Dossier
Ph.D.s
Coverage of Ph.D.s in the Nexus archive.
- Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science
Research universities are admitting fewer Ph.D. students, which is viewed as a concerning trend for the future of science. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass., is mentioned in this context.
- Female Academics ‘Increasingly Delay Motherhood’ Until Age 35
A study reveals that female academics are increasingly delaying motherhood until age 35 due to career penalties faced by early-career staff with children.