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PhD education
Survey of enrolled PhD students aims to enhance education, programming
Published June 3, 2022
Results have been shared with deans and administrators, as well as with the students themselves
Graduate education
Proposals sought for programs that build pathways to PhD programs in non-STEM fields
Published March 14, 2022
University will provide $5M to support programs that prepare students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue PhDs
Five PhD students named Siebel Scholars
Published Sept 22, 2021
Annual award recognizes world's top graduate students in bioengineering, computer science, energy science, and business
PhD Honors
Five PhD students named Siebel Scholars
Published Sept 29, 2020
The award recognizes outstanding graduate students in fields of business, bioengineering, computer science, and energy science
Research
21CC funds 12 urban research projects
Published May 29, 2020
A dozen PhD students will pursue research projects focused on urban issues, including homelessness, education, housing, and urban agriculture
Five inducted into Bouchet Society
Published May 14, 2020
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding academic achievement and commitment to diversity
Graduate education
New policies support PhD students
Published Sept 4, 2019
Policies outline expectations for mentorship, ensure annual progress reviews for students and their advisers, and lower the time-to-degree limit to nine years
Six inducted into Bouchet Society
Published May 16, 2019
The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, named for the first African-American to receive a PhD in the U.S., recognizes outstanding academic achievement and commitment to diversity
Graduate education
Retreat focuses on nonacademic career pathways for PhD students
Published May 6, 2019
Speakers from across the university share strategies for preparing students for diverse career paths
Winning proposals selected for PhD Innovation Initiative
Published April 2013
Effort aims to invigorate doctoral studies at Johns Hopkins / Gazette