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How SMU Is Supporting Graduate Students Amidst …

WEBIf there is one good thing COVID-19 has brought about, it is the realization that we are all dependent on one another for support — and as a community, there are …

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Is Getting a PhD Worth It

WEBBut, the financial commitment is often offset by the earning potential of a PhD. On average, PhDs make over $30,000 more annually than those holding only a …

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Meet Dr. Deiana, an Experimental High Energy Particle Physicist

WEBNote: this interview was condensed and edited for clarity. For some people, the call to a particular field of study arrives early. For Dr. Allison McCarn Deiana, the …

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A Day in the Life of A Ph.D. Student

WEBA Day in the Life of A Ph.D. Student. Life as a Ph.D. student might seem mysterious to some, but for Megan Brown, a Ph.D. student in SMU’s anthropology …

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How to Pay for a PhD: Fellowships for Graduate Students, …

WEBMoody Graduate Fellowships. Beginning with the Fall 2021 applicants, SMU will offer fellowships to a select group of PhD applicants. These fellowships reward …

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Here's How SMU's Physics Department Is Opening Doors into …

WEBAs you can see from watching Drs. Olness and Scalise at work with the kids, these presentations mix education and entertainment in a combination that piques the …

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Comparing an MEd and EdD in Higher Education Administration

WEBAn MEd degree positions you for mid-level management positions and offers opportunities for career growth within specific functional areas. If you just began working …

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What Can You Do With a Master of Education Degree

WEB4. Education Policy and Advocacy. If you have an interest in shaping education policy and making a broader impact on the educational system, a master's …

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5 Jobs You Can Do with a Master’s in Higher Education that Spark …

WEBUnderstanding the structure and functioning of higher education institutions. Developing strategies for student engagement and success. Analyzing and interpreting …

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The Pros and Cons of Getting a PhD

WEB2. Pressures and Stress Levels. The demands of a PhD — meticulous research, endless writing and frequent presentations — are often high. The intense …

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Finding Your Passion: How One SMU Professor Grew to Love …

WEBTake, for example, SMU professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Dr. Jennifer Dworak who wanted to be an astronomer or astrophysicist, until she …

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How to Write a Statement of Purpose for PhD Admission

WEBWriting a strong statement of purpose is essential to getting into your top PhD programs. A PhD statement of purpose gives admissions committees an …

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What Is Biostatistics

WEBBiostatistics is essentially a specialized branch of statistics that utilizes mathematics to interpret and analyze data that is produced in the medical field. Talented …

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Funding Options for PhD Students

WEBFunding October 7, 2023. Pursuing a PhD is a significant commitment of your finances and time. From tuition, living expenses, books, travel, research, and other costs, doctoral …

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5 Tips for Landing Employment Opportunities During and After

WEBAs a grad student and alum, you always have access to Hegi resources. You can make an appointment through Handshake (at smu.joinhandshake.com), or visit us …

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How PhD Students Get Paid

WEBMost PhD programs expect students to study full-time. In exchange, they’re usually offered a stipend — a fixed sum of money paid as a salary — to cover the cost of …

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Searching for Answers: Virus-Induced Cancers

WEBSMU graduate student Tetiana Hutchinson is currently in the Biological Sciences Ph.D. program, researching the development of virus-induced cancers.

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How to Become an Assistant Professor: My Experience Finding a …

WEBOne of the great benefits of earning a doctoral degree is the range of academic positions a PhD can prepare you to pursue. If you want a career in academia, …

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