doctorate
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While at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing a doctorate in theoretical physics, he started taking computer science courses out of curiosity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Haight is now pursuing a doctorate in autism studies at Towson University in Maryland, and hosts meetings for autistic peer support groups.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
While working on her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, Mastick took an unconventional approach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
For biology, chemistry, or environmental science, he warned that finding a decent job often required studying all the way to a doctorate.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“Myself and one very smart guy, much smarter than me, I should say” — a wondering shake of the head here — “who got his doctorate from MIT.”
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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