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Do you have questions for Dr. Chris Maziar, our guest speaker?

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  • Dear Dr. Maziar, what was the biggest factor that made you decide to work in the world of academia as opposed to industry? - Seth Strege
  • Dr. Maziar, can you contrast some of the pros and cons between academic research and industrial research? - Matthew Wickesberg
  • Dr Maziar, many people are afraid of getting trapped in the world of academia and becoming unemployable in industry. Is this a valid fear?
  • Dr. Maziar, I often hear of achievements from academic research, but very rarely do I hear of those achievements actually being put into practice. Typically, they're either "20 years out", and I never hear of them again, or some company has a competing result and that typically gets used in industry over the academic result. This isn't always true of course, but for the most part, it is. Do you know why this is, or do I just happen to be paying attention to the wrong circles? - Spencer Julian
  • Dr. Maziar, what is the advantage of getting MSEE and then PhD or getting the direct PhD? What are the key aspects to look at?
  • Dr. Maziar, what background do you see as valuable for a prospective faculty member? - Joseph May
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