So here's little 'ol me with a stack of printouts going through my ideas and how I evaluate them. I was told to talk for 10 minutes and then take Q&A for 20 minutes. At first I thought to myself, "Do I really need 20 minutes of Q&A?" I didn't think I could present an entire semester's worth of research in 10 minutes, but I think I hit the mark.
And then .... BAM! All sorts of questions about "Did you think about ...?" or "How are you going to ...?" Now don't get the idea I was being grilled like a gangster in an old movie set in the 1930's. Everyone was very gracious and kind. I am very grateful for everyone who gave me feedback. I just have to admit that I really had to be on my toes and answer questions not only with the correct answers, but with confidence.
(Yes, I'm being vague on purpose. Maybe I'll "sanitize" some of my material and post it later.)
The point of this post is it all starts with an idea. It's like planting seed. It's so small, but you need to grow it and then keep it well taken care of. Maybe it won't sprout or maybe it will bloom beyond your expectations. I really believe that if we're going to get out of this downturn, recession, whatever now more than ever we need people who have good ideas to get out there and see what they can do.
As the panel proved to me last night, just be ready. Know your stuff inside and out and be able to communicate amazingly clear with as few words as possible. If you think you can describe the idea in one minute, try 30 seconds, and then try 15 seconds. Know who your audience is. Don't waste their time. Find a need (their need) and in as few words as possible get them to agree you have the solution.
So much good stuff to sort through in my head. Stay tuned. This might get interesting.
3 comments:
hi,
im siddharth from new delhi india..im in my 3rd year aerospace engineering,i will be applying to colleges in the US for my MS degree..i came across your site and i read that you are studying at the florida instt of technology,i just wanted to ask you what all are the requirements for getting admission there..gre scores..gpa..(is the gpa seen out of 4 or 5? mines about 7.8 out of 10..i yet have to give the gre,im planning to give it mid 2009 and also any advice from you regarding anything in this regard would be greatful..my email is sidd24enator@gmail.com thanks for reading me out and please do reply..
regards,
siddharth
Hello Siddharth,
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. The master's program I am taking at FIT is in Space Systems. Since I work a full time job this program works well with my schedule. I currently take only one or two classes each semester and I should complete my degree in a few years.
As for the requirements of this specific program you should follow this link:
http://uc.fit.edu/es/documents/catalog/0809catalog.pdf#page=112
as it states:
"requires a bachelor’s degree in a recognized field of engineering or physical science from an accredited curriculum. Course work must have included mathematics through differential equations and at least one year of calculus-based physics. In the case of a marginal undergraduate record (GPA less than 3.0), letters of recommendation and results of recent GRE Tests, both General (verbal and quantitative) and Subject (engineering or physics) are required and could be deciding factors. Holders of the Professional Engineer license (or Engineering Intern status for those less than five years past the Baccalaureate) need not take the GRE Subject Test."
The GPA scale is from a maxmimum of 4.0
If you would like to study for your graduate degree full-time I think the aerospace engineering at program at FIT might be a better fit. I am not qualified to speak about it, but I hear it is quite good also.
All the best to you Siddharth.
Dave
thanks a lot dave, hey the MS in aerospace engineering program does not require a gre subject test..and i havent really come across any college that is asking for a subject test score for an MS in aerospace engg..do u think i can give it a miss?
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