Shaping the world : the vital role of scientists in industry /

How can a scientist make the biggest impact with their work? The traditional place to find a scientist at work is in a university lab performing fundamental science research. But most scientists actually work in industry, solving problems and helping develop products and services. The private sector...

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Main Author: Giltner, David M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bellingham, Washington : SPIE, [2024].
Series:SPIE Press monograph ; PM377.
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Summary:How can a scientist make the biggest impact with their work? The traditional place to find a scientist at work is in a university lab performing fundamental science research. But most scientists actually work in industry, solving problems and helping develop products and services. The private sector is where science realizes its fullest potential. Academic research is critical to our understanding of the universe we inhabit, but technology commercialization is where scientific discoveries are turned into practical solutions that make our lives better.
Physical Description:xiii, 460 pages : portrait ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781510678705
1510678700