My project management course has been split into two sections, which means overload pay for me. It also means 28 mostly international graduate students that I have to teach the concepts of Project Management.
The international aspect of the class changes things slightly. Their understanding of English is marginal. Given that project managers must be proficient [...]
Archive for August, 2007
Overload
Posted in Project Management, classes on August 29, 2007 | No Comments »
A Day in the Life of an Academic Advisor
Posted in College Advice, Humor on August 24, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A behind-the-scenes look at advising for freshmen first-year students fresh out of high school. Mostly true, except for the parts I’ve made up.
I arrive at the student center at 8:30 am carrying my computer bag overstuffed with a small laptop, clipboard, and large 3-ring binder. I dig out my magnetic nametag, attempt to clip it [...]
What I’ve Learned from Vacation
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Some lessons from my recent vacation:
Niagra Falls are best from the Canadian side. Arrive early, crowds start around 10:00 am.
When the Canadian border officer asks you if you have anything for self defense, don’t respond “Is Canada that dangerous?”
When touring with small children, any tour ends up being a tour of restrooms.
Conneticut has the highest [...]
How to be a Good TA
Posted in College Advice on August 16, 2007 | No Comments »
Aneet asked about “doing well” as a lab assistant (his particular GA appointment). I’ll offer some general advice, since much of it is the same for whatever TA position a student might obtain. (more…)
The Art of the Annoying Email
Posted in Communication, Project Management on August 13, 2007 | No Comments »
Guy Kawasaki outlined the five sentence email awhile ago. While I don’t necessarily subscribe to this draconian approach to email, I do believe that email should be concise, state explicitly the action or question to be answered, and provide the amount of information necessary for the reader to quickly understand what the sender intends.
Scott Berkum, [...]
Interpretive Chemistry
Posted in Humor on August 10, 2007 | 1 Comment »
That is the title of the freshman chemistry class at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The image I get from this somehow leads me to interpretive dance.
Most Chemistry professors I know don’t strike me as great dancers.
Energy Source versus Energy Transmission
Posted in Technology on August 7, 2007 | 1 Comment »
In the discussion of new energy sources, I hear a considerable amount of confusion over a key concept. That being energy sources versus energy storage and transmittal methods. Understanding of this concept will help us to pursue appropriate solutions to new energy.
Currently we obtain energy through coal, crude oil, natural gas, hydro-power, and nuclear. Coal, [...]
Slow Posting
Posted in Overhead on August 3, 2007 | No Comments »
I will be taking a break for a bit and preparing for the fall. So posting may be light for the next few weeks. Hang on, I’ll get to all of the comments.
A Fragile Existance, Part II
Posted in Technology on August 2, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been away from news and Internet for a couple of days, and was dismayed to see the bridge collapse in Minneapolis. This is certainly a shock, and hopefully a wakeup call. Bridges don’t last forever. We have an immense amount of infrastructure in this country that must be maintained. That maintenance is expensive, and [...]
Grad School
Posted in College Advice on August 1, 2007 | 2 Comments »
As a professor, I get asked about graduate school quite often. Some students are quite focused on graduate school in some form. Here is my advice.
Keep your GPA above 3.0. For good schools, the higher the better. A 2.95 may not kill your chances, but it will kill your chances at the really top notch [...]
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