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| Shiryl Dean
"I saw an article about the small number of African-Americans in Ph.D. programs and started thinking that it might be something I should pursue. Many of the programs were not geared to working people and many were geared towards teaching pursuits. My objectives were to increase my technical capabilities and learn leading-edge technology. These were all things that Pace's program promoted. " "All the professors have been accessible and knowledgeable. I like that we are on a first-name basis, which makes me feel we are on equal footing." "My current employer looks very highly at my desire and willingness to pursue this degree, and I am hoping that in the future they will look to me as a potential leader for future projects."
"This program has already provided me with a professional advantage. I was able to transfer to a new job within A.T.&T. The program opened a door to this position, which I might not have received without being a D.P.S. student. In fact, this type of position was one of the reasons I joined A.T.&T. ten years ago. "
"One of the biggest advantages of the program is the opportunity to network with fellow students. It is wonderful to be able to share real life professional experiences and challenges with them." "Pace is a dedicated research and professional community whose members strive to stay at the cutting edge of research and emerging technologies." "The faculty members have been accessible, flexible, and open to new ideas and opportunities. They recognize that this is a joint effort and it is refreshing to see ideas flowing in both directions."
"One of the most exciting things about the program is the synergy among the class members - each with unique backgrounds and levels of experience. I learn as much from my classmates as I do from the professors." "The D.P.S. program allows a working individual to pursue their education at a doctoral level. It has given me the opportunity to continue with my career while expanding my knowledge base via classes in emerging technologies, networking and an independent dissertation."
"I chose the D.P.S. program because I have always wanted to pursue a doctoral degree, but haven't had the time with my work and family responsibilities. The D.P.S. program has given me the convenience of attending and maintaining my full-time job." "I have been exposed to many new ideas and disciplines since I started in the D.P.S. program. Some are related to my position and others will become more important as the industry develops."
"The D.P.S. program impacts a student's professional life immediately and continuously. In contrast to other doctoral programs, since our students are working IT professionals, they are able to put into practice what they learn right away, rather than having to wait until they graduate. Because the research theme is prevalent throughout the program, by the time they complete their dissertation and graduate from the program, students will have developed a mature research mindset."
"Our program allows the students to obtain their doctorate while maintaining their jobs and advancing their careers as computing professionals." "Because our program is for working professionals we use educational techniques based on advanced and emerging technologies that allow faculty members to maintain frequent contact with students while they are on their job sites or home with their families. The students often work in teams to complete projects and assignments and this fosters information exchange among team members of varied backgrounds and work experiences. We have found that the synergism created among team members is not only a strength of our program but will likely lead to lifelong friendships." "The faculty members in our program are readily available and easily accessible to the students via e-mail, chat sessions, web pages, and advanced educational software. " "Our program will have a profound impact on the professional lives of our graduates. They will be instilled with the desire for lifelong learning, and have a greater appreciation for and knowledge of the emerging information technologies, such as e-commerce, communicating with computers in human modalities, artificial intelligence, data mining, wireless communication, natural language processing, and virtual reality." Back to top |