FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I join your lab?
I am not taking new students at this time. If you are already at CSU there may some temporary opportunities available, but unless I've already invited you to do so, do not apply to our department in the hopes of working with me. free to reach out via the contact page!
If I'm admitted, what are my chances of getting a spot in your lab?
I am not taking new students at this time.
What are your expectations for new students?
With the caveat that I am not taking new students at this time, for your information, typically I ask new students to work with me for a semester before committing to a formal advising relationship with funding. This allows us to establish a mutual area of interest and to be sure we work well together. To be considered for formal advising, a successful student will demonstrate themselves to be a team player and should expect to make a significant contribution to either a submitted paper or grant proposal during the trial semester.
Do you work with undergrads?
If you are a current CSU undergrad interested in part-time research work, you can reach out. The usual caveats apply (resources, funding, your background, etc.).
What skills do I need to have to work in your lab?
The ability to comprehend clearly-written answers like the above.
What makes a prospective student stand out?
I am not taking new students at this time.
I want to study computer vision. Can I work with you?
I am not taking new students at this time. Also, my main area of expertise is not computer vision. While I use computer vision techniques, it's mostly as tools in larger pipelines for other problems (mostly language and reasoning). If that sounds like what you're into, I might be your guy. Computer vision itself is not my primary area of focus. May I recommend my colleague Nate Blanchard instead?
I'm enthusiastic about machine learning. Can I work with you?
I am not taking new students at this time. And machine learning is glorified curve fitting. Are you really enthusiastic about fitting lines to points?
Are you on the admissions committee?
Not this term.
I emailed you and you never responded!
Me: Did you use the contact form?
You: No, I cold emailed your @colostate.edu address.
Me: Use the contact form.
You: I used the contact form!
Me: Did you follow all the instructions on the contact form?
You: No, I just entered my message and hit "Send."
Me: Then you must have a very compelling reason why I should respond to someone who can't follow basic instructions. Read and follow the instructions on the contact form.
You: I did all that!
Me: Then I'm very sorry! First check your spam folder, just in case. But if that's not the culprit, feel free to reach out again. I try to reply to all genuine inquiries but sometimes a few do slip through the cracks. Send me a reminder; I don't mind!