[HPSG-L] New MS degree in Computational Linguistics at the University of Rochester

[Runner, Jeffrey]

Dear colleagues,

The Departments of Linguistics and of Computer Science at the University of Rochester invites applications to a new MS program in Computational Linguistics. Please share with the information below with your colleagues and potentially interested students. Students applying by February 15 can receive an application fee waiver (details below).

Thanks,

Jeff Runner

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[NEW] Master of Science in COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS (http://www.sas.rochester.edu/lin/graduate/MS.html)

The Computational Linguistics MS program trains students to be conversant both in the analysis of language and in computational techniques applied to natural language. The curriculum consists of courses in Linguistics and Computer Science for a total of 32 credit hours.

Graduates from the Computational Linguistics MS program will be prepared for both further training at the PhD level in Computer Science and Linguistics and Computational Linguistics positions in industry.

Program Faculty:

Linguistics (http://www.sas.rochester.edu/lin/people/faculty/index.html):

Solveiga Armoskaite
Maya Abtahian
Greg Carlson
Sasha Eloi
Nadine Grimm
Scott Grimm
Joyce McDonough
Jeff Runner

Computer Science (https://www.cs.rochester.edu/people/faculty/index.html):

James Allen
Dan Gildea
Ehsan Hoque
Tom Howard
Henry Kautz
Len Schubert

Requirements:

See the Graduate Studies Bulletin (http://www.rochester.edu/GradBulletin/) for general admission requirements. We look for students with strong academic records who show breadth and depth of interests, and the potential for creativity in pursuing a successful linguistics program. A background in linguistics is desirable but not necessary.

NOTE: A tuition award (for reduced tuition) is available for the strongest applicants.

How to Apply:

Follow instructions here: http://www.sas.rochester.edu/lin/graduate/apply.html

For fullest consideration applicants should submit completed applications by MARCH 1, though applications will continue to be considered as space permits. All documents should be uploaded online. Applications should include Official Transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a writing sample, and TOEFL or IELTS scores for those applicants whose native language is other than English.

Application materials should be uploaded here: https://apply.grad.rochester.edu/apply/.

To receive an application fee-waiver please go here and apply before February 15: https://apply.grad.rochester.edu/register/ASEwaiver.

Applications Deadline: 01-Mar-2016

Web Address for Applications: https://apply.grad.rochester.edu/apply/


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Jeffrey T. Runner, Ph.D.
Professor, Linguistics and Brain & Cognitive Sciences
Chair, Department of Linguistics
Faculty Development and Diversity Officer<http://www.rochester.edu/ase/faculty/>, Arts, Sciences & Engineering<http://www.rochester.edu/college/>
University of Rochester<http://www.rochester.edu/>
585-275-2626 (office), 585-275-8053 (department)
511A Lattimore Hall, Box 270096
Rochester, NY 14627-0096
Series Editor, Syntax & Semantics<http://www.brill.com/publications/syntax-and-semantics>
jrunner at ur.rochester.edu<mailto:jrunner at ur.rochester.edu>
http://www.ling.rochester.edu/people/faculty/runner_jeff/
"Asking a linguist how many languages they speak is like asking a doctor how many diseases they have." --- Lynne Murphy (@lynneguist)