I learned the difference between academia and industry in terms of everything we learned in this class. I’ve never been interested in going into academia. Still, I was very excited to hear about the industry side and how you can…   Read more»

[quote data-userid=”21013″ data-postid=”16759″] We’ve all been in teams in which we’ve wished for a larger (or smaller) say in the direction of the project. Depending on the project size, importance, & scope; an individual’s contribution will change from project to…   Read more»

I would definitely try to compare the product to what is already on the market to get an idea of possible risks that could potentially be detrimental to my product. To assess any risks, research is key step. If you…   Read more»

I don’t think anyone should be penalized for going over budget or past a deadline when related to a project. In the field, there are many times where upper management would go over budget with projects such as building additions…   Read more»

I agree with the previous posts on how a new vendor should be found. I definitely think that the vendor should be notified first to make sure that they are aware of the large influx of defective materials. If that…   Read more»

Throughout my academic career, my professional career was very closely related, except now. I have a degree in ECE and I worked as a private kindergarten teacher for a few years. Then I went on to pursue a bachelor’s in…   Read more»

An obstacle that I encountered an obstacle while working on a project that could have resulted in not reaching the deadline was actually in academia. I was in a group with three others, and it seems as though only one…   Read more»

Sometimes there are discrepancies with different testing instruments, different SOP, or even different brands of reagents. These details can affect the ultimate result of the products. In order to be consistent, both companies have to make sure they are using…   Read more»

I think both are equally important because the verification protocol gives a whole set of criteria that must be met in order to get a pass or fail result from the verification report. It is important to understand the whole…   Read more»

I think the manager needs to be good at communicating. Their interpersonal skill should be sharp enough because they are in charge of the decision-making process. So, they have to be talking a lot with different departments and personnel in…   Read more»

Managers should be on top of what is going on with the project, so he/she can make decisions based on that. How could a manager make a decision without knowing what is going on with the project itself? A manager…   Read more»

With the advancement of technology every second of the day, it is very possible that automated systems could take over some positions that currently require actual employees but it could also increase the job market. There are concerns that medical…   Read more»

Hello, I think that this is such a great discussion question, especially considering that the older we get we tend to always think that not achieving a task whether small or large is an automatic failure. Personally, I do not…   Read more»

Hello Leah, This was a fantastic discussion post, and I appreciated how you connected the subject to your experience as a former athlete. Teamwork is essential in every industry, to answer your question; in the life sciences and biotech sector,…   Read more»

I understand the disconnect between people in underrepresented communities and new technologies in medicine, and that is one of the many reasons why I wanted to become a scientist. Communication, to bridge the gap, has to happen between the doctor…   Read more»

In every team/group environment, there has to be some great chemistry between all group members. The team/group leader should be able to identify every member’s strengths and opportunities to make sure everyone is in a position to be successful and…   Read more»

Deadlines may be missed for a series of reasons that are sometimes out of an employee’s control. I don’t think employees should be punished immediately after a missed deadline, but it may come down to this in the future. A…   Read more»