It’s the buzz word of the 21st century. A lot of people want to be one. There are new undergraduate courses in it. There are support programs and meet-ups up at colleges. There are now more access and entry points to becoming an entrepreneur than at any time our history.

Commercialization of academic discoveries fuels industry growth.

Dr. Prise finished her PhD with a different set of motivating forces compared to when she started.  She entered the PhD with a passion for science, but exited by tapping into her inner will-power, resourcefulness and grit. She started with expectations of open communication, shared ideas and critique relating to successes and, of course, unforeseen failures. Before she realized it, the acrid laboratory space that made up her PhD was not a bountiful place to thrive…before she realized she became a “flower in a desert.”  The excitement to succeed in science was tested. Only sheer perseverance let her endure. 

Too many students do not know there are other options, and go into the field looking to be a specific type of professor, but the data does not lie and tells the story

This article highlights PhD careers in grants management in government and nonprofits and publications.

This article highlights the movement of flow of scientific discovery through development leading to the consumer, with the different industries and careers along the way

Note from the authors: Using multiple sources and data analytics, we present to you important stats for empowering your PhD and career search.

As students, we spend a lot of time on our research and papers. It’s easy to get lost in the thicket and forget to think about how your experience ties into the greater field.

In this article, we will zoom out and check out the state of PhDs in America. Our main data source utilized is the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED).

PhD job advice and PhD career search guidance. We consolidate available resources with a step-by-step career exploration guide.

This article explains the roots of specific systemic problems that can exist in a PhD or postdoctoral position. The information has been gathered from first-hand experiences, colleague testimonials, and research into academic programs.