DocumentCode
2496594
Title
Investigating the attributes and expectations of engineering Ph.D.s working in industry
Author
Ahn, B. ; Cox, Monica F. ; London, Jeremi ; Jiabin Zhu
Author_Institution
Sch. of Eng. Educ., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA
fYear
2013
fDate
23-26 Oct. 2013
Firstpage
1542
Lastpage
1544
Abstract
Many engineering Ph.D.s are finding career opportunities in industry. Despite the increase in number of Ph.D. engineers working in industry, there is little research on what it takes to be a successful engineering Ph.D. in industry. This study explores the characteristics, and expectations of engineering Ph.D.s by interviewing ten engineering Ph.D.s working in industry. These preliminary findings reveal that responsibilities of engineering Ph.D.s in industry include more than research and development. Among other things, engineering Ph.D.s that work in this sector are expected to communicate effectively and teach others. The characteristics that engineering Ph.D.s need to possess to be successful in industry are also discussed.
Keywords
engineering education; further education; career opportunities; engineering Ph.D; industry; Companies; Educational institutions; Employment; Engineering profession; Industries; Interviews; Medical services; attributes; engineering Ph.D.; expectations; industry;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location
Oklahoma City, OK
ISSN
0190-5848
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/FIE.2013.6685096
Filename
6685096
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