Turning Science into Things People Need: Voices of Scientists Working in Industry - Softcover

Giltner, David M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935689045 ISBN 13: 9781935689041

Publisher: Wise Media Group, 2017

Synopsis

Can a scientist find a rewarding career in industry?

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?

In this book, ten respected scientists who have built successful careers in industry reveal new insights into how they made the transition from research scientist to industrial scientist or successful entrepreneur, serving as a guide to other scientists seeking to pursue a similar path.

From the student preparing to transition into work in industry, to the scientist who is already working for a company, this book will show you how to sell your strengths and lead confidently.

About this title

From the Author

Working in industry is often viewed as a nontraditional career choice for a scientist.  If you are a student working towards an advanced degree in one of the sciences, or if you have recently finished graduate school and are early in your career, you may see industry as a less than desirable career path.
 
The purpose of this book is to change your mind.
 
Not by telling you that tenured academic positions are available only to a small number of Ph.D. qualified scientists. You probably know that. 
 
Not by reminding you that nearly every professor you knew in graduate school has spent their entire career in academia, and therefore have little experience in industry.  You probably are aware of that as well.
 
The purpose of this book is to change your mind by introducing you to a number of scientists who have built rewarding careers in industry, and would make the same choice again, if they had it to do over.
 
From the detail-oriented engineer who strives to improve product reliability, to the visionary entrepreneur who wishes to change the world, I will introduce you to scientists who work in a wide range of roles in industry and have a great time doing it. I'll also give you the option of envisioning yourself in your own rewarding career in industry, and the confidence to begin moving in that direction today.
 
This book will show you that the 'nontraditional' path has been a great choice for many scientists, and can also be a great choice for you!

David M Giltner

About the Author

David Giltner has been working in the photonics industry for more than two decades, and is an internationally recognized author and speaker, and is an energetic coach on making exciting career transitions. He has spent his career developing laser-based products for wide variety of applications with companies such as JDS Uniphase and Ball Aerospace. He is currently the Director of Product Development with Zolo Technologies in Boulder, Colorado. He is also active in developing Colorado’s high-tech industry, having served a three-year tenure as president of the Colorado Photonics Industry Association. David knows first-hand how challenging it can be to leave the academic world to pursue a career in the world of product development. He has interviewed many other successful scientists working in industry, and wrote “Turning Science into Things People Need” in order to share their stories with those looking to make a similar transition. David holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Colorado State University, and six patents in the field of laser technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wise Media Group
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935689045
• ISBN 13: 9781935689041
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112