Larry Davis Computer Science Department University of Maryland Interacting with undergraduate and graduate students – advice to new faculty Larry Davis Computer Science Department University of Maryland

Interacting with undergraduates Success in the classroom is a combination of Intense preparation Of both class preparations and student expectations Respect for the students Never belittle a student in public or in private Maintaining lively interactions The best classes are participatory

Interacting with undergraduates Undergraduate research Institutional priority at Maryland Incentivize young faculty to take on undergraduates Department offers funds to pay students to do research over the summer Department sends students to conferences if they get papers accepted

Interacting with graduates as advisors In the US, faculty have to support graduate students with their grant funds or “startup” funding. Cut losses early – if a student isn’t working out, it’s in the student’s and the faculty member’s best interest to find another area. Mentor the students On writing papers, making presentations, helping with proposal preparation. Help them get jobs Determine their career goals early and then ensure that their research agenda is consistent with their career goals.