Getting the most out of your dissertation defense

SSP alum Caitlin Talmadge gives advice on what grad students can hope to gain from their dissertation defense. #politicalscience #advice #gradschool

About Prof. Caitlin Talmadge

Caitlin Talmadge is Associate Professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and a core faculty member of the Security Studies Program. Her research and teaching focus on nuclear deterrence and escalation, defense policy, civil-military relations, U.S. military operations and strategy, and the Persian Gulf.

About “Strategic Advice”

“Strategic Advice” is MIT SSP’s newest video series, offering practical advice for graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in political science and other related fields.

This series was created by Dr. Phil Haun (a professor at the Naval War College and an SSP affiliate) to help his students learn more about the professional practices essential to jump-starting a career after earning a PhD.

Each episode features a brief, conversational lecture by an SSP alumni or affiliate with Dr. Haun as host.