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Demystifying the Engineering PhD
Explores what it means to be an engineering Ph.D. holder, offering insights into a diverse range of career opportunities
Monica Cox (Author)
9780128015933, Elsevier Science
Paperback, published 19 November 2019
202 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.4 cm, 0.34 kg
Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D. explores what it means to be an engineering Ph.D. holder, including insights from engineering professionals working in academia and industry across multiple institute types and companies. Topics covered include motivations for obtaining a Ph.D., the added value of a Ph.D., and career options for Ph.D. holders. The book concludes with recommendations for transforming engineering doctoral education to preparing doctoral students for diverse careers in industry and academia.
Part I- Why Obtain an Engineering Ph.D.?1. Motivations2. The Added Value Part II- What Does It Mean to Be an Engineering Steward?3. Generation, conservation, and trasnsformation defined Part III- What Do Engineering Ph.D. Holders Do?4. Characteristics and expectations Part IV- How Do You Maximize a Enginering PhD?5. Challenges during transitions and in doctoral education6. Recommendations
Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]
