In the context of pre-clinical research, a great argument for research in academia is being able to explore what no one has explored before. Being able to dive into research areas that haven’t been explored does not only take great…   Read more»

Now that I am months away from joining the industry, I think of these situations since there is a possibility it can occur. Meeting a deadline is never sufficient justification for tolerating safety or regulatory risks. Harming customers or patients…   Read more»

A lot of great points have been made on this thread and I agree with the majority of them. It is always great for the entire project when a project manager has some experience in engineering or in medicine, and…   Read more»

All previous posts bring up a difficult issue: spending a lot of time in the initiating phase can cause the project to stagnate, and rushing through it may develop major roadblocks down the line. I definitely agree that companies sometimes…   Read more»

I believe the amount of practical courses offered at NJIT needs to be reevaluated. I always hear from alumni or recruiters that college does not directly prepare you for the industry and I believe that’s something NJIT can and should…   Read more»

Both academia and industry have distinct forms of impact, but I believe fulfillment comes down to not only the timescale in which you see your impact, but also the type of person you are. Not everyone is meant to work…   Read more»

When I started undergrad I wanted to pursue mechanical engineering, but I always had a passion for medicine and even thought about attending med school. I then discovered biomedical engineering and thought it was a great way to merge both….   Read more»