Even though I also don’t have Project Management experience but I used Microsoft Project in undergraduate BME capstone project class. I can say having skill with a great yet simple tool like Microsoft Project can help tremendously to manage hundreds…   Read more»

I think first thing to consider is to ensure you love this kind of job. Are you comfortable with communication? How is your time management skill? Are you good with convincing others to finish their jobs in a timely manner?…   Read more»

I think ultimately with business, most things if not everything revolves around money. Like most people said here, if we take too long to develop a product, we could be spending more money out of budget or  we can even…   Read more»

@ma818 Totally agree…ultimately we will have to prove the company that the extension of budget is worth it considering the profit. Otherwise, I agree with others that cutting on remaining budget by changing to cheaper resources will help. Also, we…   Read more»

I think as engineers, we should also be creative in resolving problems. Not all issues will have a google search answer. Even if there is, as engineers, it’s our responsibility to make existing solutions better- cost wise and design wise. …   Read more»

I believe that there are many pros and cons that come with being overqualified for a job position. Those pros and cons can apply to either the business owners or the individual being hired. The new employee may enjoy the…   Read more»

I think the most obvious benefit of obtaining any type of certification would be acquiring new skillsets. Gaining this knowledge will definitely open more opportunities for career growth. Relative to project management, I believe it is essential to continue to…   Read more»

I agree with the majority of the posts made about this topic which state that working remotely is much more convenient than onsite work. I enjoyed completing my undergraduate coursework in the comfort of my own home rather than interrupting…   Read more»

Many may think animal testing is unethical in many way however have you thought of the benefits that it has to offer.Chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA with humans, and mice are 98% genetically similar to humans.All mammals, including humans,…   Read more»

@ahmadfarhan We all know managing deadlines is crucial to project success. Without deadlines, there would not be a sense of urgency, direction, or motivation to get things done. That is why scheduling due dates for tasks and deliverables is a…   Read more»

@anthonynjit I agree the logic of small teams is that the fewer people working together, the less confusion. For example, fewer moving pieces equals more efficiency. Following are several benefits of smaller teams. Individual efforts are perceived as less valuable…   Read more»

@dani Great question. To obtain permission to market a drug, the manufacturer must satisfy the FDA that the drug is both safe and effective. The FDA’s approval is mandatory medicine must follow the FDA standards regardless of their relevance, efficiency,…   Read more»

cutting corner in research I very dangerous in many ways but I feel there should be a zero tolerance to it just like everything else.But the I honestly feel by cutting corner we are losing a greater understanding of what…   Read more»

@tiavance23 Project deadlines are important to meet and should have an initial plan on how each deadline will be met. There should be an outline of work that needs to be completed and weekly check-ins to check for progress or…   Read more»

@tiavance23 I agree communication is very important when working with difficult people. Trying to find out what the problem is can be a good idea. However, if the person is difficult and not willing to communicate properly email is the…   Read more»

A common medical device that is used in hospitals that is essential to run a stability test on is some sterile and non-sterile medical devices. Sterile devices specifically need to be stability tested to ensure that sterilization does not break…   Read more»

I believe that animal research is looked at in such a negative light because of the negative association that people have of research labs/facilities from movies and TV. I think the population does not understand the cruel treatment that animals…   Read more»

When working on a new project, everything needs to be just right. The types of materials used, the test that needs to be run, etc. When choosing a biomaterial for a project, it takes a lot of thought to know…   Read more»

As shown from the Mini-sim, scheduling is anything but easy and one mishap can lead to the other. Calculating of course is tailored depending on the situation in hand, but it all comes down to experience. As you saw in…   Read more»