High Tech Learning

most robots in use today are designed for specific tasks, the goal is to someday make universal robots, robots that are flexible enough to do just about anything a human does–and more.

Why is a raven like a writing-desk?'

is the thing with feathers

And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all,

Yes! We fund our Ph.D. Students! All Ph.D. students in the School of Information are guaranteed four years of funding, provided they are making satisfactory progress towards their degree. This includes tuition and stipend for four fall and winter terms, and year-round health benefits; it also includes a stipend for two summer terms. Additional funding may be available. We also encourage our students to bring in outside funding. If, for instance, you come to SI with a fellowship that pays for your stipend, we would give you an "incentive" of 10% of the amount we save by not paying for your stipend. We would still pay for your tuition and health benefits. Sue

Out of the night that covers me

Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed

And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid