Nowadays, everyone wants to have multiple degrees. When I was young, I thought whether I could get multiple PhDs. For instance, can a rocket scientist get a PhD in Math and Chemistry? Now, I know this is possible. Usually, people can get multiple PhDs. Having more than one PhDs is not common; however, people want…
Some might think it narcissistic, but Googling yourself gives you a glimpse of what the rest of the world sees when someone is interested in discovering more about you. In social situations, like after a first date, the consequences of unflattering search results can be embarrassing to be sure (oh, that’s why they never called me back…)….
Want to know about the celebrities with PhDs? We may not always consider celebrities as being the best tools in the toolshed; however, you may be amazed to hear that there are many celebrities at master and bachelor’s level, there are specific celebrities with PhDs; this is the highest level of degree in various countries,…
9 Alternative Careers for PhD Science Graduates According to a 2010 report from the Royal Society in London, only 0.45% of science Ph.D. graduates went on to become a professor. For science graduates, there are many other exciting, and financially rewarding career options available but not everyone knows what they are or where to look….
Your reputation online can make the difference between securing a job after an interview, or missing the chance altogether. Many companies, especially recruitment agencies, do a background check on potential candidates before hiring or making a recommendation to possible employers. This is one of the reasons you need to be mindful of your reputation online,…
Are you planning to enroll in a PhD program? You are likely to get advice from numerous students, administrators, professors, and especially the Internet. Occasionally, it is demanding to know which guidance to concentrate on and what will make a significant difference in the long-run. Hence, before going back to daydreaming about the day you…
It so happened that I entered the PhD program in mathematics at Stanford University. I would like to talk about what is required for admission, and why to try to enter is not very difficult. What is required for admission? TOEFL ($ 260) (English exam) GRE Subject Mathematics ($ 150) (math exam) GRE general ($…
By Scott Rank Getting noticed in academia is enormously difficult. Scholars compete for attention by having fancy alma maters or getting published in prestigious journals – both of which have acceptance rates in the single digits. But three PhD students in history were largely able to sidestep this process. Each gained academic clout through unconventional means….
By Dr. Samuel Dyer I often get asked the question “Is it possible to break into the Medical Science Liaison role without experience?” Yes, it is clearly possible because it’s important to realize that everyone started as an MSL for the first time without prior experience (myself included). The question is- HOW did they do it? There…
By Karen Imgrund Deak, PhD; Director of Notre Dame’s MS in Patent Law and Registered Patent Agent It’s no secret that the academic job market is tight – there simply aren’t enough faculty positions to absorb all of the newly-minted PhDs. Of course, many folks who hold degrees in science and engineering fields have the option…