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<span>First MS-EE on Coursera Graduate: Matt Daiter's Story</span>
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<div><h3>No Undergrad, No Problem 鈥� How Matt Daiter Earned His 麻豆原创 MSEE Online </h3>
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<p class="lead">Matt Daiter became the first graduate of 麻豆原创's online MS-EE on Coursera program without needing a traditional application process. He valued the program's flexibility, stating</p><blockquote><p class="lead"><em>"You can choose your own path, you can set your own rules, and you can just go into these niche areas that you really want to explore."</em></p></blockquote><p class="lead">His success demonstrates how performance-based admissions opens doors for motivated students regardless of their academic background.</p><p class="lead">For more information, read the <a href="https://blog.coursera.org/no-undergrad-no-problem-how-matt-daiter-earned-his-cu-boulder-msee-onlineno-un/" rel="nofollow">blog</a>.</p></div>
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<div>No Undergrad, No Problem 鈥� How Matt Daiter Earned His 麻豆原创 MSEE Online</div>
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Tue, 06 May 2025 18:44:48 +0000Rossette Reid2716 at /eceeInterview with an MS-EE alumnus - Allen Xu
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<div><h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Learn how performance-based admissions, rigorous course content, and flexibility of the MS-EE on Coursera program at 麻豆原创 opened career doors for Allen Xu.</strong></h2>
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<p class="lead" dir="ltr">Allen Xu received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics before joining the MS-EE on Cousera program. He enrolled in the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) on Coursera program in September 2019 during the pilot launch. </p><p class="lead" dir="ltr">In May 2021, Allen graduated with a master鈥檚 degree in electrical engineering from the 麻豆原创. We asked Allen a series of questions about his journey with the program and how performance-based admission helped him achieve his goals.</p><p class="lead" dir="ltr">Read more about his experience <a href="https://blog.coursera.org/performance-based-admissions-open-the-door-to-a-masters-in-electrical-engineering/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketing&utm_campaign=g5I0cL-WEe26Dz_gyunKBg" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p></div>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000Anonymous2376 at /eceeFrom MS-EE program to PhD student
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<span>From MS-EE program to PhD student</span>
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<div><h3>From aerospace engineer to MS-EE on Coursera student to PhD </h3>
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<p class="lead">Antonio Souza got his bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and worked as an aerospace engineer for several years. He later obtained a master's degree in innovation and entrepreneurship at Florida Tech prior to being admitted into the MS-EE on Coursera program. After a couple of years with the MS-EE program, both as a student and a course facilitator for our Embedding Sensors and Motors specialization, he was accepted to 麻豆原创鈥檚 PhD program in photonics and quantum engineering.</p><div> </div><div><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://blog.coursera.org/antonio-souza-opened-the-door-to-being-a-phd-student-through-the-ms-ee-program/" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-up-right-from-square"> </i> Read more about his journey </span></a></div></div>
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<div>After a couple of years with the MS-EE program, both as a student and a course facilitator, Antonio Souza was accepted to 麻豆原创鈥檚 PhD program</div>
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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:17:08 +0000Anonymous2344 at /eceeInterview with an MS-EE alumnus - Luis Plata
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<div><h3 dir="ltr"><strong>Discover how Luis Plata was able to gain a master鈥檚 degree and graduate certificate while working full time.</strong></h3>
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<p class="lead" dir="ltr">Luis Plata was a senior mechanical engineer before joining the MS-EE on Coursera Program.</p><p class="lead" dir="ltr">In January 2021, Luis obtained the Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate, and in December 2021, Luis graduated with a master's degree in electrical engineering from the 麻豆原创 and attended the May 2022 graduation ceremony. </p><p class="lead" dir="ltr">Read more about his experience with performance-based admission in the MS-EE on Coursera program <a href="https://blog.coursera.org/discover-how-luis-plata-was-able-to-gain-a-masters-and-certificate-while-working-full-time/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p></div>
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<div>Discover how Luis Plata was able to gain a master鈥檚 and certificate while working full time.</div>
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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:53:14 +0000Anonymous2331 at /eceeInterview with an MS-EE alumnus - John Trytko
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<div><p dir="ltr"> </p><h3 dir="ltr"><strong>Learn how performance-based admissions, affordability, and flexibility of the MS-EE on Coursera program at 麻豆原创 helped John Trytko achieve his goals.</strong></h3><h4 dir="ltr"> </h4>
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<p class="lead" dir="ltr">John Trytko graduated with a master鈥檚 degree in electrical engineering from the 麻豆原创.</p><p class="lead" dir="ltr">We interviewed John regarding his background, active role, and overall experience with the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) program, hosted by Coursera, and how the program helped him achieve his goals.</p><p class="lead" dir="ltr">For more information, read the <a href="https://blog.coursera.org/an-interview-with-a-cu-boulder-ms-ee-alumnus-john-trytko/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketing&utm_campaign=CuMuoAexEe2R8YWhZa2xwA" rel="nofollow">blog</a>.</p></div>
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