The alternative to testing a substance's biocompatibility through animal testing in vivo, is to perform toxicity tests in vitro. This, however, is often not enough to accurately estimate how the body'...

In order to prevent or minimize any pitfalls, I would first make sure to place and confirm the order as soon as possible once all the details are ironed out. Some details will be the agreed rate, amou...

In order to test the initial biocompatibility of the new biomaterial, I would use the ISO 10993-1 Test Matrix. Different tests like cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxi...

Due to how dependent the executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing phases of a project are on the planning phase, I believe the planning phase is the most important. The planning phase fina...

In terms of improving the overall current project, missing a milestone is considered a failure unless the milestone was unrealistic to begin with. It can be considered a success for improving future p...

The Work Breakdown Structure is an important tool for the project management cycle, but only if it is created and used properly. Factors like dependencies, estimated costs, tasks, responsible individu...

As most of you have mentioned, trying to get a job right after you get your Bachelor's is preferred. However, without an established networking circle or prior experience in industry, this may prove t...

It should depend on the profession the student is aiming for. For someone planning to go the PHD route, he/she should focus more on informational courses to build a stronger academic base to supplemen...

During the summer I started doing research at NJIT. I realize from the professor I am working with, that Academia truly does involve a lot of grant writing, politics with other schools and organizatio...

I am not surprised by this disconnect since I understand why management would focus on positive reinforcement that differs from the employees' needs. Management often rewards individual work and emplo...

I believe most projects have more than one priority to focus on. Priorities can change as you progress through each stage of design control and project management. These priorities can include plannin...

In order to build a maintain a good relationship with a vendor, you should first establish the best way to communicate with each other. You should specify all your needs and expectations, while ensuri...

For everyone in the survey, it can be a mix of different motivators that cause the employees to stay. I believe my main motivators will change overtime. For the timing being, I am focused on finding a...

The PM definitely has an impact on the team's motivation and productivity level. In order to successfully motivate the team, the PM must determine what motivates, demotivates, and keeps each member en...

Developing the schedule and determining the budget are done during the planning phase, before initiation of the clinical trails. To develop the schedule, the PM would need to take into account the amo...