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…and long term goals.  This is a subject that I think about a lot.  I’d love to learn more and read your comments about what it means to be a scientist in the terms of dedication and long term goals.  I know the traditional academic pathway develops through a certain educational direction.  HS, BS, pHD, Post Doc, Tenure Track Position, Followed by Tenure.  If you’re lucky!  That’s a tough route to go.  It takes energy and dedication with a goal in mind and no guarantees.  I have a lot of respect for the people who choose to go this route.  I’ve met a few others who took a break before grad school as research assistants, I’ve also met many stopped there and switched into other careers.

My goal is to stay in scientific research as long as possible.  I’m approaching a 10 year career here, and I’d love to think about alternatives to the traditional pathway while building on what I’ve done.  Mixing science and business seem extremely exciting.  Maybe an MBA is the next goal.

What do you do in science?  What’s been your plan?  Have you progressed in a non-traditional scientific career? Please do comment here or drop us an email.