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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

What is a Ph.D.?

Matt Might, a professor of Computer Science at the University of Utah, created a set of circular diagrams to explain the significance and impact of a doctoral degree. He uses them to explain to incoming doctoral students what they’re pursuing. The first, a circle, represents the sum of all human knowledge. Click on the link to view the sequence.

Having a Ph.D., degree myself, I can say the graphic illustration as to just what a "Piled High and Deep" degree is, is spot on.

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