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Transitioning Between Industry and Academia

Transitioning Between Industry and Academia. Joseph Schmitt, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer LightLab Imaging, Inc. 1. The gap is not as wide as you might imagine ... and it is narrowing rapidly. University research groups have become increasingly entrepreneurial (by necessity)

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Transitioning Between Industry and Academia

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  1. Transitioning Between Industry and Academia Joseph Schmitt, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer LightLab Imaging, Inc.

  2. 1. The gap is not as wide as you might imagine... and it is narrowing rapidly • University research groups have become increasingly entrepreneurial (by necessity) • Industry relies on the academic researcher as a key source of solutions and new ideas • Mutual stigmas no longer prominent

  3. 2. Let your personality guide your career choice ACADEMIA INDUSTRY Value job security Value financial security Like to study problems in depth Like to solve problems (even if it requires cutting corners)

  4. 3. Personal initiative and preparation are required to make the transition • Can‘t rely on institutions themselves • Key catalysts: Academia Industry Marketable idea Consulting IndustryAcademia Publications Entrepreneurial skills

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