Speaking from my experience at my internship, document control works well when all documentation is organized and tracked consistently over the course of the project. It is quite easy for documentation to get mixed up or lost in one’s files…   Read more»

Diversity in the workplace is necessary in order to synthesize different perspectives towards a common goal. People specialize in some things more than others because of their backgrounds and drives, and bringing those specialties together can propel a project forward…   Read more»

Medical devices need an extensive amount of testing and research before a PMA can be sought after which requires plenty of documentation and time. This, plus the amount of other devices in the process of approval as you mentioned can…   Read more»

Putting in the due diligence when determining your material selection is key for any project, but it is especially so when you’re interfacing it with the human body. Biomaterials not only need to have favorable mechanical properties, but they must…   Read more»

Hello arianaburch,  While both paths are feasible, I would personally go into industry. In industry, I feel like you’d sooner see the fruits of your labor when working on a project. Research can be incredibly fulfilling when it makes advances…   Read more»

Hello cem34,  I think if there is an issue taking much longer than expected, it is important to communicate that with your team members in order to put your heads together and solve the issue a little more readily. Things…   Read more»