Angleton, Texas
What does it take to become a Neurosurgeon?
Becoming a Neurosurgeon must take extreme amounts of discipline and hard work. I want to know what it was like and how you managed to push yourself to pursue this career. #neuroscience #neurology
Is it advantages to pursue an MD/PHD after reciving my BS degree in Biomedical Engineering?
I am planning in pursuing an MD.PHD after undergraduate studies. I would like to pursue research but would like to have the option to contribute as a practitioner. #biomedical-engineering #doctorate-degree #medical-research #pharmaceutical-industry
As a biomedical Engieer, what new innovation in research is taking palce today that will impact the quality of life for someone with disabilities?
I would like to be a biomedical engineer. I designed a prototype prosthetic arm this summer. Besides the obvious, arms, legs, etc are there any new research for other types of medical disabilities. Are there any machines to detect cancer early? #mechanical-engineering #research...
What are medical school committees looking for in an applicant (research experience, extracurricular/volunteer activities, grade point average,...)?
I am a research postdoc fellow in life sciences. I was recently asked how to get accepted to medical school. This is not really in my field so I figured I should share this question. Hope the answers will be helpful to any student going through the selection process. #doctor #medicine...
What are some things you wished you did back in college?
What I'm wondering is, do you regret not joining more clubs or taking certain classes you were curious about taking or just overall spending more time on campus to see what else the campus offered the students? #college #college-life
How do you deal with comparing yourself with your fellow classmates?
I feel as though I've begun doing this ever since I've started college. I always hear that my fellow classmates are coming to school and working a part time job, and for some, they may even have a family to provide for. It makes me wonder how they manage all of that but then it makes me think,...
What can you do when you're feeling stressed about not having a job while in college?
I'm almost finished with college and I have yet to find a summer job. I'm afraid that this may hinder my job search after I graduate, since I have very little job experience. This has caused me to begin to stress and worry and wonder what am I going to do once I finish school. I feel like now...
Can volunteer work help in the long run when it comes to a career?
I'm almost out of college and I've been trying to get a summer job with no success. I would like to do something with my time and I've read somewhere that volunteering is great, especially if its related to your degree. For me, I'm majoring in Art and Design and I've already set up applications...
What are some ways to prepare for my final semester at college?
I have one final semester to go at my current school in order to get my Bachelor's Degree. Are there any steps I should take during this final semester? Should I join any clubs or get involved with any other school activities? And if so, do those ultimately affect my career search after I...
How and Where to gain Industry Project Management experience as a volunteer, while still working in academia?
I am a postdoc fellow in life sciences. I have been in a lab doing bench work for years and this is not as much fun and exciting as it used to be. Now, I am looking at my options, trying to figure out what my next move should be; I have just started learning on my own what PM is and would like...
How do I transition from Academia into Science and Information (Technical writer/Science writer/Entrepreneurial editor)?
I am a postdoc fellow in life sciences. I have been in a lab doing bench work for years and this is not as much fun and exciting as it used to be. Now, I am looking at my options, trying to figure out what my next move should be; but I know that the academic world is no longer an option....
Would you recommend a mechanical or chemical engineering degree
trying to decide which one to choose #industry
Can someone who starts out as a Mechanical Engineer advance to become a CEO and would they still be able to practice engineering?
My dream is to someday own a company and I would like to know if I could still practice while doing so #engineering #mechanical-engineering #tech #ceo
What is the greatest unexpected contribution that your Mechanical Engineering degree has made to your life?
I would like to know if there is a difference outside of career or academics that this degree makes. #engineer #mechanical-engineer #life #learning
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