Industry Definition and 285 Threads

Hi all, I'm a rising sophomore studying applied physics at a top university in the USA, and I've been considering whether or not to pursue graduate school, and beyond that, deciding between a life in academia vs. industry. I'm surrounded by a lot of academics (naturally), but have much less...

hey guys! i got accepted for a Bachelor's programm in Physics.. it's an English language program in a non-English speaking country (Germany). This program is not accredited (neither internationally, nor inside the country... I'm not sure if it makes any difference.. ) I applied for this...

Yes, I do know there is a topic on this issue, however it was done last year and I believe there may have been some updates since then. I'm going off to university in october to study Aeronautical Engineering and I'm given the opportunity to learn new languages. I speak fluently English...

The future of the automotive industry and transport in the us? Why will Americans never fully take to rail? Because we are adventurers by nature. The people that came to this Country had adventure in their blood. We like our cars, and we like em big and fast. So then I tell you Rail is the...

Hello, I'm a math and physics double major with a minor in computer science. I'm a junior now (starting in the fall). After graduating, I plan to go to graduate school for math (hopefully UCLA, and then I will take a few physics courses during the first two years of the program as well) when I...

I realize it's very hard to get a job in research at a university with a PHD in physics, but are there many jobs at private company for physicists? If I really wanted to do research in physics would it even be possible? Could i do research in a field like medical physics if a pure physics...

What examples can you give me of industry related-physics jobs out their? (what industry types, mining, nuclear?) Does working at CERN or a nuclear power plant count? Thanks for the response(s)

I am currently in a post-doc position which will end in eight months. I intend to remain in this position for the remaining duration in order to finish my current project, get a publication, and move on. How early is too early to start applying for industry positions? It's my impression that...

My dilemna is not lack of knowing what I want to do, it's knowing too much that I want to do. I'm very passionate about both Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science. I'm intending to apply for both at different universities (because I'd love to study either of them, and what I've applied...

I'm currently studying a degree in Materials Science and Engineering at a good University in England. My course is a 3 year BEng but I could change to an MEng if necessary. I was just wondering what i'd need to do to make myself stand out: What skills could I acquire at Uni to help me out...

Hi everyone. I'm a senior undergrad and about to obtain a bachelors in physics from a top US university. I specialized in solid state physics and am doing my undergrad honors thesis in graphene synthesis and characterization. I want to eventually work in the semiconductor industry or with...

This question gets asked quiet often in school so what's the deal? Academia is extremely slow. I have no idea why. Experiments that I would do in industry that would take only 3 days, take over a month to complete in academia. It's simply ludicrous the amount of red tape and administrative...

Is there anything that comes to mind if you try to come up with something that would revolutionize an entire industry, or create an industry of its own? Not looking for the super obvious choices such as nuclear fusion or Quantum Computers.

Hey guys, Does anyone know how feasible getting a decent job in the defense industry would be with only a BS in Math? Most of the jobs I've seen are looking for engineers, but there's got to be places a math major would fit, right?

Is condensed matter physics the most useful field in physics to study for someone who wants to work in industry (with a B.Sc or M.Sc)? I am talking about in the USA for the record.

I'm a graduate with a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering. It is my dream to work in the Aerospace field. As I've learned since I graduated, it's a field where folks want 3+ years of experience most of the time which I'm told (and kind of assumed) has a lot to...

i have a general question that I need to know to apply for jobs. What do we mean by "semiconductor industry"? and where is most of the semiconductor industry located? I know Silicon valley but according to my survery most of the industry there is like google, youtube, facebook etc.

I've been working at a small R&D company for almost 8 years since my PhD. The things I do are not particularly related to my thesis research. I've had some projects of my own that went fine, but mostly I've ended up working on co-workers' stuff. Being a small place with a capricious...

Hello everyone, I am very interested in these two industries and I'm wondering where I can find more information about these industries, such as websites, forums, magazines,etc. To elaborate, I want to learn more about how these industries operate, what kind of politics affect these...

Give what happened in Japan, Bruce Power leaving Alberta and CANDU reactors sold to SNC-Lavalin, what do you guys think? I am planning to do graduate studies in Nuke Eng, but given what is going on Canada, I might have to rethink my plans, unless you guys believe some sort of nuclear...

I'm looking for guidance. I'm very interested in the Aerospace field. However, none of my area universities offer an Aerospace degree. I’ve noticed that some people have opted to go ME and then do Aerospace post grad. This route would be available to me,...and if I go this route. Based on...

I'm double majoring in Physics and Mathematics at a small liberal arts college, with a minor in Philosophy. I'm on track to graduate with honors next Spring. (Currently a junior) I'm starting to seriously consider what I should do when I graduate in a little over a year. I was initially...

If $, GPA, & travel are not an issue, what are the top Undergrad & Grad schools for a BS in Electrical Engineering/ masters in Acoustics going on to work in the defense industry? Thanks for your help James

So I'm a junior in mathematics and I've reached a point to decide about graduate school. I love pure math and am considering getting a PhD in it. But I do not want to go into academia because I don't think I will enjoy teaching. So I want to go into the industry after a PhD. But one of my...

I'm extremely interested in semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, BJTs, diodes, etc) and I plan on pursuing a career in this field. However, what I am contemplating is whether or not it would be beneficial to pursue a masters before attempting to get into the semiconductor industry, or if a BE is...

Hi all I am happy to announce that I have made it into the industry. Of course the learning train never stops and I will need to think about a masters. What I have noticed is that there seems to be a greater need for ME and EE in industry than NE. With that being said do you think it...

I'm only an ME undergraduate right now, but I'm pursuing this path that may lock me in industry (CAD/CAM/machine design/etc.) for a minimum of 3 years after graduation. It's not quite the technical path that I wanted to go into, but the opportunity seems too great to pass up for now. How...

I'm doing a report and for one of my topics what dangers are there in the paper and pulp industry?.Also what safety precautions have to be taken in the paper and pulp industry when manufacturing?.Please be very detailed if possible.Thanks

Hi all, I'm new here and wanting some advice and this forum came up top in Google when I was hunting around for advice with regards to working in the Space industry. I'm 34, dropped out of university when I was 19 in the first year (was doing a Physics with Laser Application course at...

Homework Statement I've been reading some introductory PDE books and they always seem to motivate the search for solutions of the first order quasilinear PDE by the method of characteristics, by introducing a flow model; i was thinking, could someone give an example of a phenomenon modeled by...

I’m about to start my masters in EE and I need to choose a major and minor out of the EE fields listed below. I’ve already chosen Solid State & MEMS as my major, but I can’t decide what to minor in! Help please? Which of these fields within EE is most applicable in industry? Which field...

Hey everyone...I am poised in which foreign language would be best since I want to work in the aerospace industry when I eventually get my doctorate (research aspect, such as space exploration) I have heard many good suggesions, such as: French, Russian, German, Portugues I already speak...

Hello /r/ece. I am going to begin my last year of university in the upcoming month, but I feel like I am not quite employable for power yet. I haven't done terribly well during my first year and I've repeated my second year, so my GPA isn't that great either. I've had a few internships to show...

Greetings everyone. A little about my situation: I'm a 3rd year student studying in New Zealand, specialising in a 4-year undergrade program on optoelectronics, basically a mixture of computer systems engineering, electrical engineering, physics papers on optics and electronics. On my...

Is a post doc a requirement for a university position? Has anyone heard of a person going from industry to a university?

Hi everybody, I'm newbie and I would like to have your opinion on the following issue (I've search in past topics but could not find anything relevant): I am very close to finish my PhD and as major outcome I've developed some IT tools which can be quite appealing for industry. I am...

Especially in comparison to SAS? I really don't have the money to buy SAS and I can't get it from my school so I'm looking for alternatives.

This was recently published in Nature http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110420/full/472276a.html http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110420/full/472280a.html http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/2011/110421/full/nj7343-381a.html There seems to be a need for reform, doesn't it? Often I find...

I'm trying to finish a report on the how effective six sigma is on Aerospace organization. Can you take 30 sec of your time to complete the following survey? Thank you. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9BCWDJW

Greetings, I'm at a very interesting/strange position in my life right now, and I need advice from current-/former-physicists who are working in the private-sector. Some Background I'm currently mid-way through my particle/nuclear physics Ph.D., and I have come to terms with the fact...

Hi, I am a Junior in ChE and I currently plan to go straight to work after graduating. I do however hope to one day earn at least a masters degrees, (perhaps a PhD if I am up for it) My question is, does spending a few years working in industry give you any credentials for getting into a...

Hi everyone, I am a second year physics undergraduate and I have recently become worried about being employed, even with higher education like a phd. Because of such anxiety I've explored the option of becoming an investment banker on Wallstreet, but I would like to know more information...

My impression is that very few of them do in my department. In fact, these days, it seems that many Earth scientists are often the most vocal environmentalists. But were they more common in the past? Was there ever significant conflict between Earth scientists due to this?

Yes, and I wouldn't call it hysteria. While there is certainly some of that, every argument made in favor of nuclear power for the last twenty years will serve as evidence that the nuclear industry cannot be trusted. We were told the reactors were safe when they were built. We were told that new...

So, I am very sure I want to study astrophysics. Ideally, I would become a researcher, but I know that this is extremely unlikely. However, I also know that I would always regret it if I didn't try. But, understanding how unlikely this is, I want to be prepared. Is there any way to study other...

I have several questions about gamedev industry. I know that there are special websites about it but I want to collect more data and I know that many people on this forum work in this industry. I'm going to get my B.Eng. in Engineering Physics very soon and after that I want to start Master's...

I've been at my job for a couple of months now, and it's tough job. I'm actually designing and building things that other people will use. It's a completely different beast than my PhD in experimental (UHV,rf,clean room facilities) physics. Cludge isn't acceptable... What's a guy to do? I...

Domestic airlines flights are subject to this law, which requires that the airline cite a specific maximum time that passengers will be left sitting on the tarmac in the event of problems. If a flight is left sitting for a period of time longer than that advertised, the airline can be fined...

Hi all, I am interested in working in industry after I graduate, ideally having to do with ballistic missile defense. Does anyone know what are the best paths to get into this field? Are there many opportunities? What is the ideal major? Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

Hi all, I'm a junior undergrad majoring in chemical physics, and starting to think about plans for next summer. My assumption for a while has been that I'll stay at school and do research towards my thesis, but lately I've been considering other options. My school doesn't require a thesis...