Why the esteemed degree is, in fact, terminal, and how to make the smartest decision of your life. Kristen Taylor teaches about community interactions at NYU’s ITP, founded geolocative mobile app, Galvanize.us, and is editor of food magazine Saucy. @kthread kthread.com

1. Kristen TAYLOR Quit Your Ph.D. and Change the World @kthread

2. @kthread @ignitenyc June 8, 2011 #QUITYOURPHD and #CHANGETHEWORLD

3. ABD

4. 2-3 years coursework field exams 3 years teaching prospectus approved write dissertation dissertation defense Ph.D. awarded

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6. HOWL

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10. REVISE AND RESUBMIT

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15. Technology is the practical application of knowledge.

16. @brainpicker

18. hipster mullet candidate for http://www.latfh.com/ http://lookatthisfoppishdandy.tumblr.com/

20. RISE UP ABD NATION

21. THANKS! @kthread #QUIT YOUR PHD & #CHANGE THE WORLD