@vkeithley From what I can tell, there are cons to research in both Academia and Industry. In terms of Academia, the cons include lower pay, more schooling, success sometimes based more on name than quality of work (need to be…   Read more»

@vkeithley Medical devices for human application are used for diagnostic and/or treatment. These devices are used for patient care and scientific purposes. Researchers making medical devices are faced with the task of making devices safe for human use so risk…   Read more»