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Echolab

where can I find echolab logos?

Here you go! https://github.com/echo-lab/assets/tree/master/Lab-Logo

I have to write an IRB. Can somebody help?

Here are some samples that we have already. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VnXQDlUQ8Mz4N3BR-fvukO43bpIMbBgj?usp=sharing Once you complete and get it approved, make sure that you post your IRB protocol and other documents as well.

Where is the lab?

1133, KW II, 2202, Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 You need a key to access the lab though.

Where do we find Lab meeting agenda?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z-3jMGyImdKIksV8SBAbFsyy2WA732iZ

Is there any equipment or resources/gadgets that we can check out from the lab?

Yes you can see the list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15MMN-L71muFZ6XsXugaZv0JZKoxsR7KxLGTP9dQhTvw/edit?usp=sharing

When is the stand-up report due?

Friday 3PM

Where do we find Lab meeting agenda?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z-3jMGyImdKIksV8SBAbFsyy2WA732iZ

Research

Where do I download ACM papers for free? (for VT students)

https://dl-acm-org.ezproxy.lib.vt.edu/

can you show me some poster examples that other people made?

This is an album that contains all the posters from CHI 2019. Enjoy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/jN9gDP9QxG6WZ6Ln7 Also our lab's examples are here. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1F5GnYIvsryP2H2lHn9XXIzDbrmMo71Eu

Where can I find my (and everyone else's) virtual standup reports?

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1ohIDnvhZlPMNcMSshcC766QBSw4SzgXE

What do I do if I want to take some days off and go on a vacation?

If you are a graduate student and want to take some days off, please read the following policy. https://github.com/echo-lab/lab-policy/blob/master/04_Work-Life_Balance.md

What if you know of someone who wants to work in Echolab?

Let them fill out this form. https://forms.gle/gzM3fb5iK9Jt1SPLA

I am a Ph.D. student and am I on track and making a good progress?

The following is the minimum requirements and I wish no phd student should have to worry about these guidlines. However, if you feel like the following is a really challenging, probably you are behind the schedule. If you want to get a faculty job in R1 university, you need much much more than these. All the notion of academic year used below is from Summer(June) to Spring semester (May) so the first year will be shorter than usual.

  • Qualififcation (Ph.D. studnet --> Ph.D. Candidate)

    • Within two year, a Ph.D. student should have published (or at least submitted) at least one first-authored full paper to a top-tier HCI confernece (ACM CHI, ACM CSCW, or ACM UIST, for example.)
    • If you don't get qualified within two years, the department will think that you are not in good academic standing any more. (e.g., you may not be eligible for GTA any more)
    • You should form committee members (at least four VT faculty members) within two years.

  • Preliminary Exam

    • To schedule a preliminary exam, you have to be qualified.
    • To schedule a preliminary exam, you have to form a complete committee. (3 CS + 1 Cognate + 1 External members)
    • To schedule a preliminary exam, you have to have at least first half of your dissertaion and the 2nd half can be a proposed work.
    • To schedule a preliminary exam, you should at least have two first-authored papers published so that you can set the narrative of your dissertation.
    • To schedule a preliminary exam, you should know exactly which projects that you have to finish by Research Defense and present the plan. (Think of it as a contract.)
    • If you don't take preliminary exam within four years, you are not in good academic standing any more. (e.g., you may not be eligible for GTA any more)

  • Research Defense

    • To schedule a research defense, you have to pass the preliminary exam.
    • If you don't schedule the research defense date within five year, the department will think that you are not in good academic standing any more. (e.g., you may not be eligible for GTA any more).
    • To schedule a research defense, you should at least have three first-authored papers published.
    • To schedule a research defense, you should have completed what you proposed at the preliminary exam. (Think of it as validating if what was on the contract was done.)

  • Defense

    • To schedule a defense, you have to pass the research defense.
    • To schedule a defense, you have to address what was requested by the committee members.

  • If your career goal is to get an academic job (faculty position), it's a completely different story.

    • It depends on which university you would like to go.
    • For example, if you want to go higher than VT for example.
      • It is safe to assume that you will need at least 2 full papers per year on average during your Ph.d.
      • More than half of them should be first authored by you and gotta be top-tier conferneces/journal.
      • You have to have a compelling story in your dissertation.
    • If you want to go to a teaching-oriented school, people will be looking for TA experiences heavily (with research publicatiosn as well).

Administrative

How do I prepare a travel?

Aah, I'm jealous. Check out this document. https://github.com/echo-lab/lab-policy/blob/master/Assets/Administrative/Travel.md

What is the mail code of CS?

106

Resources

I want to learn web programming. Any suggestions?

The lectures that Sang has done in CS 3744 are available here. If this is your first to learn javascript for web programming that can be useful. https://github.com/echo-lab/assets/blob/master/TechinicalResources/WebProgrammingClass(3744)/WebProgrammingLectures.md

Writing is tough. Can you get me some help?

Yes, of course. Sang has been collecting some advice and personal thoughts in the following pages. https://github.com/echo-lab/assets/blob/master/Writing/AcademicWriting.md

I am preparing for a job interview. How should I prepare for it?

We have been collecting some questions from anyone in the lab who conducted interviews in this document. Use this document to see what kinds of questions are asked This means that you should also contribute after the interview! (Take and give!) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UMBYQGmli2kwo0fcNlXQ8QhsBQLX3Mxl-X4PpH3fUpw/edit?usp=sharing

Sang Won Lee (echolab director)

Sang's office phone number?

540-231-4857

Where's Sang's office located?

3105 @ the Gilbert Place

Sang's office hours schedule

It is available in this calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=vt.edu_5tmbc6074d596tpc5a831qo3j0@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

What is Sang's personal zoom call?

Sang's zoom call link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/sangwonlee

What is Sang's website?

https://sangwonlee.com