SDM Research and Thesis Seminar

1-0-2 units · Graduate

Introduces practical principles, methods, and tools of research and thesis preparation for engineers and managers. Topics include: thesis formulation, abstract and proposal writing, literature search and review, data collection, modeling, construction of argument, time budgeting, and research presentation. Through a sequence of structured assignments building toward a mock thesis proposal, students develop skills in scoping a research question, identifying and evaluating sources, planning data collection, budgeting time and resources, and pitching their work to potential advisors. Culminates in a mock thesis proposal presentation and pitch to experienced SDM thesis advisors. Priority to SDM students.