Scientists

Forbes published a great article by Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd last November. In the article, he gives nine tips for communicating science to non-scientists. This list is also excellent advice for any scientist or engineer who wants to be more effective working in industry. If you are a scientist or engineer who […]

How to accelerate your technical career in industry

15 Jun, 2017 in Career Design / Productivity at Work tagged career coach / communication / Engineers / leadership / productivity / Scientists by David

Chris Myatt is the CEO of Precision Photonics Corporation in Boulder, CO, a company he founded with his wife Sally Hatcher in 2000. Precision Photonics Corp. develops precision optical components, coatings and assemblies for the telecommunications, aerospace and defense, biomedical, and semiconductor industries. He also guided the incubation of mBio […]

Chris Myatt, Founder and CEO of Precision Photonics Corp.

30 Mar, 2010 in Advice from Entrepreneurs / Book Excerpts tagged Bioscience / Entrepreneur / Industrial Physicist / Physicists / Scientists by David

I’m very excited to have my first interview published! My interview with Roger McGowan was included in a 50 Interviews compilation book titled 10 from Ten that just came out in print this week. You can buy a copy online, or download a PDF of Roger’s interview here (select “Turning Science […]

First Interview in Print!

27 Mar, 2010 in Archive tagged Career Development / Science Careers / Scientist / Scientists by David

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 bioscience industry and now heads a leadership development practice working with companies in the biotech sector. She has an excellent […]

Working in a company vs. working in a research lab

18 Mar, 2010 in Career Design / Job Search Advice tagged Bioscience / Biotechnology Jobs / career coach / Career Planning / Industry Jobs / Scientists by David

Roger McGowan is a Research Fellow at Boston Scientific in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where he develops fabrication processes for vascular stent delivery systems. He received a PhD in Physics from Colorado State University performing experiments in laser spectroscopy and the laser light manipulation of atoms with Dr. Siu Au Lee. […]

Roger McGowan, Research Fellow at Boston Scientific

14 Feb, 2010 in Book Excerpts tagged Engineering Jobs / Industry / Laser / Physicists / Process Development / Scientists by David

Career Advice for Scientists and Engineers in Industry