Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D.

Demystifying the Engineering Ph.D. explores what it means to be an engineering Ph.D. holder and includes insight 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. Gain insight into diverse engineering work environments and explore ways to transition across engineering sectors and careersPresents real world experiences of engineering Ph.D.s working in academia, industry, government, and other nontraditional areasDiscusses how to communicate your work to a variety of audiences

Pages: 208

Edition: 01

Publisher: Academic Press, Incorporated

Copyright: 2019

Published: 12/19