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🎓 Leveraging THREAD for Your Graduate Studies: A Guide for Aspiring MS/PhD Students🎓 You must have heard of THREAD, the new text-based social media platform. What you may not have heard is that it is quickly becoming a hotspot for academics. With its user-friendly features and a rapidly growing user base of over 70 million, THREAD is the place to be for sharing and discovering academic opportunities. Here's how you, as a graduate student, can use THREAD to your advantage: 🎯 1️⃣ Connect with Universities and Professors Start by following universities and professors in your preferred countries for pursuing a PhD. This will keep you updated on their latest research, programs, and opportunities. For instance, if you're eyeing a PhD in the UK, consider following universities like the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London. 💬 2️⃣ Engage with Their Content Don't just follow - engage! Comment, like, and share posts from universities and professors. This can help you build connections and initiate meaningful conversations. For example, if a professor shares a post about their latest research, share your thoughts or ask a question in the comments. 🔎 3️⃣ Join Relevant Conversations Use hashtags or follow topics related to your field of study or the countries where you're interested in pursuing a PhD. This can help you connect with others who share your interests and expand your network. For instance, if you're interested in a PhD in computer science, use hashtags like #PhDinComputerScience or #ComputerSciencePhD. 🏆 4️⃣ Share Your Achievements Showcase your achievements, such as publications, presentations, and awards. This could help attract the attention of universities and professors. For instance, if you've recently published a paper in a peer-reviewed journal, share a post on THREAD announcing this achievement and providing a link to the paper. 🙋♂️ 5️⃣ Ask for Advice Don't hesitate to seek advice from others on the platform. You could ask for tips on applying for PhD programs abroad, or for recommendations on universities and programs. THREAD, a new offering from Meta, is similar to Twitter, with a feed of posts that have a 500-character limit. By positioning yourself on it now, you can optimize it to your advantage for graduate school opportunities. #PhD #GraduateStudies #AcademicNetworking #THREAD 🎉🎓🚀

Join us in congratulating our graduating ISIers! ⁠ Basileal Imana is earning his PhD in Computer Science, which he obtained under the supervision of his advisor, John Heidemann. ⁠ ⁠ Q: Why did you choose ISI? A: I chose ISI because it allowed me to work on an interdisciplinary project. I came in with an interest in working on privacy, but I also wanted to be very hands-on and leverage my background in systems. ISI's access to root DNS infrastructure allowed me to start my PhD with a project at the intersection of privacy and networking. Q: What’s the most impactful project you worked on at ISI? A: I conducted an algorithmic audit of Meta and demonstrated the platform discriminates by gender in how it delivered job ads. The peer-reviewed paper received press attention and contributed to a body of work that ultimately led Meta to change its ad delivery system. Q: If you could use your skills to invent anything in the world, what would it be, and why? A: A time-travel machine to go back and experience my grandparent's era. Following graduation, Basileal is doing a postdoc at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy! Congrats, #grad! ⁠ ⁠ #graduation #computerscience

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level in scientific computation, parallel programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence? 🖥️ If you're an Australian graduate student or early-career postdoc planning to take on large-scale computations, then you might be interested in joining the International High-Performance Computing Summer School 2024 in Japan! This expenses-paid event has been held annually since 2010, and via Pawsey's support, Australia joined the selected group last year. With incredible sessions and valuable networking opportunities, you get to learn from leading computational scientists and HPC technologists from partner countries. "I learnt a lot about some amazing projects that had the application of HPC, and made some great friends. I came back from this conference refreshed and rejuvenated, and I would recommend every student who’s working on an HPC-related project to apply for the upcoming summer schools." said 2022 attendee Gayatri Aniruddha. “I would like to thank Pawsey for their generous funding and for sponsoring this trip, including accommodation and stay. I would not have been able to attend this school otherwise. My travel and stay were quite restful, making the overall experience at summer school comfortable for me. The mentoring resources provided on choosing a career path (industry or academic), resume writing, and presentation skills were quite helpful. I also learned about a few more opportunities at other upcoming summer schools & conferences." she continued Express your interest by pre-registering now and stay tuned for further updates! https://lnkd.in/gHKuShCF #IHPCSS2024 #highperformancecomputing #BigData #experts #networking #diversityandinclusion #careeropportunities

🎓 Why did I start a PhD? | Johannes Gölz 🌱 Hi, I'm Johannes Gölz, and my journey into a PhD started in 2022, not just as an academic pursuit but as a path to personal and professional growth. Exploring the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Digital Platforms at #TUM is both a challenge and an exhilarating opportunity. 🔍 My early encounters with academic research during my bachelor's studies revealed a world where systematic analyses spark transformation and can lead to innovations. This fascination became the foundation for my commitment to becoming a PhD student. I started at the Professorship for Innovation and Digitalization to deepen my understanding of the Large Language Model's role in shaping Digital Platforms. This work enables an in-depth analysis of fascinating topics of our time. In addition, it allows continuous learning and evolution in domains like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Management, Web Scraping, Quantitative Empirical Research, and many others. 🤝 Stepping into a PhD means joining a world of innovation, collaborating with respected peers, and striving to add meaningful contributions to the academic community and beyond. One can also learn how to teach motivated people, supervise theses and student assistants, and many other things, which is quite a unique combination. These aspects are many reasons why I can recommend starting a journey as a PhD. #PhDPath #Research #Innovation #LifelongLearning

#Google #PhD #fellowship #program Google PhD Fellowships directly support #graduate #students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research #Mentor. Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the #academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to #computerscience and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer Fellowships in #Africa, #Australia, #Canada, #EastAsia, #Europe, #India, #LatinAmerica, #NewZealand, #SoutheastAsia and the #UnitedStates. The best and the brightest Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields: #Algorithms, #optimizations and markets #Computational neural and #cognitivesciences #Healthresearch #HumanComputerinteraction #Machinelearning Machine perception, #speechtechnology and #computervision #Mobilecomputing #Naturallanguageprocessing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction) #Privacy and #Security #ProgrammingLanguages and #SoftwareEngineering #Quantumcomputing #Recommendersystems Structured data and #databasemanagementSystems and #networking For #Indian #students: Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024. for eligibility and other info visit source website: https://lnkd.in/d-nSFk8y #share #cfbr #college #university

SR University CS&AI -SRU Dr.Shanker Chandre Happy Social Media Day! I want to share a glimpse of my incredible journey as a PhD student at SR University, where I am pursuing my research in "Big Data Analytics." The exceptional environment at SRU has provided me with not only an excellent academic foundation but also a nurturing space for personal growth. The faculty here are not only mentors but also passionate researchers who push me to challenge myself and delve deeper into my field. A special shoutout to my mentor Dr. Shanker Chandre, Assistant Research Dean of computer science and engineering, for their invaluable guidance and support throughout my journey. The structured program at SRU has been instrumental in guiding me through every stage of my PhD. The coursework laid a strong foundation for my research, and the ongoing support for my dissertation has equipped me with the necessary skills and resources to succeed. SR University conducted a PhD sprint on March 1st, 2024, specifically for full-time scholars, where my mentors explained how to write a review paper, and they stayed with us until evening to complete the task. As a research scholar, my journey is all about continuous learning, exploring new theories, developing new methodologies, and uncovering new facts. But a PhD journey is not just about academics, it is also about building relationships and creating a supportive community. At SRU, I have interacted with brilliant peers from diverse backgrounds, which has enriched my research experience and built lasting friendships. There have been moments of frustration, late nights fueled by coffee, and the constant pressure to push forward. However, the feeling of accomplishment after a breakthrough, the guidance from my advisor, and the camaraderie within the department have kept me motivated. Overall, my experience at SRU has been incredible, and I am grateful for the opportunities and support provided to me during my PhD journey. #SR University #PhD Life #Research Life👩🎓

Google Research Scholar Program📣📣 Google Research Scholar Program 2024 for Early-Career Professors ($60,000 USD award)!! Application Deadline: November 30, 2023(TOMORROW) The Google Research Scholar Program aims to support early-career professors who are pursuing research in fields relevant to Google. The Google Research Scholar Program: 🌟Provides unrestricted gifts to support research at institutions around the world, 🌟Is focused on funding world-class research conducted by early-career professors. Funding amounts The funds granted will be up to $60,000 USD and are intended to support the advancement of the professor’s research. See more Detail & Apply here:https://lnkd.in/d7ia_AQy #google #applynow #research #award #opportunity #research #opportunity #gso #globalsouth #google #research

Google Research Scholar Program📣📣 Google Research Scholar Program 2024 for Early-Career Professors ($60,000 USD award)!! Application Deadline: November 30, 2023(TOMORROW) The Google Research Scholar Program aims to support early-career professors who are pursuing research in fields relevant to Google. The Google Research Scholar Program: 🌟Provides unrestricted gifts to support research at institutions around the world, 🌟Is focused on funding world-class research conducted by early-career professors. Funding amounts The funds granted will be up to $60,000 USD and are intended to support the advancement of the professor’s research. See more Detail & Apply here:https://lnkd.in/d7ia_AQy #google #applynow #research #award #opportunity #research #opportunity #gso #globalsouth #google #research

Applications for Google PhD Fellowship Program are open. ⬇ The fellowship :- - recognizes graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. - is offered in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States. - includes a monetary award to cover the student’s expenses and stipend. The students will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields: - Algorithms and Theory - Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing - Health & Bioscience - Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization - Machine Intelligence & Machine Perception - Natural Language Processing & Speech Processing - Networking & Quantum Computing - Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention - Software Engineering & Software Systems - Other areas listed in application forms during application window Check out the FAQ section to know more and apply by 8th May, 2024. https://lnkd.in/g4s-vDEm #phdstudents #google #fellowship #computerscience #opportunity

Check out the stories of inspiring #undergrads who participated in the Open Quantum Initiative fellowship. If you're an undergraduate who wants to pursue a #career in #quantum information science and engineering, consider applying for the fellowship. 🗓️ Deadline: Feb. 7. https://lnkd.in/dffi4Egx #quantumworkforce #fellowship #internship #quantuminformationscience #quantumscience #quantumtechnology #MidwestQuantum #QuantumPrairie