ADVANCING THE FIELD

Everyone who considers a doctoral degree knows a Ph.D. is a big commitment.  Not only will it require all your mental energy, focus, and persistence, but it will also require a significant investment of your time. Your ...

As the world’s population grows and our natural resources become increasingly precious, the need for alternatives to conventional forms of energy becomes more apparent. This need, coupled with drastic advances in ...

Note: this interview was condensed and edited for clarity.  It's no secret that graduate school can be intense, and that there are big questions that go into the decision to become part of the roughly two percent of ...

Whether it's an application to graduate school or your first job after getting a doctorate, completing any sort of application can be a little stressful. To combat the stress, it is best to have all the necessary ...

Tryna Knox came to her Education Ph.D. program at SMU after a long and successful career consulting for hospitals as a management engineer and business consultant. After changing careers to an elementary education ...

Today's educators are asked to address many different challenges in the course of their teaching and interactions with students. Some of the greatest obstacles in the field of education today include creating and ...

Have you ever wondered — what happens after I graduate with my Ph.D.?  At SMU, we are not only interested in helping you prepare to enter and succeed in a Ph.D. program, but we are also invested in helping you thrive ...