Do you need a Ph.D. to be a Biotech Entrepreneur? This seems to be a popular question these days, even though I think the answer is pretty obvious: No. If your intent is to be the founder and general manager of a biotech company, then the value of a Ph.D. is diminished. There are lots [...]
The National Research Council has released a report calling for for more professional masters degrees in scientific disciplines. They cited an increasing need for people in non-profits, business, and government who have a combination of scientific, business, and communication skills. I’d argue that these same skills are needed by all doctoral students in the sciences. [...]