Berthe Stempfer, PhD

A Dream comes true…

The first three months at my new job were intense! It is difficult to remember details from more than 4 years ago, but I can definitively recall the atmosphere of my first trimester at my current workplace.  One memorable moment was the first company seminar I attended. I had the sensation of havin...


Berthe Stempfer, PhD

What to expect???

I would like to first start by saying that this article only reflects my perception of differences between the Academic and Industry worlds. It is solely based on my own experience. Initially, when I was thinking about the subject of current norms in the biopharmaceutical industry where I now wor...


Berthe Stempfer, PhD

University - a resourceful jungle!

Coming from a French background, where two graduate school systems co-exist (University versus Engineering Schools),  the university represented the jungle for me. Indeed, my vision of it was a gigantic campus with very old buildings where students were left alone with no defined structure. So, eve...


Berthe Stempfer, PhD

A Thoughtful Transition to Industry

I always wanted to work in industry. When I was young, when people asked “what do you want to do when you grow up?” my answer was: Engineer! And you know what? I became an engineer in Material Sciences. The same year I graduated, I met someone who completely changed my career plan. She introduce...


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