It's not just about the money

Idon't think industry would be a good fit for me," the student said, "I'm not money-motivated." As an industry scientist myself, I struggled to hide my surprise. I was participating in a conference event to help graduate students and postdocs explore career options by connecting with professionals across industry, academia, government, and nonprofits. I love my work, and I was excited to share it with the attendees. Overall, they were enthusiastic to learn about their options, and some were " seriously considering industry. I was glad to help them figure out whether it was right for them and, if so, how they could get there. So that student's dismissive comment caught me off-guard-though I suspect others felt the same way. After pausing to regain my composure, I shared my own journey.