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imarah.AR replied to the topic "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Overqualified" – 1 week ago
Being overqualified is a two-edged sword that relies on perception. On the positive side, it means I have strong skills, knowledge, and experience that allow me to deliver, learn quickly, and even mentor others, which could be of value in… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Advice for Biomedical Engineering Students" – 1 week ago
@rd389 I totally agree with your entry and believe your counsel is truthful. In biomedical engineering, at least, establishing connections via internships and co-ops is probably the best way to get doors to open in academia and industry alike. The… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "People in a Project" – 1 week ago
I especially liked the way you connected your sports background with project management, a great analogy. In biomedical engineering and biotechnology, team camaraderie is crucial for completing project objectives, especially since projects are often complex and heavily regulated. Just like… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Manager Vs Engineering" – 1 week ago
I think you really nailed the issue of being on the same wavelength for managers and engineers. The Challenger example shows us how bad communication can be. Projects of medical devices have a lot at stake so the importance of… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Why Is Pre-clinical Research So Important Before Testing on Humans?" – 1 week ago
I agree with you that pre-clinical research is really the backbone of medical device development; it’s where you catch problems early before anyone gets hurt. From the slides, I noticed a big emphasis on things like biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Milestones Missed: Failure or Success?" – 1 week ago
I don’t think missing a milestone automatically means failure. From the slides, milestones are just checkpoints to measure progress and keep the project on track. If a milestone is missed because of poor planning or lack of communication, that’s obviously… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Prioritizing tasks while managing multiple projects simultaneously" – 1 week ago
Managing multiple projects at once can get messy, so prioritizing really comes down to planning and being realistic. The slides emphasize tools like Work Breakdown Structures, Gantt charts, and critical path analysis to figure out which tasks have the most… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Why Is Pre-clinical Research So Important Before Testing on Humans?" – 1 week ago
@nick-carrillo That’s a great example, and I think it really shows the balance between simulation and physical testing. I’ve had similar experiences where a design looked perfect in software but didn’t quite hold up in real life. Like you said,… Read more»
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imarah.AR replied to the topic "Cutting Corners in Research" – 1 week ago
I think the deciding factor between a viable study and a poor one really comes down to study design. From the slides, one of the biggest pitfalls mentioned was poor study design from the beginning. If the design is solid,… Read more»
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