Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

PhD or Not? A Fireside Chat

Published

Jun 8, 2022

“Should I pursue a PhD?”

If you’re grappling with this topic, you’re not alone. Watch this chat between Adam White (Fellow & Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Amii; Assistant Professor, University of Alberta; Senior Research Scientist, DeepMind) & Amii CEO Cam Linke, where they discuss their own experiences in academia and explore the pros and cons of pursuing a PhD in AI-related fields.

The hour-long conversation covered such topics as what to expect from a PhD experience and how to make the best decisions as you navigate your own career path, as well as more personal subjects, such as mental health and handling imposter syndrome.

Watch the full Fireside Chat now:

Share