I’ve honestly never considered looking into what type of company I was applying to until this week’s lectures. It’s been two years since I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, and I still haven’t land...

I believe that most small businesses fail because of negative cash flow rather than a lack of profitability. However, this isn’t necessarily due to poor cash flow management. A company can appear prof...

If I had to choose between a sole proprietorship and a partnership, I would choose a sole proprietorship. Partnerships can be risky because if one partner makes poor financial decisions or goes into d...

I think one of the biggest challenges a physician would face when trying to create their own medical device is a lack of time. The medical device design process is highly demanding, and obtaining FDA ...

I agree with you that engineers should have a basic understanding of regulations and that the bulk of compliance work should be handled by regulatory specialists. Engineers should focus on ensuring th...

I believe it is both the store’s and the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure that products with damaged labels are not sold to customers. If the label becomes damaged after leaving the manufacture...

Personally, research in academia sounds appealing because the reason for research is curiosity, the desire to help others, and a genuine love for research. My decision to pursue biomedical engineering...

I believe one of the most important guidelines in biomedical research in terms of wellbeing is the “Responsibility for minimizing the risk of suffering and improving animal welfare”. This principle is...

I agree with you that without animal studies or other experiments, human testing would be too risky. To answer your question, I think companies should work toward a balance between the two approaches ...

Like many others have already stated, every individual or group of people involved in a project contributes significantly to its success, so it is difficult to say one is the most important. After fir...

I have never worked in industry, but from my experience in academic team projects, I believe that communication is the most essential feature for a project manager to have. The project manager is the ...

I believe the planning phase is the most crucial step in ensuring a successful closing. Initiation defines the need and objectives, and execution brings the work to life. Planning provides the structu...

I don’t believe internships or co-ops are strictly required to secure a job right after college, however, they are valuable for reasons beyond just landing that first role. While internships can make ...

As someone who’s been unable to land an engineering job for 2 years after graduating with my bachelors, my biggest advice for those who have not yet entered the job market is to prioritize making conn...

I personally have always wanted to go into industry. When I was in undergrad, I considered pursuing a PhD, but even if I did follow through with continuing my education, I knew that my career goals we...