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ActualAIz

ActualAIz is excited to bring prospective graduate students a brilliant opportunity in the form of a fully funded PhD position at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

About the Advisor:

Dr. Fawad Ahmad is an Assistant Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. His research focuses on building mobile systems that enable humans and machines like self-driving cars, and drones to perceive, and understand the world better. Research at Dr. Fawad’s lab is published at top networks/systems and mobile systems venues like MobiSys, MobiCom, NSDI etc. Students from his lab intern at places like General Motors.

About the Project:

A live 3D digital twin is a high-fidelity 3D replica of some physical object or scene, which evolves with the physical object in real-time. These twins are starting to enable ground-breaking capabilities in numerous applications ranging from autonomous driving and manufacturing to sports analytics. In his research lab, Dr. Fawad builds reusable perception infrastructure to build these digital twins and then build end-to-end cyber-physical systems that leverage these twins in different applications.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate Senior or recent graduate
At least 6 Months to 1 Year of Research Experience (preferably in the domain of the project)
Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering Major
Prior Experience in Computer Vision and/or robotics and networks/systems

Application:

Interested candidates should please email Dr. Fawad at fawad@cs.rit.edu with:

A short description about yourself
Provide a clear description of why you are interested in the specific topics above
Explain how your background applies specifically to this position,
Your academic curriculum vitae (CV).

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ActualAIz

ActualAIz is excited to bring prospective graduate students a brilliant opportunity in the form of fully funded MS and PhD positions at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

About the Advisor:

Dr. Muhammad Taqi Raza is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His areas of expertise include Mobile Networked Systems, Quantum Network Security, and Internet of Things.

About the Research Lab:

The Khwarizmi Lab is a joint venture between University of Massachusetts Amherst, the National Science Foundation, and the Center for Quantum Networks. The Khwarizmi lab is dedicated to solving challenging problems lying at the intersection of systems and algorithms. In particular, their research focuses on developing secure and effective solutions in FinTech, Quantum Networks, and Critical Infrastructures – such as 5G Mobile Networks, and Industrial Control Systems.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate Senior or recent graduate
At least 6 Months to 1 Year of Research Experience (preferably in Networked Systems and Security domain)
Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering Major
Applicants strongly motivated to apply to graduate school in North America are encouraged to apply

Application:

Interested candidates should fill this form. Dr. Taqi will personally oversee the applications, and reach out to select candidates.

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mutahar.ali

In my experience (restricted to applying to Computer Science graduate programs, particularly within the top 100 universities), I found that most PhD programs have the GRE as either optional or not required. For MS programs, while a few still required the GRE when I applied for Fall 2023, the majority had it listed as optional.

As for whether it’s worth the effort to take the GRE, it can be beneficial to have a strong GRE score, especially if you need to compensate for a lower GPA. However, the decision ultimately depends on the specific requirements and expectations of the programs you’re targeting.

mutahar.ali

Hello everyone,

I'm currently preparing to apply for an F1 visa for graduate studies in the US, and I'm seeking some advice. I've heard conflicting information about the financial documentation required for the visa application. Can anyone provide clarity on what exactly needs to be included in the financial documentation for an F1 visa application? Additionally, should the funds be in an account solely under my name, or is it acceptable if they're in an account owned by a family member or friend?

Thank you for your assistance!

mutahar.ali

Hello everyone!

As an incoming international PhD student, my funding package includes fellowship support. Alongside tuition coverage, the fellowship provides a monthly stipend and a one-time fellowship award.

I have the following questions:

Post-Tax Stipend: I understand that the stipend amount mentioned is pre-tax. To effectively plan my finances, I need to determine the net amount after deductions for taxes. What is the typical tax percentage or amount deducted from a PhD student's stipend? Is this dependent on the state?

Filing taxes: Is the tax deducted automatically from the stipend? Do I need to file taxes at the end of the financial year?

Taxation on Award: Will the fellowship award also be subject to taxation?

Any advice on managing finances as a PhD student would also be appreciated. Thank you very much!

mutahar.ali

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hamid10hn

In my experience some programs also ask technical questions (masters) to assess whether you have the skills you claim to have. As long as you have been honest in your claims throughout the application, I think you should be fine. I would recommend reviewing interview tips on program youtube pages or asking current students and searching through popular platforms to get a sense of what you can expect. Interviews can vary greatly from program to program.

hamid10hn

I was in the same boat a while ago. I utilized Gregmat’s 1 month plan. I think it is very well distributed in terms of workload and will ensure you comprehensively prepare for each element of the test. You can focus on Verbal or Quant based on your program needs/personal prep so far.

hamid10hn

I think your ranking should depend on your personal needs. Are you looking for professors with expertise in a niche area? Are you only concerned about immediate job outcomes or a transition to PHD from a research-based masters? What does your financial situation look like? What kind of stipend/support do you need and what are the chances of getting it in any given uni? This should help you develop your own ranking.

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