From Master’s Graduate to Doctoral Researcher: A Practical Guide to Starting Your PhD
Practical advice for transitioning from a Master’s to a PhD, with 10 clear strategies to manage workload, supervision, research scope, and expectations.
How to Leverage Your Professional Doctorate After Graduation
Learn how to leverage your professional doctorate after graduation to advance your career, secure adjunct teaching roles, launch a consulting practice, or start a business with confidence and clarity.
Navigating Doctoral Study at an Evangelical University as a Non-Believer
Pursuing advanced study at an evangelical Christian university as an atheist presents challenges that are rarely acknowledged in formal academic discourse. While many institutions assert a commitment to diversity, the lived experience of a non-believer in a faith-centered academic environment requires careful navigation. The tension is not openly adversarial, but it is perceptible. It often […]
The Riddle of Honorary Doctorates: Prestige, Controversy, and Notable Recipients
Introduction Within academia, the conferral of degrees typically signifies the culmination of rigorous intellectual achievement. However, honorary doctorates occupy a distinct position in this tradition. These awards, often bestowed upon individuals outside the conventional academic sphere, serve as symbolic acknowledgments of exceptional contributions to society, culture, or public service. In contrast to earned PhDs, which […]
A Watch That Tells Time on Mars (And Why That Makes Sense to Me)
If you know me at all, you know two things right away. I am always up for an adventure, and I am a fledgling watch nerd in the best possible way. If you’ve been following this blog, you’ve already read about my long relationship with my Rolex Explorer II, a watch I wore daily for more than […]