Toby Cumberbatch
Toby Cumberbatch is a professor of electrical engineering at the Cooper Union in New York City. His principal interests are developing engineering practices to address the real needs of people in remote, rural communities through Engineering for the Middle of Nowhere.
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Opinion: When to pursue — or forget about — a Ph.D.
over 10 years ago // Grad School Week
Although faced with an initial long-term commitment, Ph.D. graduates are well placed to embark on careers in international development and social enterprise. But being academically talented and enjoying your subject matter does not necessarily make you a good fit. Here are five reasons to get a Ph.D. and five reasons to reconsider.