IAI

On August 7, 2024, the MINToring team had the great pleasure of inviting three inspiring industrial PhD candidates: Patricia Dold from Bosch, Carola Krug from Vivavis, and Manuel Treutlein from Netze BW. These three impressive PhD candidates shared their personal experiences on the topic of “industrial doctorates” with our mentors and mentees. Particularly valuable were the practical tips on applying for such positions and the differences compared to a university PhD and industrial PhD. For many of us, these insights provided a completely new perspective and revealed deep insights we have not been fully aware of before.

The most exciting part was undoubtedly the Q&A session at the end: our MINToring members enthusiastically discussed and asked questions, which created a great dynamic. It was inspiring to see how openly and warmly the PhD candidates responded to each question. This not only gave us a lot of professional knowledge but also real motivation!

Another highlight was that the event took place in a hybrid format, allowing everyone to participate easily, whether in person or online. For those on-site, there was an additional treat: cakes and iced tea, just the right thing for a hot summer day and the perfect finish to an inspiring afternoon.

A big thank you goes to our three PhD candidates, Patricia Dold, Carola Krug, and Manuel
Treutlein. We took away so much from this event and are already looking forward to the next
one!