I think this class is truly an eye opener because the materials that were covered here weren’t really discussed in the undergraduate level; there were mentions here and there but never really discussed thoroughly. This class has shown me another…   Read more»

I think that its not fair to have a non-compete agreement that will last a long time, e.g. 6+ months, especially for the newly graduated people because its not as if the company is gonna sustain you when you leave…   Read more»

Written agreements are definitely much better than verbal agreement. As most of the participants mentioned here, that written agreements are easier to defend in court because you have a document that is legally binding which is easier to use in…   Read more»

I agree with @tilak‘s post. I think that the matrix organization will allow for a more open communication between staffs of each company which will result in a clearer, defined goals in which everyone involved will be on the same…   Read more»

I think I can do both. I’m more suited starting out in a middle management role then transitioning to upper management. It goes in line with what @Scott said where upper managers would be best if they spent some time…   Read more»

From personal experience, I think that its better to work with people who you don’t personally know but knowledgeable in the role they’re playing on a project. For Capstone I and II, I worked with people whom I’ve never met…   Read more»

I think that its only fair that getting a hold of these standards for regulations because these standards are what can possibly save a company from a lawsuit. However, sometimes regulatory standards are not enough measure to prevent injuries. I…   Read more»

This phrase does pose a difficult situation because gauging “As Far As Possible” is pretty much relative. However, I think that thorough assessment of risks involved ,whether it be severe or minor, and providing solutions to either avoid or mitigate…   Read more»

I completely agree with the notion that risk management documentation should be considered a living document. I think that updating risk management documentation based off of feedback and complaints after its out on the market is important to improve processes…   Read more»

Verification is important because this ensures that the product meets the requirements for the design of the product. This is verified by executing a test plan to verify that it’s within the accepted tolerance described in the requirements document. Verification…   Read more»

These three documents were the backbone of the entire Capstone project. These documents follow the project’s journey from it’s conception to its completion. The requirements document describe the project’s overall characteristic from its physical characteristics to its technical features. These…   Read more»

In Capstone I and II, I participate in my team’s weekly design review meeting along with our advisor. During design review meetings, my team and I would start it off by discussing the milestones we’ve accomplished and missed; These milestones…   Read more»

Meeting minutes is good to keep track of because this also helps you keep in track of what phase you are in in a project. For Capstone, I have weekly meetings with my group members and advisor, and everything that…   Read more»

For Capstone II, I had to make up a test method to validate the product. I don’t remember having to use a specific set of criteria for validation. When I had to do it along with my team, we thought…   Read more»

Having completed Capstone I and II, the requirements and test plan documents are the most important documentation you have for your product. These documents describe the product’s mechanical properties, electrical properties, biocompatibility and the likes. These documents are also considered…   Read more»

I agree with your stand regarding clinical trials. It is necessary for discovery but comes with greater risk in the form of a negative impact on the well-being of the subject when the experiment goes awry. I think that human…   Read more»

I agree with the consensus here. Double blind study will produce a more reliable/unbiased result because the data that will be collected is based solely on observations by the investigators. I think that if the investigator has prior knowledge as…   Read more»

I think that informed consent is an important aspect in a clinical trial or hospitals because this protects clinics/hospitals/laboratories/organizations from liabilities when things go awry. In the case of Henrietta Lacks, her cells were cultured and used for research without…   Read more»

You’re definitely right about the financial burden being less in partnerships as oppose to sole proprietorship. Also, you are right about the great risk in choosing the right partner. I think that entering a partnership is something that will only…   Read more»

I agree with what gaberuiz13 says. In this time and age, it is really challenging to land a first job offer as a recent graduate especially not having any industry experience from internships or co-ops; especially true in engineering. Even…   Read more»