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Major potential topics
Evolution of learning programs
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For one or all of the topics in 1., elaborate in terms of
suggesting several specific investigations, a methodology, a problem
class, related work, etc.
Baldwin v. Lamarck, Alife, Cultural memory
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What are good GP problems for a dissertation? By ``good'' let's
mean useful for illustration and evidence that the concept you have
for extending our knowledge about GP is worthwhile.
Something other techniques can't do
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What overused or unillustrative problems detract from convincing
you about a GP research project?
Complex puzzles/Simulations/Robots where FUN replaces research
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What is the most difficult aspect of GP of which to convince skeptical
committee members? How did you convince them? What do committee members find
intuitive about GP? Which of their intuitions mislead them?
be skeptical yourself
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What tools, advice and references did you find particularily
useful in preparing your dissertation?
How to get a PhD, Phillips & Pugh
Start writing earlier than you (think you) need to
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Do you have advice on computational resources, software platforms?
Ensure ready access to tools, Ensure still have access 3-4
years later
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Other comments?
Talk to people, especially non-computer folk!