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Once your committee is formed and approved, you will need to reach out to and setup a time to meet individually with each member of your committee for approximately 30 minutes. Each candidacy evaluation should have the following suggested format:
| 10-15 min | Student provides a summary of proposed research directions, including a review of the student's research proposal and coursework. |
| 10-15 min | A Q&A that covers how prepared the student is for candidacy, including suitability and feasibility of their proposed project. |
A formal presentation is not required, although the student might choose to use slides to provide context (e.g. figures) where needed. Committee members should communicate any special expectations or requirements they may have for the evaluation beforehand.
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