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A doctoral degree has been the gold standard metric when it comes to predicting the potential for the impact an individual has in contributing to the bioeconomy.

Bioeconomy.XYZ writers have been leading dialogue around a particularly important topic — the importance of the Ph.D.

Alexander Titus’s article “PhD not required” has certainly made waves as he challenges the limitations of this gold standard as he presents the novel thought that impact within this space is not constrained to possessing a certain type of educational background. Joseph Buccina picks up the metaphorical baton as he answers the question “If a PhD is not required … then what is?” He gives tangible insights for how to grow within the bioeconomy without a doctorate. I would highly recommend reading these two articles.

Now as an individual breaking into the bioeconomy and looking to make an impact while not currently possessing a Ph.D., this discussion has been extremely appealing. Finding your path from undergrad to the workforce can be incredibly daunting. So how do we get there?

I recently wrote an article about unlocking the potential of networking especially in light of the uncertainty of the pandemic. All five recommendations were essential to forming meaningful connections with mavericks within the bioeconomy. One of…