This is a great question, however the answer is deeply complicated. As many have previously noted, if those in leadership positions rush a product and it results in safety issues, or they ignore concerns that are brought up for the…   Read more»

I feel like I would factor the type of company into my decision when accepting a job offer, as it can impact job security and project longevity. A partnership is risky since it dies when a partner dies, and the…   Read more»

If I were starting a medical device company with the goal of it lasting long-term, I would definitely go with S-corp. An S-corp is more stable in the sense that shareholders leaving or dying will not affect it. It also…   Read more»

I understand where everyone is coming with as far as the whole “use AI to speed up quality inspections” thing, however I feel like it would take a significant amount of time to train AI to ensure it is accurate…   Read more»

I agree that QA and QC are extremely important. I honestly was under the assumption that working in these departments was one of those boring, unwanted jobs that is not very meaningful compared to other positions within the field of…   Read more»

I was actually under the same impression as well! While Regulatory Affairs does in fact do a lot of significant work after the product is developed and being used, I think the work that they do behind the scenes before…   Read more»

I see a lot of people discussing covid and how the outbreak could have been prevented or controlled better, but honestly, I disagree. Clearly there was a sense of urgency given the situation, however it is critical that companies take…   Read more»

As much as I love animals, I do believe that human life is more important than animal life, and I do not think that animal testing can be “a thing of the past,” at least not any time soon. Unfortunately,…   Read more»

I agree with you on preferring to do research in industry where we can see the results of our work in our lifetime. I do admit that it is a bit selfish of me, but I will say that I…   Read more»

While I am a huge animal lover and I honestly do not like the idea of animal testing, I believe it is necessary. Running simulations and doing calculations alone can only get us so far. In my experience with running…   Read more»

I agree that disagreements are bound to happen, but discussing different ideas and perspectives is often a positive. Although it is sometimes time consuming, finding a compromise is typically not that challenging, at least in my experience working in groups….   Read more»

While being organized is extremely important, I do believe that being a team player, keeping everyone motivated, and handling stress well is the key to being a good project manager. In this position, you have to work well under pressure…   Read more»

These are very important questions to address! I see most of the replies here are referring to the “chemistry” within a team and everyone is emphasizing the importance of communication. I completely agree that communication is the most important skill…   Read more»

Hey there! I agree that industry seems more appealing than academia, mainly due to the stability that comes with it. I prefer a job where a goal is set in front of me, I am told exactly what is expected…   Read more»

In my opinion, there is no correct ratio of academic to practical courses that a student should take; it would depend on the goals of that individual. However, I do feel as though NJIT should offer significantly more practical courses….   Read more»