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Understanding the PhD Journey: A Conversation with Dr. Doug Zytko

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Doug Zytko

Graduate school is a significant commitment and a transformative journey, and no one knows this better than Dr. Doug Zytko, an associate professor and Director of the Computing PhD as well as the Computer and Information Systems and Human Centered Design Masters degrees at the University of Michigan Flint. In this week’s Victor’s in Grad School

Achieving Excellence in Grad School: Tips from Dr. Mohamed Mkaouer

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Mohamed Mkaouer

Graduate school is a unique and deeply transformative journey. As Dr. Christopher Lewis outlines in this week’s Victor’s in Grad School podcast, every student travels their own path toward advanced degrees, facing distinct challenges and triumphs along the way. This episode features Dr. Mohamed Mkaouer, an Associate Professor and Director of the Masters in Software

Transitioning Careers: From Computer Science to Clinical Counseling with Zach Scott

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Zach Scott

In the latest episode of Victors in Grad School, we sit down with Zach Scott, a graduate student at Oakland University studying Clinical Counseling. Zach’s educational and career journey offers a compelling story of transformation and introspection, making this episode a must-listen for anyone contemplating the value of following their passions, even if that means

Marsha Hare’s Journey: Balancing Work, Grad School, and Success in Information Resource Management

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Marsha Hare

Entering graduate school is a significant step in one’s academic and professional journey. It requires careful consideration, motivation, and a clear vision of how it will contribute to personal and career growth. In this week’s Victors in Grad School Podcast, Marsha Hare, an international logistics analyst with XPO Logistics, shares her inspiring journey from undertaking

Faculty Spotlight: Douglas Zytko

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A new day brings another faculty spotlight with it! Today’s spotlight is on Professor Douglas Zytko of our College of Innovation and Technology! Professor Zytko teaches classes in Human-computer interaction and Computer Ethics. He currently studies and designs computer-mediated consent to interpersonal behavior as a lens to prevent abuse online. Much of his research is

Navigating Grad School: Imrul Shuva’s Journey in Computer Science and Research

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The road to success in graduate school is paved with unique challenges and triumphs, especially for those pursuing their aspirations in a foreign country. In this week’s Victors in Grad School podcast, Imrul Shuva, a graduate student in Computer Science and Information Systems at the University of Michigan Flint, shared his insightful journey through graduate

Lessons Learned: Scott Gifford’s Insights on Deepening Understanding and Continuous Learning

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Welcome back to another episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Christopher Lewis, and today we have a fantastic guest joining us. Scott Gifford, a Principal Engineer at Amazon, will be sharing his journey through graduate school and his success in the field of computer science. Scott started his academic

Graduate Student Spotlight: Nicole Kowalczyk

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Welcome back to the Graduate Student Spotlight! This week, we welcome Master of Computer Science and Information Systems student, Nicole Kowalczyk! Nicole is another online student and a working mother. She’s excited to have the chance to attend grad school with the flexibility required to fit her schedule, and is passionate about working with her

Keeping Up with Trending Technologies, by Sai Prem Suhas Tavva

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“Need of The Hour To Up Skill On Trending Technologies” by Sai Prem Suhas Tavva, international graduate student In the last few centuries, the world has witnessed an exponential growth in the emergence of new technologies. Companies are already employing computers and robots for work that earlier required humans. These computers and automated machines are