Cracking the Code: Gaining “Industry” Experience while still in Academia

I wrote this article to provide thoughts on how to gain industry relevant experiences while still in the academic setting.  Everyone knows that companies want “relevant industry experience,” but how do you get it if you are a student, postdoctoral fellow, or otherwise in the academic world?   People often ask me for advice on what would appear to be a catch 22.  Never fear, there are actually many ways for one to gain experience that industry finds valuable, once you think outside of just your lab area.  Below are a few thoughts to develop skills, gain experience, a