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Professional Science Masters Degrees: Hands on Training and the Advisor’s PSM Toolkit

Daniel Chatham admissions@KGI.edu. Lara Meltem Bilikmen advising@fulbright.org.tr. Professional Science Masters Degrees: Hands on Training and the Advisor’s PSM Toolkit. Europe/Eurasia EducationUSA Triennial Workshop “From Reykjavik to Vladivostok” March 2010. Growing Options.

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Professional Science Masters Degrees: Hands on Training and the Advisor’s PSM Toolkit

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  1. Daniel Chatham admissions@KGI.edu Lara Meltem Bilikmen advising@fulbright.org.tr Professional Science Masters Degrees: Hands on Training and the Advisor’s PSM Toolkit Europe/Eurasia EducationUSA Triennial Workshop “From Reykjavik to Vladivostok” March 2010

  2. Growing Options W.M. Keck Foundation America COMPETES Act

  3. What is a PSM? - Wikipedia PSM programs combine rigorous study in science or mathematicswith skills-based coursework in management, policy, law or related fields. These programs emphasize thewritten and verbal communication skills,leadership, and team-building requiredin professional settings. “Science Plus”

  4. Varied Program Areas • Biology / Biotechnology (59) • Chemistry (8) • Bioinformatics (17) • Computational Sciences (15) • Environmental Sciences (22) • Forensic Sciences (4) • Mathematics and Statistics (21) • Medical-related Sciences (16) • National Defense (2) • Physics and Geological Sciences (17) Sciencemasters.com

  5. Industry Involvement Advisory boards 60+ members Internships 2.5 offers per student Experiential component 12.5 Team Masters Projects Successful Employment 90% employment rate

  6. Broad Scientific Knowledge Quantitative reasoning Ethical judgment Intercultural skills Social responsibility Self-knowledge Self-direction Global knowledge Writing Critical thinking Adaptability Oral communication Teamwork What employers want:

  7. Technical to Broad

  8. Career enhancers vs. changers All backgrounds welcome Curriculum focus Different than MBA?

  9. Curriculum focus • Career options limited • Timeline • 7.9 years study / dissertation (median) • 4-6 years of Postdoc experience PhD Alternatives?

  10. PSMs Create“T” Shaped People

  11. Grades Tests Quality Quantity Fit Passion Communication Academics Professional Admissions considerations...

  12. Application Evaluation Exercise

  13. Toolkit and Discussion Pink sheet survey of your needs: http://bit.ly/9ZNlZw NPSMA ScienceMasters.com KGI.edu/EducationUSA.html Admissions@kgi.edu KeckGrad

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