{"product_id":"9783319833910","title":"A Doctorate and Beyond Building a Career in Engineering and the Physical Sciences","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Doctorate and Beyond\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Career in Engineering and the Physical Sciences\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGraham C. Goodwin | Stefan F. Graebe | Adam Sandford\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA book that takes you through and beyond your doctoral studies. It will be a valuable reference throughout your working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on their own extensive experience, the authors pass on invaluable advice by answering such questions as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo I want to do a doctorate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should I choose which doctorate and where to study?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I achieve my doctorate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat career opportunities exist once I’ve completed my doctorate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the role of networking, leadership and reputation in building my career?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I go about mentoring the next generation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do I do when things don’t go to plan?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide helps you to determine your best answer to all these questions and more. The authors not only discuss how to become a success but also how to keep success going, beginning with the choice to do a doctorate (or not) and what to expect, through how to get the best from student–supervisor interaction, the value of networking, the process of publication, how to choose between a career in academia or industry, while achieving work–life balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors’ own thoughts are enriched by the life experiences of many colleagues and prominent individuals who have achieved success and recognition: the book contains inspirational quotes from established figures in academia and industry. They reflect on career options, what leads to a successful career, and how to make conscious career choices instead of letting things happen and hoping for the best. This ranges from avoiding common pitfalls—such as squandering your reputation—to developing that all-important energy: your personal passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Doctorate and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e will be an extra difference in making the most of the best times and will support you when the going gets tough. If you are contemplating doctoral studies in engineering or the physical sciences, or have a doctorate and are seeking career guidance, this book will change the wayyou think about life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further discussion and information about the book please see the blog\/forum hosted by the authors at http:\/\/adoctorateandbeyond.com\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraham Goodwin\u003c\/b\u003e received B.Sc., B.E. and Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales. In 2010 he was awarded the IEEE Control Systems Field Award and in 2013 he received the Rufus T. Oldenburger Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was twice awarded the International Federation of Automatic Control Best Engineering Text Book. He is a Fellow of IEEE; an Honorary Fellow of Institute of Engineers, Australia; a Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology, Science and Engineering; a Member of the International Statistical Institute; a Fellow of the Royal Society, London and a Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He holds Honorary Doctorates from Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden and the Technion Israel. He is the co-author of nine books, four edited books, and several hundred papers. Graham is a Distinguished Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology (China), Northwestern University (China), Zhengzhou University (China) and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Chile). He holds 16 International Patents covering rolling mill technology, telecommunications, mine planning and mineral exploration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStefan Graebe\u003c\/b\u003e was awarded a doctorate in Control Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. During his 10 years as an academic, his areas of expertise included grey box identification, control system design as well as industrial applications of advanced control and their economic impact. Stefan they spent 12 years as a manager and executive in the oil industry. His positions included being Chief Strategist, CEO and Board member of various companies and joint ventures turning over hundreds of millions of EUR. In 2009 Stefan trained as a coach and has since then built his coaching practice for businesses and individuals. He is based in Cape Town and works globally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Sandford\u003c\/b\u003e grew up watching cartoons and reading Garfield comic books. He became fascinated by Andy Warhol and Pop Art whilst in high school and became an avid DC Comics fan. He studied Graphic Design at Newcastle University, leaving his studies to become a Graphic Artist in the textiles industry where he designed logos and cartoons for screen printing and embroidery. In 2005 he volunteered as an Art Facilitator at a Disability service, eventually making a career in that industry. In 2012 Adam meet Graham whilst joining the burgeoning coffee scene in Newcastle, Australia. Adam is currently a Disability Support worker and part-time artist and photographer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 June 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer International Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783319833910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51220595212428,"sku":"9783319833910","price":31.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319833910.jpg?v=1783040967","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319833910","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}