Question: Would you rather do research that would result in making discoveries to help future generations or the current generation, and why? Which do you think is more important?

In response to this question, I believe that both should be done, yet I think research should be geared more towards improving the current generation than the future. I…[Read more]

Having worked with four different managers, I have noticed that there are a variety of different styles that are effective and not effective. I believe the most effective managers are the ones that acknowledge your work and help you out if need be. Additionally, if I had never done a task before, they would show me how to do the task themselves…[Read more]

Coming from a person who is always asking questions to ensure I understand what it required of a project, I feel that the more questions you ask yourself during the initiation phase of a project, the more you will know how feasible the project is during the Planning and Execution phase.
Some other questions I would ask are:
After asking myself if…[Read more]

I also agree with the idea that managers should be promoted from among the engineers since they have a better grasp of what the engineers have to do, thus being a better manager. From prior experience in working in a 3D printing lab as the “engineer”, my manager had an extensive knowledge on how to work and repair the printers. If I did not know…[Read more]

I am not entirely sure if it is better to be “a jack of all trades” than a master of one trade. I feel that they both have their advantages and disadvantages.
I will start off with the advantage of being a master of one trade. Some companies would rather hire a chemist to work in their chemical lab (since they are experts at chemistry) if their…[Read more]

Although I have not worked in a biomedical engineering related job, I do wish I was advised a bit, regarding academics, what to expect, and my future. First thing is to ensure you understand the task you are given at hand before beginning it. No matter how many questions you may ask, it is better to start a task given you have understood what is…[Read more]

Working in Academia and Industry are two very distinct settings and should be highly considered before going into either of fields. These two types of work settings really depends on an individuals interests and temperament.

Academia’s main priority is research. If one is interested in doing research and working long-term and possibly teaching,…[Read more]