Comments on: Graduation and plans http://33bits.org/2009/05/20/graduation-and-plans/ The End of Anonymized Data and What to Do About It Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:45:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Arvind http://33bits.org/2009/05/20/graduation-and-plans/#comment-670 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:16:57 +0000 http://33bits.org/?p=215#comment-670 Let me rephrase that. While it’s true that many people try to write meaningful theses, most CS departments and advisors seem to be fine with students treating it as a formality.

Believe me, I’m all about the broader perspective. (I’m actually working on a survey now that tries to unite many threads of research in disparate fields under a single umbrella.) But again, I think that for most people the thesis is a poor avenue for saying actually useful things, because you are typically laboring under the constraint of somehow making it a superset of your papers.

]]> By: Sean http://33bits.org/2009/05/20/graduation-and-plans/#comment-668 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:03:56 +0000 http://33bits.org/?p=215#comment-668 I don’t think this is really true. Many people in CS spend effort on their theses, and they are often good introductions to the field. Plus, I think it is useful for PhD students to get a broader perspective. I am not criticizing your dissertation, but I disagree with calling it a formality.

]]> By: Bart Cart http://33bits.org/2009/05/20/graduation-and-plans/#comment-443 Mon, 25 May 2009 09:49:54 +0000 http://33bits.org/?p=215#comment-443 I’m glad you won’t be dropping the subject of data anonimity. Too many people completely change their are of expertise once they start post-doctoral stuff.

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