be a key person (later session on this).Seek support from many sources (technical, emotional)
• There are a lot of downhill sectionsFrustration & doubt are guaranteed. Things can go
wrong.
• Momentum is importantKeep moving forward. No side trips to distract.
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Setting Research GoalsSetting Research Goals
• You’re in the pilot seat– not yet sure of your
destination– need a capable crew to help
you fly• Network, mentors, friends.
• PhD research requires redefining success– Class performance is not as important as
before
• In research, nobody knows the answer!– And half the challenge is in asking good
questions!
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MasterMaster’’s Career s Career OpportunitiesOpportunities
• Types of Jobs: – Operations (consulting, system administration, technical
support/troubleshooting, web site management)– Product or application development (design, code and/or test
new software, User interface design, human factors analysis and testing, technical documentation, program or product management, project management)
– Research support (Contribute to prototyping and publications)
• Employers:– Information Technology (IT) companies (Software, hardware or
services companies, Start-ups, Spectrum of established companies (small to big)
– Companies in other industries: (Banking, insurance, telecommunications, healthcare, environmental engineering, manufacturing, travel, …)
– Universities (Typically in support roles)
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Course vs. Research MasterCourse vs. Research Master’’ss
Course Master’s• Breadth of knowledge
may qualify you for marketing, project management, product management roles
• But if that’s what you want, take some business classes!
• Lack of major project may be a handicap for development roles
Research Master’s• Deep project may
qualify you for more interesting development roles
• Much more attractive for a research lab position
• Thesis will help with publications
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Technical Ladder ExampleTechnical Ladder Example
Level Contribution and Impact
Expertise
Fellow/Senior Fellow Multiple product lines or technologies
Top tech leadership, impacts the industry
Principal Engineer/Senior PE
Group product line or technology
Technical authority, impacts a business
Senior Staff Engineer Multiple Products Project-wide expert, impacts a product
Sr. Design Engineer Product; Project Methods
Expert in area of contribution
Design Engineer Portion of a Product/Project
Working knowledge in one area of contribution
Entry Engineer Portion of a Product/Project
Working knowledge in one area of contribution
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
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Ph.D. Career OpportunitiesPh.D. Career Opportunities
• Research or advanced development in industrial research labs
• Development leadership roles in industry
• Technical project management / leadership
• Academic research and teaching in a university as a professor
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Industry Career: Research and Industry Career: Research and Industry ImpactIndustry Impact
• Research– Engage in scientific discovery, collaborate with peers, fund
research (but typically later in career, possibly internal funding)– May involve university faculty and students – Develop creative thinking around technical solutions to
problems• Technology Transfer
– Contribute to company’s products, client engagements, open source, intellectual property…
– Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills– Publish work and engage with academia
• Service– Departmental (hiring committee)– Company-wide (promotion review board)– Professional
Expected to do all three well!
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What can I do now to prepare for a What can I do now to prepare for a job in industry?job in industry?
• Complete a project(s)– Industry has shifted considerably to applied research
• Get an internship(s)– Try out a corporate culture, job type, industry– Find mentors/supporters of your career – Publish your work with co-authors
• Acquire key skills– Building your professional network, communication,
negotiation, making yourself visible• Check your competition
– Who works at this company– Who is graduating soon in your field from other (top)
schools
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Academic Career:Academic Career:Research, Teaching and ServiceResearch, Teaching and Service
• Research–engage in scientific discovery, involve graduate
and undergraduate students, fund research• Teaching
–active teaching, mentoring, advising• Service
–Departmental –University–Professional
Expected to do all three well!
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Different Types of CollegesDifferent Types of Colleges
•Research universities: Ph.D. program - emphasize research – but teaching, service important•Colleges/universities: M.S. program- emphasize teaching – but research & service also important•Selective liberal arts colleges: B.S. program – emphasize teaching with research a close second, but service important•Teaching-oriented colleges: B.S. program – emphasize teaching & service but research can be expected
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Academic Career LadderAcademic Career Ladder
Professorial Ranks– Assistant
• Tenure-track, 5-7 years– Associate
• Usually with tenure– Full– Chaired Professor – endowed
Administrative Ranks Department Chair, Dean, Provost, President
Instructor – teaching & servicePostdoctoral positions/Research Associate - research
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What can I do now to prepare for What can I do now to prepare for an academic job? an academic job?
• Research – Apprenticeship: learn from adviser, doing it, and others – Grant writing
• Teaching– Teaching experience, teaching assistantship, teach some
even if don’t have to– Professor-in-training programs, courses
• Service – Organizing student organizations/support groups –
Women in CS– Working on department committees– Volunteering at conferences
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Moving Between Research Lab and Moving Between Research Lab and AcademiaAcademia
From University to Industry
• Must build real systems
• Establish visibility and knowledge in industry
From Industry to University
• Must continue publishing
• Establish visibility in research community
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Thank you!Thank you!