Turning Science into Things People Need: Voices of Scientists Working in Industry
by David M. Giltner Ph.D.
English | 2018 | ISBN: 1935689045 | 107 Pages | PDF | 2.2 MB
by David M. Giltner Ph.D.
English | 2018 | ISBN: 1935689045 | 107 Pages | PDF | 2.2 MB
When considering an opportunity to pursue a career in industry, many scientists face real challenges. Here are a few difficult questions they may ask: • What skills do I have that are useful in industry? • How is work in industry different than academia? • Will I enjoy working at a company instead of a research lab? • What do I need to learn in order to be successful in this new environment? • What kind of jobs do scientists hold in the private sector? • Can a scientist become a successful entrepreneur?