How working in industry is different than academia
I was speaking with Paula Chambers of Versatile PhD the other day about why we scientists struggle to transition into industry. Our conversation got me thinking more about this issue. […]
Category: Job Search
Can a Scientist Find a Rewarding Career in Industry?
Absolutely! “If you have a good science education then the world is your oyster, and you can do almost anything.” – Tanja Beshear, physicist working in industry ‘Turning Science into […]
It’s about being able to shape the world…
As I’ve been talking to people for this book, there are many common themes that are emerging. One very common theme has to do with what motivated people to move […]
Working in a company vs. working in a research lab
Last week I spoke with Mary Ann Rafferty, a consultant who specializes in career management for bioscience professionals. Mary Ann has many years of experience as an executive in the […]
The Industrial Physicist
In July 1995 the American Institute of Physics launched a new publication, The Industrial Physicist, that initially ran as a supplement to Physics Today. TIP was aimed at those of […]