📄 Progressive Fields for Research

Ouch,

that description stung a bit.

Our sincere condolences.

. . .

But moving on,

we have something unique for today.

Every job out there requires at least some level of research, but researching for the sake of itself?

You have our respect.

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Research doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck in a university lab until you finally go mad once you hit 50. That’s academic research.

Sort of.

(cough)

No, we’ll explain.

Academic research focuses on expanding knowledge and contributing to the existing body of literature in a particular field, while the other type, industry research, is conducted with the practical goal to develop innovative solutions, products, or technologies that can be implemented in the real world to address specific market needs.

Which means that industry research can usually be taken in a business context.

Do I need a PhD?

More often than not in academia.

Typically not as much in the industry.

Also, it would be very preferable for you to check what the most accomplished people in your field of choice have done.

The Top Fields

1. Economic Analysis: is about the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as the behavior of markets and economies. It focuses on quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the impact of economic policies, forecast trends, and make informed decisions in areas such as finance, public policy, and business.

2. Biotechnology: concentrates on applying biological and technological principles to develop and improve products, processes, and services in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

3. Product Research: includes analyzing products to understand their features, performance, usability, and market potential. It aims to gather insights into consumer needs and preferences, evaluate product functionality, design, and quality, and identify opportunities for improvement or innovation.

4. Space Technology: focuses on the development and application of technologies for space exploration, satellite communication, astronomy, and planetary science.

5. Epidemiology: involves studying the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions within populations.

6. Computational Science: combines computer science, mathematics, and scientific principles to develop and apply computational models, simulations, and algorithms for solving complex scientific and engineering problems.

RESOURCES

• Reference Management:

• Professional Networking for Researchers:

  https://vlsicad.ucsd.edu/Research/Advice/network.html

• Data and Statistics:

• Exploring New Fields:

• More Science Careers:

• A 1/10th look into the future?

PROFESSIONAL RIZZ TIP OF THE DAY

Wait, seriously?

We couldn’t just let go of the idea.

So here’s the one for today:

How to send an email asking for help without risking your pride:

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1. Use the following format:

   • Here’s my understanding of how this is supposed to work (requirement-wise).

   • Here’s my proposed technical solution.

   • Here are the things I’ve done.

   • Here are the things that I’ve tried and failed and state why.

   • Here are the things that I know.

   • Here are the things that I'm aware I lack understanding of.

2. Follow up with:

   “I’d appreciate it if you could guide me in the next direction.”

   Don’t explicitly just ask for help, and make it a point to present yourself in good graces.

Guess we’re done, now.

Thank you for reading,

The Rundown Team.