Some vague insights on why people might be interested in a career in research, particularly in CS.

1. RESEARCH IN CS
Neeldhara Misra, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc

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6. Why?

7. Why? Challenges

8. Why? Challenges Joys

9. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

10. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

11. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

12. Circumstances.

13. Perks.

14. Perks.

15. Perks.

16. Perks.

17. Perks.

18. Perks.

19. Fascination.

20. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

21. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

23. Eureka moments
The dull moments

24. Eureka moments
The dull months

25. Eureka moments
The dull months
A problem worthy of attack proves its worth by fighting back.

26. Eureka moments
The dull months
A problem worthy of attack proves its worth by fighting back.

27. GradSchool

30. “Natural” Talent

31. Persistence & Patience
(with yourself!)

32. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

33. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

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43. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

44. Why? Challenges Joys Mindset

45. Breadthfirstordepthfirst?

46. Theory “v/s” Practice

47. If you find that you're spending almost all your time on theory, start turning some attention to
practical things; it will improve your theories.
If you find that you're spending almost all your time on practice, start turning some attention to
theoretical things; it will improve your practice.
Theory “v/s” Practice

48. If you find that you're spending almost all your time on theory, start turning some attention to
practical things; it will improve your theories.
If you find that you're spending almost all your time on practice, start turning some attention to
theoretical things; it will improve your practice.
Donald Knu!
Theory “v/s” Practice

50. Come to terms with your limitations.

51. Come to terms with your limitations.
Research can be a very social activity.

52. Come to terms with your limitations.
Research can be a very social activity.
Eccentricity is NOT a pre-requisite :)

53. Come to terms with your limitations.
Research can be a very social activity.
Eccentricity is NOT a pre-requisite :)
There’ll be plenty of room for other interests.

54. It’s a lot of work...

55. It’s a lot of work...
... and a lot of fun!