Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

Students should begin to think about possible dissertation topics early on in their doctoral career. Keep a file of topics on which you imagine yourself writing. Over the years of course work and ...

The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

Below is the second of 4 videos on writing an NIH style proposal. This video analyzes the overall "big structure" of the research plan of two funded NIH grant applications. To take full advantage of ...

This workshop is an interdisciplinary link between course work and independent research. It offers structure and support as you find your own voice as a scholar and researcher. During this workshop, ...

"I've been taken aback at what passes for a dissertation proposal around here," a newly arrived colleague at a major research institution confided, lamenting the brevity and tentativeness of the ...

This thesis focuses on advancing bipedal robot control and state estimation within the context of dynamic environments. It encompasses several key stages, starting with the establishment of ...

Human trafficking is a global problem. Governments and organizations worldwide have invested significant resources in combating it. Effective responses depend on reliable estimates on the scope of the ...