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Cruz Donato replied to the topic "What are some ways Document Control can improve?" – 4 years ago
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»
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Cruz Donato posted a new topic "Measurement System Analyses During Testing Pre-Approval" – 4 years, 1 month ago
During my internship, I recently learned about measurement system analyses (MSA) also known as gage R&Rs (repeatability and reproducibility) and how important it is to perform them when prototyping, researching, and/or testing a device. The intent of an MSA is… Read more»
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Cruz Donato replied to the topic "The people we shall encounter in the field" – 4 years, 1 month ago
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»
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Cruz Donato replied to the topic "The Timing of Approving Medical Devices" – 4 years, 1 month ago
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»
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Cruz Donato posted a new topic "Cutting Corners in Research" – 4 years, 1 month ago
Research in industry can be volatile due to time and money constraints. Sometimes, corners need to be cut in order to meet deadlines or cut down costs. What do you believe is the deciding factor between a viable study and… Read more»
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Cruz Donato replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Biomaterial Selection" – 4 years, 1 month ago
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»
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Cruz Donato replied to the topic "Academia or Industry" – 4 years, 1 month ago
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»
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Cruz Donato replied to the topic "Gantt Chart for Project Management" – 4 years, 1 month ago
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»
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Cruz Donato posted a new topic "How to Avoid Scope Creep" – 4 years, 1 month ago
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Cruz Donato posted a new topic "Project Management Strategies in Academia" – 4 years, 1 month ago
