CHINA IS CHANGING THE PhD PATH.
A new pilot initiative reportedly allows some engineering students to pursue a doctorate through practical achievements instead of relying only on a traditional dissertation.
That could mean building a working product, developing a real-world technology, or creating something with clear practical value.
The initiative has reportedly involved thousands of students across dozens of universities.
The idea is simple:
If you can build something that works, should that count as much as writing about it?