4. Find a Thesis Topic and a Thesis Advisor
As part of CD 724-01, students will discuss their areas of research interest and be matched with a potential thesis advisor. The thesis topic will be in an area of active research interest of one or more members of the Institute CSD faculty. Close collaboration among faculty and students around the thesis will stimulate ongoing adjunctive lines of research and allow for more efficient use of faculty time. A student can pursue a question outside an area of faculty expertise ONLY if faculty members are interested and agree to be readers. Once a faculty member agrees to be a thesis advisor, they will then guide the student through the research process.