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Karlo Malaga, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Matthew Johnson, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Katharine Polasek, PhD
Professor
Hope College
Holland, Michigan, United States
Layla Houshmand, PhD
Director, Marketing Strategy and Analysis
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Matthew Johnson, PhD
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Karlo Malaga, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
This roundtable panel discussion explores strategies to engage students in neural engineering research and prepare them for careers in academia and industry. Discussions will cover pursuing meaningful research experiences, balancing autonomy and supervision, securing funding, and overcoming challenges. Academic and industry speakers will also share insights on how opportunities shape career trajectories and offer guidance on transitioning either to academic roles or industry positions in neurotechnology and neuromodulation.