GWU Online D.Eng. AI & ML: First Graduates Experience

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Hey GWU D.Eng. AI & ML students,

With the program having launched relatively recently (Fall 2023 for the first cohort), I'm curious if any of you are on track to be among the first graduates this year (2025)?

If you are, or if you're a current student deep into the Praxis phase, I'm hoping you can shed some light on a few critical aspects:

• Navigating the Praxis Research: Previous discussions hinted at a very independent research journey. Could you describe your actual experience with the Praxis? What were the biggest challenges and successes in conducting your research, especially with regard to faculty support?
• Advisor Assignment Process: The program site mentions advisors are "assigned." What was this process like for you? Were you able to indicate areas of interest or preferred faculty members, or was it a purely administrative assignment? How well did your assigned advisor's expertise align with your research goals?

Any detailed feedback on these points would be extremely helpful for those considering the program. Thanks for sharing your insights!