doctorate
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While working on her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, Mastick took an unconventional approach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
The university said the doctorate is in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
At the time, Zhang was completing a doctorate in computer science at Harvard, and Gasztowtt was studying the same subject as an undergraduate at Oxford University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Bill and earned his bachelor’s degree in social sciences before pursuing a master’s in history from the same school before eventually earning a doctorate at USC.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Merle had received his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and been ensconced for two years at the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, Swann’s former haunt.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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