Career development in bioengineering and biotechnology: roads well laid and paths less traveled

Bioengineering and biotechnology are exploding - the number of career opportunities is expected to increase twice as fast as for other science and engineering fields over the next decade. Bioengineers and biotechnologists have enormous potential to meet employment needs ranging from traditional careers in science and engineering through a host of alternative career pathways. This book provides a roadmap to the broad and varied career development opportunities in bioengineering, biotechnology, and related fields. Eminent practitioners lay out career paths related to academia, industry, government and regulatory affairs, healthcare, law, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more. Lifetimes of experience and wisdom are shared, including ‘war stories,’ strategies for success, avoidance of common pitfalls, and discussions of the authors’ personal views and motivations. Provides an overview of the diverse career and employment opportunities open to students and professionals in bioengineering, biotechnology,and related areas Presents first-hand accounts by eminent practitioners of the technical and interpersonal competencies required to succeed INDICE: Preface.- Foreword.- Part 1: Career Development in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.- Part 2: Roads Well Laid: Traditional Careers.- Part 3: Paths Less Travelled: Innovative Alternative Careers.- Part 4: Continual Learningand Career Renewal.- Part 5: Growth, Contribution, and Broader Responsibilities Beyond the Profession.- Afterword.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-76494-8
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés