Perfil HEM140 500 mm 300 mm 150 mm 60 mm 30 mm 300 mm What it Means to be a Ph.D. Student Tasos Drougkas SAHC alumnus & Ph.D. candidate Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Department of Construction Engineering, Barcelona, Spain University of Minho Czech Technical University in Prague University of Padova Technical University of Catalonia ARCCHIP- ITAM
2 Contents Etymology of the term Doctor of Philosophy What is a Ph.D. degree Pursuing a Ph.D. degree Requirements of a Ph.D. curriculum Carrying out Ph.D. studies Conclusion of Ph.D. studies What does a Ph.D. degree offer What follows a Ph.D. degree An illustrated guide to a Ph.D. by Matt Might (matt.might.net)
3 Etymology of the term Doctor of Philosophy docere to teach φιλοσοφία love of wisdom Natural Philosophy Science
4 What is a Ph.D. degree Highest academic degree Modern form originated in Humboldt University of Berlin Faculty of Philosophy Demand for contribution to research Requirement of a thesis for graduation Awarding of the title of Doctor of Philosophy
5 Pursuing a Ph.D. degree Define an area of interest Evaluate offered PhD programs or graduate schools Pass entrance examinations Write a personal statement and provide letters of reference Write a résumé Give a personal interview
6 Requirements of a Ph.D. curriculum Technical skills Mastery of a Subject Communication of ideas Personal skills Analytical thought Creativity Curiosity Adaptability Motivation Competitiveness Maturity RESEARCH Coursework Time
7 Carrying out Ph.D. studies RESEARCH Mastery of a subject Expansion of a subject B.Sc. & M.Sc. State of the art Choice of Subject Contemplation Exploration Communication Experimentation
8 Conclusion of Ph.D. studies Writing of a dissertation/thesis Public defense Definition of a thesis Contribution to the general human knowledge with an original, rigorously proven hypothesis Form of a thesis Thesis by publication Monograph
9 What does a Ph.D. degree offer Necessary credential for an academic career Training for a research career Research methodology (to be applied in any field) Composition of scientific papers Participation in conferences Publishing of scientific work Acquisition of general professional skills Work methodology, individually and in groups Analytical Skills Participation in academic, administration, management and labor issues Teaching Professional networking
10 What follows a Ph.D. degree Professional choices Post-Doctoral position Academic career Research career Jobs in industry Management position
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