Carrie Adkins, PhD

PhD in American History, University of Oregon

Carrie Adkins is the cofounder of NursingClio, an open access, peer-reviewed, collaborative blog that connects historical scholarship to current issues in gender and medicine. She completed her PhD in American History at the University of Oregon in 2013. While completing her PhD, she earned numerous competitive research grants, teaching fellowships, and writing awards.

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How to

Study History

Studying history can be pretty straightforward and even enjoyable if you apply yourself both in and out of the classroom. Whether you have a big test coming up and you’re attempting to cram the night before, or you’r...

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Get a PhD

Find out what it takes to earn your doctorate degree A PhD, short for Doctor of Philosophy, may help you secure a position as a college or university professor, a researcher in a government or industrial laboratory, a co...

How to

Prepare for a History Exam

History is full of dates, names, and places that can make your head spin. Try making flashcards to remember lots of information. Mnemonic devices are another great memorization tool that can add a little silliness to stu...

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