Queries related to enterprise or industry activities of academicians and the impact of industry on academic career and vice versa.
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Finishing a PhD or quitting and taking a job in industry
I am in the second year of a research degree, and with one more year I could finish my PhD. However, I got a very good job offer at a leading company in the field, which would mean I'd have to finish ...
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4answers
562 views
Can I ask for payment if my employer wants to use my dissertation?
I completed my PhD research as an industry based researcher. My employer was fully aware of my research. There was no support given by the employer other than encouragement. However, I used the ...
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3answers
159 views
Scientific output of researchers in industry and academia
How does the scientific output of PhD’s who work in industry compare to that of PhD’s who stayed in academia (professors, mainly). In mean, in terms of number of publications, conferences, etc.
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5answers
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How to tell my advisor I don't want to stay in academia
I don't want to stay in academia after finishing my PhD. My current research field is not exciting to me anymore, but also I am too old to change fields. Although my research and my interest were so ...
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1answer
160 views
Difference between CV and resume [closed]
I am currently a PhD student. I recently inquired about a summer internship in industry (outside of academia), which is common in my field. In response, she said to "please send me your resume".
I ...
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2answers
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Are researchers for big digital companies experienced researchers/scientists or just experienced industry programmers?
Are people doing research for Microsoft, Apple, Intel experienced researchers/scientists or just experienced programmers using other people's research? Do they hire full time researchers for their ...
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2answers
594 views
What is wrong with continuing to publish with my PhD adviser?
I have heard that it is 'bad' to continue to publish with your adviser after you get your PhD. Or is this something that is debated in the academic community?
In my situation, after my PhD, I can get ...
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4answers
275 views
How do I put industry research in an academic context?
I am an industry based researcher. I research and write policies mostly relating to workplace issues such as codes and manuals. I have just completed my PhD in a related field.
On my CV, I can ...
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3answers
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Does my work in industry carry any weight in academia?
I have no academic (peer-reviewed) publications to my credit but close to 6 years of industry-based experience. I have just completed a PhD in sociology.
Does my work in industry carry any weight in ...
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1answer
118 views
When is it okay to publish when doing enterprise?
I completed my PhD last year and now work in industry. Nevertheless I've continued to work privately on my MSc and PhD thesis' work and lately I've been getting stellar results on the work I did for ...
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2answers
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How can I stay active in academia from an industry position?
Places like the old Bell Labs and Genentech gRED have an environment where the scientists publish quite a lot. Suppose I wanted to build my research R&D departments to have strong academic ties. ...
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4answers
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Will delaying entering grad school for a year to pursue study abroad put one at a strong disadvantage?
I'm a year away from getting my undergrad degree in (computer) engineering, with a minor in Japanese. I never had the opportunity to do a study abroad due to the rigors of the major. As some probably ...
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3answers
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Were there changes in approaches to undergraduate education in the 1970s or 1980s?
I was recently reading some papers regarding bridging the gap between academia and industry, specifically in undergraduate computer science and software engineering programs. The papers I read were ...
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2answers
337 views
Different CV for university position and research industry position?
Up to now, I've only applied to "public" academic positions (universities or public research centers). I have now an academic CV, that is roughly 7 pages long (2 pages of "classic" CV, and 5 pages of ...
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2answers
160 views
How to get the most out of an internship (in industry)?
As a PhD student pursuing an academic career (but optionally a career in industry), what should I do do to get the most of a 10-week internship at a research lab?
Things I've thought of: talking with ...
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2answers
150 views
Does university location affect job prospects?
My university is in Oklahoma and most companies are in east coast and west coast in the US. I am a bit worried if a PhD will be worthy from an average university with poor location. Should I apply to ...
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5answers
1k views
Why don't professors start companies?
Why don't more professors attempt to use the knowledge gained during the course of their research work by starting a company and commercializing their findings?
I'm asking this question per this ...
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2answers
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Who applies academic CS research in the industry and how?
After a paper is published, say in CS, who reads the paper? How are the ideas presented there applied to business and industry? How is industry collaboration done?
I'm asking this question per this ...
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1answer
202 views
How good are entrepreneurial opportunities for faculty members?
How easy is it for faculty members working at a reputable university to become entrepreneurs?
If the faculty member sees an opportunity for a great product and wants to set up a small office with a ...
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1answer
82 views
Software for managing departmental alumni relations
My department is looking for a CRM tool to manage its relationship with graduated students (either on BSc, MSc or PhD level). What we want to achieve:
Show our candidates that you can get a well ...
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6answers
3k views
What types of industry positions favor PhD over a masters?
I'm coming from a biomedical engineering background, and I'm noticing that almost all job postings ask for either an MS or a PhD, and from speaking with my friends with masters it seems that masters ...
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6answers
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Usefulness of prior industry experience before entering grad school?
I'm wondering what impact does prior industry experience (by which I mean 2+ years in a non-trivial functional role in any established organization) lend to the profile of someone who is entering grad ...
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4answers
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University rank/stature - How much does it affect one's career post-Ph.D?
What I'm trying to understand is, to what degree does the status/rank of the University (where one completes his/her Ph.D) matter while shaping his/her career after graduation? I would like to know ...
