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Lessons learned from over 15 years in industry with Patrick Smith
[1:01] Research in Motion (RIM; later Blackberry)[4:40] Flipp (a consumer app).[8:41] Xero (FinTech)[13:54] ChargeLab (electric vehicles)[15:58] Relay (a neobank)[23:20] On the identity crisis of leaders in tech[25:19] The role of recruiters and advice on LinkedIn (and resumes)[31:39] The role of referrals[32:26] The length and impact of internships, and how they may correlate[35:29] Mario and Diane wrap up
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The early years of a career in industry with Lauren Mason
[1:04] Lauren discusses her first internship at Mindbridge AI[4:50] Lauren reflects on her second internship at RBC Amplify during the pandemic[13:12] Lauren tells us about her transition to industry after graduation during the pandemic[16:36] We ask Lauren about how she networked and learned more about referrals[20:10] We talk about Lauren's experience at Block, starting with an explanation of "data security"[27:36] Lauren shares her advice on things like recommended courses, interviews, and work-life balance[36:21] Mario and Diane wrap up
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Applying to grad school
[0:44] An overview of the application process, including the Statement of Purpose, with Professor Angela Demke Brown, Associate Chair of Graduate Operations.[11:20] What does it take to get in? Professor Gennady Pekhimenko shares some insights on how applications are reviewed during the admissions process.[15:38] What makes a reference letter a strong recommendation? We continue our discussion with Professor Pekhimenko, who offers suggestions on how to secure strong letters of reference.[19:12] How should you approach faculty for reference letters? Professors Nandita Vijaykumar, Carolina Nobre, Chris Maddison share their advice.[24:59] Where should you apply? Our guests discuss strategy and propose an upper bound on the number of programs you should apply to.[29:25] Mario and Diane wrap up.Opportunities at the University of TorontoAre you a second year CS student? Check out our department's Preparation for Research through Immersion, Skills, and Mentorship (PRISM)Are you going into second or third year? Check out the Faculty of Arts and Science's Research Opportunities Program and get course credit for research.Check out our department's Undergraduate Summer Research ProgramConsider pursuing a CSC494H1 project with a faculty member.More resourcesCheck out our department's guide for Applying to graduate schoolCheck out our department's guide for Asking for reference lettersCheck out our student ambassadors' guide for Research in CS
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Grad School 101
[1:34] What is graduate school? Professor Angela Demke Brown, Associate Chair of Graduate Operations, talks about different grad programs.[5:21] What's it like to be a graduate student? What grad students do and how the experience is different from undergrad.[9:18] What is the role of your graduate school advisor? Professors Nandita Vijaykumar, Carolina Nobre, Chris Maddison, and Ninging Xie, reflect on their experience with their own advisor when they were grad students.[14:00] What's wonderful about the grad school experience? Our faculty panel share what they enjoyed most as grad students.[18:08] What makes graduate school challenging? The panel talk about what they struggled with in graduate school.[21:53] How can you make sure you have a good graduate school experience? Our faculty panel share their insights.[26:20] What does it take to get in to graduate school? Professor Demke Brown and Professor Gennady Pekhimenko talk about grades, letters of reference, and the importance of undergraduate research experience.[30:15] Mario and Diane wrap up.Opportunities at the University of TorontoAre you a second year CS student? Check out our department's Preparation for Research through Immersion, Skills, and Mentorship (PRISM)Are you going into second or third year? Check out the Faculty of Arts and Science's Research Opportunities Program and get course credit for research.Check out our department's Undergraduate Summer Research ProgramConsider pursuing a CSC494H1 project with a faculty member.More resourcesCheck out our department's guide for Applying to graduate schoolCheck out our department's guide for Asking for reference lettersCheck out our student ambassadors' guide for Research in CS
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