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Prof. Matt Might University of Utah, Computer Science (adapted by Craig Blewett from http://gizmodo.com/5613794/what-is-exactly-a-doctorate) What Exactly is a PhD? www.nexted.info
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A fun graphical presentation on what a PhD really is based on Prof. Matt Might's insights.
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Prof. Matt Might University of Utah, Computer Science(adapted by Craig Blewett from http://gizmodo.com/5613794/what-is-exactly-a-doctorate)
What Exactly is a PhD?
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What Exactly is a PhD?
Imagine a circle that contains all of human knowledge
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By the time you finish elementary school you know a little
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By the time you finish high school you know a bit more
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With a Bachelor’s degree you gain a specialty
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A Master’s Degree deepens that specialty
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Reading research papers takes you to the edge of human knowledge
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Once you’re at the boundary, you focus!
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You PUSH at the boundary for a few years
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Until one day the boundary gives way!
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And that dent you have made…that is called a PhD!
PhD
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Of course the world looks different to you now.
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But don’t forget the BIGGER picture!
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