Demystifying the Engineering PhD

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 careersPresents real-world experiences of engineering Ph.D.'s working in academia, industry, government and other non-traditional areasDiscusses how to communicate your work to a variety of audiences

Part I- Why Obtain an Engineering Ph.D.? 1. Motivations 2. 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 education 6. Recommendations