I’d suggest asking at the departmental office. They would know more than his advisor. Archived Message
Posted by DT on January 15, 2024, 16:04:11, in reply to "engineering peeps...question for noobster. he's starting semester 2 in MATSE"
Find out what the options are at Illinois. I’d guess any real research work wouldn’t be until after sophomore year—students don’t know enough to do much before then. Previous Message and did well (not bronze tablet level, but good). he isn't engaged with research there yet, but has been looking into it. during that process, he saw a researcher at umich that he is interested in (solar panel efficiency). so he's thinking of transferring. it would save us big $. but illinois is a better MATSE program. he's hoping to get into more hands-on research to help him decide what to do if he gets accepted. any tips or advice on things he should consider? any advice on a freshman getting into a research role? he's already asked his advisor and is waiting for a response. Previous Message one of the worst chores of adolescence.
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