Frequently asked questions by incoming students

Can you help me get admitted to the graduate program?:
No. I have no involvement with the admissions process. Please go to the CS web page for more information about the admissions process.

Do you have an RA position for me?:
Incoming students often email me before arrival asking for a research position. I will not hire an incoming student whom I have never met. RA positions are extremely valuable and when I have one available, I typically choose from the students with whom I have worked in the past. If I have a position available and nobody to fill it, I will advertize the positions and interview applicants. Thus, at the very least, you must be present on campus for me to consider offering you a position.

If you are interested in working with me, I suggest you take a course from me. This will give us both the opportunity to evaluate each other. I typically teach Pervasive Computing in the fall. Make sure you let me know during the class that you are interested in working in my lab. If you still want to work with me at the end of the course, setup an appointment with me to talk about possibilities. At this point, I may suggest that you take an independent study with me so that we can explore a research relationship.