What does it mean to post a paper to arXiv? More specifically, a paper that has not been accepted to a peer-reviewed venue; less specifically, to any easily-searchable, time-stamped, respected depository. Scenario A: You have a result, but there is no decent deadline for another few months. Maybe you know that a ‘competing’ team is [...]
November 7, 2010
Writing reference letters
I was just sitting down to write the first1 reference letter that I have ever written and realized that I have never read a reference letter and have little idea of what should go into one. This particular letter is for a graduate student applying for a fellowship. Short post, but any suggestions? Maybe I [...]
November 5, 2010
A skulk of FOCS talks
The FOCS talks are now available online! I waited until now to report on FOCS for this very reason. I am not about to compete with Suresh or Lance for live blogging conferences. I’m not sure where they find the time amidst talks and meetings in hallways to do so. (I have to say, whenever [...]