Well, not yet, but, in a few years it’ll be Martin Lindsey, PhD. In true actionist form I have turned the corner in the five year transition. I’ve been accepted into Auburn University’s School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering graduate program!!! Just got the good news in the middle of last week. The first year I’ll be a provisional student taking prerequisite courses since my first degree is in mechanical engineering. Fortran was all we had to take back in the dark ages so I’ll have to beef up on some basic foundational programming courses first. (I had Pascal in high school. Does anybody anywhere still use that?)
Yep, I’m going back into the technical world again, only this time it’s something that I’ll actually enjoy in practical and artistic terms. I haven’t missed the industrial world or the dearth of creative and artistic opportunities that traditional engineering could afford me. I can’t wait to get back in the saddle on the CSSE end of things. Of course I have my first love Tuskegee University to thank for a solid tech foundation along with the corporate resume that lended me credibility to get into the grad program.
Auburn’s program includes a computer science track and a software engineering track as program options. You also have project or disertation options to choose from in order to graduate. It’s a great program and has great people that I’ve already had the opportunity to meet. Orientation is next Wednesday and class starts on next Thursday. Just working with the folks at the job now to see about going from a full time to a part time schedule.
One thing’s for sure I’ll definitely have more time to post from this point forward. I haven’t done any justice to experimenting with and optimizing my WordPress set up. I still have to put a few hours into learning how to download a theme and actually doing it one time. I need to add feed and fave buttons and pick a tag option that I like. As the fall moves along I ought to be able to get myself in gear like I want to.
It’s a family affair now. Everybody is going back to school in a couple of weeks. What about your household? What have you been wanting and waiting to do but haven’t made plans and done it already? Well hey, use me as an example and go into pursuit mode!!! It’s actionist time!
That’s awesome dude. Congrats.
Let’s talk more about getting you setup with WordPress and possibly a better host.
I have my own vps and can manage your site no problem.
Martin, I am so proud of you for the courage and commitment you are making to get your PhD. Dr. Martin Lindsey – has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? I’m just a lonely MA/MBA and I’m satisfied with that. The best to you. Later.
Thanks Fredric. I may have to take you up on that offer. What’s a vps by the way?
Thank you Morgan. Yep, nice ring indeed. I’ll use your MBA as part of my inspiration to keep on truckin’. Have a good one.
Marty,
Congrats man, I’m happy for you. That’s a big accomplishment and I’ll be praying that all goes well for you. Let us know how it goes every now and then.
Congratulations!!! I wish you all the best as you keep doing your thing!!
Thanks Theo. It’s registration and first day of class this week in particular. I’ll keep you guys posted on the bigger developments too as I return to campus life after ????? years.
Thanks Sincere. First day of class is Thursday.
Congratulations, Dr. Lindsey! You’ll be busy with your studies but keep us posted on your progress.
You can do all things….
***tight sisterly hug***
Thank you very much and will do. Went to my first class this morning. It’s funny being in a lecture hall with a bunch of students young enough to be my kids LOL!
Congrats Marty! Maybe when I am done schooling my two oldest kids I will go back to school. Don’t think I want to go as far as you but would still like to continue my education.
If you need help with your WordPress theme just let me know. I love WordPress and have become pretty good at customizing free themes.
Thank you Mona. I appreciae the kudos.
Also thanks for the offer of help. You’re the second to do so and I appreciate that to. I know it needs serious work and as soon as life settles down – who knows when that will be with Cub Scouts, Toastmasters and grad school – I may give you a shout back for help.
Have a great rest of the week and weekend.
Congrats on getting into the program, Martin!
It’s been nearly a year since I completed my BA. I’ve begun to entertain thoughts of graduate studies, but I don’t yet know what I would study. What I do know is that I enjoyed taking classes, and I see myself as a lifelong learner.
I’m very pleased for you. I know you’ll do well.
Char