Demystifying the Engineering PhD e-bog

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. Helps readers gain insights into diverse engineering work environments and explores ways to transition across engineering sectors and careers Presents real-world experiences of engineering Ph.D.'s working in academia, industry, government and other non-traditional areas Discusses how to communicate your work to a variety of audiences